Summary :
This
is about as close to the beach as you can be without getting
your toes wet. The beach of Capbreton is almost in touching
distance, making this an ideal location to stay for surfers
or anyone who enjoys being on the seafront.
There are seven apartments in total at this discreet seafront
building, Résidence Castelcap. All of the apartments
are equipped to a very high standard and some of the units have
a partial sea-view. Capbreton's many shops and restaurants are
in walking distance and there are plenty of places to visit
such as Hossegor, Biarritz and the Basque Country. Furthermore,
this location is a haven for all manner of sports and for thoroughly
enjoying outdoor life.
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Key
Facts :
| Location
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Capbreton |
| Type
of location : |
Sea-front
of a bustling resort and fishing port |
No.
of bedrooms : |
2
: 1x double & 1x twin |
| Sleeping
capacity : |
4, or 6
(including use of double sofa-bed in the lounge) |
| No.
of bathrooms : |
1x
bathroom which includes spa bath and shower |
| Style
of property : |
Seafront residence divided into 7 contemporary
apartments, spacious and well-equipped |
Quality
guide : |
GOOD
QUALITY - what
does this mean? |
| Prices : |
| Price
Band for this venue: |
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peak season |
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Rental price includes: Bed linen & towels. Outdoor parking space
Compulsory extras: Tourist tax EUR 0.90 pp per day - paid locally
Optional extras: Baby kit (cot, linen, high chair, baby bath) EUR 40/wk - pre-book. Midstay and end-of-stay cleaning on request. Changeover of linen on request. Pets EUR 44/wk per pet (max 1 pet)
Refundable security deposit: EUR 300, administered locally
» Read important information about security deposits & insurance |
Linen
arrangements : |
Beds
are made for arrival and bathroom towels also provided |
Cleaning
arrangements : |
Exit cleaning can be pre-booked as a supplement
if required - EUR 140.
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about cleaning
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Arrivals
& departure : |
Arrive
Saturday 4-6pm and depart Saturday by 10am. There is some
flexibility in the off season
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arrivals & departures |
| Nearest
beach : |
Capbreton
50 metres |
| Nearest
boulangerie : |
Downstairs
next to the café! |
| Nearest
airport : |
Biarritz
45 mins; Bordeaux & Pau 1hr 45 mins; Bilbao 2hrs - all
approx |
| Nearest
ferry port : |
Bilbao
2 hrs; Santander 4 hrs; St Malo 9 hours - all approx |
| Swimming
pool : |
No
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| Suitability
for children : |
OK
but no outdoor garden space |
| Things
to see & do : |
Surfing
• golf • cycling • waterpsorts •
spa • horse-riding • visit Biarritz, & St
Jean de Luz • city culture in Bilbao, Pau & Bordeaux
• tour the villages of the Chalosse & Basque Country
• day-trip to Spain to Bilbao or San Sebastian •
Pyrénées for hiking, rafting & birdwatching |
| House
rules : |
Pets
allowed - supplement EUR 44 applies |
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Location
: Map
Ref B5
The apartments of Castelcap are located
on the sea-front of Capbreton, a bustling seaside
resort which flourished as a whaling port in the 19th century.
Capbreton today attracts families from all over Europe in the
summer time and is a haven for surfers all year round.
The local area is typical of that of the Landes, dominated as
it is by pine forests punctuated by huge lakes and, of course,
the vast sandy coastline. Biarritz is approximately
45 kms south.
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Accommodation
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Most French seaside apartments tend to be compact and functional.
The apartments of Castelcap are neither. Spacious (67m2) and equipped
to a high-standard, guests will enjoy their holiday in some style and
comfort.
The apartments are dominated by a large open-plan living
area comprising sofas (one of which is convertible into
a double sofa-bed), dining area with table, plus
an integrated kitchen.
Each apartment has two large bedrooms, one with
double bed and one with twin beds.
The kitchen comes fully-equipped with double
sink, fridge freezer, oven & hob, microwave, dishwasher plus
kettle, toaster and coffee-maker. The washing machine/dryer is
housed in the bathroom - very continental!
The bathroom has a spa-bath and shower plus a
separate wc.
Each apartment has a double balcony with outdoor
table and chairs.
Additional equipment in the apartment includes TV with integrated vcr, intercom, air conditioning and central heating.
A free parking space is provided - 1 per apartment.
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Guide
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Capbreton
and neighbouring Hossegor are seaside
towns whose populations swell exponentially in the high season.
Between them, the towns have much to offer: boutique shopping,
great bars and restaurants, world-famous surfing beaches, casinos,
marina , a lovely golf course ranked in the Top 50 in France
and a beautiful lake for safe bathing. It’s little wonder,
therefore, that the town is busy. The remarkable thing is that
it's something of a French (and Spanish) secret; unless you're
a dedicated surfer, the chances are you won't have heard of
either place.
Capbreton sea-front is a great place for a stroll before or
after dinner. The jetty, known locally as l'estacade offers
excellent coastal views. There's normally a few locals here
trying to catch a fish for supper.
Like most of the south west coast, Capbreton-Hossegor is something
of an outdoor playground. Take your pick from surfing,
canoeing, sailing, diving, fishing, cycling, tennis, horse-riding
and golf to name a few. Golfers will enjoy
the local course, the 1930s-built Golf d’Hossegor. The
traditional club house is also a delight. A short drive up the
road is Seignosse, a water and forest monster of a course ranked
in Continental Europe’s Top 50. There are other great
courses within 45 minutes drive including Moliets and Biarritz
le Phare.
Capbreton regularly holds major surfing competitions;
the whole Aquitaine coast is a perfect venue for surfers but
at Capbreton the presence of an offshore hollow in the sea-bed
gives the waves here that extra edge. If you don't fancy a go
yourself, just sit on the sea-front with a drink of your choice
and watch the surfers ride to shore.
Cyclists can enjoy the many safe forest tracks that connect
between the towns along the coast. Sailing enthusiasts
should head for the Capbreton Marina. Being so close to the
Pays Basque border, sporting life also includes the legendary
game of pelota. You can watch a game at the
fronton in Hossegor.
We wouldn’t blame you for refusing to step foot out of
Capbreton for your entire holiday. However, the area is rich
in attractions so here are just a few suggestions for day-trips:
• Biarritz and St Jean de
Luz. Less than an hour’s drive south are the
sophisticated resorts of Biarritz and St Jean de
Luz, the south Atlantic’s competition to the Côte
d’Azur. Both provide excellent beaches, cuisine
and up-market shopping as well as a good introduction to the
Spanish-influenced Pays Basque. If you have time,
drop into the regional capital, Bayonne. Famed
for its ham and its chocolates, Bayonne was under
English rule for 300 years. It is much under-rated and worth
a trip to see its cathedral and walk its ancient
streets.
• Spa and thalassotherapy.
In France, the south west is known for its rejuvenating waters,
both salt and fresh varieties. Dax
is the official spa capital of France and is a 40 minute drive
from Hossegor Lac. The Côte Basque –
Hendaye, St Jean de Luz and Biarritz
- is home to numerous thalassotherapy centres.
• Lakes. The freshwater lakes that
punctuate the forest provide a great alternative to the ocean
and safer bathing for children. Rather like the
Lake District in England, each lake, or étang,
has its own atmosphere. Apart from the local Lac
d’Hossegor, there are others nearby to try: étangs
Blanc, Soutsons
and Léon; at the latter you can canoe
from the lake along the serene Courant d’Huchet to the
ocean’s edge.
• Chalosse Country. To the south
of Dax and Mont-de-Marsan you start to enter rural Gascony,
which means several things: foie gras, floc de Gascogne
(sherry) and a pleasantly slow pace of life. The food is
marvellous, the towns are half asleep except for market days,
and the countryside is entirely relaxing. Montfort-en-Chalosse,
Mugron and St. Sever are good
stopping points.
• Basque Country. The delightful
rolling green hills and picture-perfect villages of the Pays
Basque are a must. Ainhoa, Sare, Espelette
and Ascain all perfectly demonstrate Basque
village life. A little further south and you can
hike in the mountain air of the Pyrénées.
• Spain. It’s about 75 minutes
to the border and only a short distance further to the majestic
seaside city of San Sebastian,
the Spanish Basque country’s equivalent of Biarritz. The
more adventurous could drive another hour or
so further along the northern coast to Bilbao
to see the Guggenheim.
For further information try the links below. There is an excellent
tourist office in Hossegor too. Please note that we cannot be
held responsible for the content of third party sites.
Capbreton
Tourist Office
Hossegor
Tourist Office
Les
Landes Tourist Office
Learn About
the Basque Country
UK Tourist
Office for France
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