Mer
& Golf Villas with Pool Moliets-Plage |
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Modern holiday villas for family holidays,
beach, surfing and golf |
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Moliets
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The villas are situated around Moliets Golf Club, approx 60kms north
of Biarritz. Moliets is a popular seaside
resort on the south west coast, set in the pine forests with golf, sandy Atlantic beaches and
lakes all close by. It's an ideal location for active family holidays and golfing
groups. As well as golf, there's excellent surfing, cycling, kayaking, sailing and other watersports, plus horse-riding too.
We
offer 2, 3, 4 and 4/5 bedroom villas each with a private pool. All the villas are built around the famous Golf
de Moliets - a course ranked 9th best in France.
Green fee discounts are available to all villa guests. All villas are within a short cycle ride of the
sandy Atlantic beaches and some are walkable to the beach.
The villas are contemporary in style, combining
traditional Landais architectural features such as oak beams and
terracotta tiled roof, with a modern, 'American summer house' appearance.
They are best-suited to families seeking an active seaside
and sporty holiday, and who are happy with a modern villa (as opposed to needing a character French cottage - if that's your preference then take a look at our Villas
& Cottages range). They are also well-suited of course for groups
of golfers or surfers particularly outside August when the course and beaches are a little quieter.
We know the Moliets set-up very well,
so please do call us or email info@alternative-aquitaine.co.uk if you would like some guidance.
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Villa Comparison
There are three main villa sites
at Moliets:
• Villas Clairière - 'good' standard 3, 4 & 4/5 bed villas: more
info
• Villas la Prade - 'good' standard 2, 3, 4 & 4/5 bed villas: more info
• Villas Club Royal - 'simple' standard 2, 3, 4 & 4/5 bed villas in either "Ocean 17" or "Aquitaine" sites: more info
All villas offer modern, 'uncluttered' and 'unfussy' accommodation, ideal for holiday homes by the beach.
The table below provides a comparison of the three Moliets sites and you might also find our Map of the Moliets site useful to view as well as our How to Choose page if you are deciding on Moliets vs. our other Mer & Golf resorts.
La Prade and Clairiere offer the best accommodation, a few additional services and are the most recently built sites. Of those two, Clairiere is the more secluded site. The villas at Club Royal were the first to be built and the accommodation there is a little simpler.
Plus there's also Messanges Club Prestige villas . This site is the newest yet (opened 2007) and is situated just behind la Prade and Clairiere and so, in effect, is practically a 4th Moliets Mer & Golf site. Looking at the Map of Moliets, Club Prestige is in the bottom right-hand corner by the Etang de la Prade - where the horse's head is!
We have visited Moliets Plage many many times - please do call us or email info@alternative-aquitaine.co.uk if you would like some guidance.
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la Prade |
Clairiere |
"Ocean 17" |
"Aquitaine" |
| Accommodation rating |
Simple |
Simple |
Good |
Good |
| Services included |
Sheets & towels - collect from reception & renewed each week. TV also included |
Sheets & towels - collect from reception & renewed each week. TV also included |
Beds made for arrival & towels left in villa. Fresh sheets & towels each Saturday (collect from reception). DVD player & TV. Basic welcome pack provided |
Beds made for arrival & towels left in villa. Fresh sheets & towels each Saturday (collect from reception). DVD player & TV. Basic welcome pack provided |
| Internet access |
No |
No |
At site office - pay locally |
At site office - pay locally |
| Distance to beach |
400m by foot, bike or car |
0.9km by foot or bike to Chenes Lieges. 2.5km by car to Moliets Plage or 1km via the trail paths |
1.2km to Chenes Lieges. 2.5km by car to Moliets Plage or 1.5km via the trail paths |
1.7km to Chenes Lieges. 2.5km by foot, bike or car to Moliets Plage |
| Distance to sea-front amenities |
400m by foot, bike or car |
1km by foot or bike. 2.5km by car. NB Mini-market shop 300m open Apr-Sep |
1.5km by foot or bike. 2.5km by car. NB Mini-market shop 500m open Apr-Sep |
2.5km by foot, bike or. NB Mini-market shop 1km open Apr-Sep |
| Nearest boulangerie |
400m - peak season only. Or Moliets-et-Maa 2.5km. Breakfast delivery option available - see extras |
1km - peak season only. Or Moliets-et-Maa 2.5km. Breakfast delivery option available - see extras |
1.5km - peak season only. Or Moliets-et-Maa 2.5km. Breakfast delivery option available - see extras |
Moliets-et-Maa 2km. Breakfast delivery option available - see extras |
| Site size & style |
25 villas, varied styles. Constructed mid-late 1990s. Some semi-detached |
60 villas, 'colonial' style. Constructed mid-late 1990s. Some semi-detached |
90 villas, 'Landais' style. Constructed early-mid 2000s. All detached |
60 villas, 'Landais' style. Constructed early-mid 2000s. All detached |
| Arrival & Departure |
Arrival
is 5-8pm and departure is by 10am please. From 27/06/09 through 12/09/09,
the period reserved must be Saturday-Saturday |
| Prices |
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Peak Season
Price Band |
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| Extras |
» Modest tourist tax payable locally - less than €1 per
day per person aged 12+
» Optional supplements for special villa location requests, pets, etc - see extras
» €750
collected on your credit card on arrival. Deductions are made
only if necessary (e.g. villa left untidy or there are breakages) |
| Swimming Pool |
Yes
- private pool at each villa, unheated. All
pools are protected by cover or alarm (a handful by fence). Pool sizes vary by villa. Pools are normally open May through September - please check
with us to be sure if you are booking at the start/end of
the season |
| Suitability for Kids |
Very
good, especially for active/sporty kids. Very little road traffic (bikes
are the popular way to get around the resort). |
| Things to do |
Golf,
surfing, watersports, beach, forest cycling & hiking tracks,
horse-riding. Visit Biarritz, St Jean de Luz, Pyrénées,
Basque Country, Spain - San Sebastian, Bilbao & Pamplona |
| Nearest airport |
Biarritz
1 hr; Bordeaux & Pau 1 hr 45 ; Bilbao 2.5 hrs (approx) |
| Nearest ferry port |
Bilbao
2.5 hours (approx); St Malo 8 hours (approx) |
| Accommodation details |
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Comprises two sites: "Océan
17" and "Aquitaine". If you have a particular preference it is sometimes possible to guarantee a villa on your preferred site. To do so, the supplier charges a 60 EUR admin fee which we pass on.
In all villas:
• TV with 1 English-speaking channel
• Outdoor space including terrace
& loungers, garden furniture, private parking
• Please note that BBQs are prohibited at Moliets because
of the forest fire risk. You can use an electric plancha though - cheap, portable ones can be found in local supermarkets.
The foyer opens out into the spacious and airy living room
which has a fireplace and can accommodate an extra 2 people on a
convertible sofa-bed, if required. Continuing through into the dining
area, the large French doors open on to the terrace
and swimming pool area. The American-style
kitchen is fully equipped with washing machine and dryer,
dishwasher, oven, microwave, fridge freezer, kettle, toaster and
coffee-machine. Some villas are semi-detached.
MGMO-CR-EDF 3
bedrooms • Sleeps 6-8 • 90m2
Lounge with double sofa-bed; master bedroom en-suite; twin
bedroom; double bedroom; shower room & WC.
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PRICES
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MGMO-CR-EEF 4
bedrooms • Sleeps 8-10 • 110m2
Lounge with double sofa-bed; master bedroom en-suite; twin
bedroom with shower room; double bedroom; twin bedroom;
shower room; 2x separate WCs
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PRICES
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MGMO-CR-EFF 4-5
bedrooms • Sleeps 10-12 • 150m2
Lounge with double sofa-bed; master bedroom en-suite; 3x
bedrooms either doubles or twins; mezzanine sleeping area
- open to lounge - with either double bed, twin beds or
bunk beds; 2x shower rooms; 2x separate WCs.
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VILLAS LA PRADE » View
Photo Gallery
In all villas:
• Flatscreen TV with 1 English-speaking channel plus DVD player
• Outdoor space including terrace
& loungers, garden furniture, private parking
• Please note that BBQs are prohibited at Moliets because
of the forest fire risk. You can use an electric plancha though - cheap, portable ones can be found in local supermarkets.
The foyer opens out into the spacious and airy living
room which has a fireplace and can accommodate an extra
2 people on a convertible sofa-bed, if required. Continuing through
into the dining area, the large French doors open
on to the terrace and swimming pool area.
The kitchen is fully equipped
with washing machine and dryer, dishwasher, oven, microwave, fridge
freezer, kettle, toaster and coffee-machine. Villas are always detached
MGMO-LP-ECF 2
bedrooms • Sleeps 4-6 • 80m2
Lounge with double sofa-bed; master bedroom en-suite; bedroom
with either twins or double; shower room & WC.
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MGMO-LP-EDF 3
bedrooms • Sleeps 6-8 • 90m2
Lounge
with double sofa-bed; master bedroom en-suite; twin bedroom;
double bedroom; shower room & WC.
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MGMO-LP-EEF 4
bedrooms • Sleeps 8-10 • 110m2
Lounge with double sofa-bed; master bedroom en-suite; twin
bedroom with shower room; double bedroom; twin bedroom;
shower room; 2x separate WCs.
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PRICES
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VILLAS CLAIRIERE » View Photo
Gallery
In all villas:
• Flatscreen TV with 1 English-speaking channel plus DVD player
• Outdoor space including terrace
& loungers, garden furniture, private parking
• Please note that BBQs are prohibited at Moliets because
of the forest fire risk. You can use an electric plancha though - cheap, portable ones can be found in local supermarkets.
Clairière villas are mostly 5-10 years old (some more recent) and are of a 'Landaise' architectural style. They are
situated under the pine trees and near the 2nd hole of the golf
course. The site is nicely tucked away and more discreet than the others.
Stylishly finished, the villas
offer a large living room with convertible sofa-bed,
dining area leading to a covered terrace, swimming
pool and private garden or terrace.
The
open-plan, American-style kitchen is fully equipped
with washing machine/dryer, dishwasher, oven, microwave, fridge
freezer, kettle, toaster, coffee-machine. Villas are always detached
MGMO-CC-EDF 3
bedrooms • Sleeps 6-8 • 90m2
Lounge with double sofa-bed; master bedroom en-suite with
jacuzzi bath & WC plus dressing area and opening on
to terrace; twin bedroom; double bedroom; shower room; separate
WC.
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PRICES
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MGMO-CC-EEF 4
bedrooms • Sleeps 8-10 • 110m2
Lounge with double sofa-bed; master bedroom en-suite with
jacuzzi bath & WC plus dressing area and opening on
to terrace; twin bedroom with shower room; double bedroom;
twin bedroom; shower room; 2x separate WCs.
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PRICES
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MGMO-CC-EFF 4/5
bedrooms • Sleeps 10-12 • 135-150m2
Lounge with double sofa-bed; master bedroom en-suite with
jacuzzi bath & WC plus dressing area and opening on
to terrace; 3x bedrooms either doubles or twins; mezzanine
sleeping area - open to lounge - with either double bed,
twin beds or bunk beds; 2x shower rooms; 2x separate WCs.
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About
Moliets
Moliets
Tourist Office
Moliets
is known as something of an oasis amongst the endless pines of western
Europe's largest forest. It's basically a big playground! Here's
a selection of some the activities you can pursue in the resort:
• Golf course & training centre - one
of continental Europe's Top 50 courses
• Surfing - championship surf conditions
plus a local surf club for tuition
• Land-yachting - the quickest way to cover
several kms of sandy beach!
• Kite-surfing - windsurfing and surfing
combined
• Sailing - sailing school at lac de Léon
(7 kms)
• Canoeing / kayaking - take the Courant d'Huchet
from lac de Léon to the ocean
• Horse-riding - local equestrian centre
for guided excursions in the forest or along the surf
• Tennis - several courts at the golf club
• Cycling - 12 kms of safe and shady forest
cycle tracks
• Nature trails - several tracks criss-crossing
the dunes, forests and around the lakes
• Windsurfing - at the ocean or at lac de
Léon
• Adrenaline Park - includes quad biking
& karting
• Children's farm where the kids can see
animals of the region including the Gascony pig!
• Scenic flights to get a real sense of the
Cote Landaise geography
• Cross-country skiing on pine needles!
Check our Moliets Travel Guide for more information.
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Golf
Moliets
Golf Club
Designed by Robert Trent Jones in 1988, Moliets is a monster of
a course. The course is ranked in Continental Europe's Top 50 and
9th best course in France. It is currently used on the European
PGA Challenge Tour.
Whilst it's a relatively new course, the surrounding forest dates
back to the early 1900s. American in its layout, the course takes
in parkland (yes, you've guessed it - a pine forest!) and links-style
golf. In fact, it's the seaside holes, 13, 14, 15 and 16, that make
for the most attractive golf on the course.
The 18 hole course is a shade under 7000 yards, par 72. There is
also a 9 hole course and golf training centre.
Green fees for the championship course start at around €50
depending on the season, although the purchase of a Golf Pass
is recommended - this gives you discounted access to five local
courses. Guests of the villas can also benefit from a 10% discount on green fees at Moliets outside July and August, and 5% on weekends in July and August.
For further information about golf courses in the region, take a look at our Golf in Aquitaine page.
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Discover
the Côte
Landaise region of Aquitaine
Whilst Moliets is ideal for those seeking an active holiday without
straying too far from the villa, there are a host of potential day-trips
slightly further afield…Bordeaux, Biarritz
and the numerous vineyards of the Gironde, for
instance.
The local town of Léon has a distinctly
laid-back feel to it. It has a couple of restaurants, shops, supermarkets
and a tourist office. There are plenty of local markets
to enjoy including Léon (every day from mid June to mid Sep
and Tuesday all year round); Moliets-Plage (Monday and Thursday
all year round and Saturday in July and August); and Dax (Saturday
and Sunday).
To sample a pastime particular to the south west, visit Vieux-Boucau
to watch course landaise (a less gory
version of bull-fighting) and the Basque-invented pelota,
the fastest ball-game in the world. If you’d like to learn
more about the Landaise culture and traditions, try the eco-museum
at nearby Sabres.
Our suggestions for day-trips include:
• ARCACHON
This popular and stylish French favourite provides plenty of options
for visitors. Ferries run from Arcachon to a host of destinations
including Cap Ferret, a smart resort on the other
side of the Bassin d’Arcachon and to the beautiful Banc
d’Arguin, a sand-bank nature reserve. The Banc d’Arguin
sits at the foot of the famous Dune du Pilat which
at over 100 metres is the largest sand dune in Europe. A journey
to the summit (try it without the staircase provided!) is a must;
sunrise and sunset are the best times.
Back into Arcachon, stroll along the seafront or through the delightful
Ville d’Hiver (Winter Town) and explore its
fabulous collection of eclectic villas. There is also a lovely park
to cool off in the shade and watch the locals play petanques. The
Bassin d’Arcachon is packed full of oyster farms and you will
have no difficulty finding a supply of these slimy crustaceans to
dine on in one of the town’s many seafood restaurants.
• BIARRITZ & ST
JEAN DE LUZ
An hour’s drive south are the sophisticated resorts of Biarritz
and St Jean de Luz, the south Atlantic’s riposte 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 & THALASSOTHERAPY
In France, the south west is known for its rejuvenating
waters, both salt and fresh varieties. Nearby Dax
is the official spa capital of France and is a 25 minute drive from
the villas. The Côte Basque – Hendaye, St Jean de Luz
and Biarritz - is home to numerous thalassotherapy centres.
• LAKES OF AQUITAINE
The freshwater lakes that punctuate the forest are a great
alternative to the ocean and provide safer bathing for children.
Rather like the Lake District in England, each lake, or étang,
has its own atmosphere. Near to the villas are the étangs
Aureilhan and Léon. Both
are relatively small and delightfully tranquil; at the latter you
can canoe from the lake along the serene Courant d’Huchet
to the ocean’s edge.
• WINE-TASTING
If you’re feeling ‘beached out’ why
not take the opportunity to explore some of the region’s vineyards?
The famous Graves and Sauternes
vineyards are an hour’s drive north east in the direction
of Bordeaux and Langon.
For further information please follow the links below. We hope you
find these are helpful but please note that we cannot be responsible
for their content.
Landes
Tourist Office
Biarritz
Tourist Office
Chalosse
Tourist Guide
Spa in Dax
Wines
of SW France
France Travel
Guide
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