Holiday apartment, Biarritz, Aquitaine, France
Maisonette in Tranquil Private Estate
150 yards along Bamboo-Lined Path to Glorious Beach
Sleeps 4 (2 Bedrooms)
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Situated on a tranquil private estate in the Basque village of Bidart, just south of the bustling resort of Biarritz, our charming maisonette is 150 yards from a fabulous beach down a bamboo-lined path. No roads, in fact no nothing, to cross. The beach has soft sand, waves for surfers who like to ride them and children who like to jump them, rock pools and a cafe. At low tide it is possible to walk to Bidart one way and Biarritz the other. Easy to reach by road, rail or air. Local attractions, apart from the sea, include a superb coastal golf course right next to the estate, a nearby renowned campsite with a handy shop for croissants, beer, takeaways etc, a pelote stadium and a host of fabulous restaurants, two on the next beach. A supermarket and other shops are within walking distance. Nearby are Biarritz (casino, beaches, restaurants, bars, concert halls); San Sebastian (renowned for night life); St Jean de Luz (beautiful fishing port) and the majestic Pyrenees mountains.
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental periods | |
| 2 - 16 May 2009 | £330 |
| 16 - 30 May 2009 | £380 |
| 30 May - 27 June 2009 | £440 |
| 27 June - 25 July 2009 | £500 |
| 25 July - 29 August 2009 | £600 |
| 29 August - 5 September 2009 | £500 |
| 5 - 26 September 2009 | £420 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
5% discount for full fortnight booking. £25 returnable deposit for keys.
Changeover day
Normal departure before noon Saturday. Arrival after 3pm Saturday. Minor flexibility on these times may be possible. Please check.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 on mezzanine floor above lounge with double bed, drawers. Bedroom 2, ground level, with two single beds, drawers. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom with shower, sink, wc, bidet. |
| Kitchen: | Fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 hob hotplates, microwave, twin sink, coffee maker, kettle, toaster. All cutlery and china provided. Electricity and water included. |
| Living Rooms: | Lounge adjacent to kitchenette with dining table/chairs, sofa, TV, cupboards, local information. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Sheets, pillowcases and towels not included. Maisonette cleaned pre-visit. For fortnightly stays, two hours cleaning will be provided on the middle Saturday. Also full facilities (vacuum cleaner, broom etc) provided in property. |
Notes on accommodation
A bicycle with panniers is provided free of charge. The estate has a rubbish hut, emptied daily by the local authority. Smoking only allowed outside on patios. Sorry, no pets.
- hob/stove,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- tv,
- barbecue
Outside
The maisonette has patios front and rear to catch the sun morning and afternoon. The rear patio has tables and chairs, a sun canopy, small basic barbecue and night light. The estate has communal gardens, mainly grassed, with shrubs and pine trees.
Coast/Beach
150 yard, 6 minute walk along bamboo lined path to beach, passing between golf course and well run, four star campsite. The beach, called Pavillon Royal after the palace looking over it, is renowned for surfing and sunbathing, and has picturesque views along the Basque coastline. Surfing lessons are available. A temporary discreet cafe selling cold beer, soft drinks, sandwiches and hot food is set up during high season. Many other beaches are within easy reach, some featuring restaurants/bars.
Golf
A superb coastal golf course, with tuition by international experts available, is situated right next to the estate. It makes for a tranquil setting whether or not you play golf.
Travel
Biarritz airport 3km/5 minute taxi ride away. Bargain direct flights by Ryanair from London Stansted and by EasyJet from Gatwick. Biarritz airport is not busy and planes do NOT fly over the maisonette. Biarritz railway station and Bordeaux to Spain autoroute 2km away. The maisonette has its own parking slot in the estate, which is protected by key-operated gates. Also a fairly short drive from Santander ferry port.
Distances
Biarritz 2km. Centre of Bidart (restaurants/bars/pelote) 1km. St Jean de Luz 15km. Spanish border 30km. Pyrenees foothills 20km.
Further details
The four-star Camping Pavillon campsite, situated just around the corner from the estate, is handy for light shopping (especially for fresh croissants in the morning!). It also has a decent, well-run and pretty restaurant, open to all, with a takeaway service. A commercial district ten minutes walk from the maisonette has a large supermarket, a chemists, a petrol station, a garden centre and several other shops.
Booking notes
20% deposit on booking. Balance payable six weeks before departure. Couples and families only.
Guest comments
'The best holiday in France we have ever had. The beach was fantastic and just to stroll down to it from the maisonette without having to dodge traffic or take a car was bliss.' - Adrian and Kate Baker, Tunbridge Wells
For booking and further information
Annie Hockley
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1932 223 349
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0)7985 951 865
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