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Private pool villas

Villas With Private Pools

Looking for a villa in France with private pool and near the beach? We have over 100 visited and vetted villas along the south west's stunning coastline with its wonderful surfing beaches and child-friendly bays. Enjoy the privacy and luxury of your own swimming pool, whether it's a classic French manoir, a luxury modern holiday home, a chalet-style villa on a resort. If you need help choosing please call one of our experts!

Villas with a pool - and a summer fortnight available!

Summer Fortnights

How does this sound - a fortnight's holiday in a villa with your own private pool, somewhere warm and beautiful in south west France? Here's a selection of our favourite villas, each with a fortnight available this summer during the school holidays.

Lowest-priced villas with pools

Best Value Villas

Here we've pulled together our recommendations for the best value villas available this summer. Our list includes rentals with some fabulous special offers as well as those which we feel pack a lot in for the price...

1 km or less to the beach

Walk to Beach

It's what the majority of clients ask/wish for! The rentals we've selected below are genuinely no more than 1 km to the beach and some are no more than a few steps!

For early and late season

Heated Pool

If you really want to enjoy a pool then we strongly recommend a heated one if you're staying in June or earlier. The holiday rentals below have either a heated private or shared pool.

For families with teenagers

Teenager-friendly

Teenager-friendly Aquitaine is the perfect for destinations for active teens, particularly surfers. Many rentals also offer easy access to the beach, shops and cafes in a safe environment. Hossegor is a teenager's dream destination!

Security for little ones

Fenced/Covered Pool

All pools in France have to be protected. However, many parents of young children want to relax knowing their pool is fenced or covered - rather than protected by an alarm...

Villas of the Week

This week I've chosen a very popular farmhouse near Biarritz featuring a superb chef; a villa with pool near Hossegor; and a brand new contemporary beach house in Vieux Boucau...

The very highest quality villas

Luxury Villas

Some clients simply ask to see the best villas available - here they are. We use the term luxury villa sparingly, and in our collection of over 100 villas with pools only a dozen or so justify the term. They offer five-star levels of comfort, concierge-style services and a real wow factor, often a breathtaking sea view, in desirable locations in Biarritz, Hossegor, Cap Ferret, Arcachon, St Jean de Luz. Please enquire for more help or info if needed.

Biarritz Ocean View is a fantastic apartment in the centre of town within an easy walk of all amenities and the beach

Close to beach & transport

Car Not Required

Arrive by plane/train, short taxi/transfer to your property then it's on two feet (or wheels!) for the rest of your break! Biarritz, Arcachon & St Jean de Luz are good options

Bring the family dog along

Dog Friendly Villas In France

A more popular request every season - dog friendly villas in France. All of the villa resorts and holiday parks in our Aquitaine collection allow dogs (sometimes only 1) - a small supplement is paid locally. You will also need the necessary documentation of course. Some of our private, independent villas in France are dog-friendly. Some owners will consider dogs on a case-by-case basis - if in doubt please call.

Central locations

Walk to Restaurants & Bars

This is a really popular request - parents can enjoy a drink out and teenagers can feel independent. Rentals in Biarritz, St Jean de Luz, Hossegor, Moliets & Arcachon offer a wide choice of bars, shops, cafes and restaurants...

Late Availability Holiday Villas in France

Late Availability

If warm sea, hot sunshine and no crowds is your thing, then try our selection of rentals available in October- from beachside apartments for 2 to villas with heated pools for larger groups...

See the horizon

Sea View

A popular request! These rentals have genuinely good sea views - remember, we've visited all of them and taken the photos!

Stay cool in these air-conditioned rentals!

Air-con

A small selection of rentals feature air-con but the climate in south west France is tempered by the Atlantic - it's not stifling like Provence / Cote d'Azur. N.B. Air-con may not be in all rooms.

Our top picks for a cosy getaway

Winter breaks

Biarritz is so much more than a summer destination. With its plentiful markets, stylish boutiques, twinkling lights and that classic French je ne sais quoi, it's an excellent choice for a winter getaway.

Your own tennis court

Private Tennis Court

No need to find the village courts - the villas below all have a private court. Some of the holiday parks and villa resorts also have tennis courts - please ask us for details.

The fabulous safe beach at Cottages du Lac is perfect for toddlers and young families

Gentler waters

Toddler Beach

The Atlantic can throw up some good surf but there are protected beaches in St Jean de Luz & Arcachon Bay ideal for young kids. Aquitaine's great advantage is its beautiful, sandy lake beaches at Biscarrosse, Lacanau & Hossegor...

Romantic couples Biarritz stylish apartment short transfer from airport

Perfect for couples

For Couples

Smart, centrally-located rentals within an easy walk of beaches, markets, shops and restaurants in fabulous seaside towns such as Biarritz, St Jean de Luz & Arcachon, all great destinations for two whatever the time of year...

Quality villas with private pools

Classic Villas with Pools

These independent villas and cottages have their own swimming pool. These villas form the core of our portfolio: they are not on a resort and are all hand-picked, individual and distinctive. Typically, they are in the £2,000 - £5,000 per week price band (peak season)

Rentals you can book and pay for online

Online Bookable

A selection of the rentals in our collection can be booked and paid for instantly, online. Please call, send a mail or live chat if you need any help before you confirm.

You won't find these villas on another website

Alternative Aquitaine Exclusives

Here is a selection of the villas uniquely available through Alternative Aquitaine - they can only be booked through us

Summer Villas

Here's a selection of Justin, Alex & Bethan's favourite places which still have a school holiday week available (mid-July to end-August. Most have a private swimming pool, some are a walk to the beach, there's a few family-friendly parks with a shared pool, whilst a handful are genuinely luxurious villa rentals - take your pick!

Rentals with the best reviews

Best Rated

Our 2016 top-rated properties as measured by independent client reviews collector Feefo. To see what our clients are saying visit the property's page or check out our Reviews page

Venues with a shared pool for sociable kids

Shared Pool

A character gite complex near Bordeaux with shared pool, Villa Clara smart 'boutique' apartments in Biarritz with shared pool, plus holiday complexes or holiday parks (we only pick the nicest ones). At some of these parks there are also villas available with a private pool (Chateau de Salles, Gujan Mestras and Domaine de Messanges).

Rentals available for short stays

Short Breaks

If you only want a weekend away or just a few nights, try these rentals. Please note short breaks are not usually possible during July and August.

Villa Malibu offers concierge services to guests

Sit back at these serviced holiday rentals

Concierge Rentals

These 'top-end' rentals are staffed to make your holiday totally relaxing. The 'concierge' service can include housekeeping, catering and arranging in-villa services (e.g. pampering) or local excursions and activities such as surf school. There has been a trend in recent years of bringing the 'ski chalet' concept to the south west coast.

Beautiful views of the surrounding countryside from Batzari

Be it sea, mountain or countryside!

Stunning View

Aquitaine offers superb ocean, mountain and countryside landscapes. You might like to also check the Villas Best For 'Sea Views' category if it's pure and simply the sea view that you want - it's a popular request!

Hot tub and decking at Hossegor Beach House which is just a short stroll to the surf

Rentals at Europe's premier surf spots

Surfing Holiday Picks

Browse our Dozen Top Surf Holiday Rentals - all are right next to famous spots and set up for surfing groups - lessons or equipment available from the owners or very close by. You can surf at most of our Aquitaine coast rentals but these are pick of them!

Keep in touch with your favourite shows!

UK TV

Many holiday rentals in France carry an English-speaking channel, but the ones we've highlighted below offer the main terrestrial UK channels and/or Sky TV channels. The property details will specify which.

Log-on if you have to! (computer not supplied)

Wi-fi Internet

This is one of the most common demands nowadays and most rentals now offer in-villa wi-fi (sometimes a local supplement is payable).

Rentals that work well for young families

Young Families

These rentals may feature a good supply of toys and equipment and offer a safe environment for little ones - extra peace of mind and relaxation for the grown-ups! Some also have a Kids Club. You might also like to check Villas/Rentals Best For 'Toddler-Friendly Beaches'.

New additions to our summer 17 collection

New for summer 2017!

Check out these recently signed villas and apartments - all with availability this summer

chalet-style summer villa with pool & easy access to beach & restaurants

Villas allowing 1 week only summer bookings

1 Week is OK!

Most villa owners want a minimum fortnight booking in peak season (in fact, some ask for a month!). Each of the independent villas below will take a 1 week-only booking in peak season. Don't forget that all the resort villas in Aquitaine can be booked on a single week basis too...

Modern farmhouse in secluded countryside near to the coast

Rentals where you can enjoy privacy

Privacy & Seclusion

Some clients want to enjoy complete privacy in a totally secluded location. Try these ideas and don't forget to ask us for advice about the immediate environment of each house - we know them all well.

Rentals popular with large groups

Large Groups

This selection is a combination of our largest single properties plus a few where there are two or more properties at the same venue. The multi-unit venues such as 'Domaine des Vignes' work well if you want to be sociable AND have some privacy. Holiday Parks, Boutique Residences and Villa Resorts are another alternative if you each need different houses/apartments.

Holiday parks featuring a kids' club

Kids' Clubs

A handful of the holiday parks we've selected feature a summer kids' club where your young children can enjoy a range of activities on the site and nearby. A local fee will apply.

Maison Plage des Basques has both table football and pool for guests to enjoy

Covered play area or dedicated room

Games Room

The rentals we've selected below have more than just a table tennis table but a dedicated games area for all the family.

France Half Term Holiday Ideas

Half-Term Favourites

We've picked out our favourite half-term rentals - all are by the beach, where shops & restaurants are open, less than an hour's drive from the airport, and well-priced out of season. Hope you like them!

Classical rentals for Francophiles!

Authentic France

Typically maison de maitres, this collection ooze French style and charm be it in their architecture, interiors or location

Dining in style at Le Vignau with the help of local chef Vincent

Be spoiled - it's a holiday!

Chef / Cook

These rentals have a cook available to cater for you, whether it's just one meal on your arrival day, or a few lunches and dinners spread over your holiday. We're delighted to work with Dan and Vincent who both offer bespoke catering packages for that extra touch of holiday indulgence and relaxation.

Be accessible to the coast but away from the crowds at Tarrit de Bas

Peace & serenity in Gascony's countryside

Rural Retreats

A lot of clients want to be accessible to the coast but avoid the crowds. For some, the beach is not important at all. Try these countryside gems...

There are golf courses suitable for all ability levels in Aquitaine

Rentals near a great golf course - or several!

Golf Holidays

There are clusters of golf course in the Basque Country, Sud Landes, Biscarrose/Arcachon and Lacanau/Medoc. Our Villa Resorts are particularly convenient for golfers. We have quality rentals in our collection in all of these places. Justin & Alex are also keen golfers and can recommend where to play and how to obtain golf passes.

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