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Family Holiday Sites on the South West Atlantic Coast of
France
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FHS012
Domaine de Bordaberry,
nr Hendaye & St Jean de Luz
secluded Basque Country holiday
residence close to beaches
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Reasons to Choose Domaine de Bordaberry
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Picturesque
and peaceful location, away from the bustle of the nearby
resorts |
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Proximity
to Hendaye & St Jean de
Luz for beaches, shops and eating out |
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Ideal
base for exploring the Basque Country
& Spain
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Links for Domaine de Bordaberry ref: FHS012 |
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In
Our Opinion...
This
freestanding résidence occupies a peaceful location
on the Route de Corniche between the seaside resorts of St
Jean de Luz and Hendaye. Set in a wooded park with views out
to sea, this is an ideal spot to relax away from the bustle
of a resort.
And for those who want a little more activity there's
great beaches, surfing and diving plus golf, mountain pursuits
in the Pyrénées and day-trips to Spain.
The local beach at Hendaye-Plage is one of the south
west's finest - a wide expanse of sand picking up the Atlantic
surf.
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Location
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Between
Hendaye-Plage (3k) and St Jean de Luz (4k) - the gateway to Spain |
Type
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The Bordaberry estate is a tranquil,
12 ha site set a few hundred metres back from the coast road. This is a picturesque coastline of sandy beaches and cliffs,and a hinterland of green hills, mountains and vast forests |
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Charming
two-storey buildings scattered around the former manor house, in 'Neo-Basque'
style. 128 apartments
in total sleeping from 2 to 7 people. |
Quality
guide : |
SIMPLE - what
does this mean? |
Price
per week : |
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Band for this venue: |
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peak season |
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off-peak |
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» Check the notes on prices to see what the price includes
» Don't forget to check the special
offers
» A modest tourist tax is charged throughout France. In Hendaye
it is c.0.70 EURO per day for persons aged 13+
» Optional supplements are available |
Arrival & departure : |
Arrival
- from 5pm; Departure - by 10am
The reservation period booked must be Saturday-to-Saturday
during the period 12 July to 30 August (you can arrive/depart
any day but the reservation must be Saturday-to-Saturday).
Outside those dates it is possible to book midweek dates (minimum
7 nights) |
Facilities : |
• 240m2 swimming pool (unsupervised) - depth 0.80 to 1.60m
• Solarium, deckchairs & parasols
• 50m2 kids' paddling pool (unsupervised) - depth 0.30m
• Playground
• Table-tennis
• Volleyball
• Tennis court on-site*
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Bakery service*
• Cold drinks service*
• Laundry*
• Parking
• Reception service 6 days a week
• Parkland fitness
trail
• Bicycle trail and bike rental*
(*items charged)
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Nearest
beach : |
Hendaye
3 kms; Ciboure 4 kms |
Nearest
boulangerie : |
Hendaye
3 kms; Ciboure 4 kms |
Getting there : |
Road - junction 2 of the A63 auto-route
Air - Biarritz
40 mins; Bilbao 1 hr 30 (approx)
Ferry - Bilbao
1.5 hrs; Santander 3 hrs; St Malo 9 hrs (approx)
Train - station in Hendaye & St Jean de Luz - connect from Biarritz |
Things
to see & do : |
Superb
region for golf, plus surfing;
cycling; windsurfing; sailing;
horse-riding; mountain pursuits;
diving; thalassotherapy.
Visit Hendaye; St Jean de Luz;
Biarritz; Bayonne; Basque
Country; Hondarrabia; San
Sebastian; Bilbao; Pamplona
» Discover Hendaye
» Discover La Côte Basque region
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Location
Map
of Bordaberry
Bordaberry is little more than a tiny Basque hamlet overlooking the Golfe
de Gascogne.
Pierre & Vacances's résidence is by
far the largest dwelling in the hamlet!
More or less equidistant
between the excellent seaside resorts of St Jean de
Luz and its lesser-known neighbour, Hendaye,
this is a great venue to access the beaches and delve into
the secretive and beautiful Basque country.
Click on this link to see a Map
of Bordaberry
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Apartments
In
all, there are 128 apartments, a number of which are equipped
for disabled guests. The architecture reflects the Basque
country style with half-timbering and colourful panelling.
Accommodation is compact and straightforward and designed
for a continental visitor which means some home comforts like
a kettle or toaster will rarely be found. A coffee-maker is
always available of course!
To decide what type of accommodation you'd like, please check
the options below.
All apartments have a kitchenette with 2 hot plates, mini-oven,
dishwasher, fridge and electric coffee maker. Ground floor
apartments open on to the landscaped gardens. First floor
apartments have a balcony.
TV is included in the price although the channels are French-language.
Please note that the top bunk bed is not suitable
for children aged under 6 (French decree).
FHS012-2R5
Superior - 1 bedroom • Sleeps
5 • 29-34m2
Lounge
with 2x single sofa-beds and 1x pull-out bed; 1x
double bedroom; kitchenette;
bathroom with bath; separate
wc; garden terrace or balcony.
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PRICES & AVAILABILITY »
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FHS012-3R7
Superior - 1-2 bedrooms • Sleeps
6/7 • 42+m2
Lounge
with 2x sofa-beds and 1x pull-out bed; cabin with
bunk beds; kitchenette; shower room with wc; bathroom with bath;
separate wc; 1x double bedroom.
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PRICES & AVAILABILITY »
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Discover
Hendaye-Plage
Sitting
at the foot of the Pyrénées
bordering Spain and the Atlantic ocean, Hendaye
boasts an enviable and spectacular location. What really makes
Hendaye a great holiday location is the 3kms of beach that
crosses two countries, broken only by the mouth of the Bidassoa
river. The ocean location means there are all sorts of watersports
to be sampled here...surfing, kite-surfing, wind-surfing,
sailing, kayaking as well as diving in
some of the quieter coves along the coast.
If you don't want to get into your car all the time then get
on your bike! The beaches and towns are easily reached although
the coast road is by no means flat! There's also a cycle
trail behind the résidence.
For golfers, there are several courses locally as well as golf tuition classes available.
Sailing is very popular here thanks to Hendaye's
impressive marina. there's also a sailing school at Ciboure (4kms) - Ecole de Voile International - which offers water-skiing, sailing and windsurfing.
Boat trips up and down the Bidassoa, including
trips to the Spanish side are possible in the summer. Also
located at the marina is Serge Blanco's thalassotherapy
centre (see link below) and Hendaye casino. There
are numerous bars and restaurants here also but try the old
town (Béhobie) for something more authentic. Hendaye
has two weekly markets held on Wednesday
and Saturday mornings plus a Monday evening regular of Basque
dancing and pelota.
The protected area of rocky coastline known as the Domaine
d'Abbadie, is well worth a visit for walk and
picinic. In fact, the rugged coastline between Hendaye and
St Jean de Luz (Route de Corniche) is a reminder of Cornwall's
north coast, with it's pounding seas and sandy coves. Thankfully
it's a bit warmer here. The cliffside 19th century Château
d'Abbadie is well worth a visit. The château was built
by an Irish-Basque explorer with a fondness for astrology.
The château contains some interesting and very fine
furnishings and has its own observatory. The beautiful Florenia
Floral Gardens near Urrugne is another good
option for spending a pleasant 2 or 3 hours.
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Discover
the Region
Discover
the Côte
Basque region of Aquitaine
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.
Biarritz and St Jean de Luz are
on your doorstep 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.
Bordaberry is a few kms from the local mountain pass into
Spain, the Col d’Ibardin. This was
formerly a smuggling route and today is still a place to buy
cheap wine and spirits. These mountain pass towns exist all
along the Pyrénées.
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.
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: Chantaco, Nivelle, Biarritz
Le Phare, Arcangues, Makila, Chiberta, Hossegor, Seignosse
and Moliets are all within an hour’s 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 from Socoa:
• 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
• 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.
Biarritz
Golf Pass
Hendaye
Tourist Office
Serge
Blanco Spa Centre
St
Jean de Luz Tourism
Biarritz
Tourist Office
Pyrenees-Atlantique
Tourism
Wines
of SW France
Basque
Country Guide
France
Travel Guide
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