Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less) Hen or stag parties
Changeover day:
Sat
Access:
Car advised
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
Maluarca is situated on the fringe of Seignosse Bourg. Quiet and peaceful yet only 5 minutes from Capbreton and Hossegor with their excellent restaurants, shopping,markets and harbour and summertime nightlife. Spain,the Pyrenees and the wonderful old Spanish City of San Sebastian are all within an hour and a halfs drive.Another half hour or so takes you to Bilbao,where the Guggenheim Museum is situated,also the world famous surfing location of Mundaka. . Surfer and Golfers can especially benefit from the excellent off season charges on the golf courses and spectacular surf conditions not for the faint hearted! The light and airy accommodation opens with french doors from one double bedroom and the lounge onto the garden with outdoor furniture and decked pool area.The lounge with comfortable sofa and furnishings opens onto airy fitted kitchen with dining table. Complete bathroom and separate toilet, 2nd double bedroom. Adjacent to the apartment there is an open covered BBQ/eating area with lawn leading on to the pool With twenty four hours notice we can offer superb poolside catering prepared by Terri who has twenty years experience in the restaurant trade with particular expertise in Spanish cuisine. A plus for the musically inclined! The owner is a guitar teacher of great experience and excellent reputation teaching from beginner to advanced level.If playing the guitar is something you have always wanted to do but never quite got around to it why not combine your stay at Malaurca with some guitar tuition.Bring your own guitar or we can loan one.Lessons are priced at 30 euros per hour and can be poolside or in the main house.
Main House
pool and poolhouse
apartment lounge
apartment kitchen
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The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Landes region
Aquataine - land of water with its multiitude of healing hot springs, inland rivers, lake complexes and endless sandy beaches, lends itself to the many visitors attracted to the region for its legendary surf breaks,sailing,theraputic thermal spas or simply lazing on the beach. The forests a designated Regional Park is a treasure trove of flora and fauna with some 270 different species of migrating birds to be seen. for the outdoor enthusiast these forests can be explored via the endless paths for either those of you on foot,horseback or cycle (the Landes region has 500 kms of dedicated cycle paths) The town of Dax is renowned for the health giving effects of its warm spa waters the most famous being the Fountain of Nehe where the Romans came to recover their health and relax. The Fountain discharges its waters at 2,600 m3 at 63" making it the largest in France Towards the southern end of this region where the sandy beaches suddenly rise to high cliffs and inlets with a backdrop of the Pyrenees there are wonderful places to visit such as Bayonne with its inner fortified walls, St. Jean de Luz, Biarritz for centuries playground of the rich and famous offer superb cuisine, al fresco dining, shopping and excellent nightlife in a wonderfully warm and relaxed atmoshpere. Nothing quite prepares one though for the humbling experience of spending a day in the Pyrenees National Park. With its misty peaks and lush green foothills, masses of waterfalls and endless forests where beauty abounds, is truely an experience not to be missed
Seignosse area
Shady Pine Forests and peaceful lakes protected by Natural Reserves lead down to spotlessly clean, undulating sandy beaches that spread far to the North and South in this unique corner of South West France. It is a haven for wild life and natural that offers seclusion or an endless choice of activities to suit all ages. Seignosse being only 30 minutes drive from Biarritz Airport is typical of this region offering main amenities and within 15 minutes walk excellent restaurants. Celebrating locally their many Fetes through the high season of July & August, the bustle & colour of the night markets provides an entertaining, happy atmosphere as one partakes of the French high holiday season. Seingosse's location is perfectly situated to take advantage of the many attratctions this region has to offer. With its excellent cuisine ( Foie Gras, Confit de Canard). superb wines (Chalosse, Tursan..). one can indulge all the senses.. Renowned for its excellent Surfing conditions, with notably some of the best Beach breaks in the world, the French Leg of the World Championship Tour takes place in Hossegor in late September drawing huge audiences with excellent viewing of the shore breaks. These exceptional surf conditions can be enjoyed 8 months of the year from March - November. Even during the cooler winter months of December, January & February surfing is possible with only a 4mm wetsuit & booties. At Seignosse there are several Surf Schools offering tuition at al levels and the hiring of equipment is reasonable. Arrangements can be made for you prior to your arrival. On the lakes of Soustons & Hossegor there are Wind Surfing & Sailing Schools that offer expert tuition & affordable equipment hire. Within 5 minutes drive you can be on one of France's premier Golf Courses at Seignosse. the Club has recently been rated as one of the top 25 Courses in Europe. Set in the Pine forest the course has been especially designed to blend with the natural beauty of the area offering a challenging yet rewarding course. There are within 45 minutes / 1 hours drive another 20 or so World Class Golf Clubs including some of France's most established such as Golf De Biarritz (1889) & Golf De Hossegor (1930). Golf de Biarritz offer a special 5 day pass to visit a different club each day. Low season 198 Euros, HIgh season 250 Euros (7th July-31st. August) per person. In the low seson one can obtain a weekend pass for two rounds of Golf for 80 Euros. Neighbouring Capbreton (10 minutes drive) has the typical charecteristics traditons and culture of a Landaise town with its old buildings, town square, church, shops and market . What makes it so attractive to visitors is its unique combination of lively port, sandy beaches, promenades, al fresco restaurants and typically french ambience along with the proximity of the Pays Basque, Pyrenees & Northern Spain.
Key features and things to do include:
Surfing, Windsurfing, Sailing, World class Golf, Canoeing, Fishing Trips, Jet sking,Aqua Park, quadbiking, cycling, walking, horse riding, wine & armagnac tasing, excellent shopping, Casinos (Biarriz and Capbreton), Thermal Baths, Music Festivals, excellent nightlife in neighbouring Hossegor.
Some Festival Dates:
Quicksilver Pro - French leg of the World Championship Surf Tour - Hossegor 21.09.07 - 30.09.07 Billabong Pro - Spanish leg of World Championship Tour - Mundaka 01.10.07 - 14.10.07 ( 2 hours drive) Jazz & Dance Festival, featuring world class professionals - Seignosse - last week August Fetes de Music commences - 14.07.07 (celebration of music in all neighbouring towns.
Suitable day trip excursions:
Biarritz, Bayonne,St. Jean du Luz, Basque Country, San Sebastian, Bilbao & the Guggenheim Museum and Mundaka Explore the Basque Country Grottos & Gorges Pyrenees Spas & Thalassotherapy centres which the region is famous for. (Dax 20 minutes)
How to get there
Flights from UK. Stansted direct with Ryanair. to Biarritz (1/2 hour drive) and Pau (1 1/4 hour drive) to destination. Manchester//Birmingham/Bordeaux direct (1 1/2 hour drive) bmibaby.com. Southampton/Bordeaux, flybe budget line. Taxi from Biarritz airport approx 30 mins, fare 40 euros Hertz,Euro car,Budget and Avis car hire available at airportUseful website:wheelsabroad.com Channel Islands - ferry services to St. Malo - contacts hdferries.fr & condorferries.com Ferries leaving ports such as Dover, Plymouth, Portsmouth & Poole. Eurostar - London/Calais
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Biarritz: 30 km
Railway:
St Vincent de Tyrosse: 5 km
Ferry:
Santander: 300 km
Activities near Seignosse
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (4), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Private outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: Non smoking inside the apartment Own private entrance.. New decoration throughout. Mattress and pillow protection covers provided. Wi Fi Internet access
Further details outdoors: Pool electronically alarmed Decking, outdoor dining table, chairs Pool furniture Parasol Private Outdoor shady table area with own lawn
Further details
Welcome pack provided Swimming pool available from March to October. Main Garden is shared with owners. English speaking representative on hand. Reservations for tuition or specialised activities can be arranged prior to arrival Change over day Saturday but flexible out of season Spring,Autumn.Winter
Conditions
Pets at proprietors descretion. Refundable breakages deposit of 200 Euros on arrival to be refunded within 2 weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection). 25% of rental fee due to make reservation full settlement eight weeks before arrival Weekend breaks available in mid & low season
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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1 Dec 07
5 Jan 08
345£ 274
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5 Jan 08
24 Feb 08
345£ 274
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24 Feb 08
16 Mar 08
402£ 319
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16 Mar 08
30 Mar 08
575£ 456
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30 Mar 08
1 Jun 08
450£ 357
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1 Jun 08
15 Jun 08
500£ 397
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15 Jun 08
29 Jun 08
575£ 456
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29 Jun 08
13 Jul 08
805£ 639
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13 Jul 08
24 Aug 08
977£ 775
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24 Aug 08
31 Aug 08
805£ 639
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31 Aug 08
5 Oct 08
700£ 556
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26 Oct 08
575£ 456
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26 Oct 08
30 Nov 08
345£ 274
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Alternative arrival and departure times can be arranged outside high season of July & August. Prices include, fresh linen, welcome pack.
Special Offers: From 1st June 2008 until 13 July 2008 only we offer free on one night of your stay a Special Barbecue for four cooked by Terry a superb chef and served poolside. Fish, Meat or Vegetarian. Simple weekend breaks (- low season - 225 Euros, high season - please contact owner direct either by email or landline Guitar/Surf Tuition package weekend break - low season - 500 Euros - please contact owner direct for further details. Bed & Breakfast per day - low season - 25 Euros, high season - 35 Euros.
We advise during the High Season any 'specific' activities should be reserved prior to your arrival to prevent disappointment.
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Guestbook
Dear John & Terry, 'Thanks for the great waves and great times. Hope to be back soon. your friends David 'Griffin' Sax & Christopher Farber.
Dear John & Terry, 'Thanks a lot for the great time and waves as well. I hope to see you soon for more good times. Nice house, nice people and great waves. Don't change!! Keep surfing!! Lucas
Dear John Terri and Matt Thanks for a great stay-weather ,waves and hospitality first class -We'll be back! Jess and Rob -Brussels
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