Self catering holiday apartments Moliets Plage

Moliets Plage Holiday Apartments

FHS021 Les Terrasses de l'Ocean, Moliets-Plage

•	200 metre stroll to the sandy Atlantic beaches!
•	Selection of shops & restaurants a short walk
•	Two pools including one indoor & heated

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In Our Opinion...

What we've been waiting for!

Moliets Plage is one of the most asked-for resorts in our collection. But, to date, there's been a lack of venues a short walk to the beach and sea-front amenities.

Les Terrasses de l'Ocean addresses this! Just 300 metres from the plage and closer still to the selection of shops and restaurants, this new venue is in a great location for families wanting a beach holiday.

And outside the main school holidays, the location will suit couples who want to surf or play golf - the clubhouse is also a short walk.

Next Steps
1	Check prices and availability
2	Check for special offers
3	Call 01395 576655 or email us to book or hold an option for 48 hours

Key Facts :

Nearest town :

Situated in the heart of Moliets Plage a seaside 'oasis' amongst the pine trees of the Landes coast. The resort features a number of villa and apartment venues, built around the excellent Golf de Moliets. Over the years a number of seasonal shops and restaurants have opened up at the sea-front.

Type of location :

In the heart of this seaside resort, very close to the beach and amenities

No. of bedrooms :

1 & 2 bedroom apartments for 4 or 6 persons

Sleeping capacity :

Party sizes from 1 to 6

No. of bathrooms :

1 per apartment

Style of property :

Modern (opened 2008) holiday apartment complex currently comprising 92 units on three levels.

Quality guide :

SIMPLE » see definition

Prices :

Price Band for this venue:

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» Don't forget to check the Special Offers

What the price includes:
• Bed linen and bathroom towels - collect from reception & can be refreshed each Saturday
• TV (French channels only)
• Outdoor parking space
• Water & electricity
• Wi-fi

What's extra - compulsory:
1. Refundable security deposit EUR 160 collected at reception via credit card
2. Tourist Tax approx EUR 1/pp per day

What's extra - optional:
1. Pets EUR 35 per stay: pre-book & pay locally.
2. Beds made for arrival EUR 28 per stay: pre-book & pay locally.
3. Cot / high chair EUR 27/wk: pre-book & pay locally
4. End-of-stay cleaning (ex kitchenette) EUR 56 pre-book & pay on reservation. NB Cleaning charge EUR 56 applies if apartment not left clean
5. Breakfast EUR 10
6. Laundry room

Nearest beach :

Moliets Plage is just 300 metres away! Long sandy beach backed by dunes. Excellent for surfing & watersports. Supervised July & August

Nearest boulangerie :

Seasonal shops & restaurants In the resort. All-year-round boulangerie at Moliets et Maa 3kms

Nearest airport :

Biarritz 78.8 km; Bordeaux 154.6 km

Nearest ferry port :

Bilbao 213.4 km; Santander 310.7 km; St Malo 680.0 km

Swimming pool :

• Yes - heated indoor pool + unheated outdoor pool.
• Paddling pool for little ones
• Pools are unsupervised. Open from Easter (depending on the weather and is the decision of the site manager).
• Please bring proper swimming trunks to use in the pool!

Facilities :

Free of charge:
• Fitness room
• Sauna
• Wi-fi internet access
Hire charge:
• Bike rental

Suitability for children :

Good for all ages - swimming pools on site and ocean beaches on your doorstep plus lots of outdoor activities to enjoy. Teenagers will enjoy the location as it will give them independence.

Things to see & do :

Activities: cycling, watersports, surfing, body-boarding, kayaking, horse-riding, golf-course, tennis centre, adventure park, spa & thalassotherapy
Day trips: Biarritz, Basque Country, Spain, Pyrenees

Location

GPS coordinates:
43.849825161585066, -1.3858813047409057
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Situation: in the heart of Moliets Plage, just 200m from the beach and walking distance to shops, bars, restaurants & market.

By train : Dax railway station (approx 40 mins) on the Bordeaux to Biarritz line.

By air :Biarritz 78.8 km; Bordeaux 154.6 km

By ferry : it's best to land in Spain - Bilbao 213.4 km; Santander 310.7 km; St Malo 680.0 km

Accommodation

Apartments are comfortable, light and relatively spacious compared to many French holiday residences.

The apartments are best suited to families on a budget who are happy to use sofa-beds. Also, this accommodation is best-suited to guests who won't mind the limited catering facilities - apartments have a microwave oven/grill rather than a conventional oven.

The decor throughout all apartments is simple, modern and plain, but practical.

Apartments have a balcony or terrace with outdoor chairs and table.

The table below shows the apartments we offer at Les Terrasses de l'Ocean.

FHS021-T26 - 1 bedroom + cabin • Sleeps 6 max • 35m2 » CHECK PRICES + AVAILABILITY
Kitchenette with microwave, fridge, 2-ring electric hob, dishwasher, coffee-maker
Bathroom & separate WC
Living area with two sofa-beds, dining table & chairs (or benches)
1x bedroom with double bed
Cabin sleeping area with bunk beds

FHS021-T36 - 2 bedrooms • Sleeps 6 max • 45m2 » CHECK PRICES + AVAILABILITY
Kitchenette with microwave, fridge, 4-ring electric hob, dishwasher, coffee-maker
Bathroom & separate WC
Living area with two sofa-beds, dining table & chairs (or benches)
1x bedroom with double bed
1x bedroom with twin beds

About Moliets Plage

Moliets Tourist Office

Moliets is known as something of an oasis amongst the endless pines of western Europe's largest forest. It's basically a big playground! Here's a selection of some the activities you can pursue in the resort:

• Golf course & training centre - one of continental Europe's Top 50 courses
• Surfing - championship surf conditions plus a local surf club for tuition
• Land-yachting - the quickest way to cover several kms of sandy beach!
• Kite-surfing - windsurfing and surfing combined
• Sailing - sailing school at lac de Léon (7 kms)
• Canoeing / kayaking - take the Courant d'Huchet from lac de Léon to the ocean
• Horse-riding - local equestrian centre for guided excursions in the forest or along the surf
• Tennis - several courts at the golf club
• Cycling - 12 kms of safe and shady forest cycle tracks
• Nature trails - several tracks criss-crossing the dunes, forests and around the lakes
• Windsurfing - at the ocean or at lac de Léon
• Adrenaline Park - includes quad biking & karting
• Children's farm where the kids can see animals of the region including the Gascony pig!
• Scenic flights to get a real sense of the Cote Landaise geography
• Cross-country skiing on pine needles!

Golf de Moliets
Designed by Robert Trent Jones in 1988, Moliets is a monster of a course. The course is ranked in Continental Europe's Top 50 and 9th best course in France. It is currently used on the European PGA Challenge Tour.

Whilst it's a relatively new course, the surrounding forest dates back to the early 1900s. American in its layout, the course takes in parkland (yes, you've guessed it - a pine forest!) and links-style golf. In fact, it's the seaside holes, 13, 14, 15 and 16, that make for the most attractive golf on the course.

The 18 hole course is a shade under 7000 yards, par 72. There is also a 9 hole course and golf training centre.

Green fees for the championship course start at around €50 depending on the season, although the purchase of a Golf Pass is recommended - this gives you discounted access to five local courses. Guests of the villas can also benefit from a 10% discount on green fees at Moliets outside July and August.

For further information about golf courses in the region, take a look at our Golf in Aquitaine page.

Moliets Travel Guide for more information.
Moliets Golf Club

The Region

Discover the Côte Landaise region of Aquitaine

Whilst Moliets is ideal for those seeking an active holiday without straying too far from the villa, there are a host of potential day-trips slightly further afield…Bordeaux, Biarritz and the numerous vineyards of the Gironde, for instance.

The local town of Léon has a distinctly laid-back feel to it. It has a couple of restaurants, shops, supermarkets and a tourist office. There are plenty of local markets to enjoy including Léon (every day from mid June to mid Sep and Tuesday all year round); Moliets-Plage (Monday and Thursday all year round and Saturday in July and August); and Dax (Saturday and Sunday).

To sample a pastime particular to the south west, visit Vieux-Boucau to watch course landaise (a less gory version of bull-fighting) and the Basque-invented pelota, the fastest ball-game in the world. If you’d like to learn more about the Landaise culture and traditions, try the eco-museum at nearby Sabres.

Our suggestions for day-trips include:

• ARCACHON

This popular and stylish French favourite provides plenty of options for visitors. Ferries run from Arcachon to a host of destinations including Cap Ferret, a smart resort on the other side of the Bassin d’Arcachon and to the beautiful Banc d’Arguin, a sand-bank nature reserve. The Banc d’Arguin sits at the foot of the famous Dune du Pilat which at over 100 metres is the largest sand dune in Europe. A journey to the summit (try it without the staircase provided!) is a must; sunrise and sunset are the best times.

Back into Arcachon, stroll along the seafront or through the delightful Ville d’Hiver (Winter Town) and explore its fabulous collection of eclectic villas. There is also a lovely park to cool off in the shade and watch the locals play petanques. The Bassin d’Arcachon is packed full of oyster farms and you will have no difficulty finding a supply of these slimy crustaceans to dine on in one of the town’s many seafood restaurants.

• BIARRITZ & ST JEAN DE LUZ

An hour’s drive south are the sophisticated resorts of Biarritz and St Jean de Luz, the south Atlantic’s riposte 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. Nearby Dax is the official spa capital of France and is a 25 minute drive from the villas. The Côte Basque – Hendaye, St Jean de Luz and Biarritz - is home to numerous thalassotherapy centres.

• LAKES OF AQUITAINE

The freshwater lakes that punctuate the forest are a great alternative to the ocean and provide safer bathing for children. Rather like the Lake District in England, each lake, or étang, has its own atmosphere. Near to the villas are the étangs Aureilhan and Léon. Both are relatively small and delightfully tranquil; at the latter you can canoe from the lake along the serene Courant d’Huchet to the ocean’s edge.

• WINE-TASTING

If you’re feeling ‘beached out’ why not take the opportunity to explore some of the region’s vineyards? The famous Graves and Sauternes vineyards are an hour’s drive north east in the direction of Bordeaux and Langon.

For further information please follow the links below. We hope you find these are helpful but please note that we cannot be responsible for their content.

Landes Tourist Office
Biarritz Tourist Office
Chalosse Tourist Guide
Spa in Dax
Wines of SW France
France Travel Guide

Call 01395 576655 or email info@alternative-aquitaine.co.uk for information & booking

updated 13.07.10 ja

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