027 - Residence Lagrange Prestige Castelcap  Capbreton

In our opinion

What makes Residence Castelcap a great holiday rental

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. There are seven apartments in total at this discreet seafront building and the partner we work with has access to three of them.

N.B. We work directly with a private owner at another apartment in this residence and it has a fabulous sea-view. For more information visit l'Appartement Castelcap

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

Best for:
The apartment has proved popular with couples who appreciate the convenient location. Surfers & golfers come here all year round too. During the school holidays of course it's families wanting a beach holiday, and the apartment/location works well for older kids who want the surf.

Suitability for:

• Toddlers* - 1st and 2nd floor flats 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 seaside apartments tend to be compact and functional. The apartments of Castelcap are neither. Spacious (67m2) and equipped to a high-standard, guests will enjoy their holiday in some style and comfort.

The building was formerly the coastguard's residence and was re-built in the early noughties.

The apartments are dominated by a large open-plan living area comprising lounge, dining area, plus an integrated kitchen.

Each apartment has two large bedrooms, one with double bed and one with twin beds.

The kitchen comes fully-equipped with double sink, fridge freezer, oven & hob, microwave, dishwasher plus kettle, toaster and coffee-maker. The washing machine/dryer is housed in the bathroom - very continental!

The bathroom has a spa-bath and shower plus a separate wc.

Each apartment has a double balcony with outdoor table and chairs.

Additional equipment in the apartment includes TV with integrated vcr, intercom, air conditioning and central heating.

A free parking space is provided - 1 per 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 · 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 Spain 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
• 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'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 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.

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