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Key
Facts :
| Location
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Capbreton |
| Type
of location : |
Sea-front
of a bustling resort and fishing port |
No.
of bedrooms : |
1 |
| Sleeping
capacity : |
2-3
(sofa-bed could accommodate 1 adult or 2 small children) |
| No.
of bathrooms : |
2
- both are en-suite to the bedroom:
> bathroom with bath, basin and bidet
> shower room including basin
There is 1 independent WC |
| Style
of property : |
Vast,
contemporary penthouse apartment with sea views; very well-equipped
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Quality
guide : |
HIGH
QUALITY - what
does this mean? |
| Prices
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| » Check availability & prices
for this property GO |
» The price includes linen & bathroom towels
(changed each Saturday), beds made on arrival, water, gas
and electricity, midweek clean of the apartment and garage
parking space.
» No extras
although optional cleaning service can be arranged
» £500
security deposit cheque (or €750) , payable to the owner prior to arrival.
The cheque is not cashed unless necessary and is returned
to you within 10 days of departure unless there are damages
to settle or extra cleaning charges to be deducted
» Read important information about security deposits & insurance |
Linen
arrangements : |
Beds
are made for arrival. A spare set of linen is provided to
change over. Bathroom and beach towels also provided. |
Cleaning
arrangements : |
The apartment is cleaned at each handover. Mid-stay and
exit cleans can be arranged if required and are paid for
locally
» Read important information about cleaning
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Arrivals
& departure : |
Arrive
Saturday 4-6pm and depart Saturday by 10am. There is some
flexibility in the off season
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Read important information about
arrivals
& departures |
| Nearest
beach : |
Capbreton
50 metres |
| Nearest
boulangerie : |
Downstairs
next to the café! You can walk to shops and restaurants
and the excellent fish market too |
| Nearest
airport : |
Biarritz
45 mins; Bordeaux & Pau 1hr 45 mins; Bilbao 2hrs - all
approx |
| Nearest
ferry port : |
Bilbao
2 hrs; Santander 4 hrs; St Malo 9 hours - all approx |
| Swimming
pool : |
No
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Facilities
& Equipment : |
Broadband
internet connection (bring own lap-top); washing machine-dryer;
microwave; dishwasher; TV; air-con; garage parking space |
| Suitability
for children : |
OK
but no outdoor garden space. Babysitting services can usually
be arranged |
Suitability
for infants : |
There
is no outdoor space apart from the balcony - small children
should not be allowed onto the terrace unsupervised. There
is a lift and the beach is just a few yards. There is no
cot or high chair in the apartment although these can be
hired |
| Things
to see & do : |
Surfing
• golf • cycling • waterpsorts •
spa • horse-riding • visit Biarritz, & St
Jean de Luz • city culture in Bilbao, Pau & Bordeaux
• tour the villages of the Chalosse & Basque Country
• day-trip to Spain to Bilbao or San Sebastian •
Pyrénées for hiking, rafting & birdwatching |
| House
rules : |
Smoking
only on the balcony. No pets |
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| Location
: Map
Ref B5
Le Penthouse Castelcap is located on the
sea-front of Capbreton, a bustling seaside resort
which flourished as a whaling port in the 19th century. Capbreton
today attracts families from all over Europe in the summer time
and is a haven for surfers all year round.
The local area is typical of that of the Landes, dominated as
it is by pine forests punctuated by huge lakes and, of course,
the vast sandy coastline. Biarritz is approximately
45 kms south.
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Accommodation
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Le Penthouse Castelcap occupies the entire top floor of the building
- it is therefore exceptionally roomy, especially for a 1 bedroom
apartment. The total floor space is a whopping 169m2 plus there's
a further 45m2 terrace with exceptional sea views.
It is equipped to a high standard by its Anglo-American owners,
and guests will enjoy their holiday in great comfort.
The apartment is dominated by a large open-plan living
room comprising sofas, dining area with dining table,
and corner study (broadband internet connection). There is a sofa-bed
in the lounge which could accommodate one extra Adult or two small
children.
The floor to ceiling windows and sliding doors make the most of
the views to sea and the living area has access to the balcony
which enjoys un-interrupted west-facing sea views. An outdoor
table for 4 persons is provided. This terrace is a spacious 45m2
- ideal for sipping aperitifs and taking meals!
There is one double bedroom with a 150cm double
bed, two large chest of drawers, two bedside tables and built-in
hanging space. There is an east-facing balcony which connects
to the kitchen balcony. From the balcony there are views over
the town and to the Pyrénées.
The kitchen comes fully-equipped with fridge
freezer, oven & hob, washing machine-dryer, microwave, dishwasher
plus kettle, toaster and coffee-maker. The equipment is top-quality
throughout.
One garage parking space, suitable for a medium-size car, is provided.
There is a ramp into the building and a lift direct to the apartment
from the ground floor. There are no steps inside the apartment.
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Local
Guide :
Capbreton
Capbreton
and neighbouring Hossegor are seaside
towns whose populations swell exponentially in the high season.
Between them, the towns have much to offer: boutique shopping,
great bars and restaurants, world-famous surfing beaches, casinos,
marina , a lovely golf course ranked in the Top 50 in France
and a beautiful lake for safe bathing. It’s little wonder,
therefore, that the town is busy. The remarkable thing is that
it's something of a French (and Spanish) secret; unless you're
a dedicated surfer, the chances are you won't have heard of
either place.
Capbreton sea-front is a great place for a stroll before or
after dinner. The jetty, known locally as l'estacade offers
excellent coastal views. There's normally a few locals here
trying to catch a fish for supper.
Like most of the south west coast, Capbreton-Hossegor is something
of an outdoor playground. Take your pick from surfing,
canoeing, sailing, diving, fishing, cycling, tennis, horse-riding
and golf to name a few. Golfers will enjoy
the local course, the 1930s-built Golf d’Hossegor. The
traditional club house is also a delight. A short drive up the
road is Seignosse, a water and forest monster of a course ranked
in Continental Europe’s Top 50. There are other great
courses within 45 minutes drive including Moliets and Biarritz
le Phare.
Capbreton regularly holds major surfing competitions;
the whole Aquitaine coast is a perfect venue for surfers but
at Capbreton the presence of an offshore hollow in the sea-bed
gives the waves here that extra edge. If you don't fancy a go
yourself, just sit on the sea-front with a drink of your choice
and watch the surfers ride to shore.
Cyclists can enjoy the many safe forest tracks that connect
between the towns along the coast. Sailing enthusiasts
should head for the Capbreton Marina. Being so close to the
Pays Basque border, sporting life also includes the legendary
game of pelota. You can watch a game at the
fronton in Hossegor.
Capbreton
Tourist Office
Hossegor
Tourist Office
The Area
» See
our Les
Landes tourism guide
» See
our La
Cote Basque tourism guide
We wouldn’t blame you for refusing to step foot out of
Capbreton for your entire holiday. However, the area is rich
in attractions so 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 and 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 40 minute drive
from Hossegor Lac. 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 étang,
has its own atmosphere. Apart from the local Lac
d’Hossegor, there are others nearby to try: étangs
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
(sherry) and a pleasantly slow pace of life. The food is
marvellous, the towns are half asleep except for market days,
and the countryside is entirely 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. Ainhoa, Sare, Espelette
and Ascain all perfectly demonstrate Basque
village life. A little further south and you can
hike in the mountain air of the Pyrénées.
• Spain. It’s about 75 minutes
to the border and only a short distance further to the majestic
seaside 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.
Les
Landes Tourist Office
Learn About
the Basque Country
UK Tourist
Office for France
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