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Key
Facts :
| Nearest
town : |
Lacanau-Océan
5 kms |
| Type
of location : |
Quiet
residential location on a hillside in the pine forests,
overlooking the lake of Lacanau |
| No.
of bedrooms : |
3
: 2x doubles and 1x quadruple (possibility of using an extra
room as a basic bedroom) |
| Sleeping
capacity : |
Up
to 10 but more comfortable for 6-8 |
| No.
of bathrooms : |
One
bathroom (bath, shower, WC) and one shower room with WC.
Plus separate WC |
| Style
of property : |
Individually
designed villa in a quiet residential area |
| Quality
guide : |
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Prices : |
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»
Check availability & prices for this property GO
PRICES UNCHANGED FROM 2007 |
» Prices include heating, gas, water electricity, bed linen
& bathroom towels plus mid-stay clean for 2 week bookings
» Possibility
of baby-sitting locally
» Security
deposit cheque or cash of £250 or euro equivalent
required on arrival. It is returned on departure minus assuming
the villa is left tidy and there are no breakages/damages.
» Read important information about security
deposits and insurance |
| Linen
Arrangements : |
Bed
linen and bathroom towels included in the rental price.
Beds made on arrival. Spare set for guests to change themselves |
| Cleaning
Arrangements : |
The
villa is cleaned and prepared for arrival. A mid-stay clean
is provided for 2 week rentals
» Read important information about cleaning
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| Arrival
& Departure : |
Saturday
changeover - arrival 4-6pm; departure 10am
»
Read important information about
arrivals & departures |
| Nearest
beach : |
Sandy
lake beach reached via footpath in less than 5 minutes.
Lacanau-Océan 5 kms
- superb sandy beaches |
| Nearest
boulangerie : |
Lacanau-Océan
5 kms. Bar & restaurant at Le Moutchic 500m |
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Nearest
airport : |
Bordeaux
c.50 kms |
| Nearest
ferry port : |
St
Malo 7 hours drive - approx |
| Swimming
pool : |
No |
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Facilities
& Equipment : |
TV
(including BBC World & Eurosport), dvd player, CD player,
children's games, table football; washing machine, dishwasher
and microwave, BBQ |
| Suitability
for children : |
Quiet
location - bikes or car needed to reach Lacanau but it's
not far and older kids will enjoy this resort. Games and
TV/DVD in the house to keep older kids amused. Basement
bedroom is ideal for kids. |
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Suitability
for infants : |
High
chair, cot & cot linen plus baby-sitting are available
on request. Stairgate at top of spiral staircase. No lawns
as such but space at the front, side and on the terrace.
The terrace is on the first floor and protected of course
by railings (1m high) |
| Things
to see & do : |
In
Lacanau-Océan - surfing,
kite-surfing, cycling, golf, tennis, horse-riding, casino
• Sailing, wind-surfing, water-skiing on the lakes
of Lacanau and Carcans • Tour the Médoc's wine
châteaux • day-trips to Bordeaux, Cap Ferret
and Arcachon |
| House
'rules' : |
No
pets. No smoking policy applies inside the house |
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Location
:
Map
Ref B2
Villa Carreyre is situated in the Haut-Carreyre
district above the north side of Lac de Lacanau. This lakeside
retreat became a fashionable watering hole for the Bordelais who
began building holiday homes here long before Lacanau-Océan
existed. The landscape of lake, pine
forests and sandy beaches does lend
this area a real 'summer holiday' feeling.
Aside from a couple of lakeside hotels, there's no commerce at
Haut-Carreyre; for that you will need to cycle or drive the 5kms
into Lacanau-Océan. This is really a peaceful
forest retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the resort -
but close enough to enjoy it.
A short walk on a footpath down the hill takes you to a small,
sandy stretch of beach at the lake - ideal for a swim and excellent
for smaller kids if the sea is rough.
Bordeaux
airport is the closest and is handily situated on the west side
of the city - c.50kms distance.
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Accommodation
:
Villa Carreyre is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac of individual
homes and holiday villas.
The main entrance has driveway parking for a couple of cars.
The accommodation is mostly on first floor level - this is the
level at which you enter the villa. This upper level is dominated
by a spacious double living room divided into
lounge and dining areas (dining table for 8). The lounge has three
sofas, a couple of easy chairs and a working fireplace for low-season
visits. A TV/dvd player is also provided. The main feature of
the living room though is the sliding doors that run the length
of the room; this draws a lot of natural light, plus of course,
you can walk straight out on to the terrace and admire the views.
Also on this level are the two double bedrooms.
Both have direct access to the terrace and have ample storage.
The main bathroom serves these two rooms and
it incorporates bath with integrated shower, plus a WC. There's
also a separate WC off the corridor.
The small kitchen is equipped with fridge freezer,
dishwasher, microwave, oven and 4-ring hob plus 'English essentials'
such as kettle and toaster.
A spiral staircase leads from the upper level near the kitchen
to the basement accommodation. This comprises a shower
room with WC (corner shower cubicle) and the washing
machine is also kept here.
Plus there's a children's bedroom with 2x single
beds and a double bed. Patio doors mean there's direct access
to this room from outside. The room is wood panelled and there's
a well-stocked bookcase, ample storage and the beds are comfortable.
Leading off this bedroom is a further room which whilst basic
can accommodate a further two beds - by request.
The terrace is the biggest feature of the property
- it's very spacious and can accommodate a large table, easy chairs
and BBQ. The terrace is fully enclosed by railings 1m high. 6
sun-loungers are provided.
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Local
Guide:
About Lacanau
Lacanau
Tourist Office
Lacanau-Océan
is the pre-eminent sea-side town of the Médoc
Bleu, an area noted for a wide variety of activities and attractions:
Ocean beaches: wide, sandy Atlantic beaches
are long enough that you can always find a quiet spot to yourself
even in high summer just a short way away form the centre of
town.
Golf : Lacanau-Ardilouse
course is on your doorstep (18 holes; par 72, 5,926
m); Lacanau is also home to the 9 hole Golf de la Méjanne
(par 36, 3,209 m) course. Two top quality courses are found
45 kms away at the highly-rated Golf du Médoc:
les Châteaux - par 71, 6316 m and les Vignes - par 71,
6220 m. Further courses at Arcachon, Gujan-Mestras
and around Bordeaux.
Cycling and hiking trails: over 120 kms of safe cycle
tracks lead through the forests up and down this stretch of
coast, from Carcans-Maubuisson north of Lacanau, all the way,
ultimately, to the Pointe de Cap Ferret to the south. Several
local bike hire shops.
Horse-riding: Lacanau counts two major equestrian centres
each offering tuition and trails through the local forests.
Lake watersports: sailing, windsurfing, water-skiing,
kayaking and renting motor boats at
the local lakes.
The local lakes are a great opportunity
for whiling away the hours in tranquility, listening to the
water lapping the sandy shores. The surrounding forest are perfect
for picnics and rambling. The lake beach at Moutchic
is popular, but Longarisse is the
one the locals go to!
Surfing & body-boarding : excellent waves
at Lacanau-Ocean, which every August hosts an edition of the
world professional championship. Local surf clubs offer tuition
for all levels and ages, plus board hire.
Also available to try locally: fishing,
horse-riding, tennis, go-karting quad-biking and
adventure park.
About The Region
Discover
the Médoc
Bleu region of Aquitaine
Lacanau is
an excellent base for discovering the Médoc,
bassin d'Arcachon and Bordeaux and its environs. As well as
the dunes, forests, lakes and ocean of the Médoc
Bleu, there is the outstanding natural beauty of the bassin
d'Arcachon or the vineyards and heritage of the Médoc
Rouge (the wine producing part of the Médoc,
so named for obvious reasons!) and on into the Bordeaux region.
It's all in easy reach.
Not
much further inland the forests, lakes and oceans are gradually
replaced by the famous vines of the 'médoc rouge' and
its famous appelations of Pauillac and Margaux.
There are many vineyards where you can visit and taste some
of the famous wines. Two very approachable châteaux are
the under-rated (and relatively inexpensive) Château
Maucaillou, a medium-sized, family-run estate in Moulis-en-Médoc;
there is an interesting museum exhibiting some of the history
of wine-making. Or for a very special visit, Château
Giscours in the Margaux region organises tastings of
various vintages of its grand crus classés, hosted by
a particularly engaging, unpretentious and plain-speaking 'oenologue'
(Master of Wine).
Heading south is the nature, wildlife and, above all, oysters
of the bassin d'Arcachon and Presqu'Ile de
Cap Ferret. You can explore the fascinating
oyster-farming villages that run down the bassin coast of the
Cap peninsula; Piraillan is particularly charming.
Or head for the tip and climb to the top of the famous Cap
Ferret lighthouse - the views across the bassin to
Arcachon and the Dune de Pyla are breathtaking. Or climb one
of the Atlantic dunes to walk off an early-ish dinner in one
of Cap Ferret village's many bistros and watch the sunset. Bliss!
Around
the other side of the basin is Arcachon, a
popular French resort; a part of the town known as the Ville
d'Hiver (winter town) is well worth strolling to see the quirky
architecture of its many 19th century villas.
South of Arcachon is the famous Dune du Pyla,
the largest sand dune in Europe, standing at over 100 metres.
A journey to the summit (try it without the staircase provided!)
is a must; sunrise and sunset are the best times.
The
bassin d'Arcachon is also home to wide variety
of birdlife and consequently is a popular birdwatching destination.
In fact, there are birdwatching reserves at nearby Parc
Ornotholiqique du Teich and Ile aux Oiseaux
(Bird Island) in the Bassin which can be visited by boats that
depart from the Arcachon jetties. This is a prime bird
habitat - the Bassin d'Arcachon is so shallow that only 20%
of it is submerged at low tide.
If
you're feeling beached out, Bordeaux
is well under an hour away and is a good option for a day-trip,
whether it’s boutique shopping, sight-seeing or culture.
Walking around the 18th century old town centre (Quartier St.
Pierre), you can begin to imagine the city’s commercial
and maritime past.
Medieval gems of the Gironde east of Bordeaux are also wonderful
days out; St Emilion, with its 11th century
basilica, is the best known but can be busy; St Macaire
and La Réole are also enjoyable. Obviously
there are many more chateaux over here but an altogether
different wine experience can be had at Caudalie Vinotherapie
Spa, in the middle of the Château Smith Haut
Lafitte, vineyards, just south of Bordeaux. The spa offers unique
beauty treatments derived from grand cru grapes of the Graves
appelation renowned for their anti-ageing and micro-circulation
improving properties - in short, visitors apparently come out
feeling good!
Arcachon
Tourist Office
Bordeaux
Tourist Office
Gironde
Tourist Board
Cap
Ferret Tourist Office
French
National Tourist site
Chateau
Giscours
Chateau
Maucaillou
Sources
Caudalie (vinothérapie)
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