018 - l'Appartement Castelcap  Capbreton

In our opinion

What makes l'Appartement Castelcap a great holiday rental

A lot of people ask us for a holiday rental with a sea-view. And not just a sea glimpse but a proper sea view! This offers the real thing with great views enjoyed from the living area and balcony. In fact, this is about as close to the beach as you can be without getting your toes wet - the beach of Capbreton is almost on your doorstep. 

Inside, the apartment is modern, tastefully furnished and well-equipped for a stylish holiday.

There are seven apartments in total at this discreet seafront building, Résidence Castelcap. l'Appartement Castelcap is situated on the 2nd floor on the front corner. 

Best for:
The apartment has proved popular with couples who appreciate the convenient location. Surfers & golfers come here all year round too.

Suitability for:

• Toddlers* - 1st floor flat with balcony so not ideal. Lift available though. 
• Teenagers - they'll love the proximity of beach and amenities
• Reduced mobility - ramp access and lift available

*No cot or high chair in the apartment but you can hire these locally.

Anything to watch out for?
There is a cafe below the apartment; it doesn't open late and previous guests have never found it an issue in the slightest - in fact it's considered a bonus feature.

Young ones will need to be supervised on the apartment balcony.

Why Capbreton?
It's an authentic working fishing port with a bustling sea-front and marina. There's a lively seafood market, excellent seafood restaurants (the locals eat in Capbreton rather than its more illustrious neighbour, Hossegor) and a good selection of shops. It is a welcome contrast to many of the 'purpose-built' resorts around the French coastline.  

Accommodation

Contemporary & spacious apartment opposite the beach, fully-equipped.

Most French apartments on the coast tend to be compact, functional and a little bland. l'Appartement Castelcap is none of those. Spacious (70m2) and equipped to a good standard by its Anglo-American owners, guests will enjoy their holiday in comfort and style.

Residence Castelcap is in fact the site of the former coastguard's cottage. 

Inside:

The apartment is dominated by a large open-plan living area comprising sofas, dining area with dining table, plus an integrated kitchen. The lounge enjoys access to the balcony with un-interrupted south west-facing sea views.

There are two good size bedrooms:

• Double bed 160cm, armoire, dressing table, bedside table. South-facing view of the beach and mountains in the distance.
• Twin bedroom with 100cm beds which can be joined to make a King size double if required. Built-in hanging space, chest of drawers, bedside table, south-facing view of the beach and mountains in the distance.

The kitchen comes fully-equipped with fridge freezer, oven & hob, microwave, dishwasher plus kettle, toaster and coffee-maker. There is a washing machine in the apartment too.

The bathroom has a spacious shower and there's a separate wc.

Guests wishing to use the wi-fi should bring their own lap-top.

As well as a DVD player there is a supply of DVDs too. The TV provides French channels only.

Outside:

Spacious balcony with chairs and table, and those great sea views of course! Watch the world go by on foot, bike or roller blades as you sip aperitifs!

One outdoor parking space is provided.

There is a ramp into the building and a lift to the apartment from the ground floor. There are no steps inside the apartment.

Prices & Availability

Location

GPS: (43.65046657, -1.445097774)

We endeavour to be as accurate as possible using Google maps but some error is possible.

Things to Do & See

Nearby Activities
Surfing · Kitesurfing · Windsurfing · Sailing · Water-skiing · Jet-skiing · Kayaking · Golf · Cycling · Horse-riding · Birdwatching · Fishing · Spa & thalassotherapy · Pelote Basque · Course Landaise · Wine-tasting · Degustation · Hiking · Mountain biking · Mountain sports · Adventure Parc · Aqua Parc ·

Day-trip Ideas

• Belle-Epoque Biarritz - style & surf chic combined
• Pretty Basque fishing port & resort, St Jean de Luz
• Discover the 'postcard' hillside villages of the Basque Country
• Hop over the border into Spanish for San Sebastian or the Guggenheim
• Explore the superb Pyrenees National Park for great walks & wildlife
• Visit the under-rated city of Bayonne, the Pays Basque capital 

Our Personal Highlights

• Rise early-morning to watch the fish market in full flow
• An evening stroll along the seafront & jetty, then select a seafood restaurant to dine at
• Hire bikes and explore the coast, forests and lagoon
• Surfing at la Piste - walk 300 yards south for your own waves
• Catch an exhibition of Course Landais or Basque Pelote 

The Local Area: Capbreton

The local region of Sud Landes is typical Aquitaine - endless stretches of sandy beaches buffeted by the Atlantic ocean,  vast pine forests punctuated by the occasional lake and criss-crossed by a network of cycle trails.

Capbreton and  Hossegor are neighbouring seaside towns which between them offer an appealing contrast. Hossegor is the more famous, largely through its surfing heritage. It's a 'feelgood' place offering boutique shopping, great bars and restaurants, world-famous surfing beaches, casino, and a lovely golf course and a beautiful lake for safe bathing.

Capbreton lives in the shadow of Hossegor but it's the place the locals prefer for eating out and for beaches. It's definitely the more authentic of the two, largely because of its fishing port and daily fish market. In fact, the town thrived in the 19th century as a whaling port and this sea-faring heritage is still very much apparent today. 

It also has a charming town centre and market. Capbreton is just more French than Hossegor, if you see what we mean.  It remains, admirably, something of a French (and Spanish) secret.

Capbreton sea-front is a bustling place, day and evening. You can walk all the way along the marina and sea-front. The jetty, known locally as l'estacade, offers excellent coastal views. There are normally a few locals here trying to catch a fish for supper. It makes for great viewing!

Like most of the south west coast, Capbreton-Hossegor is something of an outdoor playground. Take your pick from surfing, canoeing, sailing, diving, fishing, cycling, tennis, horse-riding and golf to name a few. Golfers will enjoy the local course, the 1930s-built Golf d’Hossegor. The traditional club house is also a delight. A short drive up the road is Seignosse, a water and forest monster of a course ranked in Continental Europe’s Top 50. There are other great courses within 45 minutes drive including Moliets and several around Biarritz.

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 pelote; you can watch a game at the fronton in Hossegor.

Customer Reviews

“We will be making a return trip to the same apartment, I think that says it all (and they have re-booked for 2010 - Alt Aq!). Do take a day out for a trip to Bayonne, a lovely city”

Family Doornmalen, stayed in 2009

“We had a great holiday and were extremely happy with the apartment, thank you. ”

Lucy Houston, stayed in 2009

“The property exceeded our expectations - seemed better than pictures on website, website doesn't really show how good the view is.”

Mr K Marley, stayed in 2010

Mr T Rowatt, stayed in 2010

Mr F Cottignies, stayed in 2010

“Superb location”

Alastair Morris, stayed in 2010

Mr M Scott, stayed in 2010

Mr A Hulme, stayed in 2009

Ms C Craigie, stayed in 2008

Mr M Small, stayed in 2008

“Excellent. One of the best we have ever found. Carol's cafe downstairs was brilliant and the proximity to the restaurants etc was amazing - just so relaxing.”

Mrs A Watson, stayed in 2011