Key
Facts :
| Nearest
Town : |
Biarritz
- central location |
| Type
of Location : |
Town
centre, very close to sea-front |
| No.
of bedrooms : |
2
: 2x doubles |
| Sleeping
capacity : |
4-5 |
| No.
of bathrooms : |
2
shower rooms & 2x wc's |
| Style
of property : |
Belle
Époque architecture; apartment with partial sea view
|
| Quality
guide : |
GOOD
QUALITY - what
does this mean? |
| Prices
: |
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| » Check availability and prices for this property GO |
Notes:
» Price includes linen change each Saturday
»The owner, if available,
can collect clients from Biarritz airport or train station
if required
» Minimum two weeks rental in July & August.
» 50 EUR departure cleaning charge, payable locally
» Housekeeping / cleaning / cooking / babysitting / food shopping
- €11 per hour and bookable on reservation.
» Security deposit €1500
or £1000 payable by cheque on arrival and returned on
or shortly after departure (as long as property is left clean
and there is no damage/breakages). Cheque is not cashed unless
necessary
» Read important information about security deposits & insurance |
| Linen
arrangements : |
Bed
linen and house towels are included in the rental price |
| Cleaning
arrangements : |
The
villa is cleaned and prepared for arrival. No cleaning is
included in the rental
» Read important information about
cleaning
|
| Arrivals
& departure : |
Saturday
changeover - arrival 4-6pm; departure 10am.
Flexible arrival & departure in
off season.
» Read important information about
arrivals & departures |
| Nearest
beach : |
Miramar
beach 200 m |
| Nearest
boulangerie : |
400m |
| Nearest
airport : |
Biarritz
airport, 3 kms |
| Nearest
ferry port : |
Bilbao
(2 hrs); Santander (4 hrs); St Malo (9 hrs) |
| Swimming
pool : |
No |
| Facilities
& equipment : |
Microwave,
washing machine, dryer, dishwasher; BBQ. TV with UK channels
(BBC, CNN); CD player. Cot available on request |
| Suitability
for children : |
Ideal
location ideal families with older children |
| Suitability
for infants : |
Good;
terrace is enclosed. Cot and linen available on request |
| Things
to see & do : |
Swimming,
surfing, golf, beach, thalassotherapy. Shopping, dining
& culture in Biarritz. Visit
Bayonne, Pyrénées, Basque Country and
Spanish delights such as San Sebastian. |
| House
rules : |
Please
enquire re pets. Smoking permitted. |
|
Location
: Map
Ref A6
Appartement
Miramar is in the heart of vibrant Biarritz, a town which successfully
exudes chic without pretension. The most famous resort on the
French Atlantic coast, Biarritz is now easily accessible by plane
and train - both transport links are little more than 3 kms from
the town centre.
Being
close to the sea-front, clients should be aware this is not a
quiet location.
The
owner of the apartment, if available, can collect clients from
Biarritz airport or train station if required.
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Accommodation
:
Appartement
Miramar offers stylish, high quality accommodation in a great
location. High ceilings, chandaliers, fireplaces and detailed
coving are typical features of the apartment, reminding guests
of its history.
The apartment is one of three in what would have previously made
a quite outstanding family home. The accommodation is all on one
level, providing a total of 110m2 living space
plus a further 65m2 of terrace. The terrace alone
is larger than most French seaside apartments.
The entrance hall leads, through a huge set of
French doors, into a large living room, consisting of lounge and
dining area. The dining table seats 6 persons. The lounge area
is equipped with TV, stereo and CD player. There is a single sofa-bed
if required.
French doors lead out to the covered terrace
which is divided into two section; a seated area for dining /
sitting out plus a much larger section of decked terrace for simply
taking in the fresh Atlantic air!
The two bedrooms both provide access to the terrace
and are extremely spacious. The master bedroom has en-suite shower
room. The second bedroom can be used as twins or double.
The second shower room is located off the living
room.
The kitchen is small but perfectly adequate.
Equipment includes gas oven, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher
and there is a washing machine - and additional wc - in a basement
room (located just inside the main entrance to the block). The
second WC is also located in this basement room.
A parking space is provide at the apartment for
guests.
Being in a town centre location, guests should not be expecting
rural tranquility! This is a busy spot which is certainly best
suited to people who want to be in walking distance to the town's
many highlights.
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| Guide
:
Biarritz
is back in fashion. Celebrities and sports stars are flooding
back to live in the region, turning their back on the Côte
d'Azur. Biarritz is an eclectic place; it somehow manages to
mix an affluent elderly population with a steady flow of well-dressed
surfers plus a sprinkling of super-rich jetsetters on top. A
compact and stylish town, Biarritz really does have something
for everyone...famous beaches, museums, fine restaurants,
boutiques, casino, golf courses, horse-riding
and the south west's famous spa and thalassotherapy
centres. The apartment is ideally placed to enjoy all of the
town's attractions. Daily provisions can be purchased from the
local shops and Biarritz's daily market at Les Halles.
The Basque Country is a little world all of its own. The regional
cuisine and architecture provide character enough but more than
that, this ‘country’ also has its own language.
For a ‘formal’ introduction to Basque culture, try
the Musée Basque at Bayonne. However,
the best way to soak up the culture is to visit one of the many
fêtes or ‘festivals of strength’ that take
place in the high season, or, even better, watch a game of pelota.
The fastest ball game in the world, this is perhaps the most
vivid image of Basque country.
St Jean de Luz is also on your doorstep and
whether its beaches, shops, restaurants or festivals you are
looking for, both of these towns are hard to beat. Stylish but
without the pretence of the Riviera, both are colourful and
vibrant seaside towns with plenty of family evening entertainment.
They are the sorts of places where you will see whole families
sitting down to start dinner at 10.30pm! St Jean de Luz is recognised
as the capital of Basque cuisine and is noted for its seafood
(it is one of Rick Stein’s favourite places) and use of
the spicy Basque staple pimento. For sampling pretty
Basque villages on the coast, try Bidart and
Guéthary
A great trip for the kids is a ride on Le Petit Train
de la Rhune. Standing over 900m high, La Rhune is the
distinct and symbolic peak of the western Pyrénées.
It can be reached by foot – a lovely day’s walking
– or by funicular train. The 360 degree views from the
summit are spectacular.
There are great beaches all along the coast
from the Spanish border at Hendaye, north into the Landes and
Gironde départements. Because the Côte d’Argent
is so vast, the beaches are less crowded than on the Mediterranean.
The area is totally under-visited for its golf
despite the game’s rich history in this region and the
presence of some wonderful courses: Chantaco, Nivelle, Biarritz
Le Phare, Arcangues, Makila, Chiberta, Hossegor, Seignosse and
Moliets are all within an hour’s drive. José-Maria
Olazabal’s course, Fuenterrabia, is just across the border
into Spain. Horse-riding, mountain-biking and
fishing are also popular. Surfers
will already be familiar with the Côte Basque, and there
are plenty of surf schools for beginners.
Thalassotherapy and thermal spa
are big attractions in this area – people come from all
over France for sea and freshwater therapies; there are venues
across the region including Hendaye, St Jean de Luz, Biarritz
and Dax.
The countryside is a delight; the rolling green hills are popular
with the few British visitors that the region receives. The
foothills rise to the mountains of the Pyrénées
which are home to dozens of hiking trails including
the famous coast-to-coast GR10 track. Eagles, wild horses and
the occasional brown bear make this one of Europe’s most
exotic wildlife locations. Bird-watchers will
be kept busy twitching. The Pyrénées also provide
thrill-seekers with a range of extreme sports from white-water
rafting to paragliding. The mountain
landscapes are at their finest in the Haut-Béarn
region.
Other suggestions for day-trips :
• A tour of Basque country villages:
Ascain, Ainhoa, Sare, La Bastide Clairance Cambo-les-Bains,
Espelette and St-Jean-Pied-de-Port
• A visit to Bayonne, the under-rated
‘capital’ of the Pays Basque
• Wine-tasting in the vineyards of Irouleguy
• A visit to the city of Pau for sight-seeing,
boutique shopping and café-crawling
• Crossing the border into Spain for
a visit to San Sebastian, Pamplona or the Guggenheim
museum at Bilbao
For further information try the links below. Please note that
we cannot be held responsible for the content of third party
sites.
Alternative Aquitaine's Biarritz Guide
Biarritz
Office de Tourisme
Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Office de Tourisme
Pyrénées-Atlantique
Tourism
Guide
to Wines of the South West
Introduction
to the Basque Country
UK Tourist
Office for France
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