Domaine de Bellegarde
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About the home
The "Domaine de Bellegarde" is a beautiful 19th century stately home (luxury villa) with six acre estate in Soustons, Landes region, just a short distance from the outstanding Atlantic beaches of Soustons, Hossegor, Moliets and Biarritz. This outstanding property offers luxury holidays to the most discerning of British and international clients.
Built in 1900, and entirely restored in 2002-2003, arguably one of the most beautiful houses in the south of France, it is the largest property in the village, and has many qualities one would expect from a luxury residence. It boasts 9 large en-suite bedrooms, a grand reception lounge and hall, spacious dining room, billiards room and anterooms, with high ceilings, original parquet floors and an impressive oak staircase.
The villa is set amongst 2.6 hectares of land, with a heated outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, century old trees and beautiful mature gardens. It has been renovated tastefully and to a very high standard.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 16, 9 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Soustons beach, 8km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 500m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Catered |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Jacuzzi / Hot tub, Sauna, Log fire, Private outdoor pool (heated), Internet access, DVD player, Staffed Property |
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| General: | Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Fax, Pool / Snooker table, Table tennis, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 9 Bedrooms, 8 bathrooms of which 2 family bathrooms and 6 en suites |
| Furniture: | Single beds (10), Double beds (6), Cots (3), Dining seating for 18, Lounge seating for 20 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Tennis court on site, Private outdoor pool (heated), Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Swing set |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
Ground floor
Outstanding lounge area with wood panelling, parquet floors, beautiful oak staircase, study with marble fireplace, sitting-room with marble fireplace opening onto a south facing terrace, dining-room with marble fireplace and north facing terrace, billiard room with marble fireplace, kitchen, toilet and washroom.
First floor
Hall area with parquet floors and sofas, 3 large en-suite bedrooms (two with marble fireplace, one with large terrace), large suite with two bedrooms, south facing balcony, marble fireplace, dressing room, bathroom, Jacuzzi bath, toilet and spacious east facing terrace. All rooms have their own Television, DVD player and stereo system.
Second floor
Hall area with parquet floors, 5 large en-suite bedrooms (one with Sauna and two with fireplace). All rooms have their own Television and DVD player.
Further details outdoors:
Swimming pool heated (15m x 7m) with sun loungers
Poolside terrace with fully equipped summer kitchen with BBQ for outdoor dining
Children's play area - swings, slide, climbing ropes
Tennis court (racquets & balls available free of charge)
Table tennis
Badminton
Croquet lawn
Boules
Mountain bikes (available free of charge)
Football, volleyball, Frisbee
Plenty of parking available
Pool and snooker room
Wi-fi access throughout property
Computer with broadband internet access & printer/copier
Selection of board-games
Satellite TV & DVD player in TV room
TV & DVD players in each of the bedrooms
Steriliser, microwave, fridge, other baby facilities
High chairs, cots & toys for children supplied
Further details
The property can be rented as a CATERED (June to September inclusive) or SELF CATERED rental.
The Qsun catered package includes:
Champagne reception (soft drinks for the children)
Daily breakfast (Full English and Continental breakfast) served on the poolside terrace, in the grand dining room or in the privacy of your own room, if preferred
Daily afternoon tea with a selection of cakes, muffins, biscuits, fresh fruit, tea, filtered coffee, hot chocolate, soft drinks & juices
Two lunches:
A gourmet BBQ served on the poolside terrace; wine/beer/soft drinks included
A 3-course lunch served on the poolside terrace; wine/beer/soft drinks included
Four gastronomic 4 course evening meals with complimentary regional wine served either inside in the grand dining room or alfresco-style, on the poolside terrace. An a-la-carte wine list will also be available
Free use of sporting equipment including mountain bikes, tennis, table-tennis, badminton, croquet, boules, football, volleyball and frisbee
Drinks service by the pool
Owner on hand to assist with your holiday wherever needed...we can book surfing lessons, golf, watersports, recommend restaurants and ideas for great days out.
Conditions
BOOKING AND PAYMENT
A deposit of £250.00 per person is required if you book more than 10 weeks prior to departure. The deposit is non-refundable. Deposits may be claimable on insurance, subject to terms. All money paid to your travel agent will be held by the agent on our behalf.
We accept payment by cheque, direct bank transfer and credit card. In line with most tour operators there is a charge for use of credit cards of 1.25% (Visa and Mastercard) Payment will be taken in Euros.
It is an express condition of booking that you have travel insurance offering at least the same level of cover as that offered by the insurance company linked on our website. No liability will be accepted by Qsun Limited for any clients travelling without adequate insurance. Insurance must be booked and paid in full at the time of booking your holiday.
Unless any discrepancies are brought to our attention, once you have received our invoice it will be deemed that you have accepted this booking contract and the important information on behalf of all those on your booking. Please note that all telephone and website quotes are subject to our written confirmation.
Names for those in your group must be provided (correctly as they appear on passports) at the time of booking for any holiday using scheduled flights. For those using charter flights names should ideally be provided at the time of booking.
FINAL PAYMENT
Final payment is due 10 weeks before your departure and if we do not receive the balance by this date we reserve the right to cancel your holiday and the cancellation charges shown the cancellations and amendments section will apply. We do not issue reminders for final balances. Full payment is required if booking within 10 weeks of departure. All names must be supplied no less than 10 weeks before departure (for those using a Travel Agent's transport services).
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The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Landes region
South of Bordeaux begins the region of Les Landes. It feels like another world with the coast stretching virtually uninterrupted from the Gironde estuary all the way down to Soustons, Hossegor and Cap Breton before reaching the foothills of the Pyrenées and Basque country. It is remarkably unspoilt, open and natural, the coast is dominated by long stretches of golden sand washed by Atlantic waves. The stretch where the Côte d'Argent turns - quite literally - into the Côte Basque, offers some of the Continent's best surfing. In all there is more than 220km of coastline with 55 supervised beaches.
The coast encompasses a huge variety including: oyster beds and yachting marinas, fishing villages and vineyards, and the highest sand-dunes in Europe. Climb the dunes and before you, stretching as far as the eye can see, lie the pine forests of Les Landes, 1100 km² of pine forest planted during the 19th century.
The 2.5 hectare estate of Domaine de Bellegarde sits on the edge of the attractive village of Soustons, a village in an exceptional position, bordered on one side by the Atlantic Ocean and its outstanding beaches and on the other side by a large fresh water lake, Lac d'Soustons, suitable for sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and swimming.
Soustons is divided into two areas, the town of Soustons, 7 km from the coast, located on the southerly end of a large Lake with an overall area of 700 square hectares and Soustons Beach on the large natural sea fed, salt water lake (with its own beaches & Island) known as the "Lac Marin de Port d'Albret", with an overall area of 51 square hectares.
The pine forests surround Soustons village with numerous cycle trails and walking paths leading to the lakes and beaches. Like most of the south west coast, Soustons is something of an outdoor playground.
The Soustons area
There is so much to see and so many interesting places to explore in Les Landes including glorious beaches, grand chateaux, beautiful cathedrals, medieval cities and charismatic small towns. Fortunately, the Domaine de Bellegarde is a perfect base from which to discover this spectacular region of South West France!
Soustons is a vibrant village just 7km from the wonderful ocean beaches and set on the edge of an unspoilt lake of 125 acres with a watersports centre for sailing, windsurfing, rowing & kitesurfing. There are numerous dedicated bike trails linking the villages in the surrounding area with the coast and lakes - ideal for children as they are paved, level and completely safe. The beaches are truly stunning and offer the chance to learn to surf with accredited surf schools as well as patrolled bathing and spotlessly clean beaches!
Visit the cosmopolitan beachside towns of Hossegor (15 mins) & Biarritz, (only 30 mins) both well known for their great shopping, chic cafes and magnificent seafood restaurants plus the beaches and surf!
For something a little more therapeutic and relaxing, visit the wonderful town of Dax. Famous for its natural thermal spas and hydrotherapy, this town is only 20 minutes away.
Of course, not forgetting that surfing in France first started here! The Biarritz Surf Festival brings together surfers from Hawaii, Australia and California every year to celebrate the birth of surfing in Biarritz.
Bayonne, the capital of the region, is just 30 minutes away. The rich historical and commercial past of this town will enchant any visitor. All around the town is evidence of fortifications from Roman Times. The magnificent 14th Century gothic Cathedral is definitely worth a visit. Bayonne is famous for its chocolate and ham, for the excellent Bonnat Museum of Art and for its summer festival (Fetes de Bayonne).
Pau, one and a quarter hours away, is renowned for being the most elegant town that overlooks the Pyrenées. Visit the Chateau de Pau, the 13th Century Notre Dame Cathedral, museums or simply enjoy the stunning views from the cliff tops. Motorsport fans will enjoy visiting the track where the F3000 and French Touring Car Championships have been held, the second oldest track in the world!
And don't forget, Spain is only a 45 minute drive from Soustons. Visit the gorgeous towns of San Sebastian or Bilbao for a little taste of the Spanish life!
How to get there
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| Airport: | Biarritz: 45 km |
| Railway: | Dax: 25 km |
| Ferry: | Bilbao: 195 km |
The 2.5 hectare estate of Domaine de Bellegarde sits on the edge of the attractive village of Soustons, a village in an exceptional position, bordered on one side by the Atlantic Ocean and its outstanding beaches and on the other side by a large fresh water lake, Lac d'Soustons, suitable for sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and swimming.
Soustons is divided into two areas, the town of Soustons, 7 km inland from the coast, located on the southerly end of a large Lake with an overall area of 700 square hectares and Soustons Beach on the large natural sea fed, salt water lake (with its own beaches & Island) known as the "Lac Marin de Port d'Albret", with an overall area of 51 square hectares.
The pine forests surround Soustons village with numerous cycle trails and walking paths leading to the lakes and beaches. Like most of the south west coast, Soustons is something of an outdoor playground.
The villa itself is only 2 minutes from beautiful fresh water lakes, and 10 minutes from wonderful ocean beaches (Soustons, Vieux-Boucau, Hossegor and Moliets).
The spa town of Dax, famous for its Hydrotherapy, is just 20 minutes away, Biarritz and Bayonne with their superb shops are just 30 minutes, and just 45 minutes away are the Pyrenees and Spain.
Three world class golf courses (voted in the Worlds Top 50) are within fifteen minutes.
The villa and surroundings are easily accessible from motorways, TGV trains from Paris (and the Eurostar from London to Paris), and Biarritz, Pau & Bordeaux airports.
Flights:
There are eleven regional airports in the UK & Ireland with flight departures to the South West of France including: Birmingham, Bristol, Dublin, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Exeter, Gatwick, Leeds, Luton, Manchester, Shannon, Southampton and Stansted. We can help you arrange car hire or private transfers at competitive rates. Flights go directly to Biarritz, Bordeaux and Bilbao enabling a speedy and comfortable transfer to the Domaine de Bellegarde villa.
If you decide to arrange your own flights, we are able to advise and book the best transfer to your villa most suited to your needs. Car hire, private transfer by minibus, taxi, train or even helicopter are a few of the possibilities available. We can recommend a professional and reliable service for your transfers from the airport to the villa at competitive rates.
Train:
Eurostar to Paris & TGV to Dax - Why not combine your holiday in the Domaine de Bellegarde with a couple of days sightseeing in Paris! We can advise on a superb hotel and then you board the TGV train from Paris to Dax. This direct service leaves from Paris Montparnasse at 10:10am and carries you straight to Dax in just 4 hours! On arrival in Dax, we will meet you and transfer you in just 20 minutes to the Domaine de Bellegarde.
Train travel benefits
Short transfers - just 20 minutes from Dax train station to the Domaine de Bellegarde
Free carriage - Golf equipment and bicycles carried at no extra charge on TGV and Eurostar services
Comfort - Modern high speed trains with comfortable seating and cafe/refreshment facilities
Speed and reliability - Sleek, sophisticated, stylish, spacious...TGV trains take under 3 hours from Paris to Bordeaux and services are frequent and reliable
Self Drive:
Taking your own car to France offers you the ultimate freedom and flexibility. From the start of your holiday to the end, you can go where you like, when you like.
Driving through France can be more relaxing than motoring on our own congested roads. The excellent, and usually quiet, French motorway network is constantly being extended and improved.
Alternatively, go off the beaten track and enjoy a leisurely lunch in a village auberge or a seaside village. We can also book en-route hotel accommodation for you at competitive prices.
We provide you with clear directions to our villa that are easy to follow and our contact telephone numbers (distance from Cherbourg/Roscoff or Le Havre to Soustons is 500 miles).
Activities near Soustons
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Good nightlife
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 14 Nov 2011 |
We booked this holiday at Domaine de Bellegarde, in Soustons to celebrate 3 “big” birthdays and reunite 3 generations of family members scattered around the world. We thought from the description... more |
06 Sep 2011 |
We are a family of 16 who recently expereinced a great week at Domaine de Bellegrade. Setting up the rental was quick and easy with Quintin. From arrival to departure we received wam and... more |
16 Aug 2011 |
We have had an excellent holiday with adults and kids from 10 to 22. Quintin went out of his way to ensure we had great holiday from the food which meant catering for a range of likes/dislikes-... more |
Guestbook for Domaine de Bellegarde
"We have had the privilege of staying at the Domaine de Bellegarde on two occasions. The first time we spent from Monday to Friday and were so impressed that we rented the whole property for a weekend so that we and 6 of our friends could celebrate my husbands birthday. This was a fabulous weekend with mouthwatering food and brilliant wines. The owners had even remembered and provided my husbands favourite wine! This is a most beautiful property with luxurious facilities and beautiful outdoor activities. The owners were more than accommodating with nothing ever being of too much trouble. In fact we have since taken the liberty of calling in for a coffee and to say hello when we were travelling to Biarritz. The village of Soustons is only a few minutes walk away and has some lovely bars and restaurants plus places like Biarritz are only a short drive away" - Pat and Paul October 2008
“We all had a fantastic time and I think you might see some or all of us again in the future. In terms of feedback, people particularly liked the food including the children's food which I thought was excellent. Jo and Stuart were extremely professional. They are both clearly very experienced and capable and are exactly the right personalities for this type of set up. Ollie was also great and he was constantly looking for ways to help. Joseph at the surf school was excellent and almost everyone in our group ended up having a lesson with him and they all enjoyed it so please pass on our thanks to him.” - John, Judith, Iris, Edward & Sylvie, July 2007
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 10 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| September (catered) | 3 Sep 11 | 24 Sep 11 | £ 9850 | - | - | 1 Week |
| October | 24 Sep 11 | 22 Oct 11 | £ 3500 | 550 | 650 | 3 Nights |
| Oct Half Term (catered) | 22 Oct 11 | 29 Oct 11 | £ 7500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| November & December | 29 Oct 11 | 17 Dec 11 | £ 3000 | 500 | 600 | 3 Nights |
| Christmas & New Year | 17 Dec 11 | 7 Jan 12 | £ 5500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| January & February | 7 Jan 12 | 25 Feb 12 | £ 3000 | 500 | 600 | 3 Nights |
| March | 25 Feb 12 | 31 Mar 12 | £ 3000 | 850 | 1050 | 3 Nights |
| April | 31 Mar 12 | 28 Apr 12 | £ 6500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| May | 28 Apr 12 | 2 Jun 12 | £ 4000 | - | - | 1 Week |
| June | 2 Jun 12 | 30 Jun 12 | £ 8500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| July & August | 30 Jun 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 17500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| September | 1 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | £ 7500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| October | 29 Sep 12 | 3 Nov 12 | £ 3500 | 850 | 1050 | 3 Nights |
| November & December | 3 Nov 12 | 22 Dec 12 | £ 3000 | 750 | 950 | 3 Nights |
| Christmas & New Year | 22 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | £ 5500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Prices for group size 16 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| September (catered) | 3 Sep 11 | 24 Sep 11 | £ 11950 | - | - | 1 Week |
| October | 24 Sep 11 | 22 Oct 11 | £ 4900 | 850 | 1050 | 3 Nights |
| Oct Half Term (catered) | 22 Oct 11 | 29 Oct 11 | £ 9170 | - | - | 1 Week |
| November & December | 29 Oct 11 | 17 Dec 11 | £ 4000 | 750 | 950 | 3 Nights |
| Christmas & New Year | 17 Dec 11 | 7 Jan 12 | £ 7500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| January & February | 7 Jan 12 | 25 Feb 12 | £ 3000 | 550 | 750 | 3 Nights |
| March | 25 Feb 12 | 31 Mar 12 | £ 4000 | 850 | 1050 | 3 Nights |
| April | 31 Mar 12 | 28 Apr 12 | £ 6500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| May | 28 Apr 12 | 2 Jun 12 | £ 6500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| June | 2 Jun 12 | 30 Jun 12 | £ 10250 | - | - | 1 Week |
| July & August | 30 Jun 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 18690 | - | - | 1 Week |
| September | 1 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | £ 10250 | - | - | 1 Week |
| October | 29 Sep 12 | 3 Nov 12 | £ 4900 | 850 | 1050 | 3 Nights |
| November & December | 3 Nov 12 | 22 Dec 12 | £ 4000 | 750 | 950 | 3 Nights |
| Christmas & New Year | 22 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | £ 7500 | - | - | 1 Week |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday and Saturday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
CATERED accommodation for 16 persons includes: N.B.October to May is SELF CATERED
Champagne reception (soft drinks for the children)
Daily breakfast (Full English and Continental breakfast) served on the poolside terrace, in the grand dining room or in the privacy of your own room, if preferred
Daily afternoon tea with a selection of cakes, muffins, biscuits, fresh fruit, tea, filtered coffee, hot chocolate, soft drinks & juices
Two lunches:
Gourmet BBQ served on the poolside terrace; wine/beer/soft drinks included
A 3-course lunch served on the poolside terrace; wine/beer/soft drinks included
Four gastronomic four-course evening meals with complimentary superb regional wines served in the grand dining room or alfresco-style, on the poolside terrace. An a-la-carte wine list is available
Free use of sporting equipment including mountain bikes, tennis, table-tennis, badminton, croquet, boules, football, volleyball and much more!
Drinks minibar & ice-creams poolside
We specialise in weddings, family and group celebrations of the 'big' birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions! We have hosted several Golden wedding anniversary events, 40th, 50th, 60th, 70th and even 80th birthdays as it is an ideal venue for family groups to get together and celebrate these unique events coupled with our high level of service and excellent catering with fine wines...please contact us to discuss your exact requirements.
We can promise an exceptional event that will last long in the memory.
For YOUNG families:
We have all the necessary equipment for families with small children including three cots, three high chairs, steriliser, dedicated microwave, quality baby bath, baby monitor and plenty of games, books and equipment suitable for young children. We also provide swimming pool play craft to be used under adult supervision as well as every kind of garden play equipment for a range of ages.
Availability
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Languages spoken     The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This chateau has received 8 reviews from previous guests.  |
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