The Beachouse

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House |7 bedrooms |Sleeps 17

Vendays-Montalivet in Aquitaine/Dordogne

From £1700 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

3 out of 5

1 review | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, pets welcome

About the home

Small children will love the sand garden safe behind locked gates and picket fence while
teenagers will appreciate the freedom to explore all the amusements of a small lively
seaside resort.

Adults will be happy knowing everyone else is happy...they will enjoy the privacy of the 3 flats
which give a degree of privacy for large groups. Oysters and champagne in the market
every morning gives a good start to the day.

This holiday beach villa is set in the ideal holiday base from where you can explore the Medoc region.
In total the house has three kitchens, 3 bathrooms, one with bath. Dishwasher, washing machine, microwave 3 ovens, 3 fridge freezers. 2 televisions with English T.V and two DVD players.

It has 7 bedrooms in total (two twin bedded). All linen and towels are provided at 12 euros per person.

In PEAK SEASON i.e. July and August the whole house lets as one house to large family groups or groups of friends. The layout (originally three separate units) gives a degree of privacy for large groups who can organise their own separate identities if so desired eating together on the verandah. In MID SEASON the house divides into three units each with its own gate and well screened.
Despite being in the centre of things the Beachouse is quiet and private for sunbathing with off street parking. It is old fashioned and charming and furnished in a relaxed Beachouse style. This is an authentic holiday house built for the bourgeoisie of Bordeaux in the 30’s who would of probably only used it in August as a rustic interlude so do not expect very spacious accommodation but as you will spend most of your time on the verandah or the beach this should not be a problem and the accommodation is simple and comfortable. It is difficult to imagine that originally it housed a horse and carriage with simple accommodation for the groom at the back!

This is the perfect summer house for surfers, beach lovers and those simply in need of a complete rest in the seaside resort of Montalivet.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The Beachouse is ideal for large family groups, particularly those who enjoy a degree of privacy afforded by the three flats. Each of which, has its own bathroom and kitchen. Large groups can combine eating on the veranda.

Radiators and ecological pellet stoves keep the Beachouse warm in winter.

The Beachouse is furnished with great attention to detail, pretty yet functional, lots of antiques, candles and flowers (see photos).

Further details outdoors:
A private south facing sunny sand garden, much loved by small children. Four minutes to the beach.

Further details

During July and August the house is let as one but other times, the flats can be let separately, please consult the owner.

Conditions

For Summer bookings, there is an additional charge of 200 Euros for sheets, towels and end of stay cleaning.

For April, May and June, monthly bookings are welcome, for shorter bookings during these months please consult the owner.

The Beachouse can be let all year at 2000 euros a month.

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Montalivet Beach

 

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Verandah at night

 

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Beachouse

 

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Bedroom middle flat

The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Gironde region

A Dozen Reasons for Visiting The Médoc


WINE The Medoc produces THE FINEST RED WINES IN THE WORLD. With over 300 chateaux to visit for tastings and tours ranging from a modest 415 Euros to the sky's the limit Mouton-Rothschild or Margaux. The newly opened "winery" at St Laurent, a 15 hectare park devoted to art, sculpture and all to do with wine is Europe's largest wine centre.

COAST The Gironde has 120 miles of unbroken coastline with some of the BEST SURFING BEACHES IN EUROPE.

LAKE The Hourtin-Carcans lake is the LARGEST LAKE IN FRANCE, 6000 hectares, a paradise for water sports and fishing.

FOREST The Medoc has the LARGEST EXPANSE OF FOREST IN EUROPE

ESTUARY The Gironde estuary is the LEAST POLLUTED ESTUARY IN EUROPE and has 3 metre sturgeons and a small caviar industry. The little "ports" along the estuary have a charm of their own.

LIGHTHOUSE The Cordouan lighthouse at the mouth of the Gironde is THE OLDEST LIGHTHOUSE IN EXISTENCE and has a beautiful interior. There are trips available by boat at low tide with picnic provided and a hunt for mussels.

FOOD The BEST OYSTERS come from Arcachon. They are served every morning at Montalivet market, 6 with a glass of ice cold wine costs around 5/6 Euros. It is claimed the BEST CREPES COME FROM THIS AREA which is known for its champignons, duck and pauillac lamb.
HEALTH The Medoc has the GREATEST NUMBER OF LIVING CENTENARIANS IN FRANCE even though it is the LEAST POPULATED AREA OF FRANCE (1 person every 2 kilometres). Montalivet has the LARGEST PRIVATE NUDIST COLONY IN EUROPE and has a good Thalassatherapy spa. The luxurious Caudalie health spa is the ONLY "VINOTHERAPIE" SPA IN THE WORLD. Original exclusive treatments using grapeseed for anti-ageing, fitness, slimming or relaxation are applied by expert hands - with two restaurants this makes an interesting days visit.
HISTORY Bordeaux is the BEST PRESERVED EIGHTEENTH CENTURY CITY IN EUROPE with 4000 listed buildings and now a WORLD HERITAGE SITE. Despite its size it is an approachable city and agreeable to explore on foot.
MARKETS The square around the basilique St Michel, Bordeaux, is taken over by different markets most mornings (bustling antique market on a Sunday from 8-2pm) "while the church's modern stained glass windows are stunning". Montalivet has the LARGEST EVERYDAY MARKET IN FRANCE in summer, with over 150 stalls selling everything you could desire from hippy beads to champagne; it also has wine tasting, champagne and wine by the glass and delicious snacks from around the world.
SHOPPING Bordeaux claims the LARGEST PEDESTRIANISED SHOPPING STREET IN EUROPE (rue St Catherine). It is claimed there are more Hermes scarves per sq kilometre than you can wave a Lacroix handbag at! Excellent Sales!
COOL "Wallpaper" magazine voted Bordeaux Europe's "coolest city" in 2007.

The Vendays-Montalivet area

Beach Beach Beach! and a bathing lake nearby.

Wine Wine Wine! 300 top châteaux within the hour. Every kind of water sport
available especially surfing. There are also other activities such as Kitesurfing, land yachting and many more. Bordeaux world heritage site
is an easy hour's drive.

How to get there

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Fly to Merignac Bordeaux just an hour from airport.
Ferry to St Malo easy days drive crossing the Gironde at Royan

Activities near Vendays-Montalivet

Reviews

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30 Oct 2011

“Proceed with caution” We have very mixed feelings about this property. If we start with the positives, the house is furnished in a cute 'shabby chic' style which I love, (but may not be to every ones taste) and... more

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Guestbook for The Beachouse

"thanks so much for the house, it was beautiful,
Kate Mc Geevor"
August 2009.

"A lovely stay in extremely charming accommodation in a lively location,
Bougourd."
May 2009

"Thanks for a wonderful stay. You have established a new marketing branch fo your house in stavanger, Norway."
Gunderson
August 2008

"what a great week we had in the magnificent Beachouse,
Kostering."

"we will certainely recommend your lovely homes to our friends, colleagues,
fans Tania and Bazell"

Rental prices

Prices for group size 17
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Mid Season	30 Aug 10	19 Sep 10	2500£ 2500	0-	0-	1 Week
September	20 Sep 11	1 Oct 11	2500£ 2500	0-	0-	1 Week
October	1 Oct 11	1 Nov 11	2000£ 2000	0-	0-	1 Week
Nov - March	1 Nov 11	1 Apr 12	1700£ 1700	0-	0-	1 Month
April - May	1 Apr 12	1 Jun 12	2000£ 2000	0-	0-	1 Week
June	1 Jun 12	1 Jul 12	2500£ 2500	0-	0-	1 Week
July - August	1 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	3500£ 3500	0-	0-	1 Week
September	1 Sep 12	1 Oct 12	2500£ 2500	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

For Summer bookings, there is an additional charge of 200 pounds for sheets, towels and end of stay cleaning.

*Price for 2 weeks in peak season (July August) 3000 per week for two weeks*

For April. May and October monthly bookings are welcome, for shorter bookings during these months please consult the owner.

The whole of the Beachouse (sleeping 17) can be let ALL YEAR at 2000 pounds a month.

Availability

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1 years listed You are contacting Jane Butler Landline +33 56 05 56 09 32 65 Mobile +33 06 77 46 55 71 Web Visit site Languages spoken The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2010. This house has received 1 review from previous guests.