Ref. : *X*F36564
Aquitaine and Basque Country
(France)
10 persons - 5 rooms - 230 sqm
Rates: on demand
Villa Family Style is a holiday home by the sea in south-west France. This elegant rental villa with a swimming pool is near a popular seaside resort and is a highly sought-after property. It is an early 20th-century villa that has been renovated to a high-end standard. 
If we had to sum up Villa Family Style in just a few words, they would be holiday, family, sea, beach, and pool. Everything you want for a great family getaway! This extremely well-located property ticks all the boxes for an easy and relaxing stay.
Ideally located in a quiet residential area close to a famous seaside resort, this property caters perfectly for all age groups. Whether you’re looking to relax or play in the garden, sunbathe at the beach, get out onto the water, enjoy the shops and restaurants, or treat yourself to a spa day, you’ll have it all at your fingertips. Teenagers will have the freedom to do their own thing, which can be an invaluable perk for keeping the whole family happy. Everything is within walking distance, day and night, whether they want to head to the beach, enjoy water sports or revel in the bustling atmosphere of those long summer nights.
The ground floor comprises one large living space, with living, dining and kitchen areas. The open-plan layout allows seamless movement and easy conversation. The decoration is low-key and uplifting, with a country chic feel in the kitchen and dining room, and more modern theme in the living room. The living room is divided into various lounge areas that can be adapted to suit your preferences. The seats are mobile and modular and can be arranged so that guests can spend time together as they wish. The living room has a fireplace and is bathed in light at throughout the day thanks to the many windows.
The bedrooms are spread over the two upper floors.
The first floor can be used by adults with three en-suite double rooms. Two of bedrooms share a separate toilet on the landing.
The top floor is ideal for children and teenagers, with one double room and one twin room, both with en-suite bath or shower facilities. A TV den on the same floor will be a hit with children of all ages and allow parents some quiet time downstairs.
All bathrooms are decorated the same, creating a harmonious feel throughout. The villa’s Belle Epoque style is reflected in the black and white mosaic flooring, pedestal sinks and retro baths. Villa Family Style is a modern holiday rental that has all the charm and style of an old house.
This property is extremely well-located. The Basque Country is a sought-after destination with a host of different landscapes and activities between the ocean and the mountains. This region of France has a strong cultural identity and sense of tradition. Not only is it a great seaside destination, it also has a plentiful supply of nature, cultural offerings, and fabulous food and wine. Read on to see our Things to do Nearby section!
Villa Family Style can comfortably accommodate two families with children or four couples.
Indoors:
Ground floor
- 73 m² open-plan living area including a kitchen, dining room and a living room with a fireplace
- Separate toilet
- Laundry and storage area for sailing equipment, etc.
First floor
- Bedroom 1 (14 m²): 1.4 m double bed and en-suite bathroom with a shower
- Bedroom 2 (14 m²): 1.6 m double bed and en-suite bathroom with a shower
- Bedroom 3 (30 m²): suite with a 1.8 m double bed and en-suite bathroom with bath, shower and toilet
- Separate toilet
Second floor
- Bedroom 4 (20 m²): 1.6 m double bed and en-suite bathroom with a claw-foot bathtub
- Bedroom 5 (20 m²): two single beds (2 x 0.9 m) and en-suite bathroom with a shower
- Games area with TV and DVD player
Outdoors:
- 1000 m² garden
- 9 x 4 m heated swimming pool secured by a semi-rigid motorised cover
- Outdoor shower
- Garden furniture and gas plancha
Villa Family Style is a holiday home close to the sea, on the northern Basque Coast. It is a rocky coast popular for its surf-friendly waves and its chic seaside resorts, such as Anglet, Biarritz, Bidart, Guéthary, and Saint-Jean-de Luz. People come here for the beautiful sandy beaches, the Atlantic Ocean, and the wealth of water sports on offer, with surfing topping the list. The waves of the Basque Coast are world famous. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert there are plenty of surf clubs to choose from within a few kilometres of your rental villa. Teenagers will be in their element, whether they’re out on a board or just rolling in the waves and swimming. Not all beaches are suitable for the whole family, however. For children and less adventurous adults, head to the more sheltered beaches such as the Port-Vieux beach in Biarritz. Families can also take a sail boat out on the Bay of Biscay to see the coast from a different angle, after boarding in Anglet. Again, you can pick from a novice or advanced courses. For beginners, the sea is less rough in the south, near Ciboure. More activities include paddle boarding, windsurfing, jet-ski, wave-ski, flyboarding, flyfishing and sea kayaking. There are also thalassotherapy centres (Biarritz, Anglet) and casinos (Saint-Jean de Luz, Biarritz). This is also a great spot for shopping: the area has a thriving craft industry. The Don Quichosse espadrilles centre in Mauléon-Licharre and the Lartigue workshop in Ascain can be visited in season.
Beyond the beaches and surf spots of the Atlantic coast, lies a picturesque hinterland with picture-perfect landscapes and villages. The Pyrenees mountain landscape peaks with the Rhune summit, at an altitude of 900 metres. The flora and fauna here are generous and varied across the rocky passes, forests and moors. See if you can spot birds of prey, ewes and wild ponies (pattoks) along your walks, or from the little train of the Rhune, which has to be booked in advance. Many traditional Basque villages deserve a stopover: Ainhoa, Ascain, Espelette, Ixtassou, Sare, Saint-Jean-Pied de Port, Cambo les Bains and its thermal baths, and Saint Pée sur Nivelle and its lake. You will see the Labourdine houses everywhere, with their green, red or blue colours that create a unique and recognisable décor that never gets old. In Sare, you can visit Villa Ortillopitz, a traditional 17th century house. The same architecture is found over the border in the Spanish Basque Country once you venture past Hendaye.
The Basque Country extends into Spain, on the other side of the Pyrenees. The border, Hendaye, is only about 30 kilometres from your holiday rental. The French Basque Country and the Spanish Basque Country have the same identity. Mountainous landscapes, rocky coasts and beaches, colourful villages such as Fontarrabie, traditional dancing, Basque pelota, a shared language and culinary specialities are inherent to both regions. The Spanish Basque Country is well-known for the Guggenheim Modern Art Museum in Bilbao.
France is famous for its food, and nowhere so much as the south-west: make sure you sample the delicious Bayonne ham, Espelette chilli pepper, Ossau Iraty sheep's cheese, Ixtassou black cherries w which are used for Basque cake, Irouleguy wines, and Sagarno cider. The excellent local ingredients grown in the southern sun are used to make the traditional dishes of the region, including Piperade, Basque chicken, and axhoa.
- Biarritz train station
- Biarritz-Basque airport
- Bordeaux-Mérignac airport
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