Summary :
We've
been looking for modern, spacious, good quality accommodation
in central Arcachon for years, and are delighted at last to
find somewhere that fits the description, Villa d'Este.
There are 14 apartments in total at this apartment building,
50m from a lovely local park (Parc Mauresque), near Arcachon's
Ville d'Hiver, 150m from the closest shops & restaurants,
500m from the central beach. All of the apartments have a terrace
or balcony, and are equipped to a very good standard.
There are plenty of places to visit such as Cap Ferret, the
Dune de Pyla, Bordeaux and the Basque Country; cycling, golf,
surfing are all available nearby. Or you can just relax and
spend a week or two by the sea with no need for a car.
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Key
Facts :
| Location
: |
Arcachon |
| Type
of location : |
Residential
area close to town-centre and seafront (500m) |
No.
of bedrooms : |
T2:
1x double T3: 1x double
+ 1 x twin T4:
1 x double, 2 x twins |
| Sleeping
capacity : |
T2:
2-4 T3: 4-6 T4:
6-8
(Upper figure includes use of double sofa-bed in the lounge) |
| No.
of bathrooms : |
T2:
shower room + WC
T3: bathroom + WC (some apts also have
further shower room)
T4: bathroom, 2nd bathroom or shower
room, 2 WCs |
| Style
of property : |
Contemporary
apartment, fully-equipped |
Quality
guide : |
GOOD
QUALITY - what
does this mean? |
| Prices : |
|
T2
(1 bedroom): Check availability & prices for T2 » GO
T3 (2 bedrooms): Check availability & prices for T3 » GO
T4 (3 bedrooms): Check availability & prices for T4 » GO |
Special offers:
> 4% off for bookings
made before 31.3.08
> 12.5% off for 2 week bookings
Offers apply to holidays taken outside July & August
The price includes linen & bathroom
towels (changed each Saturday), beds made on arrival, water,
gas, electricity and one reserved parking place per apartment.
A
modest tourist tax (less than 1€ per
person per day) is payable locally for all persons over
the age of 10.
Optional supplements (please consult us
for details) include:
• additional cleaning
• equipment for infants
• pets
The security deposit for each apartment is €300, payable
on arrival by credit card and returned on departure, assuming
no damage/breakages or extra cleaning required
» Read important information about security deposits & insurance |
Linen
arrangements : |
Beds
are made for arrival and bathroom towels also provided. House
linen is changed each Saturday at reception |
Cleaning
arrangements : |
Additional
cleaning can be pre-booked as a supplement if required.
» Read important information
about cleaning
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Arrivals
& departure : |
Arrive
Saturday 5-6pm and depart Saturday by 10am. There is some
flexibility in the off season.
In
the high season (July & August) apartment rentals run
from Saturday to Saturday in 7 night 'chunks'; more flexible
stays may be possible at other times, subject to minimum
stay of 5 nights - please enquire
»
Read important information about
arrivals & departures |
| Nearest
beach : |
Arcachon
500 metres |
| Nearest
boulangerie : |
Arcachon
150 metres |
| Nearest
airport : |
Bordeaux
50-60 mins; Biarritz and Bergerac - 2hrs |
| Nearest
ferry port : |
Bilbao
3.5 hrs; Santander 5.5 hrs; St Malo 8 hours - all approx |
| Swimming
pool : |
No
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| Suitability
for children : |
Although
no
outdoor garden space there is a lovely nearby park (entrance
50m); toddler friendly beaches in Arcachon; baby equipment
available. Arcachon is pleasant resort where teenagers can
be independent |
| Things
to see & do : |
Beach
days, strolling, shopping, swimming, cycling , surfing,
sailing, fishing, forest walks, nature. Visit bassin
d'Arcachon & Cap Ferret, oyster-farming villages,
Médoc vineyards. Shopping, dining
& culture in Bordeaux. |
| House
rules : |
Pets
allowed - supplement applies |
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Location
: Map
Ref B3
Villa d'Este is located on the Cours d'Esbiey,
a residential street in central Arcachon, approx. 50m from the
Parc Mauresque, 150m from local shops & restaurants and 500m
from the central beach.
The
nearest airport is Bordeaux (50-60 minutes drive); St Malo ferry
port is approx. 8 hours drive. TGV trains run to Bordeaux's St
Jean station, from where a local connection serves Arcachon station,
about 10-15 minutes walk from the apartments.
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Accommodation
:
While most French apartments on the coast tend to be compact
and functional, this is not the case at Villa d'Este
- much thought has been given to providing modern, comfortable,
stylish accommodation.
The apartments are equipped to a very good standard, including
comfortable bedding and furnishings. Each apartment also has
a balcony or terrace.
The apartments are either at first or second floor level, arranged
around a inner courtyard.
Apartments come in three sizes:
One bedroom apartment (T2) - 37m2
With double bedroom, shower room and WC.
Two bedroom apartment (T3) - 70m2
With double bedroom, twin bedroom, bathroom, WC. Some are 'duplex'
apartments, with an upper mezzanine level. Some apartments have
further shower room and 2nd WC.
Three bedroom apartment (T4) - 80m2
With double bedroom, two twin rooms, bathroom, additional bathroom
or shower room, 2 WCs. Some are 'duplex' apartments, with an
upper mezzanine level.
Each apartment features a spacious living-dining room
with convertible sofa bed sleeping 2 people, dining
table seating 4-6, and TV. Sliding glass doors open onto the
terrace or balcony.
There
is also a well-equipped, open-plan kitchen,
with oven/hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washer-dryer,
toaster, kettle and coffee-maker.
Each apartment has a balcony or terrace
with outdoor table and chairs. One secure ground-floor
parking space is reserved per apartment free-of-charge.
There is a part-time reception service on the ground floor and
there is a good tourist office in the town.
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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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Guide
:
Alternative
Aquitaine's guide to the Bassin
d'Arcachon
Arcachon and its districts
Arcachon is an all year round sea-side town that's hugely popular
with French families and it's easy to see why: exceptional sandy
beaches, long, picturesque sea-front promenade, a manageable
size - shops, bars, restaurants, small casino, even the train
station - all within easy walking distance. All topped off by
Arcachon's signature architecture, exemplified by the Winter
Town's magnificent villas which feature stained glass, ornate
balconies and intricate brickwork, built over 100 years ago
for the town's first holiday-makers. Arcachon is one of our
favourite Aquitaine destinations!
Less well-known are Arcachon's southern districts such as Pereire and Le Moulleau, both a short bike-ride
or free bus-journey from Villa d'Este. Both offer quieter beaches
than those found in central Arcachon and, for those with smaller
children and a lot of equipment, easier car-parking. Pereire
beach (2kms from teh apartments) is regarded by locals as the
most picturesque around.
Ferries
run from Arcachon and Le Moulleau to a host of destinations
including Cap Ferret, a stylish resort on the
other side of the Basin 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?
The Banc d’Arguin sits at the foot of the famous Dune
du Pyla 5 kms south of Arcachon, 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.
Back into Arcachon, stroll along the seafront - at night you'll
see Cap Ferret's Phare (lighthouse) shining across the bay,
a beautiful, romantic sight. A short walk from Villa d'Este,
through the Parc Mauresque is the delightful Ville d’Hiver
(Winter Town), well worht exploring for its fabulous collection
of eclectic villas. The Parc Mauresque offers plenty of shade
to cool off in the shade, and a chance to watch the locals play
petanques and enjoy the view over to the Ville d'Eté
(the summer town, the main resort district of Arcachon) below
and to the sea beyond. A fascintaing walk leads from the Parc
to the 'Belvedere', a viewing platform with
magnificent 360 degree views of the town.
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.
Alternative Aquitaine's
Guide to the Bassin d'Arcachon
Arcachon Tourist
Office
Bordeaux
Tourist Office
Gironde
Tourist Office
Wines of Bordeaux
French National
Tourist Board
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