Holidays Rental Villas, Cottages
& Apartments in Aquitaine |
Cottages du Lac, Parentis
charming, lake-side holiday residence
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Short stroll to a sandy lake beach |
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Good standard, well-equipped apartments & chalets |
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Attractive forest location a short drive from the ocean |
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Very good value! |
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This
smart holiday residence opened for the first time in 2007, and is
situated in the heart of the Landes forest, on the eastern edge
of the Parentis-Biscarrosse lake. Aquitaine's lakes are known for
their tranquil beauty, and this is no exception.
We offer 2 and 3 bedroom chalet-style bungalows, each with terrace
and garden, and 1- to 3- bedroom apartments with garden or balcony.
The accomodation is contemporary in style, with comfortable furnishings,
and well-equipped.
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Make a
booking enquiry or request a 48 hour option
- call 01395 576655
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The
résidence's on-site facilities include a large heated swimming
pool (200m2), multi-sports ground with childen's play area and,
in July & August, a small snack & pizza bar and children's
activities.
With watersports, cycling, walks and a wonderfully natural environment
on your doorstep, Parentis is perfect
for families seeking an active seaside and sporty
holiday amongst like-minded people wanting the same.
NB Approximately 150m from the site, visible in
places through the trees and audible in the background but not intrusive,
is a small oil production facility. Out of approx. 100 bookings
this has only invited 1 comment, of mild surprise but not complaint
- for two years' running this site achieved the highest satisfaction
levels of all the family holiday venues we promote. If you'd like
more details please call us. (Please also see reviews on TripAdvisor.)
Quick links to accommodation details:
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Cottages du Lac - Chalets
• Cottages
du Lac - Apartments
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| Nearest
town : |
Parentis-en-Born
2.5 kms |
| Type
of location : |
Lakeside
residence set in pine-forest a short drive from Parentis-en-Born,
and a short drive from Atlantic Beaches |
| No.
of bedrooms : |
Chalets:
2 and 3 bedroom options
Apartments: 1, 2 and 3 bedroom options |
| Sleeping
capacity : |
Party
sizes from 2 to 6 are catered for |
| No.
of bathrooms : |
1
per chalet/apartment |
| Style
of property : |
Modern
chalets & apartments |
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Chalets:
SIMPLE-GOOD QUALITY
Apartments: SIMPLE QUALITY |
| Price
per week : |
| Price
Band for this venue: |
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Modest tourist tax payable locally - less than €1 per
day per person aged 12+. Optional supplements are available too
A security deposit of €500 is collected by pre-authorisation
on your credit card on arrival (or payment of cash in Euros).
Deductions are made only if necessary (e.g. villa left untidy
or there are breakages) |
| Linen
Arrangements : |
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Bed linen and bathroom towels are included in the rental price
• Fresh linen & towels can be collected
from reception each Saturday |
| Cleaning
Arrangements : |
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Accommodation is prepared for your arrival & should be left
tidy on departure
• Additional cleaning can be booked in advance - see
supplements |
| Arrival
& Departure : |
Arrival
is 5-8pm and departure is by 10am
please. In July & August bookings run on a Saturday-Saturday
basis (you can actually arrive and depart any day of the week
but the period reserved must be Saturday-to-Saturday) |
| Nearest
beach : |
Parentis
lake beach 200m away by private road (supervised in summer);
nearest supervised ocean beach 18 kms away (Biscarrosse-Plage) |
| Nearest
boulangerie : |
Croissant/bread
delivery service. Good selection of local shops in Parentis,
2.5 kms, including market three times per week. |
| Nearest
airport : |
Bordeaux
90 kms (approx); Biarritz airport (135 kms) |
| Nearest
ferry port : |
Bilbao
(Spain) - 3.5 hours approx; St Malo - 8 hours approx |
| Swimming
pool : |
Yes
- 200m2 pool (heated), plus kid's paddling pool.
Pool open from April 1st to October
31st. |
| Facilities
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Reception
office (with free wifi); small shop (in season); bar/snack
area; children's play area; multi-sports area; baby-sitting
on request; laundromat (coin-operated) |
| Suitability
for children : |
Very
good. Large open spaces and very little road traffic (bikes
are the popular way to get around the resort), calm nearby
lake beach (accessed by private road); baby-sitting service
available |
| Things
to see & do : |
At
the lake: kid's games, beach volley-ball; beach soccer; water
polo; sailing; wind-surfing; water-skiiing; fishing
Other local activities: cycling, walks, horse-riding
Further afield: surfing, kite-surfing (both 18 kms), golf
(20 kms), tennis (3 kms); day-trips to Dune de Pyla, Courant
d'Huchet, Arcachon, Bordeaux |
| Pets
allowed : |
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Location
The site is located in 5.5 hectares of woodland close to the Parentis
sandy lake shore, approx. 2.5 kms west of Parentis-en-Born centre.
Bordeaux is approx. 90 kms away. See the location on Google
Maps
By train : Bordeaux St Jean railway station (approx
90 kms) - Paris/Atlantique TGV
By air : Bordeaux airport (approx 90 kms), Biarritz
airport (approx 135 kms)
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Detached,
modern, wooden chalets, each with terrace opening onto the grounds.
Each one is clad in white timber and decorated in modern cottage
style which create a warm, cosy interior with plenty of natural
light. Wooden decking, parquet floors and natural colour schemes
add to the comfortable, relaxing ambience.
Entrance is via the terrace into a nicely-furnished living/dining
area with three-seater sofa (convertible
into double sofa bed) and
chairs, plus dining table for 4/6. There's a TV with satellite channels
(limited English channels).
The open-plan kitchenette is situated in one corner of the living
area, and is equipped with vitro-ceramic hob, fridge, microwave
and dishwasher.
NB Chalets are not equipped with
washing machine - laundry facilities are available near reception.
Bedrooms are located off the living room and, for two bedroom
chalets, comprise a parents' double room plus
twin or bunk room; for three bedroom chalets there's a
parents' double bedroom, twin room, and a small bunk room.
Each chalet has a modern bathroom. Some three bedroom chalets also
have a shower room.
Outside, as well as terrace furniture (outside dining table and
chairs), chalets are also equipped with 2 sun loungers and parasol.
Naked flames are not permitted because of the forest fire risk. However, it is possible to hire, directly at the site, a BBQ:
> electric plancha 40 EUR/wk
> electric BBQ 40 EUR/wk
FHS002-M3
- 2 bedroom chalet • Sleeps 4-5 • 47m2
Living area with sofa-bed, TV, dining table for 4-5; open-plan
kitchen; master bedroom with double bed; bedroom with twin
beds or bunk beds; bathroom & separate WC.
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FHS002-M3+
- 3 bedroom chalet • Sleeps 6-7 •
58m2
Living area with sofa-bed, TV, dining table for 4-6; open-plan
kitchen; master bedroom with double bed; bedroom 2 with
twin beds; small bedroom 3 with bunk beds; bathroom &
separate WC. Shower room also available in some chalets.
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| 2 and
3 bedroom chalets with lake views subject
to availability |
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Apartments Photo
Gallery
| Supplements
Modern
ground- and first-floor apartments with views of the surrounding
forest, built around two plazas.
Each apartment opens into the living/dining area with kitchenette
in one corner, opening onto the grounds (ground-floor lodges) or
balcony (first floor lodges).
The living/dining area has three-seater sofa (convertible into sofa
bed), plus dining table for 4/5. There's a TV with satellite channels
(limited English channels).
The open-plan kitchenette is equipped with vitro-ceramic hob, fridge,
microwave and dishwasher, coffee maker and toaster. NB
Apartments are not equipped with washing machine.
One-bedroom apartments have
a double or twin room; two-bedroom apartments
a double bedroom plus small children's bunk room; three-bedroom
apartments
have a double bedroom, twin bedroom plus small children's bunk room.
One- and two-bedroom apartments
have a modern bath- or shower-room with contemporary fixings. Three-bedroom
apartments
have a bathroom.
Outside on the balcony or terrace is an exterior dining table and
chairs. Each apartment
has a parking space.
FHS002-T2
- 1 bedroom apartment
• Sleeps
2 • 30m2
Living area with double sofa-bed, dining table & kitchenette;
bedroom with double bed; bath-/shower-room & WC; balcony
or garden
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FHS002-T3
- 2 bedroom apartment • Sleeps
4 • 38m2
Living area with double sofa-bed, dining table & kitchenette;
bedroom with double bed; small 2nd bedroom with bunk beds;
bath-/shower-room & WC; balcony or garden
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FHS002-T4
- 3 bedroom apartment
• Sleeps 6 • 45m2
Living area with double sofa-bed, dining table & kitchenette;
bedroom with double bed; bedroom with twin beds; small 3rd
bedroom with bunk beds; bath or shower room; WC; balcony
or garden
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About
Parentis
Parentis
Tourist Office
Parentis-en-Born
is a traditional Landes town located at the heart of Aquitaine's
Great Lakes, east of the Parentis & Biscarrosse lake. It is
an area noted for a it's natural beauty and range of activities,
especially walking, cycling and water-sports.
Parentis a lively town in summer. Local attractions
include the Roland Portalier bull-running arena where
'course landaise' shows are staged, the locals' spectacular highly-skilled,
non-violent sport. The town also features a 15th century
church (Eglise St Pierre). Fresh-food markets are
held three days a week. Several festivals are held in sumer too,
including nights of the infectious, syncopated sound of Landais
brass bands ("La Nuit des Bandas"), children's
festivals and the Lake Festival in August.
Lake beaches: there is a sandy, supervised (July
& August) beach a short walk from the residence. Lake beaches
are a popular alternative to ocean beaches, especially for families
with young children because there are no waves or currents to worry
about, and pine trees close to water's edge offer shade from the
sun.
Lake beach sports, including volleyball, petanque,
water-polo, beach soccer and other kid's games.
Lake watersports: sailing, windsurfing,
water-skiing and kayaking at the local
lake. There is also a small marina.
The local lake is also a great opportunity
for whiling away the hours in tranquility, listening to the water
lapping the sandy shores. The surrounding forest is perfect for
picnics and rambling.
Cycling trails: a pleasant forest trail runs from
Parentis to Biscarrosse (9 kms) and from there to Biscarrosse-Plage
(a further 6 kms). A local 35 kms trail offers a chance to explore
5 local villages. Bike hire available in Parentis.
Ocean beaches, surfing & body-boarding : there
are excellent beaches and fun waves at at Biscarrosse-Plage (18
kms) and Mimizan-Plage (25 kms), and surf schools operate in both
towns.
Also available to try locally: fishing, horse-riding,
tennis, golf and adventure park.
Client recommendation:
"Hotel Flo in Parentis has a fantastic restaurant – the
best food I had all of my holiday – I can recommend the fixed
price menu – all local specialities and beautifully cooked
– delicious! And very well priced" (Mrs A VENN, June
2007)
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Discover
the Côte
Landaise region of Aquitaine
Parentis is
an excellent base for discovering the pine forests, lakes and dune-backed
sandy beaches of the Côte Landaise. There's
also the outstanding natural beauty of the bassin d'Arcachon,
and the history and culture of Bordeaux and its
environs. It's all in easy reach.
About
30 kms north of Parentis, south of Arcachon, is the famous Dune
du Pyla, the largest sand dune in Europe, standing at over
100 metres. A journey to the summit (try it without the staircase
provided!) is a must; sunrise and sunset are the best times.
Heading
north of the Dune is the nature, wildlife and, above all, oysters of the bassin d'Arcachon and Presqu'Ile de Cap
Ferret (reached by foot-ferry from Arcachon). Take le
Petit Train across the penisula to climb one of the Atlantic
dunes, followed by an early-ish dinner in one of Cap Ferret village's
many bistros. Bliss!
Around the other side of the basin is Arcachon, a
popular French resort; a part of the town known as the Ville d'Hiver
(winter town) is well worth strolling to see the quirky architecture
of its many 19th century villas.
The bassin d'Arcachon is also home to wide variety
of birdlife and consequently is a popular birdwatching destination.
In fact, there are birdwatching reserves at nearby Parc
Ornotholiqique du Teich and Ile aux Oiseaux
(Bird Island) in the Bassin which can be visited by boats that depart
from the Arcachon jetties. This is a prime bird habitat -
the Bassin d'Arcachon is so shallow that only 20% of it is submerged
at low tide.
If you're feeling beached out, Bordeaux is well
under an hour away and is a good option for a day-trip, whether
it’s boutique shopping, sight-seeing or culture. Walking around
the 18th century old town centre (Quartier St. Pierre), you can
begin to imagine the city’s commercial and maritime past.
Medieval gems of the Gironde east of Bordeaux are also wonderful
days out; St Emilion, with its 11th century basilica,
is the best known but can be busy; St Macaire and
La Réole are also enjoyable.
Why not take the opportunity to explore some of the region’s
vineyards? The famous Graves and Sauternes vineyards
are a 45 minute drive north east in the direction of Bordeaux and
Langon.
For
golfers, Biscarrosse
golf course is just 10 kms away, with 9 hole par 32 and
18 hole par 72 courses. Towards Arcachon, approx. 40 kms away, there
are also the Gujan-Mestras and Arcachon
courses, 27 and 18 holes respectively.
Alternative
Aquitaine's Guide to the Côte Landaise
Arcachon
Tourist Office
Biscarrosse
Tourist Office
Bordeaux
Tourist Office
Gironde
Tourist Board
Landes
Tourist Office
Mimizan Tourist Office
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