Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer) Corporate bookings
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 2 km
Notes:
Pets welcome Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Late deal: 28 Dec 2009 to 10 Jan 2010. £400 per week.
Home description
This is an historic and scenic area with forests and dunes nearby. Ideal for a family holiday, attractions include swimming, vast clean beaches, walking, coastal fishing villages, WW2 sites and scenic and historic towns such as Arras, Boulogne, Calais, Le Touquet, Montreuil, Abbeville, Le Crotoy and Bruges.
The house, which sleeps up to seven, is very well equipped with a brand new kitchen, a living room, downstairs toilet and garage and 3 double bedrooms and a spacious bathroom with bath and shower upstairs. All rooms have excellent storage and the house is newly decorated and tastefully furnished.
The garden is enclosed and a patio area is ideal for eating outside, a barbeque or just relaxing.
The nearest major village at Equihen Plage has local shops, bars and an excellent restaurant and also within 5 minutes drive there are two major supermarkets. The historic walled fortress town of Boulogne is 10 minutes drive and has a wider array of shops and hypermarkets.
The house is situated in an area of natural beauty and nearby dunes and forests provide scenic walks in the wild with a number of special plants, birds and animals.
Front of house - garden has since been landscaped
The beautiful unspoilt shoreline
The spacious and comfortable living room
Dining area
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The Northern France / Nord-Pas-de-Calais region
The sea is omnipresent in this beautiful often overlooked region of France called the Cote d'Opale or Opal Coast. Impressive cliffs, mile upon mile of clean sandy beaches, ancient fishing villages and dunes, hills and forests abound in the local area. The fortress city of Boulogne is just 10 minutes drive away with its ancient walls, fishing port, acquarium and lively shops and markets.
A bit further way lie the seaside resorts of Hardelot, Le Touquet and Wissant. Whether it is enamel pottery at Desvres or glass crystal from Arques, lace from Calais or locally brewed beer from Tardinghem, the area is rich with local wares and produce not least fresh fish and mussels. The area abounds with excellent fish and seafood restaurants at a fraction of the price one would pay in the UK.! World War 2 museums and sites are also very prevalent including the sites where the V2 and V3 rockets were built and stored, impressive WW2 cemeteries and museums. Calais is half an hour's drive away and Bruges at one hour and a half is an easy day trip.
St Etienne au Mont / Ecault area
Walking, cycling and swimming can be combined with visits to historic towns and WW2 sites. The reserve of Cap Blanc Nez and Cap Griz Nez is 20 minutes drive away. The house is 2 minutes drive from the dunes and forest of Ecault next to another forest near to Hardelot.
How to get there
Eurotunnel runs 24 hours a day, 364 days a year from Folkestone to Calais; prices start at £44 return for a car and up to 5 passengers passengers (crossing time 35 minutes) - Ecault is 30 minutes drive from the tunnel exit. Check www.eurotunnel.com
P&O and Seafrance also run a 24 hour service from Dover to Calais (crossing time 1hr 20 mins). Ecault is 40 minutes drive from the port of Calais. Prices start at £30 return for a car and up to 5 passengers. Check www.poferries.com and www.seafrance.com
LD Lines is a new ferry service offering a 90 minutes crossing to Boulogne from Dover. Boulogne is 10 minutes' drive from the property.
Norfolk Lines also operates from Dover to Dunquerque (around one hour's drive from the property)
Lydd Air fly to Le Touquet from London Ashford Airport (30 minutes flying time). Le Touquet is 25 minutes drive from Ecault. Prices start at £89 return. Check www.lyddair.com
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Le Touquet: 15 km
Railway:
Pont de Briques: 2 km
Ferry:
Boulogne sur Mer: 6 km
Activities near St Etienne au Mont
Sports: Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Single beds (3), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 7
Other:
Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden
Access:
Parking space
Further details outdoors: Patio with garden furniture, garden. Local facilities and activities include walking, swimming, cycling on and off road, visiting WW2 sites, coastal v, adventure parks, country houses and gardens, coastal and inland villages, forests and historic towns.
Further details
25% non-refundable deposit payable by cheque or bank transfer to reserve dates. Balance payable two months before arrival. Balance non-refundable in event of cancellation within one month unless owner is able to find other people to rent the property in that period so holiday cancellation insurance is recommended. Arrival after 16.00 hrs, departure by 10.00 hrs (unless otherwise arranged with owner) Fully refundable damage deposit of £250 to be paid with final balance of booking to be refunded promptly subject only to satisfactory property inspection. Discount for stays of two weeks or more.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Autumn 2009
28 Sep 09
1 Nov 09
425£425
9090
9090
3 Nights
November/December
1 Nov 09
20 Dec 09
375£375
8080
8080
3 Nights
Christmas/New Year 09/10
20 Dec 09
11 Jan 10
475£475
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Winter
11 Jan 10
28 Mar 10
350£350
7575
7575
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Holy Week/Easter
28 Mar 10
12 Apr 10
550£550
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Spring
12 Apr 10
27 Jun 10
475£475
9595
9595
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July
27 Jun 10
25 Jul 10
550£550
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Summer Holidays
25 Jul 10
5 Sep 10
595£595
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Autumn 2010
5 Sep 10
31 Oct 10
450£450
9090
9090
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November/December
31 Oct 10
19 Dec 10
350£350
7575
7575
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Christmas/New Year 10/11
19 Dec 10
9 Jan 11
475£475
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101
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Bed linen is provided. Guests are asked to bring their own towels and to leave the house in the state they find it in at the end of their stay.
Guestbook for Sea View
"Our stay at your house was one of the best holidays we've ever had. The wonderful beaches nearby, the mulititude of interesting places to visit, the friendly neighbours and the fantastic food all made for a very special break." SB, May 2008
"We had a lovely relaxing holiday and found the house to be very comfortable and well equipped. The garden with it's secure fence was a real asset for us with our dog. (Equally useful to those guests with small children). A peaceful time was spent in the garden or walking in the nearby forest, around the lakes at Condette and at Hardelot Plage which was only 15-20 mins away. Here there is a good sandy beach with plenty to see and do as well as a selection of shops, cafes and restaurants. There are also a small supermarkets at both Condette and Hardelot catering for most needs. For those guests with a dog, there is an English speaking vet nearby which we found to be a real bonus. We will definitely be coming back again." PH, Southampton, July 2008
"To start with the house is just about perfect for a holiday - beautifully equipped and furnished and really couldn't be better...We were really taken with the area and loved Equihen Plage, a particularly wonderful and civilised beach for children - once the weather turned in our favour. For the first few days it was very wet and windy but we enjoyed trips to Nausicaa and the Ecault Sand Dune Centre. The Lake at Hardelot Chateau was also a big hit with the children for feeding the ducks - don't know why but they're a bit more agressive then the ones we're used to on the Thames in Berkshire, but that all added to the entertainment! We also spent a day in Le Touquet and took the children to the Aqualud park which was again a thorough hit. We're so impressed with the area that we're likely to go back next year and are even thinking of buying a holiday house of our own. We had previously thought the North coast to be a bit of a non-entity - how wrong we were. Thanks for all your help in sorting the booking and helping make our holiday a smooth and successful trip." SB, Reading, July 2008
"We found the house comfortable and well equipped. It was also warm ...It made a good base for touring, we particularly enjoyed the coast road north of Wimereux and St Valery and Le Crotoy to the south. Once again, many thanks." PL, Wolverhampton, October 2008
"This was our first experience of booking through the 'Holiday Lettings' site. Previously we had browsed but felt a little cautious about making arrangements with strangers!
We really enjoyed our break at Ecault, the area is very rural and typically French. It was a wonderful opportunity to explore the region that many holiday makers simply drive straight through. The owner provided us with plentiful information about both the accommodation and the area prior to our arrival and the directions took us straight to the door.
The beach at Equihen is ideal for walking; expansive and wild with dunes and forests. The nearby village of Hardelot boasts it's own magical Chateau and there are quaint bars and restaurants to enjoy also. The busy harbour town of Boulogne is a short drive away. There are numerous shops and we celebrated our daughter's birthday at Hôtel et Restaurant Hamiot on the seafront. This was very reasonably priced and the food was delicious.
We would thoroughly recommend this holiday home, the owner is very friendly and helpful and the accommodation is excellent." W & F C, Shropshire, January 2009
"Our family really enjoyed our stay in the Ecault cottage. The house was very comfortable and well-equipped, and warmed up cozily on the cold winter days. The location was very convenient and easy to get to from the Calais ferries. We enjoyed visiting World War I and WWII sites and battlefields as well as the beautiful coastal towns and French countryside, using the house as our base. We hope to stay there again!" J and R S, North Yorkshire, England, January 2009
"Our holiday was wonderful. Lots of nice weather and a beautiful area!" PW, Netherlands, June 2009
"We thoroughly enjoyed staying in a clean modern house with glorious beaches nearby. The weather was wonderful." WG, London, July 2009
"We enjoyed our stay very much. The house is very complete and very comfortable. It was a nice welcome to find some things to eat and drink in the fridge.
The environment is lovely with the beaches and forest nearby. We didn't expect the climbs up and down in the dunes, but it was an adventure for the kids.
We all enjoyed the aquarium Nausicaa very much and we went to Denlys park and Le Touquet. Also we had a nice dinner in the restaurant you recommended (l'oie gourmande)." A & I. V, The Netherlands, August 2009
"This is our second visit to this property and again we found it to be very well equipped and with as fully enclosed/fenced garden.
The nearby town of Hardelot is only about 15 mins away and there are plenty of restaurants and cafes there along with various shops, a supermarket, post office and of course the beach. Pleasant walks can be had along the coast between Equihen and Hardelot.
Venturing further afield there is Etaples and Le Touquet on the coast and Arras and Ardres inland.
There are also numerous WWII museums etc in this part of the country which are worth a visit if the weather is not too good. We visited Blockhaus and La Coupole and found both to be very interesting.
The newly rebuilt castle near Condette is also worth a visit and is host to plays and musical evenings which are free to enter. The adjacent lakes also make for a nice walk. Perfect on a hot summer evening.
We enjoyed a nice meal at Aux Pecheurs D'Etaples in Boulogne and would recommend this for a fine seafood meal.
Looking forward to returning in the near future." PH, Southampton, August 2009
"Nettes in einem Neubaugebiet von Ecault gelegenes Haus, unproblematisch bewohnbar mit 4- 6 Personen. Die Einrichtung u. Austattung ist neuwertig, da das Haus erst im Mai 2008 fertiggestellt wurde . Wir waren zwei Familien mit jeweils einem Kind. Zu Fuß sind es ca 45 Minuten bis zum Strand, man kann jedoch mit dem Auto im Ort selbst am Campingplatz vorbei (Sackgasse! ), direkt bis vor die Dünen fahren. Von dort sind es dann nur noch 5 Minuten Fußmarsch.Auch wenn kein Badewetter ist kann man sich die Zeit gut vertreiben: Es Sind ca 40 Minuten mit dem Auto nach Le Touqet. Dort findet man direkt am Strand gelegen das das AquaLud. - ein Hallenbad mit Außenanlagen. Auch zum shoppen eignet sich das Örtchen sehr gut.Außerdem ist man mit dem Auto auch in 10 Minuten in Boulogne sur Mer, der Stadt die mit ihrer Cathdrale u. schönen Altstadt sowie dem Fischerhafen zum bummeln einlädt. Auch weiter die Küste hoch Richtung Calais gibt es viele schöne Landschaften, Kriegsüberbleibsel, u. Leuchttürme. In unseren 10 Urlaubstagen, sammelten wir bei durchwachsenem Wetter sehr viele schöne Erinnerungen."
Familie Deßloch u. Fam. Lahm-Henseler aus der Pfalz, August 2009
We had a lovely time at the house and there were no problems. We found it light and airy, attractive, very comfortable and exceptionally well equipped. It was very hot and sunny on the Monday and we enjoyed spending a few hours on the lovely sandy beach at Equihen.
We would defenitely recommend your house to others. K and P O, Worcester, September 2009
"We enjoyed a great week in August 2009 in this charming and accessible area of France. We especially liked Equihen Plage, Boulogne Old City and the Arras Caves. The house was super - large, clean and the English owner was most helpful to us - paying in Sterling was a particular boon this year!" AH, Cumbria, September 2009
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Late deal: 28 Dec 2009 to 10 Jan 2010. £400 per week.
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Philip Groves
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