May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The property is naturally enclosed with security gates to the front. The cottage of 80 sq metres has a living-room comfortably furnished with a bed settee and two armchairs, television, CD/DVD player and various indoor games such as, cards, chess, backgammon, scrabble and many others. In the dining area there is a table,4 chairs 2 folding chairs and a high chair.The kitchen equipped with an electric cooker,a fridge,a dishwasher,a microwave, a toaster, a liquidiser, an electric kettle and a walled telephone. There are three bedrooms 2 with double beds one with 2 single beds there is also a travel cot, a push chair is available on request. A bathroom with bath-shower, wash basin and towel dryer. Independent WC. Electric heating throughout the house for winter use only. The covered terrace at rear has a table seating 8and a barbecue. Darts, petanque, Swing Ball, Basket Ball, 2 Adult bicycles (Ladies & Gents) and badminton are available.
Le Picolo
Living Room
Twin bedroom
Double bedroom
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The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Landes region
Aquitaine the country of Eleanor and Richard the Lion Heart.
If one is looking for a holiday which incorporates all the elements i.e.: good food, wine, open air and sea then the Aquitaine is for you. Here you will find all the best food foie gras,truffles,cassoulet,garbure, duck confit and from Bayonne the famous Jambon (cured ham)and its delicious chocolates. As for wine Bordeaux produces without doubt the world’s best and most prestigious wines, a visit to the vineyards and one or two Chateaux is a must. There are cycle tracks all the way from Arcachon to Biscarosse and many more throughout the area for you to enjoy the open air. As for the sea well the Aquitaine boasts some of the most beautiful and unspoiled sandy beaches in France where lovers of the outdoor can surf and swim to their hearts delight.
Labouheyre area
Landes/Labouheyre.
The Landes enjoys the sunny climate of the south west and can be divided in three parts the forest, the ocean and the lakes The forest is supervised by the park regional des Landes de Gascogne and Labouheyre is in the centre of the park surrounded by forest which in turn offers over 100 Kilometres of laid out cycle tracks. The ocean with over 150 kilometres of fine sandy beaches offers all the diversity you may be looking for surfing, sailing, Sail-Carting, swimming or simply sunbathing. The lakes,sailing,water- skiing,and beaches for swimming,volleyball. Labouheyre is within 30 minutes of all these facilities and many more. And within 8 kilometres on the river Leyre canoeing and kayaking. Le Picolo, The cottage is situated in the quaint village of Labouheyre between Bordaux and Bayonne in the heart of the forest within the Parc Naturelle des Landes de Gascogne.It benefits of a temperate climate throughout the year with very high temperatures during summer months. The area is perfect for those who seek a quiet and restful holiday whilst being within easy access of the sandy beaches and lakes of the Landes: (approximately 25 minutes by car). The house is situated within 1 Km to the centre of the village in proxmity of all commerce i.e. bakery, shops, cafes, restaurants, supermarkets, railway station and medical centre. An open air market is held every Sunday in the town centre . Other attractions include the photographic museum of Felix Anaudin and a cinema.The village itself is a very important staging post on the route of Saint Jacques de Compostelle. At 5 km In the neighbouring village of Commensacq the outdoor activity site of Mexico offers Kayaking and Canoeing on the river Leyre. 3 km further lies the village of Sabres and the Eco museum of Marqueze and its little train. A must to visit the glass blowing workshop at Pissos. Le Picolo is within an hour of the thermal resorts of Dax and Cambo-les-Bains and towards towards the coast lies the resorts of Biarritz, Saint-Jean-de-Luz ,and the Spanish frontier,a further 20 minutes the historic resort of San Sebastian. To the east the Ski slopes of the Pyrenees and to the north the dunes of Pyla, Arcachon and the chateaux and vineyards of Bordeaux. Various activities are available within a radius of 30 Kms.- golf, cycling on tracks in the forest, horse riding, sailing, and naturally swimming on the lakes or the sea. The Landes is synonymous with Foie gras, Duck confit,Cassoulet, its famous Garbure and fine Armagnac.Not forgetting its famous course Landaise (running and jumping the cows).
How to get there
By air BMI, Easyjet, BA, and Air france to Bordeaux airport. Ryanair to Biarritz. By Train Eurostar to Paris from Paris to Labouheyre via Bordeaux By car The nearest port is Bilbao 2 hours away or the traditional route from Calais 10 hours A car is essential to explore the region.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Bordeaux or Biarritz: 80 km
Railway:
Labouheyre: 0.7 km
Ferry:
Bilbao: 230 km
Activities near Labouheyre
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, DVD player
General:
TV, CD player, Telephone, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
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