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Summary
Pleasant,
summery villa in the family-friendly resort of Moliets-Plage,
known for its vast sandy beaches and delightful forest cycle trails.
Property features include off-road parking, private fenced swimming
pool, garden overlooking the golf-course, spacious living areas
(including UK satellite TV channels) and a generally more homely
feel than is sometimes associated with this kind of holiday property.
The nearest beach is 15-20 minutes walk or a short bike-ride away,
and lots of activites and places of interest are nearby as well.
In all, Villa Aliénor is a very relaxing, convenient place
to spend a summer holiday.
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Key
Facts :
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Nearest
town : |
Moliets-et-Maa
(2.5 kms) and Moliets-Plage (2 kms) |
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Type
of location : |
Estate
of 50 similar villas; villa garden & pool overlook golf
course |
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No.
of bedrooms : |
4:
three doubles (one also with bunk beds), one twin |
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Sleeping
capacity : |
10 |
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No.
of bathrooms : |
3
- one bathroom en-suite to master bedroom, one shower room
en-suite to twin bedroom, plus family bathroom with jacuzzi
bath. 2 separate WCs |
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Style
of property : |
Modern
Landais-style holiday villa |
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Quality
guide : |
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Prices
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A
security deposit of 750 EUR (or sterling equivalent) is payable
by credit card and held by Alternative Aquitaine on the owner’s
behalf. The card record is destroyed within 14 days of departure
assuming no damage, breakage or any extra cleaning costs are
incurred. Further
details provided with arrivals instructions.
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deposits and insurance |
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Linen
Arrangements : |
Bed
linen &
bathroom towels provided.
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Cleaning
Arrangements : |
Final
cleaning of the property is included in the rental price,
though you are still expected to perform certain duties yourself
before leaving
» Read important information about cleaning
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Arrival
& Departure : |
Arrive
between 4-6 pm and depart by 10am. Changeover day is Saturday
in the high season.
» Read important information about
arrivals
& departures
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Nearest
beach : |
Chênes-Lièges,
800m; Moliets-Plage 2 kms |
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Nearest
boulangerie : |
Moliets-et-Maa
(2.5 kms) & Moliets-Plage (2 kms) |
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Nearest
airport : |
Biarritz
45 minutes; Bordeaux 100 minutes; Pau 2 hours
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Nearest
ferry port : |
Bilbao
(3 hours); St Malo (8 hours) |
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Swimming
pool : |
Yes,
10m x 5m, fenced, 1m - 1.9m deep.Open April-October. |
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Facilities
& Equipment : |
TV/DVD,
UK satellite channels, kitchen equipment (fridge-freezer,
range/hob, dishwasher, washing machine). Selection of kids
toys and games and pool toys. Cot & high chair available.
Plancha (outdoor grill/ barbecue). |
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Suitability
for children : |
Very
good - spacious house, lots of activities in Moliets area |
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Suitability
for infants : |
Very
good - baby equipment, well-protected pool, secure gardens. |
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Things
to see & do : |
Many
activities nearby: golf, tennis, surfing, watersports, beach,
forest cycling & hiking tracks, horse-riding. Lots to
visit: Biarritz, St Jean de Luz, Pyrénées, Basque
Country, Gascony, Spain - San Sebastian, Bilbao & Pamplona |
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House
'rules' : |
Sorry,
no pets and no smoking in the house |
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Location: Map
Ref B5
The villa is a privately-owned property in the 'Royal Club Aquitaine'
estate of Moliets-Plage, a residential area of 50 villas, 800m
from Chênes-Lièges beach, approximately 2.5kms from
Moliets-et-Maa village, and 2 kms from Moliets-Plage (1.5 kms
by cycle trail).
Nearest airports are Biarritz, 45 minutes away, and Bordeaux,
about an hour and a half's drive. Bilbao and Santander ferry ports
in Spain are 3 and 4.5 hours away respectively, St Malo is about
an 8 hour drive.
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Accommodation
Villa
Aliénor is a detached property on
a development of 50 villas, 800m from Chênes-Lièges
beach (a lovely 'Plage Verte' with reduced access for cars,
the one locals prefer), and approx. 1.5-2 kms from Moliets-Plage
central beach. It's half-French, half-English owners have taken
care to give the villa a few extras compared to other villas
at this site, by including UK satellite TV channels, DVD player,
baby equipment, fenced swimming pool, new kitchen (2007), and
by using very good quality, modern furniture and furnishings.
It adds up to being a very good, and more homely, alternative
to typical 'Mer & Golf' villas.
Entrance:
Outside a driveway leads to parking for 2-3 cars in an underground
garage, where there's also storage for bikes, surf boards, etc.
(A second 'drinks' fridge is also located down here.) A short
set of steps lead to the front door.
Interior:
Inside the villas comprises: good-sized hallway with room for
luggage, shoes, etc, with leads into a very spacious, double-height
lounge and dining area. The dining table sits in bay-windows
overlooking the garden; it seats up to 8 people. The lounge
area includes fireplace, and three sofas (two 3-seaters and
one 2-seater one), TV with UK satellite channels, DVD player.
A gallery-style kitchen is separated from the lounge at one
end by a breakfast bar, with bar stools. It is newly fitted
(2007), and fully equipped, including dishwasher, microwave,
fridge-freezer and washing machine.
The living dining/kitchen area is in the centre of two corridors
providing access to the bedroom/bathroom areas on either side.
On one side is a master double bedroom with en-suite bathroom,
and a twin bedroom with en-suite shower room. On the other side
is a second double room, another double room with bunk-beds,
and family bathroom (with jacuzzi bath). The bedrooms are quite
simply but comfortably furnished. The bath and shower rooms
are modern and very good quality.There are 2 separate wc's.
A staircase leads from the living room to a mezzanine 'play
area' level with a selection of toys, small TV and sofa.
Overall the interior is approximately 140m2 altogether, and
feels light and spacious.
Outside:
Glass patio doors lead from the living room to the enclosed
rear garden overlooking the golf-course. It comprises: a large
decked terrace including covered area with garden table and
chairs, 5 sunloungers, fenced 10m x 5m swimming pool and small
grassed area to the side. Currently naked-flame barbecues are
banned in Moliets, so a particular plus of Villa Aliénor
is the plancha (electric grill/barbecue) so
you won't be denied the pleasure of cooking outside.
In all, Villa Aliénor is a pleasant, summery place for
one or two families to enjoy the forests, beaches and activities
of a lovely part of Aquitaine.
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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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Local
Guide:
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!
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.
Region Guide
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 villa. 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.
Alternative
Aquitaine's Guide to the Côte Landaise
Landes
Tourist Office
Biarritz
Tourist Office
Chalosse
Tourist Guide
Spa in Dax
Wines
of SW France
France Travel
Guide
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