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Key
Facts :
| Nearest
town : |
Biarritz
4 kms |
| Type
of location : |
Beach;
residential |
| No.
of bedrooms : |
4
: 2x doubles; 2x twins (1 can be turned into double bed) |
| Sleeping
capacity : |
8
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| No.
of bathrooms : |
4
in total : 3x shower rooms with WC and 1x bathroom with
bath & shower. Additional pool shower plus basement
shower when returning from beach |
| Style
of property : |
Contemporary,
luxury villa |
| Quality
guide : |
HIGHER
QUALITY - what
does this mean? |
| Prices : |
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Rental price includes: Spare set of linen available for bookings of 2+ weeks. Beds made for arrival. Bathroom towels and tea towels. Water, gas, electricity
Compulsory extras: Central heating and logs charged separately in the low season (Nov-Apr inclusive) and are payable locally
Optional extras: Mid-stay cleaning, baby-sitting & maid service on request
Refundable security deposit: GBP 500 cashed cheque
» Read important information
about security
deposits and insurance |
| Linen
Arrangements : |
Household
linen is included in the rental price & changed on the
middle Saturday. Pool & beach towels are not provided |
| Cleaning
Arrangements : |
Mid-stay
cleaning can be arranged at this villa
(extra charge applies)
» Read important information about
cleaning |
| Arrival
& Departure : |
»
Read important information about
arrivals & departures |
| Nearest
beach : |
Plage
des Cavaliers 500m |
| Nearest
boulangerie : |
Anglet
1.5 kms |
| Nearest
airport : |
Biarritz
5 kms |
| Nearest
ferry port : |
St
Malo 8.5 hrs |
| Swimming
pool : |
Yes,
12x6m with electric safety cover. Max depth 2.0m |
| Facilities
& Equipment : |
UK
satellite TV; DVD player; VCR; CD stereo; underfloor heating
; BBQ |
| Suitability
for children : |
Excellent
for kids/teens - a very active location |
| Suitability
for infants : |
Cot
& linen and high chair available.
Babysitting possible
Open staircase requires care with toddlers |
| Things
to see & do : |
Loads!
Surfing, horse-riding, thalassotherapy, golf, beaches. Visit
Biarritz, St-Jean-de-Luz
and Bayonne. Day-trips to Spanish
delights - San Sebastian, Bilbao
& Pamplona. Walk in the Pyrénées... |
| House
'rules' : |
Please
note that the owners ask guests not to smoke in any of the
bedrooms. No pets. |
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Location
:
Map
Ref A6
Chiberta
is an exclusive residential area in the Anglet district of Biarritz.
This south western corner of France is known for its beaches,
fine climate and the strength of its Basque culture.
The nearest shops are at Anglet Cinq-Qantons, 2.5 kms from the
villa - an ideal distance for cycling to the boulangerie for fresh
croissants each morning! The nearest supermarket (Leclerc) is
a similar distance. There are one or two restaurants within walking
distance of the villa - details can be found in the study.
Biarritz is well served by trains and planes. The airport is just
15 minutes drive (Ryanair direct flights from Stansted) and the
train station (served by TGV from Paris) is of a similar distance.
Bilbao, Pau and Bordeaux airports are also less than 2 hours driving
distance.
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Accommodation
:
This
two-storey villa offers luxury standard accommodation. Furnishings
and facilities have been carefully chosen to define a highly contemporary
style of home. The setting is very attractive, the villa nestling
in the tranquil forests of scented pine.
Ground Floor:
The ground floor offers a spacious open-plan
lounge and dining area with fireplace plus satellite
TV, DVD and CD player.
The modern, glass dining table seats 8. Sliding doors lead out
to the large terrace, covered for extra shade
and al-fresco dining.
The kitchen is fully equipped and includes breakfast
table for 6, conventional oven, microwave and dishwasher. A washing
machine and dryer are located in the separate utility
room.
The villa's second lounge/study on the ground floor has TV plus
a convertible double sofa bed. There is also a downstairs cloakroom/wc
and bathroom with shower..
First Floor:
A sweeping, open staircase (which requires care, especially with
toddlers) leads to the first floor and four bedrooms.
Bedroom 1. Double bedroom with en-suite shower.
Large balcony with views over the pool.
Bedroom 2. Twin bedroom (convertble to double)
with en-suite shower. Balcony with pine forest views.
Bedroom 3. Single bedroom with extra pull-out
bed (can sleep an adult). Large balcony with views over the pool.
Inter-locking bathroom shared with Bedroom 4.
Bedroom 4. Twin bedroom (convertble to double),
balcony with with pine forest views. Inter-locking bathroom shared
with Bedroom 3.
Outside:
Outside, the large swimming pool can has electric
cover for safety. The pool area also incorporates shower and a
gas BBQ. The landscaped gardens
are walled to ensure maximum privacy. Outdoor dining facilities
and sun-loungers are provided.
Large garage with beach shower and changing area. There is secure
parking in front of the garage for four cars.
Villa Chiberta is available to rent all year round. Biarritz is
an active town throughout the year and there are plenty of international
events - sporting and cultural - occuring in all seasons. The
villa has underfloor central heating throughout and so winter
stays are possible.
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Local
Guide:
Chiberta
There are some immediate attractions within walking distance:
Pignada Forest for jogging, cycling,
horse-riding and a kids' adventure park; Plage
des Cavaliers is a lovely sandy beach within 5 minutes
walk; golf and tennis at Chiberta
Golf Club, a 10 minute walk; and Atlanthal Thalassotherapy
is less than 5 minutes' walk.
Biarritz
After the wilderness years of the 1980s, this town is back in
fashion. Celebrities and sports stars are flooding back to live
in the region (including tennis star Guy Forget who lives next
door to Villa Chiberta!), turning their back on the Côte
d'Azur. Biarritz is an eclectic place; it somehow manages to
mix an affluent elderly population with a steady flow of well-dressed
surfers plus a sprinkling of super-rich jetsetters on top. A
compact and stylish town, Biarritz really does have something
for everyone...famous beaches, museums, fine restaurants,
boutiques, casino, golf courses, horse-riding and the
south west's famous spa and thalassotherapy
centres.
The Basque Country is a little world all of its own. The regional
cuisine and architecture provide character enough but more than
that, this ‘country’ also has its own language.
For a ‘formal’ introduction to Basque culture, try
the Musée Basque at Bayonne. However,
the best way to soak up the culture is to visit one of the many
fêtes or ‘festivals of strength’ that take
place in the high season, or, even better, watch a game of pelota.
The fastest ball game in the world, this is perhaps the most
vivid image of Basque country.
St Jean de Luz is also nearby and whether its
beaches, shops, restaurants or festivals you are looking for,
both of these towns are hard to beat. Stylish but without the
pretence of the Riviera, both are colourful and vibrant seaside
towns with plenty of family evening entertainment. They are
the sorts of places where you will see whole families sitting
down to start dinner at 10.30pm! St Jean de Luz is recognised
as the capital of Basque cuisine and is noted for its seafood
(it is one of Rick Stein’s favourite places) and use of
the spicy Basque staple pimento. For sampling pretty
Bassque villages on the coast, try Bidart and
Guéthary
A great trip for the kids is a ride on Le Petit Train
de la Rhune. Standing over 900m high, La Rhune is the
distinct and symbolic peak of the western Pyrénées.
It can be reached by foot – a lovely day’s walking
– or by funicular train. The 360 degree views from the
summit are spectacular.
There are great beaches all along the coast
from the Spanish border at Hendaye, north into the Landes and
Gironde départements. Because the Côte d’Argent
is so vast, the beaches are less crowded than on the Mediterranean.
The area is totally under-visited for its golf
despite the game’s rich history in this region and the
presence of some wonderful courses: the renowned Chiberta
course is walking distance from the villa and Biarritz
le Phare (continental Europe's 2nd oldest course)
is just a 5 minute drive.
Chantaco, Nivelle, Arcangues, Makila, Hossegor, Seignosse and
Moliets are all within 45 minutes drive. José-Maria Olazabal’s
course, Fuenterrabia, is just across the border into Spain.
Horse-riding, mountain-biking and fishing
are also popular. Surfers will already be familiar
with the Côte Basque, and there are plenty of surf schools
for beginners.
Thalassotherapy and thermal spa
are big attractions in this area – people come from all
over France for sea and freshwater therapies; there are venues
across the region including Hendaye, St Jean de Luz, Biarritz
and Dax.
The countryside is a delight; the rolling green hills are popular
with the few British visitors that the region receives. The
foothills rise to the mountains of the Pyrénées
which are home to dozens of hiking trails including
the famous coast-to-coast GR10 track. Eagles, wild horses and
the occasional brown bear make this one of Europe’s most
exotic wildlife locations. Bird-watchers will
be kept busy twitching. The Pyrénées also provide
thrill-seekers with a range of extreme sports from white-water
rafting to paragliding. The mountain
landscapes are at their finest in the Haut-Béarn
region.
Other suggestions for day-trips:
• A tour of Basque country villages:
Ascain, Ainhoa, Sare, La Bastide Clairance Cambo-les-Bains,
Espelette and St-Jean-Pied-de-Port
• A visit to Bayonne, the under-rated
‘capital’ of the Pays Basque; sample its famous
chocolates and hams and visit the splendid cathedral
• Wine-tasting in the vineyards of Irouleguy
• A visit to the city of Pau for sight-seeing,
boutique shopping and café-crawling
• Crossing the border into Spain for
a visit to San Sebastian, Pamplona or the Guggenheim
museum at Bilbao
For further information try the links below. Please note that
we cannot be held responsible for the content of third party
sites.
Alternative Aquitaine's Biarritz Guide
Biarritz
Tourist Office
Pyrénées Atlantique
Tourist Office
Wines
of the South West
Learn About
the Basque Country
UK Tourist
Office for France
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