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Summary :
Villa des Azalées is perfectly situated in the
dense pine forests between the lake of Hossegor and the ocean,
yet only a short walk into the centre of this compact, stylish
town. Villas in this area rarely come up and it is little surprise
to see this house rent so easily throughout the year.
Bright, modern and immaculate, this house is ideal for two couples
or a small family. In the Autumn, it is sought after by surfers
who come to ride the best waves in Europe.
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Key
Facts :
| Nearest
Town : |
Hossegor
- town centre is 400 metres |
| Type
of Location : |
Quiet
residential location - the best in Hossegor - in the forest
between the lake and ocean |
| No.
of bedrooms : |
2
: 2 x doubles, one with extra single bed |
| Sleeping
capacity : |
5 |
| No.
of bathrooms : |
1x
bathroom; 2x WCs in total |
| Style
of property : |
Modern,
Basque-style villa |
| Quality
guide : |
GOOD
QUALITY - what
does this mean? |
| Prices : |
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| »
Check availability & prices for this property GO |
» The price includes linen, towels and duvet plus fuel for hot
water.
» Extra charges are applied for babysitting - pay locally
» Heating is charged extra from October to
May if required
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Security
deposit €800
» 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
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| Arrivals
& departure : |
Saturday
changeover - arrival 4-6pm; departure 10am.
Flexible arrival & departure in
off season.
» Read important information about
arrivals & departures |
| Nearest
beach : |
Hossegor
Plage de la Gravière 300 metres |
| Nearest
boulangerie : |
Hossegor
400 metres |
| Nearest
airport : |
Biarritz
45 mins; Bordeaux 90 mins; Bilbao 120 mins - all approx |
| Nearest
ferry port : |
St
Malo 8 hours drive - approx |
| Swimming
pool : |
No
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| Facilities
& equipment : |
Includes:
TV and VCR; CD player; microwave, washing machine, dryer,
dishwasher; BBQ |
| Suitability
for children : |
Excellent
for older children who will love Hossegor and appreciate
the independence of being able to walk to town and beach |
| Suitability
for infants : |
Safely
enclosed and quiet residential road. Small front garden.
Cot (& cot linen) and high chair available. |
| Things
to see & do : |
Golf,
surfing, cycling, watersports, culture. Visit: Basque Country
villages, Bayonne, Biarritz, Pyrénées, Bordeaux,
Spain - Pamplona, San Sebastian & Bilbao |
| House
rules : |
Pets
are allowed. Smoking outside only |
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Location
: Map
Ref B5
Villa
des Azalées is located on the edge of the town
of Hossegor. The villa is situated in an exclusive residential
area of quiet side streets set amongst the pines in between ocean
and lake. It is walking distance (10 minutes) to the lake, ocean
and shops.
Hossegor itself is some 30 kms north of Biarritz,
on the southern stretch of the Côte d’Argent in Les
Landes. The town is hardly known outside of the surfing community,
yet it is a very attractive and stylish town with plenty of sports
and activities to offer, like so much of Aquitaine.
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Accommodation
:
The immaculate front lawn and colourful shrubs set the tone for
what is a very well-presented and cheerful home. The combination
of whitewashed walls and deep red timber shutters provides a stunning
picture, especially when contrasted against the bright blue sky
and dark greens of the forest.
The interior is clean and modern with its hard floorings and new
furnishings. The owner, Nicole, lives next door and takes much
pride in the presentation of the villa for clients.
The ground floor consists of a large kitchen,
downstairs wc and large living room.
The kitchen is newly-appointed and is equipped with dishwasher,
oven and hob, microwave, fridge freezer; the washing machine is
located in the garage.
The lounge is spacious and comfortable. It is open-plan in design
with furnishings including sofa, chairs, dining table and coffee
table. A TV and vcr is provided for guests. A wooden staircase
leads to the first floor.
There are two double-size bedrooms upstairs;
one has a double and the other a double plus single bed. Both
are very light and airy, have hard floorings and offer plenty
of storage.
The main bathroom is upstairs and includes shower
and wc.
There is small driveway at the front of the property for parking
one car. Additional parking space is available immediately outside
of the property. At the front of the house is a small lawned garden
and to the rear is a small courtyard area where
a table and BBQ are provided. The back yard adjoins Nicole’s
property next door, but guests are afforded plenty of privacy.
There is also plenty of garden furniture available for taking
it easy outside.
Beyond the courtyard is something of a ‘well-tended wilderness’
– if there is such a thing! This area is only small but
heavily wooded and is steeply sloped. It's a bit of a favourite
for youngster who like to go exploring for red squirrels and birdlife.
A French-style baby cot is available on request.
Villa des Azalées is available throughout
the year. It is centrally heated and life remains in the town
even in the low season. The Basque Country and its larger towns
of Biarritz, Bayonne and St Jean de Luz, welcome the low season
visitor with a wide range of attractions.
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How
To Book :
STEP 1.
Check availability. NB Website availability is
refreshed daily but not "live" so please contact us
to confirm availability. Call 0870 6092845 or
email us
Once we have confirmed availability we can normally hold a property
for up to 48 hours if you need to confer with friends or family).
STEP 2.
Call or email us
if you want to go ahead and make a provisional booking.
STEP 3.
To confirm a provisional booking we need, within 5 working days,
your completed Booking Form and your deposit payment of 35%.
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| Guide
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Hossegor
is one of those seaside towns whose population swells exponentially
in the high season. It is a town that has a lot to offer: boutique
shopping, great bars and restaurants, world-famous surfing beaches,
a 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 Hossegor.
In the 1930s, Hossegor attracted an avant-garde fraternity and
the area around the lake became something of an artists’
community. Plush villas and grand houses were built on the lakeside
and in the forests. Today, Hossegor is best-known for its legendary
waves, good enough to warrant the hosting of World Pro surf
tournament each year, in August. In actual fact, the best time
to surf here is in the Autumn.
Like most of the south west coast, Hossegor is something of
an outdoor playground. Take your pick from surfing,
canoeing, sailing, 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.
Cyclists can enjoy the many safe forest tracks that connect
between the towns along the coast. Sailing enthusiasts should
head for the Capbreton Marina - 5 kms south of Hossegor. 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
Hossegor 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.
Hossegor
Tourist Office
Discover
La Côte Landaise
Les
Landes Tourism Guide
learn About
The Basque Country
UK Tourist
Office for France
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