023 - Villa Clair de Lune  Biarritz 5km

In our opinion

What makes Villa Clair de Lune a great holiday rental

There aren't many holiday villas with a private pool in Biarritz. But more than that, this villa also offers a standard of accommodation that is rarely seen in a holiday rental - and at 400m2 floorpsace it's well beyond the size of most holiday villas. The parkland setting with mountain views is quite an oasis too.

With a hotel in the grounds too (Relais-Chateau Claire de Lune, a former hunting lodge), one of the main advantages of staying here is that you experience the benefits of hotel service and the independence of self-catering.

Concierge staff can assist you in booking restaurants, golf tee-off times, spa reservations and all kinds of local excursions and activities.

Best for:
Families with older children and couples, wanting easy access to Biarritz's many attractions.

Suitability for:

• Toddlers - style of furnishings means it is not especially suited to groups with under 5s. Cot and high chair provided though.
• Teenagers - they will love Biarritz's chic vibe but they will need a lift, or catch a bus
• Reduced mobility - ground floor bedroom and bathroom

Anything to watch out for?

• Car essential
• The villa accommodation is divided into two parts. This is ideal for two families sharing the villa or for groups where there are grandparents or teenagers who want a little independence. Perhaps less suitable for families with younger kids.

Why Biarritz?
Biarritz is the most famous resort in Aquitaine and offers brilliant surfing, shopping, places to eat and lots of cultural attractions too. Nearby are pretty Basque country villages, dramatic Pyrenean peaks and Spain's glamorous rival to Biarritz, San Sebastian.

Accommodation

Highly contemporary villa offering luxury holiday accommodation

Luxurious 400m2 modern villa with attractive glass and timber exterior. The interior is spacious and tasteful, with grey slate flooring, cool white walls, Italian bathrooms and high quality designer furnishings (Dolce and Gabbana), sculptures and artwork throughout - all extremely stylish!

An example of the high spec is the BOSE Sound System which stores thousands of songs and can be used inside and outside!

There are ceiling mounted fans in all the rooms.

Inside:

Living Area 1
Large, open-plan living room, partition walls creating a "hallway" effect, separating kitchen and and dining area (left) and lounge (right).

The kitchen is very well equipped as well as being stylish; open plan with black granite workshops and black and silver furnishings. Stairs lead down to a practical utility room with all necessary laundry equipment plus a good selection of children's toys. There is a large dining table with six chairs.

The lounge area has comfortable seating and a large wall-mounted flat screen TV and DVD player. There is also an open fireplace.

There is a separate WC on this floor.

The external walls of the villa are mainly glass, making the most of lovely views of the garden, and there are glass doors giving direct access to the garden from each ground floor room.

Living Area 2
There are two bedrooms on the ground floor, accessed independently but connected to the main living area by a covered path.

Both bedrooms have a similar layout, with a bathroom behind a partition wall, adding to the feel of spaciousness throught the villa. Double beds in all bedrooms may be separated to make two singles. There is a TV in each bedroom, with French channels only. Each of the bedrooms has individual touches of designer furnishing and artwork that makes it unique. Both bedrooms also have built-in wardrobes and enjoy direct access to the garden.

Each bedroom has en-suite bathroom with full sized bath, Italian shower, large sink unit, plenty of storage space and a separate WC.

Living Area 1 - Upstairs:

Two further bedrooms with the same stunning contemporary style and high-specification.

Bedroom three has built-in wardrobes and a beautiful en-suite bathroom. The room is highly contemporary in style.

Bedroom four has a walk-in dressing room. The adjoining bathroom has a bath with Jacuzzi jets.

Outside:

The swimming pool is surrounded by a wooden terrace. It is of a contemporary design with back lining, and is 20m x 3m and 1.5m deep. There is an electric cover for security.

The villa is situated within its own private garden on the edge of 8 hectares of landscaped grounds with trees and shrubs. Within these grounds there is another villa and a hotel, which cannot be seen from Villa Clair de Lune. Guests staying at the villa benefit from full access to the rest of the grounds, including the hotel and its bar and facilities.

The wooden terrace has a large stone table. There are also garden chairs, loungers, a plancha and outdoor speakers connected to the music system. Floodlights add a lovely ambience to late evenings spent outside on the terrace and in the pool.

Lastly, outside there is also a wooden car port, a large wooden hut for storing golf clubs, surf boards etc and ample parking space. This area is fenced and has electric security gates.

Prices & Availability

Location

GPS: (43.44996698430428, -1.5462720394134521)

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

Things to Do & See

Nearby Activities
Surfing · Golf · Horse-riding · Spa & thalassotherapy · Pelote Basque · Hiking ·

Day-trip Ideas

• Tour the Basque Country villages: Ascain, Ainhoa, Sare, La Bastide Clairance Cambo-les-Bains, Espelette and St-Jean-Pied-de-Port
• Visit Bayonne, the under-rated capital of the Pays Basque; sample its famous chocolates and hams and visit the splendid cathedral
• Stroll the stylish streets of St Jean de Luz and stay for a seafood lunch or supper
• Crossing the border into Spain & visit San Sebastian, Pamplona or the Guggenheim museum at Bilbao
• Explore the superb Pyrenees National Park for great walks and wildlife

Our Personal Highlights

• Watch the world go by on the Grande Plage promenade - it's like being in L.A!
• See the experts take on the surf at the Plage des Basques
• Take a stroll around the dramatic Rocher de la Vierge walkway, after dinner in one of Le Vieux Port's bistrots
• A round of golf at the attractive le Phare golf courses
• A spa treatment at the Atlanthal or le Miramar, or try retail therapy at Galeries Lafayette!

The Local Area: Biarritz 5km

So, why did generations of royalty from across Europe choose to holiday in Belle Époque Biarritz? Why did Napoleon III build a palace here for his wife, the Emperess Eugénie? Why did Hollywood stars such as Rita Hayworth and Frank Sinatra vacation here in the 1950s? Why, in 1959, did the makers of Cadillac name its 25ft long convertible after the town? And why, today, are French celebrities such as Alain Prost choosing to live here rather than on the French Riviera?

Well, the rugged and wild beaches are undeniably spectactular. The surfing is amongst the best in Europe. It is one of France's main centres for thalassotherapy. There are several highly rated and historic golf courses in and around the town. There's a sailing club at the Pointe de la Vierge and a scuba diving school at the fishing port.

There's a host of fine restaurants and an art-deco casino. The boutique shopping is some of the best in France. And the warm all-year-round climate might have something to do with it.

Above all, though, it's Biarritz's attitude and atmosphere that wins us over. Stylish and sophisticated yet laid-back, with none of the Côte d'Azur's pretence. This may because of the town's eclectic and unique mix of surfers, boutique shoppers, the retired, and families on holiday.

We suspect, however, that it's the local Basque residents, proud and resilient as they are, that make sure the town keeps its feet firmly on the ground.

Customer Reviews

“Outstanding villa. Impressive setting and surroundings, well maintained, great design and layout. An unforgettable holiday.”

Mr J Amat, stayed in 2011