Heated private pool
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Domaine d'Orx
5 bedrooms, sleeps 10
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Notes on prices
- Price includes: Welcome pack; bed linen, bath and pool towels; weekly change of linen, bath and pool towels for bookings of two weeks or more; final cleaning; mid-stay clean for bookings of two weeks; cots, high chairs and baby equipment.
- Compulsory extras: None
- Optional extras: Superb cook (pre-booking essential); additional housekeeping EUR 15/hr; babysitting EUR 15/hr; pre-arrival shopping EUR 15/hr; catering, events parties & small weddings - please enquire. All extra services paid locally, prices quoted may be subject to change.
- Security deposit: 500 GBP
- Changeover day: Saturday
- Arrival and departure: Arrival from 16:00, departure by 10:00 please.
- Fortnight booking restriction: No
What makes Domaine d'Orx a great holiday rental
It offers good quality accommodation in a 'modern, rustic farmhouse' style. The setting combines the best of countryside and seaside holidays - situated in tranquil surroundings in the southern Landes, yet just 15 minutes from the lively resorts of Hossegor and Capbreton.
Features include a large garden, heated swimming pool, covered terrace and table-tennis. Plus there's the option to use the services of a cook, house-keeper and baby-sitter - ideal for the parents!
And, having stayed here a few times ourselves, we can be sure you'll enjoy a good night's sleep - so tranquil!
Best for:
This is a perfect place for two families or a group of friends to enjoy both the coast and the countryside of Aquitaine. It's also a great venue for celebrations because Vincent is on-hand to cook fantastic meals - he & Julia are experienced in catering for events.
Suitability for:
- Toddlers - excellent, lots of toys and complete baby kit provided. There are two cots and two high chairs available. The pool is heated. Owners have three young ones themselves.
- Teenagers - quiet location but pool, DVD, table tennis. Short drive to Hossegor.
- Reduced mobility - one bedroom & bathroom on ground floor.
Anything to watch out for?
The domaine is divided into two separate living quarters (entirely separate entrances and accommodation). The owners - Jules & Vincent and their 3 children - live in this adjoining space. They can be on-hand to make your holiday all the more relaxing and they are a huge reason why so many guests come back year after year. As well as house-keeping & baby-sitting services Vincent is a fabulous chef.
Why Capbreton & Hossegor?
Capbreton is the more authentic, a former whaling village which still relies on the sea for it's prosperity. There's a working fishing port, marina, museum of the sea, fish market and plenty of seafood restaurants. Hossegor is more famous: an established surfing destination with a very 'cool' vibe. It also offers great beaches, good shopping, a lovely lagoon and plenty of activities (surf, golf, tennis, cycling, sailing & more).
Latest Reviews:
July 2021 - 5/5 - Erholsamer Familienurlaub an einem traumhaften Ort
Liebevoll und mit viel Geschmack renoviertes Bauernhaus in absolut ruhiger Lage mitten auf dem Land. Grosszügiger Garten mit einem sehr gepflegten, beheizten Pool. Ausgesprochen freundliche, unkomplizierte und hilfsbereite Gastgeber. Das Meer liegt zwar ca. 15 Autominuten entfernt, angesichts der ruhigen Lage und des Erholungswertes des Anwesens fällt dieser Umstand aber kaum ins Gewicht. Herr Wanger
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Accommodation
A well-equipped house with heated pool, home cinema and a great chef available!
Domaine d'Orx was created from a former farm outbuilding and converted to provide stylish holiday farmhouse-style accommodation, whilst retaining many original features and its rural feel. It has been renovated in a 'clean, unfussy' style, ideal for holiday rentals.
The holiday cottage accommodation adjoins the owners' (family of five) accommodation. The pool and most of the grounds, apart from the area outside the cottage entrance, are for guests' exclusive use.
Inside:
Ground Floor:
The entrance (at the rear of the house) is via a covered veranda sheltered by vine leaves which provides an escape from the midday sun and an idyllic spot for a bit of reading. It leads into an impressively spacious, stone-tiled hallway.
To one side is the dining area (seating for 10-12), separated from the hall by some of the property's original wooden beams; to the other side on a lightly raised level is the living area with paintings, two sofas and 48" flatscreen TV / DVD / Blue Ray / iPod dock. The décor is a blend of rustic simplicity and contemporary style.
Also on the ground floor is a fully equipped modern kitchen, with stainless steel range, Nespresso coffee machine and all essential appliances (dishwasher, washing machine, etc).
One double bedroom is on the ground floor, with a large window overlooking the garden and fields beyond. This room has a private bathroom with bath, shower and WC.
First Floor:
A central wooden staircase leads from the hallway to the upper level, where there are a further four bedrooms (three doubles and a twin room), all with with modern en-suite shower rooms). Every room has original beams, wooden floors and is decorated differently, making excellent use of the different layout and natural light.
In one of the double bedrooms there is an additional double mattress available - suitable for kids who don't want to share the double bed.
Outside:
From the veranda a small path leads to the heated swimming pool on a raised level at the rear of the house. The salt water pool measures 10m x 5m with a depth ranging from 1.25m - 1.75m, and has Roman steps. There is a common misconception that saltwater pools are full of salty sea water - as is sometimes the case in countries like India and Mexico, when close to the coast. In fact, the swimming pool is filtered by sand instead of felt and treated with salt instead of chlorine. The salt actually transforms to chlorine but is natural and therefore much better for thé skin, throat and eyes. This is the way pool installation is going in France and it is, of course, more efficient and eco-friendly. The owner might occassionally use the pool, but only with your consent.
There is a handy outdoor WC and changing room by the pool. The garden is about one acre, mostly lawned and fenced all around, mostly hidden by shrubs and hedge.
Leading from the living area is a patio area which captures the morning sun.
There is plenty of room for football, badminton, etc and a charcoal BBQ is provided for alfresco meals. The views beyond the garden overlook the fields all around. It really is incredibly peaceful; at night the stars shine very brightly here too!
Table tennis and in-ground trampoline for kids.
Bedrooms
4 doubles (2 with 160cm x 200cm beds, 2 x 140cm x 200cm beds, 1 has extra double mattress) & 1 room with two single beds (90cm x 200cm)
Bathrooms
all bedrooms en-suite: 4x shower rooms upstairs and 1x ground floor bathroom with bath & shower. Very handy additional WC by the pool
Pool
Yes, heated pool 10 x 5m. Depth 1.25 - 1.75m with Roman steps. Protected by fence. Saltwater filtration. The owner might occasionally use the pool - but only with your consent.
Equipment
Kitchen
- dishwasher
- washing machine
- oven & hob
- microwave
- fridge freezer
- kettle
- coffee maker
- toaster
- iron & ironing board
Entertainment
- dvd player
- music dock/speaker
- tv with French channels
- tv with English-speaking channels
- wi-fi
Outside
- table tennis
- bbq or plancha
- parking space
General
- cot
- high chair
Additional House Info
- TV has all UK terrestial channels
- Vincent is a trained chef and we thoroughly recommend him - a catered meal is a perfect way to relax on holiday with family or friends.
- Complete Baby Kit provided: stairgates, mosquito net, high chair, potty, pram. Two cots and two high chairs are available on request.
House Rules
No smoking in the house. No pets, sorry
Location
Countryside, rural location yet close to the coast. There are just a handful of other dwellings in sight and the village centre of Orx (very good auberge restaurant) is 2 kms. It's little more than 10 kms drive inland from the seaside resorts of Capbreton and Hossegor and 20-30 minutes north of Biarritz and Bayonne. It is a place to enjoy both the beautiful sandy beaches and yet have a pecaeful countryside base to retreat to. Good road, rail and air connections locally.
Local Amenities
Nearest village / town: Hossegor (10kms)
Nearest beach: Hossegor and Capbreton, both 15 kms
Boulangerie: 4 kms (Bénesse-Maremne; deliveries possible)
Restaurant: Orx village (2 km) - 13 EUR fixed menu lunches for 13 EUR per head
Market: Capbreton (Sat mornings) and Hossegor (Sun mornings) and St Vincent de Tyrossse (Fri mornings), both within 15km.
Distance to nearest major transport connections
- Biarritz airport 36.6 km
- Pau airport 111.0 km
- Bilbao airport 172.1 km
- Bordeaux airport 173.2 km
- Biarritz railway station 33.0 km
- Bilbao ferry 171.2 km
- Santander ferry 268.4 km
- St Malo ferry 705.2 km
Customer Reviews By Feefo
Review posted on 06 Sep 2018
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Service: Efficient friendly service, great final instructions before the holiday.
Product: Jules & Vincent have thought of everything. They have fantastic style & have made the house very comfortable. It is spacious & there are different places to relax around the house & garden. The pool was a big hit with the children. I definitely recommend staying here & hope to return one day.
On 07-Sep-2018 we responded:
Product Comment: I know the house very well and I completely agree. What Jules & Vincent have created at Orx is a truly relaxing, child-friendly holiday villa.
Review posted on 28 May 2018
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Service: Compliqué de payer en £ pour quelqu'un qui vit avec un compte en € ! De plus dommage que vous n'acceptiez pas american express. Heureusement les gens de l'agence sont patients et compréhensifs
Product: Une très belle maison, sur les 5 chambres, il n'y en a que 4 que l'on peut occuper. En effet, la 5e chambre comprend une fenetre de toit énorme et il y regne une lumière trop importante dés le lever du soleil.
De plus il n'est pas indiqué que les propriétaires habitent dans le même corps de maison, même si ils savent rester très discrets et que leur compagnie est agréable. Afin d'être honnête, il faudrait que l'information soit inscrite clairement dans l'annonce.
Et pour que la maison soit au TOP, il faudrait de l'électroménager d'une gamme supérieur, en rapport avec la qualité du reste de la maison
On 29-May-2018 we responded:
Product Comment:
Thank you for your comments and we are pleased that you enjoyed the house. The fact that the owners live next door is very clearly highlighted on the description.
Review posted on 24 Oct 2016
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Service: Easy, reliable
Product: Not my first stay. Always guaranteed a really good night's sleep. Thank you Julia and Vincent for your hospitality - and great cooking!
On 25-Oct-2016 we responded:
Service Comment: Agreed! Justin
Review posted on 21 Aug 2016
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Service: Good communication, answered any questions promptly
Product: Lovely property, great for the grandchildren. Nice and safe
On 23-Aug-2016 we responded:
Service Comment: Thanks for writing! Great to hear that the house suited your family - we agree that it works really well for groups with young children. Hossegor is a popular destination with the French too and as you say, it does get busy during the school holidays. There is a huge stretch of sandy beach to explore, and on busy days it pays to find a quiet spot, such as north of Seignosse. Bethan
Review posted on 25 Sep 2015
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Service: First class in all our dealings with them.
Product: Wonderful reception and tremendous help and support throughout our stay. Well above the call of duty.The house was perfect for our needs. The meals cooked for us by Vincent were superb. What a gem x
On 05-Oct-2015 we responded:
Service Comment: That's lovely to hear, thank you. I was fortunate enough to have 3 nights there myself last week (whilst touring Hossegor, Biarritz, Basque Country). Vincent excelled himnself once again with his cooking :) Justin
Review posted on 15 Aug 2015
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Service: Good initial advice when deciding on what Villa best suited to our family circumstances. Follow up administration efficient and any queries answered immediately
Product: Very comfortable villa with a great garden for children and a good and quiet location.
On 17-Aug-2015 we responded:
Service Comment: Really pleased you enjoyed your villa - it's perfect for young families. Thanks for replying to the survey. Justin
Review posted on 01 Aug 2015
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Service: Thank you very much for an excellent service!
Product: Many thanks to Julia and Vincent for making our stay a very enjoyable one!
On 04-Aug-2015 we responded:
Service Comment: Thank you - I've passed your comment straight on, Julia & Vincent will be so pleased! Alex
Review posted on 18 Sep 2014
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Service: clear and direct communication. good!
Product: Excellent place to spend your holidays if you are looking for a quiet place not to far from sea and services
Review posted on 29 Aug 2014
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Service: rental process well organized
very nice flats
Product: beautiful flat, nice house owners, warm welcome, well equipped
Review posted on 09 Aug 2014
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Service: Prompt replies to any questions.
Product: Excellent accommodation, pool and outside area
Review posted on 09 Jul 2014
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Service: Helpful and prompt advice ahead of holiday
Product: Very spacious, friendly owners (note they live on site), good pool for toddlers but cleaning of the saline pool can take several hours.
On 01-Sep-2014 we responded:
Service Comment: The owner wanted to clarify the point re the pool as your stay coincided with a spell of 'dust' rain from N.Africa and everyone's pools were turning green. So, it did take longer than usual to clean the pool but the circumstances were unusual. From our experience, salt-water pools are definitely the way things are going - better for your skin and the environment. Justin
Review posted on 11 Mar 2014
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Service: They are really helpful, and proactive if anything needs dealing with
Product: Everything was as described and owners very helpful and friendly
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