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Summary
At
last we can offer one of Arcachon's wonderful and much sought-after
Ville d'Hiver villas. Located just 800m from Pereire beach - regarded
by locals as Arcachon's best - close to the Parc Mauresque, the
Belvedere tower with amazing views over the town, the shady Parc
Pereire, plus local shops and cafes, we think this is the perfect
town-and-beach location. Inside, it's a lovely family home, outside
the pool, gardens and basketball court will keep any children
busy. There are few better places to enjoy the beautiful bassin
d'Arcachon.
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Key
Facts :
| Nearest
town : |
Arcachon
centre 500 metres |
| Type
of location : |
Edge
of town centre |
| No.
of bedrooms : |
7:
6 x doubles (one with further single bed); 1x children's room
(4 beds); |
| Sleeping
capacity : |
Up
to 16 |
| No.
of bathrooms : |
3x
bathrooms ; 3x WCs |
| Style
of property : |
1880s
villa arcachonnaise, typical of the era |
| Quality
guide : |
GOOD
QUALITY - what
does this mean?
Whilst an impressive villa overall, the bathrooms
are more 'French' in style than in UK/USA
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Prices : |
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| » Check availability & prices for this property GO |
» Price includes, bed linen & bathroom towels. Minimum 14
night bookings in July & August please
» A
sterling cheque payable directly to the owners and due with
your balance. It is not cashed unless necessary and is returned
to you by the owner within 14 days of departure assuming there
are no damages/breakages
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Read important information about security
deposits and insurance |
| Linen
Arrangements : |
Bed
linen &
bathroom pool towels provided. Spare set of linen is available
in the villa |
| Cleaning
Arrangements : |
Villa
cleaning is not included in the rental
but can be arranged -
and is recommended for a more relaxing holiday
» Read important information about cleaning
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| Arrival
& Departure : |
Arrive
between 4-7 pm and depart by 10am. Changeover day is Saturday
in the high season.
» Read important information about
arrivals
& departures
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| Nearest
beach : |
Pereire
800m |
| Nearest
boulangerie : |
Arcachon
500 metres |
| Nearest
airport : |
Bordeaux
45 mins; Biarritz 2 hrs; Pau 3 hrs; Bilbao 4 hrs
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| Nearest
ferry port : |
Bilbao
4 hrs; Santander 6 hrs; St Malo 7 hrs (approx) |
| Swimming
pool : |
Yes
(10 x 4m) |
| Facilities
& Equipment : |
TV,
DVD player, VCR, CD player, Radio, Barbecue |
| Suitability
for children : |
Large
children's bedroom/games room; teen bedroom (complete with
Eminem posters!) Ideal venue for teens who will love Arcachon |
| Suitability
for infants : |
Garden
is gated & fenced to ensure toddlers can't get onto the
footpath around the lagoon; rear terrace fenced. |
| Things
to see & do : |
LOADS!
Beaches, surfing, tennis, lakes, golf, spa, cycling, horse-riding.
Visit Cap Ferret, Dune de Pyla, Bordeaux, St Emilion. |
| House
'rules' : |
Sorry,
no pets and no smoking in the house |
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Location: Map
Ref B3
The villa is located a short distance from
Arcachon town centre and Pereire beach. It is one of the most
sought-after locations and kinds of property in the Gironde. The
villa entrance is located just off a main road, but set back and
secluded by high hedges. Light traffic noise is audible from the
garden.
Arcachon's Ville d'Hiver, an area of outstanding, distinctive
late 19th century architecture
known for its grand villas, of which l'Arcachonnaise is one, in
the bassin d'Arcachon area of the Gironde known for its shimmering
ocean, dunes, pine forests and, of course, oysters. A unique,
delightful landscape.
Arcachon has good transport links - dual carriageway runs almost
all of the way to Bordeaux (45 mins
away) and Biarritz (2 hrs), where the two nearest airports are
located.
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Accommodation :
This is an authentic "Villa Arcachonnaise"in the famous
Ville d'Hiver, built in the 1880's with 12 foot ceilings, 12 rooms
of which 7 are bedrooms located on three floors, 320 sq. metres,
sleeps 12 very comfortably and up to 16. The owners live there
a good part of the year, andhave furnished it accordingly, with
a great deal of attention to the house feeling comfortable and
homely as well as stylish.
Interior
Ground floor accommodation:
The front entrance leads into a small entrance hall
with tiled floors. There is a feeling of spaciousness immediately
upon entering the house.
Leading from the entrance hall are the conservatory/living room
and TV lounge.
The conservatory/living room is a double room,
one half a large seating area in a bay window, tehother half with
a drawing room fell, enhanced by a working upright piano.
The TV lounge contains several bookcases (included books and DVDs),
and is equipped with TV, DVD player and VCR.
Just off the conservatory/living room is a small study/readig
area overlooking the garden, leading to a large dining
room with table sitting 8-10, and fireplace.
The
kitchen, off the dining room, is fully-equipped
and includes oven & hob, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher
and breakfast table. The back door leads onto a raised terrace
area (fenced), overlooking the rear of the garden.
The laundry, with washing machine and dryer.
There is also a WC with wash basin downstairs.
First
floor accommodation:
A staircase leads to the first floor with long corridor linking
3 double bedrooms, 1 children's bedroom (children's bunk bed,
plus 2 x pull-out beds) bathroom with shower, family bathroom.
All three double bedrooms open onto a large terrace with fantastic
views of the the Ville d'Hiver.
Both bathrooms are fairly old-fashioned, one with shower, another
with bathtub. Separate WC across the corridor.
Most bedroom wardrobes are locked and not accessible guests.
Temporary hanging space is provided, and there are several hooks
on the backs of each bedroom's entrance door.
Second floor accommodation:
The
staircase continues to the second floor with three further double
bedrooms. One is definitely a teenager's room, covered with Eminem
posters. One of the other bedrooms contains large bookcases dividing
the room in half and providing storage for some of the owners'
belongings behind (not accessible to guests). A further shower
room and WC at this level.
Outside
A
1200m2 garden surrounds the house, separated from the road by a
high hedge ensuring complete privacy and seclusion.
There are reasonably-sized grassed areas to the front and rear of
the villa - large enough to kick a football around) - two terraces
and a basketball court.
At the front of the house is a fenced pool area, containing 10 x
4 m pool, deckchairs, and outdoor dining/barbecue area.
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How
To Book :
STEP 1.
Check availability. NB Website availability is refreshed
daily but not "live" so please contact us to confirm availability.
Call 0870 6092845 or email us
Once we have confirmed availability we can normally hold a property
for up to 48 hours if you need to confer with friends or family).
STEP 2.
Call or email us
if you want to go ahead and make a provisional booking.
STEP 3.
To confirm a provisional booking we need, within 5 working days,
your completed Booking Form and your deposit payment of 35%.
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Local
Guide:
Arcachon
The seaside resort of Arcachon captures both the tranquility of
the Southwest with its extensive pine forests, endless broad ocean
beaches, sand dunes (including the Dune de Pyla,
Europe's highest dune - a 15 min drive from the house), as well
as providing the "mondaine" qualities of French living
with fine dining, terraces on the beach, wonderful markets, excellent
shopping and bars and nightlife (including the Arcachon Casino)
within a walk or a 5 minute drive, either along the Arcachon broadwalk
or the lively Moulleau district. Enjoy either completely peaceful
evenings or go out to the restaurant or wine bar of your choice.
Ferries
run from Arcachon and Le Moulleau 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. The 'petit train'
runs from close to the jetty on Cap Ferret over to the magnificent
rollers of the Atlantic beach on the other side of the peninsula,
a wonderful trip, especially for children. Or, without kids, why
not have dinner and return on the late evening ferry?
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 delicacies to dine on
in one of the town’s many seafood restaurants, or head to
Gujan-Mestras (France's oyster-farming capital)
or one of the villages on the Presqu'Ile (l'Herbe
is recommended) and 'déguster' a few at the water's edge
direct from ostréiculteur (oyster farmer).
The Basin 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 basin
which can be visited by boats that depart from the Arcachon jetties.
As a change from the sea-side, a little further down the coast there
is bathing in Sanguinet and Biscarrosse
lakes - with no ocean currents to worry about and the forest setting
providing plenty of shelter, these are especially popular with families
with young children.
If you’re feeling completely ‘beached out’ why
not take the opportunity to explore some of the region’s vineyards,
such as Margaux, Lafite or Mouton
Rothschild.
Golfers
are spoilt for choice; there are two great courses nearby, at Arcachon
International and Gujan Mestras (the latter
has been used on the European PGA Tour). There are numerous cycle
tracks, and opportunities for horse-riding. For children, Zooland and Aqualand are nearby.
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.
For further information try the links below. Please note that we
cannot be held responsible for the content of third party sites.
Arcachon
Tourist Office
Bordeaux
Tourist Office
Gironde
Tourist Office
Wines of Bordeaux
French National
Tourist Board
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