Description This accommodation near Biarritz is very special - with a heated pool, set in a beautiful 19th century stately home with 6 acres of woodland and mature gardens and majestic century-old trees, this property offers all the ingredients for a perfect stay. This superb, spacious property near Biarritz in the South West offers seclusion and privacy, yet is just 500 metres from Soustons for shops, restaurants, bars and local market. Soustons is on the banks of the Etang de Soustons lake for windsurfing. The atlantic coast is just 6 miles away from this accommodation near Biarritz, with superb sandy beaches and wonderful surf. The Dune de Pyla, the biggest sand dune in Europe, is on the edge of the Bassin d' Arcachon, an area of outstanding natural beauty just 1hr 30mins north. This area is a golfers paradise, with no less than 12 first class courses in the region. Biarritz and the regional capital Bayonne are only 30 minutes south for a little cultural diversion, and 30 minutes inland is Dax, renowned for its thermal spas and hydrotherapy centres. This accommodation near Biarritz is ideal for family reunions or large parties and with meals included offers a carefree way to enjoy this exciting region of France.
Features
Sleeps 14 (up to max 18 on request) 9 bedrooms, 6 shower rooms, 2 bathrooms, 9 WC Private 15m x 7m HEATED, floodlit pool with jetstream TENNIS COURT SAUNA & HOT TUB AIR-CONDITIONING IN 4 BEDROOMS INCLUDES CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION, DAILY BREAKFAST & AFTERNOON TEA, 3 LUNCHES & 3 EVENING MEALS 2010 SPECIAL OFFERS: Wide range of offers for catered and self-catering options for groups of max 10 or 14. Prices from £3215 per week for a group of 10 self-catering, to £18,140 per week for a group of 14 with a gourmet catering package. Contact us for details.
Extras Included: 4 hours maid service 5 days per week. Wi-Fi internet. Luxury catering package for up to 14 people: daily breakfast (full English and Continental) and afternoon tea, three lunches (choice of gourmet barbecue or 3-course lunch served on the pool terrace, or a picnic lunch which can be brought to an arranged meeting place), three 4-course evening meals with complimentary regional wine (A-la-carte wine list also available on request). Please note it is possible to have 6 evening meals instead of 3 lunches/3 evening meals at a supplement of €15 per adult per meal). Pool & beach towels. Extras: Telephone by card. Pool heating €455 per week. Air-conditioning €40 per unit per week. Babysitting or Nanny on request. Bicycle hire. Drinks service by the pool. Mini-bus for guided excursions. Prices are for max 14 people. There is a supplement payable for each additional person up to max 18 people - please ask for details.
Location Soustons under 1 mile. Beach/surfing at Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains 6 miles. Biarritz & Bayonne 30 mins (airport 35 mins). Dax 30 mins. Spanish border 45 mins. Windsurfing on Etang de Soustons (lake) 1.5 miles. Golf, horse-riding, cycling nearby.
Accommodation Ground floor: Steps lead up to the front entrance terrace and formal reception lounge , (CD) wood-paneling, beamed ceiling. TV room (TV,DVD), marble fireplace. Dining room , open fireplace, French doors to rear terrace with steps to garden. Billiard room (3/4 size snooker/pool table). Well equipped kitchen , door to garden and pool terrace for outdoor dining. Guest WC. First floor: Library/reading area on landing. All bedrooms have a TV & DVD, hairdryer. Double bedroom (1.60m 4 poster bed), marble fireplace, seating area, ensuite shower room , WC. Double bedroom (1.80m 4 poster bed), marble fireplace, door to terrace, ensuite shower room , WC. 2 bedroom suite - double/twin bedroom (1.80m or 2 x 0.90m electric adjustable bed), marble fireplace, French doors to private balcony, second double bedroom (1.40m), door to terrace, family bathroom with Jacuzzi bath , separate WC, dressing area. Double bedroom (1.60m), integral shower , WC. Second floor: Double/twin bedroom (1.80m or 2 x 0.90m), french doors to balcony, ensuite shower room , WC. Double bedroom suite (1.60m), sloping ceiling, bathroom , WC, Sauna. Double/twin bedroom (1.80m or 2 x 0.90m electric adjustable bed), fireplace, seating, French doors to balcony, ensuite shower , WC. Double bedroom (1.60m), sloping ceiling, integral shower , WC. Grounds: Six acres of woodland and mature garden. Large flat lawn ideal for children. Badminton, croquet, boules, children' s play area, 18 mountain bikes and helmets of varying sizes (available for hire), table tennis. Private tennis court with 8 racquets. Glass panel fence around floodlit swimming pool, poolhouse with shower, WC. Hot tub for 6. Outdoor bar with well equipped summer kitchen. Ample outdoor dining on pool terrace, barbecue. The owners live in separate accommodation within the grounds. As much of your stay at this property will be catered, the owners will need to use the kitchen and their own office which is close to the kitchen.