FHS001-M - Chateau de Salles, 4 bedroom villa  Arcachon (35 kms)

In our opinion

What makes Chateau de Salles Villas a great holiday rental
In our experience, accommodation within holiday parks is often a little on the cramped side - and we don't take the venue on.

The holiday lodges at Chateau de Salles, however, are far more generous - this has helped to explain their popularity over the last few years. Now, the new villas go one step further: these are very spacious and contemporary in design, offering excellent accommodation and a private swimming pool.

What's more, you have access to the park's facilities (tennis, squash, restaurant, etc), the wonderful woodland setting and access to Aquitaine's lakes, vineyards and ocean - you have a great place for a holiday!

Best for:

• Family groups who are looking for something authentic and 'low-key' compared to typical holiday villages. There is a free Kids' Club available in July & August for 3 to 7 year olds (price 6 EUR per half-day session).

• Pre-school families will enjoy the park's tranquility, nature, amenities and nearby safe-bathing lakes. June and September are great months to be here and there are fantastic special offers at these times too!

• Outside the main summer season, the park is popular with mature couples who enjoy the peaceful surroundings, a place to unwind, and a great base for exploring the region (there are many opportunities for golf, vineyard visits, days out, visiting markets and restaurants, etc)

Suitability for:

• Toddlers - we think this is a great place for little ones. In addition to the private pool at each villa, there's a heated communal pool with separate toddler area. Cots & high chairs can be hired on-site. The park itself is very safe and peaceful with plenty of space to play. Also, the nearby lake beaches offer safe, sandy coves with shallow, warm water.

• Teenagers - park facilities include wi-fi zone, cafe, tennis, squash and swimming pool. It works better for those who don't need easy access to lots of shops and discos.

• Reduced mobility - bedroom and bathroom at ground floor level.

Anything to watch out for?
The 'holiday park' concept is different to renting a completely private villa. If complete privacy and independence are critical to you then we would propose an alternative from our private villas with pools collection.

Why Salles?
Situated in the Landes pine forests, inland from Arcachon and Biscarrosse, this area truly evokes the Aquitaine spirit. The fresh scent of the pine trees, the vast lakes, huge sand dunes and rolling surf - you couldn't be anywhere else but Aquitaine!

The local village has the basic shops to help with daily life and the park itself of course has many amenities to keep you there, happy and relaxed all day. You don't have to go far, though, for river-kayaking, horse-riding and cycling.

The more active can take days out by car to the ocean (Biscarrosse or Arcachon), the lakes, the vineyards, the city (Bordeaux) or further south to explore the Basque Country, the Pyrenees and northern Spain. Salles is conveniently situated to explore the region.

Accommodation

Attractively designed, contemporary villas on a popular woodland holiday park, Chateau de Salles

Chateau de Salles is a Dutch-owned holiday park in the Landes forest of Aquitaine, a popular retreat for Dutch and other European holidaymakers.

The first holiday lodges were built in the early 1990s and recently a handful of excellent villas have been added to the park. The chalets have always been popular because they are very spacious, excellent value and the park is especially relaxing.

The villas are even better - each has its own private pool, attractive gardens and modern & spacious interior.

There are 2x 4 bedroom villas available for holiday rentals.

Accommodation details:

Detached villa 156m floorspace + balcony

Ground floor comprises:

• Spacious hall with independent W.C

• Open-plan living room with direct access to the patio terrace and pool, and a fireplace for cosy evenings off-season. The integrated dining area has modern table with seating for 8. The lounge has two sofas, flatscreen TV and DVD player. The style of furnishings is modern and tasteful. Equally, the kitchen features a modern, high-quality design with integrated units and cookig island. It is the kind of practical and well-equipped kitchen we feel is suitable for today's self-catering visitor.

• Bedroom with double bed, en-suite bathroom featuring bath, separate shower and double wash basin

• Separate utility area with washing machine.

Upper level:

• Master bedroom with double bed, ensuite bathroom (bath, shower, double wash basins) plus access to shared balcony overlooking the pool.

• Bedroom 3 with 2 single beds and access to the shared balcony.

• Bedroom 4 with 2 single beds.

• Family shower room with shower cubicle and basin.

• Independent W.C.

Throughout the interior, floors are tiled or laminated and there are modern canvas prints on the walls, all adding to the modern, 'fresh' touch.

Outside:
Gardens with 8x4m heated private swimming pool which can be covered for security and to retain the heat in the water overnight. The pools are accessed via Roman steps at one end. The pool temperature average in summer is 26 Celsius.

Each villa features a private patio terrace and BBQ.

It should be noted that being on a holiday park, gardens and pool areas are not as private as would be the case when renting an independent villa.

Prices & Availability

Location

GPS: (44.54348227, -0.864443779)

We endeavour to be as accurate as possible using Google maps but some error is possible.

Things to Do & See

Nearby Activities
Windsurfing · Sailing · Water-skiing · Jet-skiing · Kayaking · Golf · Cycling · Horse-riding · Birdwatching · Fishing · Wine-tasting · Degustation · Adventure Parc · Aqua Parc ·

Day-trip Ideas

• The Parc Ornothologique du Teich: attractive walks around a beautiful natural wetland not just for twitchers!
• Spend a day in Bordeaux, café-crawling & shopping and taking in the beautiful architecture
• Visit St Emilion or some of the other historic towns in Bordeaux's wine country
• Pop over to chic Cap Ferret by foot-ferry from Arcachon or Le Moulleau
• Tour and tasting of Bordeaux or Medoc vineyards (Graves is closest)

Our Personal Highlights

• Climb the Dune du Pilat, and even try a parascending flight to the beach below!
• Plage Petit Nice - the beach near the dune on the road to Biscarrosse - the beach restaurant has the best French Fries in France!
• Boat trips around the Bay of Arcachon and to Banc d'Arguin.
• The ferry to Cap Ferret, then Le Petit Train trip across the peninsula to the amazing l'Horizon beach, is a delight.
• Try surfing in Biscarrosse-Plage - several schools in the area.
• A picnic at Lac de Biscarrosse or Hostens lake - find a shady spot and enjoy the tranquility.

The Local Area: Arcachon (35 kms)

Chateau de Salles is ideally located for indulging in a range of outdoor activities and for day-trips slightly further afield…Bordeaux, St Emilion 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, a hotel-restaurantand even a cinema!

The nearest ocean beaches can be found at Biscarrosse and Arcachon. There are also plenty of freshwater lakes – with sandy beaches – for safer bathing, watersports and generally relaxing. The lakes of Cazaux et de Sanguinet and Hostens are both only 20 minutes’ drive.

Arcachon is a traditional French resort, known for attractive architecture in its Ville d'Hiver, lovely town walks and a fantastic choice of sea-food restaurants. Ferries run from Arcachon to a host of destinations including Cap Ferret, a stylish resort on the other side of the Bay, 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 good courses in the area, (Arcachon, Biscarrosse and Gujan Mestras.

There are numerous cycle tracks and horse-riding centres. The River Leyre runs close by to the chateau and is a popular waterway for canoeing/kayaking - there are 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 water park 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 chateaux; 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. St Emilion, a UNESCO world heritage site, is a bit further on and is one of France's most beautiful and historic towns. It gets very busy in summer so for a day-trip it pays to arrive early.

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