031 - Hossegor Beach House  Hossegor (2 kms)

In our opinion

What makes Hossegor Beach House a great holiday rental

• Chic, laid-back 'vibe'
• For surfers, it's a short walk to some classic beach breaks
• Very private and peaceful location near bustling Hossegor

Situated at the quieter, northern end of Hossegor, the 'funky' Beach House has been designed to blend in with its sand & forest natural surroundings. The property has been entirely renovated and now has a 'chic' but informal ambience throughout - we wouldn't call it a luxury property but it is a high quality rental nonetheless, offering a spacious, relaxing and a memorable holiday retreat by the beach.

The owner is a keen a surfer and still works in the industry; you'll see surfing influences throughout the house and the Atlantic waves are a short walk.

It's a very spacious property with a superb terrace, summer kitchen plus a really 'cool' basement living area with satellite TV and CD stereo.

Best for:
The Beach House is particularly suited to families with older kids who want easy access to the surf - and a 'cool' town to explore. For groups of golfers or surfers, it's a great location too.

Suitability for:

• Toddlers - reasonable garden space but some steps and care needed on terraces. The grounds are enclosed and the lagoon is ideal for little ones
• Teenagers - perfect
• Reduced mobility - basement level accessed via garden

Anything to watch out for?
In some places the terrace/lawn has no boundary and there is a small drop - some care needed with little ones.

Why Hossegor?
The nearest resort is an established surfing 'mecca' with a very 'cool' vibe. Hossegor offers great beaches, good shopping, a lovely lagoon and plenty of activities (surf, golf, tennis, cycling, sailing & more).

Accommodation

Chic, contemporary beach house a short walk from excellent surf

The Beach House is owned by an Anglo-Australian family who live in London. They have worked in the surfing industry for many years and have been visiting Hossegor for business and pleasure for many years too. They are one of the band of Hossegor pioneers and well-known in the community!

Previously, they owned a lovely farmhouse just inland from the coast which we rented for holiday lets on their behalf. That has now been sold on, and they've made a new base on the beach. We're very glad about that.

The Beach House is certainly a stylish rental - the owners have a real eye for contemporary design and with a tasteful surf theme evident throughout, this is a very 'un-French' holiday rental. We believe this is a major benefit. Throughout the property, there are examples of contemporary artwork, photographic prints and surfing artefacts, all adding to that beach house feel. The garden-level accommodation is particularly fresh and creative.

Inside:

The accommodation is arranged over two levels: the main living room, kitchens and one of the bedrooms are at ground level. An internal staircase leads down to the garden level accommodation where there is another spacious living room plus three more bedrooms. From the outside, the house does not look especially large but once inside it's deceptively cavernous.

Ground Level

• Entrance hallway with black & white photos depicting various surfing scenes
• Separate WC full on surfing pictures
• Bedroom 1: Master bedroom with 180cm double bed and a spacious, high quality en-suite bathroom (bath, separate shower, WC)
• Breakfast bar. The original kitchen has been redecorated but retains its '1980's feel' - the owners want it that way for the time being! It's really more of a breakfast bar than anything else - meals are taken either in the summer kitchen or outside on the terrace. The washing machine is kept in this kitchen too.
• Summer kitchen with plancha (hot plate BBQ), hob, dishwasher, two fridges, plus a large dining table to accommodate all guests.
• Living room - 'L-shaped' room incorporating plenty of sofas, separate TV area. The living room offers terrace access and is west-facing.

Garden Level
From the ground floor hallway there is a staircase leading to the garden level.

• Bedroom 2: 150cm double bed and en-suite shower room
• Bedroom 3: twin beds or join to make a 180cm double. Plasma screen TV
• Bedroom 4: twin beds or join to make a 180cm double
• Shower room shared by bedrooms 3 & 4
• Superb, spacious lounge with plasma screen TV, CD stereo, leather sofa, modern art canvasses and a couple of surfboards too (not for use).

Outside:

At the front of the house, a large decked terrace has been created. This west-facing terrace is accessed directly from the summer kitchen. Please take care as there is an unprotected drop at various places from the terrace into the garden - please check the photo gallery to take a look.

Around the back of the house is an external wooden staircase leading to the main door.

The gardens have a good lawn, and are bordered by fence and shrubs,

There is parking for a couple of cars in the driveway and the main entrance to the property has stout wooden gates.

Prices & Availability

Location

GPS: (43.6831855, -1.434933543)

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 · Degustation · 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-rate city of Bayonne, the Pays Basque capital

Our Personal Highlights

• Hossegor for its shops & lagoon; Capbreton for its seafood restaurants
• 18 holes at Golf de Seignosse - an unforgiving brute!
• Hire bikes and explore the coast, forests and lagoon
• Surfing at la Penon or Bourdaines
• Catch an exhibition of Course Landais or Basque Pelote

RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS (thanks to the owners for these tips...)

• Le Station at the lake
• The Oyster Bar at the lake
• Chez Minus at Capbreton harbour
• Jean de Sable for smart dining overlooking the beach at Capbreton

The Local Area: Hossegor (2 kms)

Seignosse Plages
4kms to the west are the continuous beaches les Estagnots, Bourdaines and le Penon. It's a mostly residential area with a number of holiday homes and apartments. The architecture is not especially attractive but it's the lovely sandy coastline that draws visitors. Popular with surfers and families, the beaches are superb. There are seasonal shops, a bit of nightlife and a Water Park.

Golf de Seignosse
A water and forest monster of a course ranked in Continental Europe’s Top 50! Very welcoming clubhouse with a restaurant and bar (serving meals midday-5pm each day) with fabulous views of the course from the terrace. The course hotel serves excellent, more formal à la carte meals in the evening.

Hossegor & 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 and sailing.

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's 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 the infamous Golf de Seignosse. There are other great courses within 45 minutes drive including Moliets and several around Biarritz.

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

Family Palko, stayed in 2009

“This is simply a very light, spacious and relaxing property. A great property with great owners. (2nd visit to the Beach House)”

Mr R Williams , stayed in 2010

Mrs J Klee, stayed in 2010

“We loved the house! It exceeded our expectations. Friendly surf school L'esquiro near mini-market. They also have bikes for hire. ”

Mrs G Fraser, stayed in 2011

Mr O'Dochartaigh, stayed in 2011