In Our Opinion :
Set
in the pine forests of the Parc Régional des
Landes de Gascogne, Château de Salles is an
18 hectare park consisting of 100 villas. The park has been
planned in such a way as to provide private space for each
villa but without being too far from the main facilities.
The lodges are furnished and equipped to a good standard and
there are excellent facilities for families including swimming
pool, tennis courts, play area and
bar. This is one of our most popular destinations
for family groups who are looking for something authentic
and 'low-key' compared to typical holiday villages.
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Make
a booking enquiry or request a 48 hour option
- call 0870 6092845
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Key
Facts :
| Location
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Salles in the Parc Regionale des Landes des Gascogne
(Arcachon 25 kms)
Forested
18 ha park with 100 villas |
| Accommodation : |
> Modern
lodges
> 2
bed lodges: 2x twins; 3 bed lodges: 3x twins
> N.B. beds can be joined together for doubles
> 2
bed lodges sleep max 4; 3 bed lodges sleep max 6 |
| Quality Guide : |
GOOD
QUALITY - what
does this mean? |
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Price
per week (2008) : |
| Price
Band for this venue: |
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> 2008 prices include linen, bath towels,
tea towel & exit clean.
> Don't miss SPECIAL
OFFERS page
too.
> A security deposit of 300 EUR per villa is collected
by pre-authorisation on credit card on arrival. Deductions
are made only if necessary (e.g. villa left untidy, or there
are breakages).
> A small tourist tax is payable locally.
> Optional extras are pre-booked with us
but paid locally:
- pet 35 EUR per week
- cot or high chair 17.50 EUR per week
> Children's
Club also available for 6-12 year olds in July & August
> Minimum 7 night stay
all year round
> Period booked is
Saturday-Saturday Jun
28-Sep 6 |
| Nearest
beach : |
Arcachon
& Biscarrosse ocean beaches 35 kms. Sandy lake beaches
at Biscarrosse and Hostens 20 kms |
| Nearest
boulangerie : |
Salles
1 km (bakery delivery service available on site) |
| Nearest
airport : |
Bordeaux
45 mins drive |
| Nearest
ferry port : |
St
Malo 8 hrs drive |
| Swimming
pool : |
Yes
- shared; also a children's splash-pool. Swimming pool terrace
with adjacent bar. Pools normally open May-September |
| Other
Facilities : |
Please
note some facilities are available in July & August
only. Tennis courts • fitness
suite • squash court
• Children's
Club (for 6-12 year olds, high season only) •
playground • pétanque
court • table tennis
• bicycle rental •
restaurant • bar
• brasserie •
babysitting • laundry
room • parking •
boulangerie service (high season only) •
Reception
open 7 days a week |
| Things
to see & do : |
Golf
• watersports on the
lakes • canoeing &
kayaking • cycling •
wine-tasting • surfing. Visit Arcachon
• Bordeaux Old Town • Cap Ferret •
Bordeaux vineyards |
| Pets
allowed : |
Yes |
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Location :
Map
Ref B3
The
park is in Salles, a small Girondine town in the
forests of Gascony. The 18th century château is adjacent to
the park. The village centre is a 5-10 minute walk.
Salles is some 50 kms south west of Bordeaux and
is half-an-hour’s drive from Arcachon.
Bordeaux airport is only a 45 minute drive and there is a TGV station
in the city (3.5 hours from Paris).
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Accommodation
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Château
de Salles is a recently built residence of 100 two-storey villas.
The villas were developed by a Dutch company with a northern European
audience in mind; these villas are spacious, well-equipped and
tastefully constructed.
2 BEDROOM LODGE
The 2 bedroom lodge is set on two floors and offers 90
square metres of living space. The ground floor provides
an open-plan living area consisting of lounge,
dining area, kitchen and wc.
The salon has a chimney, two 2-seater sofas,
satellite TV, private telephone and cd player. The dining
room provides seating for 6. The kitchen
is well-equipped with dishwasher, microwave, fridge freezer, electric
hob with 4 rings, coffee maker, kettle and breakfast bar.
The upstairs living space comprises 1x bedroom with
balcony, 1x bedroom plus a bathroom
(bath, shower, wc and wash-hand basin). The beds are singles
(90cm) but can be pushed together to make a double.
The lodges have small gardens, patio
area, garden dining table and built-in
BBQ.
3 BEDROOM LODGE
As above, plus: larger living/kitchen area and an extra bedroom
and separate wc upstairs. Total area: 120m2.
Linen and towels are provided in your rental.
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Guide
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Château de Salles is ideally located
for indulging in a range of outdoor activities and for day-trips
slightly further afield…Bordeaux, Biarritz
and the numerous vineyards of the Gironde,
for instance.
Salles itself is a pleasant town which provides
all the essential local shops plus a bar and hotel-restaurant.
The nearest ocean beaches can be found at Biscarrosse
and Arcachon. The surf is quite powerful on
the coast but the great thing is there are plenty of freshwater
lakes – with sandy beaches – for safer
bathing, watersports and generally relaxing. Etang de
Cazaux et de Sanguinet and Domaine Departemental
de Hostens are both only 20 minutes’ drive.
Arcachon is a popular French resort and provides
plenty of options for visitors. Ferries run from Arcachon to
a host of destinations including Cap Ferret,
a stylish resort on the other side of the Basin, 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.
Golfers are spoilt for choice; there are three
great courses in the area, (Arcachon, Biscarrosse and Gujan
Mestras (the latter has been used on the European PGA Tour);
reception staff will book tee-times and gain green-fee
discounts of up to 20% for you.
There are numerous cycle tracks and opportunities
for horse-riding. The River Leyre runs close
by to the Château and is a popular waterway for canoeing/kayaking
- there are several canoe hire shops in the town. To
try your hand at surfing head to Biscarrosse-Plage
or for sailing try Arcachon. For children,
Zooland and Aqualand are on
the road into Arcachon.
If you’re feeling ‘beached out’ why not take
the opportunity to explore some of the region’s vineyards,
such as Margaux, Lafite, Sauternes or Mouton
Rothschild. For guests who really enjoy their wine,
we have a local contact who can organise private visits to some
of Bordeaux’s finest châteaux; this could be your
chance to sample a selection of grand cru wines.
The city centre of Bordeaux is 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.
Further south, Biarritz and Bayonne
are worth visiting. Both are very different but provide a good
introduction to the Pays Basque culture and
the Pyrénéan landscape bordering Spain.
For further information try the links below. Please note that
we cannot be held responsible for the content of third party
sites. The Reception Desk at the Château also carries
a range of tourist information and will be happy to help and
advise.
Arcachon
Tourist Office
Bordeaux Tourist
Office
Gironde Tourisme
Wines of Bordeaux
UK Tourist Office for France
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