Mer
& Golf Villas with Pool
Biscarrosse-Lac
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Quality
villas for family beach holidays, golf and watersports
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We
offer 2, 3, 4 & 4/5 bedroom luxury villas with pools at Biscarrosse-Lac.
All are built around the Golf du Biscarrosse -
a 5168m, par 68 course that winds through the forest - are within
walking distance (800 metres) of the vast Biscarrosse Lac
and about a 15 minute cycle ride (or 5 minutes by car) to the ocean
at Biscarrosse-Plage.
The villas are contemporary in style and combine
traditional Landais architectural features such as oak beams and
low roof, with a more modern, American summer house appearance.
They are spacious, light, equipped with all mod cons and provide
a generous amount of outdoor space.
It's also ideal of course for golfers, surfers
or watersports enthusiasts - sailing
and kite-surfing are popular here for example.
It's a wonderfully natural environment on your doorstep; Biscarrosse-Lac
is perfect for families seeking an active, outdoor holiday.
Golfer
packages are now available at Biscarrosse, which include
half-board meals at the smart club-house
restaurant and discounted green fees;
there is also a package including golf lessons
- please enquire for details.
The
villas are less suitable if you are seeking rural and rustic French
tradition - we suggest browsing our Villas & Cottages
range for such properties.
There are two kinds of villa available
at Biscarrosse-Lac - Les Villas Bleues (with a
private pool) and Les Villas Vertes (with gardens
but no pool):
• Les Villas Bleues - high quality 2, 3 &
4 bed villas with pool: more info
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Les Villas Vertes -
high quality 2 or 3 bed villas (without pool): more
info
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| Nearest
town : |
Biscarrosse-Plage
& Biscarrosse old town both 6 kms |
| Type
of location : |
Pine
forest & lake landscape; close to seaside |
| No.
of bedrooms : |
2,
3, 4 & 4/5 options |
| Sleeping
capacity : |
Party
sizes from 2 to 12 are catered for |
| No.
of bathrooms : |
Varies
according to villa |
| Style
of property : |
Contemporary
golf villas with or without a private pool |
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Les
Villas Bleues
: HIGH QUALITY
Les Villas Vertes
: HIGH QUALITY
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| Price
per week (2008) : |
| Price
Band for this venue: |
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peak season |
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off-peak |
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Rental prices include made beds on arrival & bathroom
towels (collected from reception and renewable each week),
water, gas, electricity and tourist tax.
• Cleaning
charges apply if the villa is left untidy so we strongly recommend
using departure cleaning service
• Please check supplements for full details of optional extras. We recommend
take-up of the departure cleaning service - a small investment
saves a lot of hassle!
• Golfer packages available, with half-board
meals at smart new club-house restaurant and inclusive green-fees
- please enquire for details
• Security deposit of €900
collected on your credit card on arrival. 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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Villas are prepared for your arrival & should be left
tidy on departure
• Mid-stay and exit cleans can be booked in advance
- see supplements |
| Arrival
& Departure : |
Arrival
is from 5pm and departure is by 10am
please. In summer, the period reserved must be Saturday-Saturday
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| Nearest
beach : |
Biscarrosse-Plage
- cycle through the forest! |
| Nearest
boulangerie : |
Biscarrosse-Plage
& Biscarrosse old town both 6kms |
| Nearest
airport : |
Bordeaux
60 kms; Biarritz 100 kms (approx) |
| Nearest
ferry port : |
St
Malo 8 hours (approx) |
| Swimming
pool : |
Yes
- private pool at Les Villas Bleues. All pools are protected,
most pools by alarm, some by fences. Pool sizes vary by villa
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| Golf
course : |
Golf
de Biscarrosse - a 5168m, par 68 course.
Golf Packages available - see Golf
for details |
| Facilities
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Reception
office at each villa site. Golf course bar & restaurant |
| Suitability
for children : |
Very
good. Large open spaces and very little road traffic (bikes
are the popular way to get around the resort). Walk to lake |
| Things
to see & do : |
Activities:
Golf • surfing • watersports • beach •
forest cycling & hiking tracks • horse-riding •
wine-tasting • sailing. Visit: Arcachon • Dune
du Pilat • Bordeaux • Biarritz • Pyrénées
• Basque Country • Spain |
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allowed : |
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Location
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Map
of Biscarrosse
The
villas are situated around Biscarrosse Golf Course,
about an hour's drive from Bordeaux, and a short
stroll to the huge lake of Biscarrosse, Etang Cazaux-Sanguinet.
By train : Arcachon railway station (35 kms) -
Paris/Atlantique TGV
By air : Bordeaux airport (60 kms)
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Please
use the villa descriptions for the 2 villa sites below to choose
your preferred location. We know the Biscarrosse sites very well,
so please do call or email
if you would appreciate some guidance.
To help choose, you might like to consult the Map of Biscarrosse
and you may also find our How to Choose
page useful.
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LES
VILLAS BLEUES Photo
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Detached
villas, furnished to a high standard and fully-equipped.
The foyer opens out into the spacious and airy living/dining
room which has a fireplace and can accommodate an extra
2 people on a sofa-bed, if required (supplements for bed linen
and towels apply). The lounge opens through large French doors
open on to a terrace and swimming pool
area and garden with furniture and barbecue.
The American-style kitchen is fully equipped
with washing machine and dryer, dishwasher, oven, microwave, fridge
freezer, kettle, toaster and coffee-machine.
• Private pool - from 7x4m to 10x5m for
some larger villas
• Outdoor space including terrace,
BBQ, garden and private parking space
• Preferential
golf tariff except in July and August
• Walking
distance to the lake - 500 - 1000 metres
The
different sized villas are shown below. Additional sleeping capacity
shown in brackets is for two people sharing a sofa bed
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supplement applies (£30 per week).
MGBI-VBA -
2 bedrooms • Sleeps 4 (+2) • 80m2
Lounge with double sofa-bed; 1 twin room; 1 double room;
bathroom; shower room; 2x WCs; BBQ. |
MGBI-VBB -
3 bedrooms • Sleeps 6 (+2) • 100m2
Lounge with double sofa-bed, 3x bedrooms comprising at
least 1x double and 1x twin; bathroom; shower room; 2x
WCs; BBQ. |
MGBI-VBC -
3 bedrooms • Sleeps 6 (+4) • 150m2+
Lounge with double sofa-bed; conservatory with double
sofa bed; 3x bedrooms comprising at least 1x double and
1x twin; bathroom; 2x shower rooms; 3x WCs; BBQ. |
MGBI-VBD -
4 bedrooms • Sleeps 8 (+2)
• 150m2+
Lounge with double sofa-bed; 4x bedrooms comprising at
least 2x doubles and 1x twin; bathroom; shower room; 2x
WCs; BBQ |
MGBI-VBEF -
4/5 bedrooms • Sleeps 10 (+2) • 150m2+
Lounge with double sofa-bed; 3x bedrooms comprising at
least 2x doubles and 1x twin; plus either extra bedroom
with four single beds, or two twin bedded rooms; bathroom;
2x shower rooms; 2x WCs; BBQ |
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LES VILLAS VERTES Photo
Gallery
Virtually
identical to Les Villas Bleues, just without a pool.
MGBI-VVG -
2 bedrooms • Sleeps 4 • 80m2
Lounge; 2x twin rooms; bathroom with shower & WC; shower
room; BBQ. |
MGBI-VVH -
3 bedrooms • Sleeps 6 • 95m2
Lounge; 2x twin rooms; 1x further bedroom either
double or twins; bathroom with shower & WC; shower room;
BBQ. |
MGBI-VVI -
3 bedrooms • Sleeps 6 (+2) • 125m2
Lounge
with double sofa-bed; 2x twin rooms; 1x further bedroom
either double or twins; bathroom with shower & WC; shower
room; BBQ. |
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Typical Villas Vertes exterior & interior |
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About
Biscarrosse
Biscarrosse
Tourist Office
There are in fact three Biscarrosses!
Biscarrosse Lac - the 'natural' part
Biscarrosse Bourg - the small
town about 6km away
Biscarrosse Plage - which comes
to life in summer.
Altogether it's an area of great variety: endless sandy beaches,
great surf, forest tracks, lakes and a warm sunny climate. In summer
there's a daily market plus night market in Biscarrosse-Plage.
Golf : Domain du Golf is on your doorstep
(18 + 9 holes; the par 68 18 hole course is wooded and tight).
Further course at Arcachon.
Forest cycling & hiking: 17 kms of hiking trails and
30 kms of safe forest cycle tracks plus local bike hire shops.
Lake watersports: sailing, windsurfing, water-skiing
and kayaking at the local lakes
- Port Maguide (lac Cazaux)
The local lakes are great opportunity
for whiling away the hours in tranquility, listening to the water
lapping the sandy shores. The surrounding forest are perfect for
picnics and rambling. The three pleaseure ports of the Etang
de Cazauax et de Sanguinet - Ipses, Navarosse and Port
Maguide - each provide a good base for exploring.
Surfing & body-boarding : excellent waves
are found at Biscarrosse Plage and there is a surf club for tuition.
Flying : there is an aerodrome at Biscarrosse for fantastic
pleasure flights or gliding over the lakes, ocean and forests. Or
try your hand at parascending (Port Maguide)
Also available to try locally: fishing, horse-riding,
tennis, go-karting quad-biking and adventure park.
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Golf
Golf de
Biscarrosse
Designed by 1989 by Olivier Brizon and Pierre Veyssière,
the Golf de Biscarrosse is a 5,132 yards, par 68 course comprising
two distinctive halves: the outward nine, the 'Parcours du Lac'
(par 32) is relatively short but quite tight, undulating and an
enjoyable challenge; the back nine, the 'Parcours de la Forêt'
(par 36) is a longer and quite demanding because of the fairly narrow
fairways that wind through the forest.
Green fees for the course range from €23 to €45 depending
on the time of year.
There is also a 25-bay driving range and pro-shop offering equipment,
advice and lessons. The clubhouse has a pleasant terrace overlooking
the 9th hole, serving drinks, snacks plus full lunch-time and evening
menus.
Golfer packages are available including half-board
meals at the smart club-house restaurant and discounted
green fees.
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Discover
the Côte
Landaise region of Aquitaine
Biscarrosse
is
a wonderful base for exploring this part of France: as well as the
dunes, forests and lakes of the Landes, there is the outstanding
natural beauty of the bassin d'Arcachon or the vineyards and heritage
of the Bordeaux region. It's all in easy reach:
Arcachon,
a popular French resort and with plenty of options for visitors,
is within a half-an-hour's drive.
Ferries run from Arcachon to a host of destinations including Cap
Ferret, a stylish resort on the other side of the Bassin
at the point of the peninsula of the Presqu'Ile de Cap Ferret. Why
not have dinner there and return on the late evening ferry? Sailing
boats can be hired at Le Moulleau and at the marina in
Arcachon.
The Cap Ferret peninsula
is a treat for the senses - the scent of the pine forest, the constant
rumble of rollers washing up on the western coast, the salty, slippery
taste of oysters washed down with a Bordeaux blanc and, at the end
of the day, sitting on top of one of the dunes overlooking the Atlantic
and watching the sun go down. Bliss!
Heading on down to the Pointe is a must,
stopping to
climb to the top of the famous Cap Ferret lighthouse
on the way - the views across the bassin to the sandy wild-life
reserve of the Banc d'Arguin and over to the Dune
de Pyla (Europe's highest sand dune) are breathtaking.
At La Pointe, a tram runs to the Atlantic and is a very enjoyable
ride, especially for children.
The famous '44 hectares' of the Cap Ferret peninsula
are situated south of the lighthouse. This is an area of villas
built in the earlier part of the century set amongst the pine trees
all served by unmade roads, owned by several French stars, Bordeaux
vineyard owners and generations of Cap Ferret inhabitants of more
modest means. It's probably the most natural, exclusive yet unpretentious
housing estate in France!
Cap Ferret village is the peninsula's biggest town
- laid back, chic boutiques and bistros are the theme here.
The
Banc d’Arguin - a sandbank nature reserve
- sits at the foot of the famous Dune du Pyla,
the largest sand dune in Europe, standing at over 100 metres and
just 20 km away. 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 Arcachon Basin is packed full of oyster farms
and you will have no difficulty finding these slimy crustaceans
to dine on in one of the town’s many seafood restaurants.
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’ why not take the
opportunity to explore some of the region’s vineyards. Within
1 hour and you can reach the many world-class vineyards of Bordeaux,
such as Sauternes, Médoc and Graves.
The city 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.
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. Obviously
there are more châteaux
over here but an altogether different wine experience can
be had at Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa, in the middle
of the Château Smith Haut Lafitte, vineyards, just south
of Bordeaux. The spa offers unique beauty treatments derived from
grand cru grapes of the Graves appelation renowned for their anti-ageing
and micro-circulation improving properties - in short, visitors
apparently come out feeling good!
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 in the right hand panel
above. Please note that we cannot be held responsible for the
content of third party sites.
Arcachon
Tourism
Landes Tourist Office
Bordeaux Tourist Office
Gironde Tourist
Guide
Bordeaux Wine
France Travel Guide
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