Luxury villa with heated outdoor pool, 5 minutes to beach
At the Beach Chateau-country house
Location: SoustonsSleeps: 18
Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 8
Facilities
Badminton, Balcony, BBQ, Bicycles available, Car parking read more
Description
The 'Domaine de Bellegarde' is a beautiful 19th century manor - luxury villa, set in an exceptional position the 6 acre estate is in the attractive village of Soustons, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean & a 125 acre fresh water lake.
The lake is suitable for sailing, windsurfing, kayaking & swimming. The property is close to Biarritz & 7km from the beach making it perfect to explore the S.W region, famous for its beaches, lakes, forest, vineyard & world-class golf courses. This outstanding property offers luxury holidays to the most discerning of clients. It has 9 large ensuite bedrooms, a grand reception lounge & hall, spacious dining room, billiards room, high ceilings, original parquet floors & an impressive staircase. The gardens encompass a 15m x 7m heated swimming pool, shaded terrace, summer kitchen, tennis court & numerous sporting facilities. Exclusive use entitles guests to a superb holiday with ultimate privacy & luxury for up to 16 guests including gourmet chef & staff...simply stunning!
The awesome sandy beaches of 'Les Landes', backed by sand dunes, pine forests and outstanding lakes are blessed with a superb climate and sea temperatures throughout the year, perfect for watersports and adventure holidays of all descriptions from surfing to sailing and golf to cycling. The villa is only 5 minutes walk from beautiful fresh water lakes, and 10 minutes drive from blue flag beaches (Soustons, Vieux-Boucau, Hossegor and Moliets). A multitude of activities awaits every visitor in this beautiful region. The spa town of Dax is 20 minutes, fabulous Biarritz and Bayonne with their great shopping are 30 minutes, St Jean de Luz Basque port and beach at 35 minutes with the Pyrenees and Spain just beyond. Three world class golf courses Seignosse, Moliets & Hossegor are within 15 minutes drive of the villa. The villa and surrounding area is easily accessible from Biarritz, Pau & Bordeaux airports with motorway access & TGV trains to Paris connecting with Eurostar to London
The CATERED package includes the following: Champagne reception (soft drinks for the children) Daily breakfast (Full English & Continental breakfast) served on the poolside terrace, in the grand dining room or in the privacy of your own room, if preferred Daily afternoon tea with a selection of cakes, muffins, biscuits, fresh fruit, tea, filtered coffee, hot chocolate, soft drinks & juices Three lunches: A gourmet BBQ served on the poolside terrace; wine/beer/soft drinks included Two 3-course lunch served on the poolside terrace; wine/beer/soft drinks included Three gastronomic four-course evening meals with complimentary regional wine served either inside in the grand dining room or alfresco-style, on the poolside terrace. An a-la-carte wine list will also be available Free use of sporting equipment including mountain bikes, tennis, table-tennis, badminton, croquet, boules, football, volleyball and frisbee Drinks minibar & ice-creams freezer in the pool house
The property: The main lounge is impressively large and spacious. The high wooden beamed ceilings create a feeling of grandeur complimented by the beautiful parquet flooring, wood-panelled walls and the grand staircase. A revitalizing yet relaxed atmosphere is created by the neutral tones and contemporary finishes that so obviously dominate the room. An abundance of natural light floods the room through the arch of small windows which border the grand front door. On a warm summer's day, you can open the door to allow in the lovely sunshine, fresh air and floral scents. Adjoining the main lounge is the TV / reading room. This cosy room has a lovely marble fireplace, comfortable sofas, satellite TV, DVD player and a selection of DVD's, books and magazines for your enjoyment. From either the billiard room or the main lounge, you enter the elegant dining room. The marble fireplace, candles, parquet floors and high ceilings altogether create a very special atmosphere.
Personal Service...: From the time of your first enquiry and continuing throughout your holiday, Merrilyn and Quintin ensure you receive unparalleled and professional service in every aspect of your catered villa holiday. Upon arrival at the private estate of Domaine de Bellegarde, you will be impressed by the genuinely warm and friendly welcome along with the Champagne reception which will either be served in the lounge or on the poolside terrace. Accompanied by delicious homemade canapés, it will be enough to give you a taste of the gastronomic delights that await you! Our emphasis will be on relaxing you in to the beginning of a fabulous luxury villa holiday! Once you have settled in, we will be on hand to advise you about the property, the facilities, the region and the endless activities on offer throughout your stay. The experienced chef & team of staff are on hand to provide a catered service normally found only in luxury hotels!
Availability
Seasonal rates
| Start date | End date | Weekly rate | Week night rate | Week end night | Minimum stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Dec 2011 | 05 Jan 2012 | £7,500 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 07 Jan 2012 | 23 Feb 2012 | £3,000 | £550 | £750 | 3 nights |
| 25 Feb 2012 | 29 Mar 2012 | £4,000 | £850 | £1,050 | 3 nights |
| 31 Mar 2012 | 04 Apr 2012 | £6,500 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 12 Apr 2012 | 26 Apr 2012 | £6,500 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 28 Apr 2012 | 04 May 2012 | £6,500 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 12 May 2012 | 16 May 2012 | £6,500 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 20 May 2012 | 21 May 2012 | £6,500 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 27 May 2012 | 31 May 2012 | £6,500 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 16 Jun 2012 | 17 Jun 2012 | £10,250 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 07 Jul 2012 | 20 Jul 2012 | £18,690 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 04 Aug 2012 | 10 Aug 2012 | £18,690 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 18 Aug 2012 | 24 Aug 2012 | £18,690 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 01 Sep 2012 | 27 Sep 2012 | £10,250 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 29 Sep 2012 | 03 Oct 2012 | £4,900 | £850 | £1,050 | 3 nights |
| 08 Oct 2012 | 01 Nov 2012 | £4,900 | £850 | £1,050 | 3 nights |
| 03 Nov 2012 | 20 Dec 2012 | £4,000 | £750 | £950 | 3 nights |
| 22 Dec 2012 | 03 Jan 2013 | £7,500 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
* prices may be subject to change at the advertisers discretion
* rates are per property
NOTE: * CATERED accommodation for 16 persons includes:
Champagne reception (soft drinks for the children)
Daily breakfast (Full English and Continental breakfast) served on the poolside terrace, in the grand dining room or in the privacy of your own room, if preferred
Daily afternoon tea with a selection of cakes, muffins, biscuits, fresh fruit, tea, filtered coffee, hot chocolate, soft drinks & juices
Two lunches:
Gourmet BBQ served on the poolside terrace; wine/beer/soft drinks included
A 3-course lunch served on the poolside terrace; wine/beer/soft drinks included
Four gastronomic four-course evening meals with complimentary superb regional wines served in the grand dining room or alfresco-style, on the poolside terrace. An a-la-carte wine list is available
Free use of sporting equipment including mountain bikes, tennis, table-tennis, badminton, croquet, boules, football, volleyball and much more!
Drinks minibar & ice-creams poolside
* We specialise in family and group celebrations of the 'big' birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions! We have hosted several Golden wedding anniversary events, 40th, 50th, 60th, 70th and even 80th birthdays as it is an ideal venue for family groups to get together and celebrate these unique events coupled with our high level of service and excellent catering with fine wines...please contact us to discuss your exact requirements.
We can promise an exceptional event that will last long in the memory.
For YOUNG families:
We have all the necessary equipment for families with small children including three cots, three high chairs, steriliser, dedicated microwave, quality baby bath, baby monitor and plenty of games, books and equipment suitable for young children. We also provide swimming pool play craft to be used under adult supervision as well as every kind of garden play equipment for a range of ages.
* We are also able to offer weekends and short breaks except July & August when it is on a Saturday to Saturday basis for the whole property and per week.
SELF CATERED rentals are available October through to May inclusive of villa heating and including a welcome starter pack of foods and wines.
Pool towels, bath towels, hand towels, bathrobes and L'Occitane toiletries included in rental costs.
Christmas and New Year rates - please enquire for options available
Security deposit of £2,500.00 for whole property based on one weeks rental.
Pool heating April to October is included.
Short break rates calculated as % of weekly price
Number of days
7 = 100%
6 = 90%
5 = 80%
4 = 70%
3 = 60%
2 = 50%
1 = 40%
General information
| Property type | Chateau-country house |
|---|---|
| Numer of units | single |
| Holiday theme | Away from it all, Beach Holiday, Golf Holiday, Luxury, Romantic, Sailing Holiday, Surfing Holiday, Sight-seeing, Summer Holiday, Weekend Away |
| Suitable for | Children, Elderly, Families, Couples, Groups |
Room information
| Bedrooms |
8 bedroom(s), sleeps 18 max.
All bedrooms are ensuite, have comfortable seating & TV & DVD music player. Vieux Boucau - A double bedroom, four-poster bed, marble fireplace & two large windows with views across the gardens. Hossegor - A double bedroom with four-poster bed, marble fireplace, large windows & a large terrace with teak lounge chairs & views across the garden. Soustons two bedroom suite - A double bed & twin beds, marble fireplace, double doors to a private balcony with views across the pool & lawns. Terrace with teak furniture. Messanges - A double bedroom, two large windows with views across the gardens. Seignosse - A double/twin bedroom, fireplace & private balcony with wonderful views of the gardens. Cap Breton - A double bedroom, private sauna & unique finishing touches give this room a truly fresh, seaside atmosphere. Contis - A double/twin bedroom, fireplace, private balcony with views of the pool & gardens. Mimizan - A double bedroom, two windows & views of the gardens. |
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| Bathrooms |
8 bathroom(s)
Vieux Boucau - The bathroom is modern & contains a shower, WC & the original porcelain washbasin with wrought-iron legs. Hossegor - The bathroom is modern & contains a shower, a free standing wash basin & WC. Soustons - Relax in the private Jacuzzi bath which has soothing massage jets, seperate shower, washbasin & WC. Messanges - The bathroom features a wonderful modern washbasin which stands on a wrought-iron table. There is a shower & WC. Seignosse - The bathroom is finished in soft, pale yellows with red mosaic tiling & has a shower, free standing wash basin and WC. Cap Breton - The bathroom is modern with bath as well as a shower, wash basin & a window which allows in plenty of natural light. There is also a separate WC. Contis - The bathroom is modern and contains a shower, toilet & an original porcelain washbasin. Mimizan - It is clean and simple with lovely mosaic green tiles surrounding the modern-style washbasin. It also contains a shower & WC. |
| Kitchen |
* coffee maker * toaster * blender *coffee grinder * ice maker * spices * iron & board * cooking utensils 4 ring stove, Clothes dryer, Dish washer, Freezer, Fridge, Grill, Hob, Microwave, Oven, Washing machine |
| Meals |
Included in price The Qsun catered package now includes: |
| Dining room |
Seats 18 From either the billiard room or the main lounge, you enter the elegant dining room. The marble fireplace, candles, parquet floors and high ceilings altogether create a very special atmosphere. |
| Living room |
Seats 20 The main lounge is impressively large and spacious. The high wooden beamed ceilings create a feeling of grandeur complimented by the beautiful parquet flooring, wood-panelled walls and the grand oak staircase. DVD, CD player, Fireplace, TV, Stereo system |
On-site facilities
| Onsite facilities |
* outdoor grill charcoal Badminton, Balcony, BBQ, Bicycles available, Car parking, Garden, Jacuzzi, Outdoor pool, Tennis court, Treatments available, Sauna, Sun bed, Terrace, Outdoor furniture 10 car parking spaces |
|---|---|
| Other facilities |
* activities guide Air conditioning, Computer available, Daily maid services, Fax, Safe, Satellite/cable, Wireless internet access, Linen and towels provided, Central heating |
| Other notes |
Swimming pool (15m x 7m) with sun loungers |
Local area information
| Location type |
At the Beach |
|---|---|
| Car required? |
recommended You can always call Quintin if there are any problems (Mobile: +33 6 87 72 14 79; Office onsite: +33 5 58 41 33 60) |
| Local leisure activities |
South of Bordeaux begins the region of Les Landes. It feels like another world with the coast stretching virtually uninterrupted from the Gironde estuary all the way down to Soustons, Hossegor and Cap Breton before reaching the foothills of the Pyrenées and Basque country. It is remarkably unspoilt, open and natural, the coast is dominated by long stretches of sand washed by broad Atlantic rollers. The stretch where the Côte d'Argent turns - quite literally - into the Côte Basque, offers some of the Continent's best surfing. In all there is more than 220km of coastline with 55 supervised beaches. The coast encompasses a huge variety including: oyster beds and yachting marinas, fishing villages and vineyards, and the highest sand-dunes in Europe. Climb the dunes and before you, stretching as far as the eye can see, lie the pine forests of Les Landes, 1100 km² of pine forest planted during the 19th century. The magnificent sandy beaches of Les Landes, backed by sand dunes, pine forests and inland lakes are blessed with a superb climate and sea conditions throughout the year, which are perfect for water and other holiday sports of all descriptions from surfing to kayaking and golf to cycling. The freshwater lakes that punctuate the forest provide a great alternative to the ocean and safer bathing for children. Rather like the Lake District in England, each lake, or étang, has its own atmosphere. Besides the local Lac d'Soustons, there are others nearby to try: étangs Blanc , Hossegor and Léon; at the latter you can canoe from the lake along the serene Courant d'Huchet to the ocean's edge! The remarkable thing is that it's something of a French (and Spanish) secret; unless you're a dedicated surfer, the chances are you won't have heard of the beaches and villages that make up this fantastic region. The Property The 2.5 hectare estate of Domaine de Bellegarde sits on the edge of the attractive village of Soustons, a village in an exceptional position, bordered on one side by the Atlantic Ocean and its outstanding beaches and on the other side by a large fresh water lake, Lac d'Soustons, suitable for sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and swimming. Soustons is divided into two areas, the town of Soustons, 7 km inland from the coast, located on the southerly end of a large Lake with an overall area of 700 square hectares and Soustons Beach on the large natural sea fed, salt water lake (with its own beaches & Island) known as the "Lac Marin de Port d'Albret", with an overall area of 51 square hectares. The pine forests surround Soustons village with numerous cycle trails and walking paths leading to the lakes and beaches. Like most of the south west coast, Soustons is something of an outdoor playground. The villa itself is only 2 minutes from beautiful fresh water lakes, and 10 minutes from wonderful ocean beaches (Soustons, Vieux-Boucau, Hossegor and Moliets). The spa town of Dax, famous for its Hydrotherapy, is just 20 minutes away, Biarritz and Bayonne with their superb shops are just 30 minutes, and just 45 minutes away are the Pyrenees and Spain. Three world class golf courses (voted in the Worlds Top 50) are within fifteen minutes. The villa and surroundings are easily accessible from motorways, TGV trains from Paris (and the Eurostar from London to Paris), and Biarritz, Pau & Bordeaux airports. * ATM/bank * autumn foliage * babysitting * churches * cinemas * eco tourism * fitness centre * forests * groceries * hospital * laundrette - serviced * library * marina * museums * naturist beach * playground * pond * recreation centre * theme parks * water parks * beachcombing * bird watching * deepsea fishing * fly fishing * freshwater fishing * gambling casinos * hiking * hunting small game * jet skiing * live theatre * paddle boating * sight seeing * surf fishing * whitewater rafting * restaurants * ruins * scenic drives * winery tours * golf pass optional * babysitting * massage therapist
Cycling, Mountain Biking, Watersports, Diving, Surfing, Windsurfing, Fishing, Swimming pool, Golf, Tennis, Horse riding, Sailing, Walking, Beach |
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Directions
Driving instructions from Biarritz airport:
From Biarritz airport, at the first roundabout take the last exit (effectively a left) and continue straight ahead through the next roundabout towards the auto route. This will be indicated by the blue signs. Follow the signs for the auto-route north (direction Bayonne and Bordeaux). You will then pass through the toll barrier (costs 1.50€ - be sure to have some change handy!). Take the road to the left, making sure you follow direction Bordeaux. Continue along the auto-route for approximately 25 minutes and exit at Junction 10 (signed for Soustons). You will cross the overpass and find yourself at a roundabout. Continue straight on following the signs for Soustons (D17) for 8km. You will then see the village signs on the outskirts of Soustons, continue straight on for exactly 900 metres and then turn immediately right into the driveway (you should see the house through the trees on your right before this point). At the entrance to the property is a sign for the “Domaine de Bellegarde” (opposite a small mower store called “Desnaland / Dipland”). Enter the property between the 2 concrete pillars and follow the driveway through the trees to the house.
Driving instructions from Bordeaux airport:
On leaving the airport follow signs for Bayonne/Arcachon on the ring road and then join the autoroute at Junction 15 following directions Bayonne/Arcachon and the A63. Continue along the autoroute/N10 for approximately 60 minutes (this is all one continuous dual carriageway) until exiting at Junction 10 (signed for Soustons). You will cross the overpass and find yourself at a roundabout. Continue straight on following the signs for Soustons (D17) for 8km. You will then see the village signs on the outskirts of Soustons, continue straight on for exactly 900 metres and then turn immediately right into the driveway (you should see the house through the trees on your right before this point). At the entrance to the property is a sign for the “Domaine de Bellegarde” (opposite a small lawnmower store called “Desnaland / Dipland”). Enter the property between the 2 white concrete pillars (with number 23) and follow the driveway through the trees to the house.
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