Self-Catering Holidays in Atlantic Aquitaine, South West France - Villas, Cottages & Apartments

This is a beautiful landaise style property with fantastic accommodation, facilities and views!

Set in very large (8 ha) grounds with a 15m x 7m pool in the garden, Manoir de Seignanx has stunning views of the Pyrenees, offers complete peace and quiet with not another house in sight. At the same time there is a convenient local village with all amenities, plus the culture of Bayonne, glitz of Biarritz and Hossegor's surf scene all within a short drive. It really is the best of all worlds.

Main house:
At 350m2 this is a very spacious Maison de Maitre (manor) set over 3 floors. It comfortably accommodates 14 people (up to 16 is possible), and comprises 3 sitting rooms, vast semi-professional kitchen, 6 bedrooms (4 doubles + 1 twin, 1 triple), 3 bathrooms, 4 seprates WCs and a billiard room. The décor & furnishings are tasteful, high quality, in French 'country chic' style.

On the ground floor is:

> Main entrance hall with fireplace and chairs
> Superbly equipped kitchen with, as well as an 8-ring 2-oven range, the latest gadgets to satisfy the most demanding chef, plus dishwasher, washing machine, dryer. The kitchen opens onto a rear terrace with views of the Pyrenees in the distance. Glasses, cutlery & crockery are very good quality, and are sufficient for up to 30.
> Dining room with table seating ...
> Sitting room, billiard room with full-size table, and study

A winding staircase leads to the first floor:

> Four poster bedroom with en-suite bathroom (corner bath & shower)
> Two further double bedrooms
> Large bathroom with bath & overhead shower
> Small television room with sofa (convertible into double bed)

The second floor houses:

> 1 double bedroom with cot
> 1 bedroom with 2 single beds
> 1 bedroom with 3 single beds plus cot.
> Large bathroom with bath and overhead shower.

Annex
Adjoining the main house outside is a large annex outbuilding comprising

> Large (70m2) open-plan entertaining/play area with table tennis, table football and pool table
> Fitness room
> Living/sleeping accommodation: open plan kitchen, living area with 2 sets of bunk beds and a separate double bedroom and luxury bathroom.

Outside
The gardens and outside areas are special, offering lots of space and wonderful mountain views in the background. There are two terraces overlooking the garden, both with table and chairs for al-fresco eating.

The enclosed pool area is modern, stylish, including a very good sized pool (15m x 7m), plenty of good quality loungers, pool house, hotwater shower and toilet. (Pool towels are included with the rental.) The has a magnificent view of the Irun mountain and overlooks the garden. It is also positioned to be in the sun all day and you can enjoy the view of the sunsets behind Irun in the evening. It is heated to approx. 24 degrees (at no extra charge in July & August, supplement applies in other months).

Accommodation for reduced-occupancy groups
The rates for 6-8 people include the ground and first floor accommodation (not the second floor, nor the annex). The rates for 12-14 people include the whole of the main house, but not the annex.

In all, Manoir de Seignanx is a superb rental, ideal for a large family celebration or a convivial holiday with friends, in an exceptional location combining the tranquility of rural France with the glamour and energy of the coast just a short drive away. It is the perfect antidote to the crowds (and prices) of the Côte d'Azur!

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St Martin de Seignanx and the Pays de Seignanx

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The Pays de Seignanx is the south west corner of the Landes, with Biarritz and Bayone to the south on the left bank of the Adour river. It's an area known for charming villages, fantastic beaches, a strong culinary tradition, forest trails and cycle paths and distinctive architecture - fantastic variety for a memorable holiday.

St Martin de Seignanx (2 kms away) is a small southern Landes village with basic shops (bakery, grocery stores, banks, restaurants), a small market on Saturdays, and tennis courts.

The nearest sea-side towns are Ondres and Tarnos-Plage, 10 kms away, both of which have magnificent beaches. There is an unpretentious but charming local restaurants at Ondres beach. Hossegor, Capbreton and Biarritz are within 20 kms (details below).


Coastline

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Like most of the south west coast, Capbreton-Hossegor and Biarritz are outdoor playgrounds. Take your pick from surfing, canoeing, sailing, diving, fishing, cycling, tennis, horse-riding and golf to name a few.

Golfers will enjoy Hossegor's local course, the 1930s-built Golf d’Hossegor, plus several courses in Biarritz, notably the Golf du Phare and Golf de Chiberta. A short drive north of Hossegor is Seignosse, a water and forest monster of a course ranked in Continental Europe’s Top 50..

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 and in Bayonne.

» See our Hossegor tourism guide
» See our Biarritz tourism guide

Capbreton Tourist Office
Hossegor Tourist Office


The Region

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» See our Les Landes tourism guide
» See our La Cote Basque tourism guide

However, the area is rich in attractions so here are just a few suggestions for day-trips:

• St Jean de Luz. About a 20 minute drive on from Biarritz, and with its illustrious neighbour constitute south west France's ’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.

• Bayonne: the regional capital, Bayonne, is only 8 kms away. Famed for its ham and its chocolates, Bayonne was under English rule for 300 years, though you wouldn't know it now! Bayonne exudes French Basque pride, and is definitely worth a visit for to stroll its ancient streets, visit the magnificent cathderal, and stop for a drink or meal.

• 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.

Les Landes Tourist Office
Learn About the Basque Country
UK Tourist Office for France