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Self-catering Family Holidays with Shared Pool
Aquitaine, south west France

Holiday Residence de l'Ocean, La Tranche sur Mer, Vendee
We have a lot of experience in organising family holidays. Families are our core market and our company is run by people with small families. Our ethos is simple: we choose venues where we would like to spend a holiday with our kids.

We've fine-tuned our collection of Family Holiday Sites to concentrate on the best-sellers. They might be near the beach, by a lake or in the mountains; but over the years these have all proven to be the most popular.

On this page - find out more about our Family Holiday Sites range:

> What are they?
> Why are they a good option?
> Where are they?
> Who are they for?
> How do I choose a site?

Soulac Sur Mer Family Holiday Site - click for full details
Next Steps
1. Choose a venue
3. Check for special offers
4. Call 01395 576655 or contact us for more info, to book or hold an option for 48 hours
Family Holiday Sites - What are They?
If you want a holiday with good shared facilities including a swimming pool, to experience Aquitaine's natural environment, and at the same time have easy access to the sea-side, our Family Holiday Sites are the ideal choice.

These are friendly, charming locations for a family holiday. 'Holiday Camps' they are not! As well as a pool, some venues have a restaurant, kids clubs and sports facilities.

Accommodation is straightforward and compact rather than luxurious. But they are clean and comfortable and an affordable and sociable option for families.

Here's our Five Reasons for Choosing a Family Holiday Site.

1
Comfortable, affordable accommodation
2
Convenient on-site facilities, especially for families - swimming pool, children's play area, restaurant/bar at most
3
Natural surroundings be it countryside, forest, ocean & dunes, mountains or lakes
4
Nearby activities: surfing, watersports, tennis, cycling, horse-riding and more
5
Near places of interest too - vineyards, markets, pretty villages & historic cities

If you are looking for something on the coast and similarly convenient for families, but with more luxurious touches including a private swimming pool, then our Mer & Golf Villas are a better choice.

Family Holiday Sites - Where are They?
Well, obviously, they are all in south west France and can be grouped into three types of location - see the coloured box below. You'll see that we've selected venues, due to popular demand, that are mostly on the coast.

on the coast Les Rives Marines, nr ARCACHON
Lacanau Holiday Village - LACANAU
Domaine de la Prade - MESSANGES
Moliets Holiday Village - MOLIETS PLAGE
Allée des Dunes - ONDRES (nr Hossegor)
in the mountains Cami Real - ST LARY SOULAN (Pyrenees)
in the forests by the lakes Château de Salles - ARCACHON
Cottages du Lac - PARENTIS
Family Holiday Sites - Who are They For?
Guess what? These venues work best of all for families, whether its older kids who are active outdoor types, or younger kids who love the pool and playing with other kids they meet on holiday.

We should highlight that Alternative Aquitaine is owned and managed by people with young kids. As such, we think we know what families are looking for to make a succesful holiday.

If you have teenagers who want to be in a beach resort where they can enjoy some independence (and some surfing), then we have good options for them too.

Outside the main summer season, we have found that surfers enjoy the sites on the beaches of Aquitaine in September & October; golfers choose the sites adjacent to a golf course, particularly in May/June & September/October; couples choose the resort residences at quieter times of the year when the climate is very appealing, notably June and September

Who they are for
Active families (school holidays)
Young families (pre-summer & September)
Couples (June & September)
Surfers (coastal venues in the Autumn)
Golfers (pre-summer & September)
Family Holiday Sites - How do I Choose?
A good place to start is to check the locations.

If you're still undecided, each of the Family Holiday Sites has particular characteristics or features, one of which may be just what you are looking for.

Take a look at our How to Choose Guide - we've selected the best choice venue(s) based on a dozen key search criteria. We hope this helps you choose.

Don't forget, all have a swimming pool on-site.

For advice and more personal insight (we know each site and resort very well), please call us on 01395 576655 or make a booking enquiry


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