Family
Holiday Sites in Aquitaine, south west France
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FHS016
Allée des Dunes, Ondres
Smart new holiday residence near Biarritz with pool &
tennis courts, just 1 km from the beach. Excellent location for tennis,
swimming, surfing and cycling. |
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Reasons to stay at Allée des Dunes... |
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Pleasant
pine forest setting |
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Short
cycle trail to the beach 1 km away |
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Enjoy
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Landes & Basque country: Bayonne, Biarritz & delicious French/Spanish
cuisine |
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Opened
in 2007, Allee des Dunes is a smart, modern residence sympathetically
designed in keeping with the pine forest setting.
The residence features a large shared swimming pool and two good
tennis courts. The pedestrianised open spaces round the chalets
and apartments offer children plenty of space to play.
Ondres-Plage beach is 1 km away by cycle trail; bikes can be hired
at reception.
The accommodation is reasonably spacious and well-equipped; each
apartment and chalet benefits from a small terrace or balcony with
garden table & chairs. This is an ideal venue for a family with
children up to early teens who will enjoy the pool, tennis, cycling
and beaches.
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Call
0870 6092845
or email
us to book or hold an option for 48 hours |
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| Nearest
town : |
Ondres
1.5 kms |
| Type
of location : |
Peaceful
pine-forest setting |
| No.
of bedrooms : |
1,
2 and 3 bedroom apartments & 2 and 3 bedroom chalets available |
| Sleeping
capacity : |
Party
sizes from 2 to 6 are catered for |
| No.
of bathrooms : |
1
& 2 bedroom apartments & chalets: 1 bathroom
3 bedroom apartments & chalets: 1 bathroom + 1 shower
room
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| Style
of property : |
New,
low-rise holiday residence comprising 100 apartments and 50
chalets. The style is contemporary with good use of timber
to successfully blend with the pine forest environment |
| Quality
guide : |
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Price
per week (2008) : |
| Price
Band for this venue: |
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For adequate
space & comfort, we recommend the lower occupancy limit. |
» Please
consult the notes on prices
for extra info on what the price includes and what optional
extras are available.
All supplements to be paid locally.
» Don't
forget to check the Special
Offers too
» Modest tourist tax
payable locally - approx. €1 per day per person
» A
security deposit of €250 collected on your credit card
on arrival. Deductions are made only if necessary (e.g. apartment
left untidy or there are breakages) |
| Linen
Arrangements : |
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Bed linen and bathroom towels are included in the rental price
but paid for separately - on collection from reception on
arrival
• Fresh linen & towels can be collected
from reception each Saturday |
| Cleaning
Arrangements : |
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| Arrival
& Departure : |
Arrival
is 5-8pm and departure is by 10am
please. From June 21st to September 13th
inclusive, the period reserved must be Saturday-Saturday.
This means you can actually arrive and depart any day of the
week but the period reserved must be Saturday-to-Saturday.
For other periods it is possible to accommodate arrival and
departure on days other than Saturday (minimum 7 nights).
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| Nearest
beach : |
Local
beach (Ondres-Plage) 1 km via cycle track or pedestrian walkway.
Ondres is half-way between the larger resorts of Biarritz
and Hossegor both approx. 15-20 kms away. |
| Nearest
boulangerie : |
Ondres
mini-market is
800 metres away. The village proper, 1.5 kms away, has a cafe/bar,
restaurant, pharmacy and Tourist Office. |
| Nearest
airport : |
Biarritz
20 kms. |
| Nearest
ferry port : |
St
Malo 8 hours (approx) |
| Swimming
pool : |
Shared
outdoor swimming pool plus smaller children's paddling pool.
Aqua aerobic sessions available in high season. |
| Facilities
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Tennis
courts (lessons/courses available), reception office, soft-drinks
bar, parking, laundry room |
| Suitability
for children : |
Very
good for younger children - pool, safe car-less site, footpaths
and cycle tracks. Excellent for children of all ages who enjoy
beach days, cycling, surfing, walks, etc; less appealing to
older teenagers who want some independence in a busier resort
with night-life. |
| Things
to see & do : |
Cycling,
surfing, walks, fishing, other water-sports all available
locally. Other nearby resorts: Biarritz, Hossegor, St Jean
de Luz. Culture & day-trips: Basque country villages,
Bayonne, Gascony San Sebastien & Pamplona (Spain) |
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allowed : |
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Location
Map
reference: B5
The Résidence Allée des Dunes is situated approximately
20 kms north of Biarritz in the south-west corner of the Landes,
1 km from the coast.
By train : Ondres station - connect from Bayonne
via SNCF
By road : autoroute A63 exit 7 direction Tarnos/Ondres
By air : Biarritz c.20kms
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Accommodation
Allee
des Dunes
consists of 100 ground or first-floor apartments in a dozen low-rise
buildings, and 50 independent, single-storey chalets. The site is
pedestrianised, and the accommodation is laid out attractively amongst
pine trees.
Apartments
We offer three types of apartment - 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms - either
on the ground or first floor. In each apartment you will
find:
• kitchen with microwave, dishwasher, ceramic hob, fridge
with freezer compartment, coffee-maker
• furnished terrace or balcony
FHS016-T3
- 2 bedrooms • Sleeps 4-6 • 39m2
Living area with sofa-bed • bedroom 1 with
double bed • bedroom 2 with bunk beds • bathroom
with bath & WC
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PRICES
+ AVAILABILITY and notes on prices |
FHS016-T4
- 3 bedrooms • Sleeps 4-6 • 45m2
Living area with sofa-bed • bedroom 1 with
double bed and en-suite shower-room • bedroom
2 with twin beds • bedroom 3 with bunk beds • bathroom
with bath & WC
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PRICES
+ AVAILABILITY and notes on prices |
Chalets
We offer two types of chalet - 2 or 3 bedrooms. In each
chalet you will find:
• kitchen with microwave, dishwasher, ceramic hob, fridge
with freezer compartment, coffee-maker
• furnished terrace or balcony
FHS016-M3
- 2 bedrooms • Sleeps 4-6 • 40m2
Living area with sofa-bed • bedroom 1
with double bed • bedroom 2 with bunk
beds • bathroom with bath & WC
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PRICES
+ AVAILABILITY and notes on prices |
FHS016-M4
- 3 bedrooms • Sleeps 6-8• 49m2
Living area with sofa-bed • bedroom 1 with
double bed and en-suite shower-room • bedroom
2 with twin beds • bedroom 3 with bunk beds • bathroom
with bath & WC
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PRICES
+ AVAILABILITY and notes on prices |
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About
Ondres-Plage & Ondres
Ondres
is located at the southern tip of the Landes coast, just north of
the Adour river. South of the river leads lies Bayonne, capital
of the Spanish-influenced French Basque country. A short drive north
is Europe's surf capital, Hossegor. Inland leads towards the French
gastronomic heartland of Gascony. Food, surfing
& culture - it's all in easy reach! Ondres itself has two separate
centres: Ondres-Plage and Ondres-bourg.
Ondres-Plage, approx. 1 km from the residence, is
a very small beach resort with a couple of snack bars, bar and two
restaurants which, this being France, are definitely superior to
what you'd find on a British beach, and serve good cuisine in relaxed
surroundings. The beach itself is, like the rest of the Cote d'Argent,
a vast sandy playground with fantastic waves, and is supervised
in summer.
A surf school operates at the beach - in summer staff visit the
residence on Sunday morning to answer questions and book lessons.
Ondres-bourg town, approx. 1500m from Allée
des Dunes, is very small and offers a few local amenities: boulangerie,
local supermarket, cafe, pharmacy, pizza outlet and a couple of
restaurants. The small square hosts a Sunday-morning market all
year round.
Links:
Ondres
Tourist Office
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The
Region
Discover
the Côte
Landaise and
Côte
Basque regions of Aquitaine
Most
of the south west of France is something of an outdoor playground
and this southern area of Les Landes is certainly no exception.
Take your pick from surfing, watersports, sailing, cycling,
tennis, horse-riding and golf to name
a few.
Golfers are spolit for choice with the range
of excellent standard courses nearby: Golf d’Hossegor &
Seignosse to the north and le Phare, Makila, Arcangues and Chiberta
around Biarritz.
Surfers will know all about the Côte d'Argent
and can enjoy the pick of waves at Tarnos-Plage, Hossegor
and Capbreton - some of Europes's best
waves.
Cyclists can enjoy the many safe forest tracks
that connect between the villages inland and coastal towns. Particularly
enjoyable is to take bikes (and picnic) along the minor roads
which hug both the southern and northern banks of the Adour. It’s
a scene straight out of Wind In The Willows!
Sailing enthusiasts should head for the Capbreton
Marina - 5 kms south of Hossegor.
Being so close to the Pays Basque border, sporting life also includes
the legendary game of pelota. You can watch a
game at many a village fronton or watch the professionals in action
at Bayonne. Another great spectator sport of th the region is
course landaise. This is south west
France's more human version of bull-fighting where the bull leaves
the arena still breathing. In fact, it's more circus than bull-fighting.
A short distance inland is the Adour river and
an area known as Les Barthes. The Adour is a
vast river fed by the melting snows of the Pyrénées
and "Les Barthes" is the name given to the floodplain
on the north bank which, each year without fail, fills up with
the river’s surplus water. This swampy prairie is home to
a secret ingredient used to feed the famous thermal spas of nearby
Dax which are so craved for their therapeutic
powers. The ecology of Les Barthes makes it something of a special
environment for bird-watching (Marais
d'Orx is another prime location), nature studies
and spotting the small but friendly poneys barthais.
Of course, the Adour itself is fertile territory for fishing
enthusiasts; eels, pike and salmon are just a few of the varieties
to be found and obtaining a licence to catch them is refreshingly
straightforward – and inexpensive.
The Pays Basque and this southern stretch of Les Landes are rich
in attractions; here are just a few suggestions for day-trips:
• Biarritz and St Jean de Luz.
Less than an hour’s drive south are the sophisticated resorts
of Biarritz and St Jean de Luz, the south Atlantic’s competition
to the Côte d’Azur. Both provide excellent beaches,
cuisine and up-market shopping as well as a good introduction
to the Spanish-influenced Pays Basque. If you have time, drop
into the regional capital, Bayonne. Famed for
its ham and its chocolates, Bayonne was under English rule for
300 years. It is much under-rated and worth a trip to see its
cathedral and walk its ancient streets.
• Spa & thalassotherapy. In France,
the south west is known for its rejuvenating waters, both salt
and fresh varieties. Dax is the official spa
capital of France and is a 25 minute drive from les Barthes. The
Côte Basque – Hendaye, St Jean de Luz and
Biarritz - is home to numerous thalassotherapy centres.
• Lakes. The freshwater lakes that punctuate
the forest provide a great alternative to the ocean and safer
bathing for children. Rather like the Lake District in England,
each lake or etang has its own atmosphere. Try etangs
Blanc, Soutsons and Léon; at the latter you can canoe
from the lake along the serene Courant d’Huchet to the ocean’s
edge.
• Chalosse Country. To the south of Dax
and Mont-de-Marsan you start to enter rural Gascony,
which means several things: foie gras, floc de Gascogne
(a sherry-like aperitif) and a pleasantly slow pace of life. The
food is marvellous, the towns are half asleep except for market
days, and the countryside is highly relaxing. Montfort-en-Chalosse,
Mugron and St. Sever are good stopping
points.
• Basque Country. The delightful rolling
green hills and picture-perfect villages of the Pays Basque are
a must. la Bastide-Clairence, Ainhoa, Sare, Espelette
and Ascain all perfectly demonstrate Basque village
life. A visit to Cambo-les-Bains is recommended
not least to visit the magnificent Villa Arnaga, home of the late
Edmund Rostand, author of Cyrano de Bergerac.
• Parc National des Pyrénées.
A little further south and you can hike in the mountain air, walk
or mountain bike through the Forêt d’Iraty or des
Arbailles and try your hand at a variety of life-threatening pursuits
such as rock-climbing, parascending or white-water rafting.
• Spain. It’s an hour to the border
and only a short distance further to the majestic city of San
Sebastian, the Spanish Basque country’s equivalent
of Biarritz. The more adventurous could drive another hour or
so further along the northern coast to Bilbao to see the Guggenheim.
For further information try the links below. There is an excellent
tourist office in Hossegor too. Please note that we cannot be
held responsible for the content of third party sites.
Ondres Office
de Tourisme
Biarritz Office de
Tourisme
Bayonne Office de Tourisme
Tourisme Guide to Les
Landes
Guide to the Basque Country
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