116 - Villa Myarco  St Jean de Luz

In our opinion

What makes Villa Myarco a great holiday rental

Villa Myarco is an extremely high quality property, one of three superb villas built on a large residential plot 300m from the beach (along with Villa Senix and Villa Akotz), and an excellent example of contemporary architecture. It has four luxury bedroom suites, spacious living area which opens ont a terrace with ocean views, plus an outdoor jacuzzi. There's a great local beach, excellent neighbourhood restaurant, surf school, plus St Jean de Luz a short drive away. A superb way to holiday in the French Basque coast in style.

Best for:
One or two families not wanting to compromise on the quality of the accommodation, nor the attractiveness of the views outside.

Suitability for:

Toddlers - cot & high chair available; pool is secured by an alarm. St Jean de Luz bay has beaches with same bathing for small children. Terrace is on two levels connected by flight of stairs where supervision would be essential.
Teenagers - older kids can enjoy the independence of walking to the beach, or catching a bus to St Jean de Luz. Plenty of activities in the bay to enjoy.
Reduced mobility - the property is on sloping grounds with all the bedrooms are on the lower level.

Anything to watch out for?
The outside space comprises a 110m2 split level terrace, so is quite limited. However the open-plan upstairs opens completely onto the upper terrace to create a lovely 'inside-and-out' living area, with ocean views.

Why St Jean de Luz?
St Jean de Luz is a charming, very attractive sea-side town and Basque fishing port, known for a lovely town-centre beach and a superb choice of restaurants. The Côte Basque is a wonderful, warm and vibrant coastline of south west France, a genuine mix of Spanish and French culture and a great alternative to the more famous Côte d'Azur.

Accommodation

Superb contemporary villa with ocean views; lovely, natural local beach a short walk away

Villa Myarco is a contemporary, very high quality property, built into a hillside in the Basque style, with living quarters upstairs (to take advantage of the light and views), and sleeping quarters downstairs. The building is part of a small collection of 3 recently constructed villas, all laid out in such a way that none is overlooked by another. The architecture is attractive: modern, with white-washed walls. Inside the décor is stylish, high quality, neutral.

The front entrance leads into a vast 60m2 living and dining room from which sliding doors fold back fully to open direct onto a 60m2 terrace with views of the ocean 400m away. There is a fireplace, large plasma TV screen (with some English satellite channels), dining table for up to 12.

The kitchen is well-equipped and includes halogen hob, oven, fridge-freezer, built-in microwave, etc.

Stairs lead downstairs from the living area to the sleeping level, comprising four bedrooms. Two are suites comprising king-size bed, dressing area & en-suite shower room. Two further bedrooms each have a king size bed, dressing area, and share a bathroom with large shower between the two. All the bedrooms open onto the lower terrace with 5-person jacuzzi.

There is private off-road parking and wifi throughout.

Prices & Availability

Location

GPS: (43.41445879788106, -1.624576449394226)

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Things to Do & See

Nearby Activities
Surfing · Kitesurfing · Windsurfing · Sailing · Water-skiing · Jet-skiing · Golf · Cycling · Horse-riding · Birdwatching · Fishing · Spa & thalassotherapy · Pelote Basque · Mountain biking · Mountain sports ·

Day-trip Ideas

• Tour Basque Country villages: Ascain, Ainhoa, Sare, Espelette
• Visit Bayonne, the under-rated ‘capital’ of the Pays Basque
• Cross the border into Spain - San Sebastian, Pamplona & the Guggenheim at Bilbao
• Explore the Pyreneees National Park for its wildlife, walks & scenery
• Taste the glitz & glamour of 'Belle-Epoque' Biarritz

Our Personal Highlights

• An evening stroll of St Jean de Luz's bustling streets, before drinks & supper!
• Sampling the pintxos - Basque tapas - in St Jean de Luz or Ciboure old town
• Catching a game of Basque pelote at one of the village frontons
• A visit to Ainhoa or Sare - both 'picture perfect' Basque Country villages
• An early-evening apéritif watching the Lafitenia surfers, followed by an alfresco seafood dinner at Ostalamer

The Local Area: St Jean de Luz

Whether its beaches, boutiques, culture, restaurants or festivals you are looking for, St Jean de Luz is hard to beat. Stylish but without the pretence of the Riviera, St Jean is an authentic and colourful seaside town and working fishing port. It has plenty to offer discerning visitors of all ages. In particular, this is a great place to eat out - St Jean de Luz is recognised as the capital of Basque cuisine - a distinctively delicious blend of French & Spanish flavours - and is noted for its seafood (it is one of Rick Stein’s favourite places).

St Jean de Luz suits the discerning traveller: whilst the sandy beaches are excellent for families, this is not a “bucket and spade” resort - the Basques and the fishermen would never allow this! It’s for those who want to experience active and varied days and relax in the evening and enjoy a meal in one of the many brasseries and bistrots which line the town’s enchanting back streets.

The location is enviable, set in a horse-shoe bay with a beautiful sandy beach and a backdrop of the western Pyrénées, peaked by La Rhune, the mythical Basque mountain. This combination of ocean and mountain landscapes is a unique draw and also helps to keep St Jean de Luz surprisingly mild in winter.

More than that, the landscape and vibrant Basque architecture produce a combination of light and colour that gives St Jean de Luz a special, intangible, quality that is matched in only a few other places in France. Little wonder it’s one of our favourite resorts.

The local beaches - Erromardie, Lafitenia, Mayarkoenia and Cenitz (Senix) are all better known as surfing beaches. Erromardie is the best of these for families, but for young ones, the sheltered Grande Plage in St Jean de Luz is the one to head for.

The picturesque fishing village of Guéthary is 2 kms north of Villa Akotz and a must-visit for it's gorgeous beach, charming port and delightful Basque architecture, especially at apéritif time.

Several golf courses, fishing, sailing, tennis, several spas and horse-riding are also available nearby.

The concierge staff at Villa Akotz know the region intimately will be delighted to organise experiences for discovering the region's culture, cuisine and activities during your stay.

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