What makes Villa Erreka a great holiday rental:
For a special occasion or just to make your holiday even more relaxing, why not book one of our bespoke catering packages as part of your stay at this villa.
Best for:
Families who want a peaceful and stylish retreat with potential for the odd beach day and excursion. There is plenty to keep you occupied and relaxed at the villa. Outside the summer, this is would be an excellent rental for a few couples on a golfing break or to discover the wonders of the Basque Country.
Suitability for:
Anything to watch out for?
Being an old mill house, water is a feature of the property and grounds. There is a stream that runs underneath the house and there are water hazards (small streams and a small pond) in the garden close to the house and at the boundary. Families with very young children have been very happy holidaying at the villa but it's important you are aware of the potential hazard.
Two of the bedrooms (and shower room) are in the 'maison secondaire' separated by a few metres from the main house.
Why French Basque Country?
A genuinely distinctive corner of France with its unique architecture, cuisine and language. Enjoy pretty villages amongst rolling countryside, famous seaside resorts such as Biarritz & St Jean de Luz, venture into the Pyrénées mountains and take the short journey to Spain to sample San Sebastian.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SIMPSON TRAVEL
Villa Erreka is also available to book via the Simpson Travel website.
Read more about our partnership with Simpson Travel.
Beautiful blend of old stone and retro architecture in this atypical villa rental
Originally an old mill house ("Erreka" means mill in Basque), the 15th century stone wall remains but everything else is pure 1980's retro-architecture!
The house has been modernised with good taste and thoughtfulness in a 80's 'retro' style. Owned and loved by a Belgian/German family, the house provides plenty of space and accommodation for a large family or 2 families, especially with teenagers or grandparents looking for a little space and independence all of their own!
The main house:
The entrance to the house is down several steps from the driveway and several more into the entrance hall. The main entrance and living area share a fireplace and the living room has cleverly inserted glass viewing panels to show off the stream running under the house!
The living/dining room are lovely and bright with glass doors leading out onto the terrace ideal for outdoor dining. The raised dining area leads directly into the well-equipped kitchen on the same level.
There is one double bedroom with ensuite shower room on the ground floor. Separate WC situated in the hallway next to the bedroom.
An open-tread steel and wooden staircase leads up to a further 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the first floor.
The double room has a double bed that can be separated into two singles. This room has its own shower room and separate WC.
The master bedroom, with windows on 2 sides of the room, overlooks the large garden and has its own terrace with table and chairs. There is a walk-in dressing area and open bathroom with large bath enjoying the same views over the garden and countryside beyond. There is also a large separate shower.
Maison secondaire:
Overlooking the pool, the 'little house' provides additional good quality accommodation ideal for teenagers, grandparents or indeed a second family.
The space features 2 double bedrooms (beds can be set up either as 160cm doubles or 2 x 80cm singles), a large shared shower room and WC, a small sitting area and kitchenette.
Direct access from the living room to the pool terrace.
Outdoors:
The garden is very large, private and completely enclosed. There is a stream the other side of the garden fence and the whole garden area backs on to countryside beyond, so is not overlooked at all. It is a haven of tranquility!
10 x 5 m private swimming pool - heated and with hard cover. The pool features ozone filtration (rather than chlorinated) - better for the eyes and skin.
Enjoy some family fun playing table tennis.
There is a BBQ area with raised table in front of the pool house.
There is an outdoor shower to the side of the pool house for rinsing off before a dip, after a day on the beach.
The mill pond to the side of the house is not fenced and means that small children should be supervised at all times.
Plenty of secure parking on the property.
2 x doubles + 1 x double or twins in main house; 2 doubles in pool house which can be separated into singles
Main house: 1 bath & shower ensuite to master; 1 ensuite shower; 1 separate shower room. Second house: 1 shared shower room
10m x 5m heated pool treated with ozone filtration. Hard cover
A cot and high chair are available on request.
No smoking, no pets
Villa Erreka benefits from a very peaceful and private setting yet it's a mere stroll into the delightful village centre - Ahetze is a pretty village well-loved by the Basques. It's transformed on the 3rd Sunday of every month when the brocantes market draws crowds from all over.
You will certainly feel as though you are in tranquil countryside but it's only a 10 minute drive to the sandy surfing beaches of Bidart and just a little further into the heart of Biarritz.
For excursions further afield (e.g. St Jean de Luz, French Basque Country tour, the Pyrenees, San Sebastian) the autoroute is reached in 10 minutes or you can hop on a train.
Nearest village / town: Ahetze
Nearest beach: Bidart 4.5 km
Boulangerie: In the village mini-market 350m
Restaurant: Excellent restaurant in village square 600m; wonderful Ostalapia is 2 mins' drive up the hill
Market: Ahetze flea market every 3rd Sunday
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Service: The accommodation was exactly as described. The host was delightful and contactable and gave great recommendations and instructions.
Product: Villa Erreka was beautiful - even better than the photos might suggest. The owners left us some treats and basic supplies which was very helpful
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