Pricing & availability
Villa Les Goelands
4 bedrooms, sleeps 6
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Notes on prices
- Price includes: Bed linen, bath and pool towels; weekly change of linen, bath and pool towels for bookings of one week or more; welcome basket; light mid-stay clean for bookings of two weeks or more; final cleaning
- Compulsory extras:
- Optional extras: All payable locally (prices may be subject to change, enquire on booking): cleaning EUR 20/hour (book at least 1 month in advance); babysitting EUR 15/hour (owner will book this for you, but does not take responsibility - please book at least a week in advance); boat hire - please enquire for details and costs
- Security deposit: 1600 GBP
- Changeover day: Saturday in July & August
- Arrival and departure: Arrival from 17:00, departure by 10:00 please.
- Fortnight booking restriction: No
What makes Villa les Goelands a great holiday rental
- Fabulous beach-side location, sea views
- Attractive, contemporary interior
- Walk to local restaurants and fishmongers
- Beautiful area with lots to do
Best for:
Families and groups of friends attracted to Cap Ferret's chic, laid back way of life - beach days, markets, exploring by bike, oyster-tastings, waterside eating.
Suitability for:
- Toddlers - will need supervision in garden at high tide.
- Teenagers - wifi, great area for being independent, shops, beaches etc to cycle to.
- Reduced mobility - ground floor bedroom with ensuite at garden level (sloping access but no steps).
Anything to watch out for?
At high tide the sea comes close to the garden edge - very picturesque, young ones will need supervision. Two bedrooms are independently accessed at the rear of the property.
The owner does not accept dogs.
Why Claouey & Cap Ferret?
The Cap Ferret peninsula is a chic, natural sandy strip on the western side of the Arcachon Bay. Claouey is the first village you come to, featuring an oyster-farming quarter where producer selling direct to public, fishmongers and chic waterfront restaurant, and kids' beach club. Lovely forest cycle trails connect Claouey to the Atlantic beaches for surf, and several other villages down the peninsula to Cap Ferret village itself. The ambience is casual, relaxed but appreciative of good living. The bay is renowned for sailing & oysters, the Atlantic beach is superb. It's an Aquitaine gem.
Accommodation
Fabulous bayfront cottage with direct beach access
Villa les Goelands was built in the 1930s by the current owners' great-grandfather, when Cap Ferret was only accessible by boat. It was completely renovated in 2014 in a warm and comfortable style, to very good quality contemporary standards.
It is accessed at the end of a track leading to the water's edge. An area at the back of the house has parking for 2 cars.
Inside:
Around the front, on the bay side, the house is entered via the lovely garden room (seating 5) - perfect for watching an early morning sunrise. Beyond the garden room is the main living area, with smart, well-equipped kitchen at one end, dining table (seats 8) and sitting area for 4-6 facing the magnificent stone fireplace. French doors from the kitchen end of the room open on to the terrace.
Three bedrooms and two bathrooms are accessed from the living room, all facing the rear of the house:
Bedroom 1: 160cm double bed with en-suite shower
Bedroom 2: 90cm single bed and mezzanine with 2x 90cm single beds (for children over 4 years)
Bedroom 3: double bed (140 cm)
Shared bathroom with overhead shower
At the back of the house, independently accessed via the rear terrace, is Bedroom 4: 160cm bed with en-suite shower room including shower, basin and toilet.
Outside:
At the front facing the bay is a spacious decked terrace overlooking the lawn and bay behind, a beautiful spot for watching wildlife, sailing boats, or just the ebb & flow of the tide. There is a good size garden table & chairs, loungers, and barbecue.
The garden is separated from the beach by a raised wooden border. When the tide is high the water reaches the border's edge so children will need supervision. When the tide is low it's a hop on to the beach!
The rear, west-facing terrace (outside bedrooms four and five) gets afternoon & evening sunshine, and has a table & chairs for taking a long cool aperitif, or cup of tea.
Bedrooms
3 doubles (2 x 160cm, 1 x 140cm), 1 triple
Bathrooms
3 shower rooms - 2 ensuite, 1 shared
Pool
Equipment
Kitchen
- dishwasher
- tumble dryer
- washing machine
- oven & hob
- microwave
- fridge freezer
- kettle
- coffee maker
- toaster
- iron & ironing board
Entertainment
- tv with French channels
- wi-fi
Outside
- bbq or plancha
- parking space
General
- cot
- high chair
House Rules
No smoking in the house please. Sorry, no pets permitted. Please be respectful of the neighbours and keep noise to a minimum where possible.
Location
The house is located on the bay front at Claouey, the first village you come to on the Cap Ferret peninsula. It's a short stroll from the oyster-farming quarter and its producers selling direct to public, fishmongers (Poissonnier Lalande) and chic waterfront restaurant (Chez Bobo). On the way you pass Claouey beach club, open in July & August offering half-day activity sessions for children of all ages, on the beach itself or in the adjacent pine wood. Swimming lessons also available in the club's above-ground pool. The other side of the oyster shacks is Claouey sailing club offering courses all summer. A few other restaurants, boulangerie, market and supermarket are within a 5-10 minute walk. Lovely forest cycle trails connect Claouey to the Atlantic beaches for surf, and several other villages down the peninsula to the tip.
Local Amenities
Nearest village / town: Claouey
Nearest beach: Claouey - at the bottom of the garden
Boulangerie: Claouey
Restaurant: Claouey port (200m)
Market: Claouey square (500m)
Distance to nearest major transport connections
- Bordeaux airport: 50 kms
- Bergerac airport: 150 kms
- Bordeaux railway station: 60 kms
- St Malo ferry port: 600 kms
- Calais ferry port/tunnel: 950 kms
Customer Reviews By Feefo
Review posted on 12 Aug 2016
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Service: easy
Product: Beautiful house and location
Review posted on 17 May 2016
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Service: Excellent and professional communication, all worked out fine
Product: Exactly like on the photos, beautiful property
On 19-May-2016 we responded:
Service Comment: We are SO pleased you liked it! Thank you for being lovely guests too :)
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