Villa with Private Heated Pool, near Beach and in Forest Location, Off Beaten Track
Beautiful, tranquil location, non-commercial - avoid inflated tourist prices
Sleeps 6/8 (3 Bedrooms + Sofabed)
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Charming villa Landaise with large heated private pool in a peaceful yet not secluded location, fully refurbished in 2007 to a very high standard, pool fully security fenced with shallow area. Off the beaten track - this is an area as yet unspoilt by tourism and most things are reasonably priced. Great for children (highchair, travel cots x 2, toys, Playstation and games, outside swing and slide all provided free of charge). Pets welcome (with prior agreement). 5 mins drive from long, golden, beautiful and unspoilt beaches with many restaurants and a surf school (Le Porge Ocean). Lacanau golf course close by and on doorstep of the great wine district of Médoc. 3 lakes with sandy beaches, shallow shores and shady lawns. Pony trekking available locally. Within walking distance of village (pharmacy, bakery, bar, restaurants, small supermarket, newsagents, post office, cash point, tourist office) and many more in neighbouring Lacanau and Ares.
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| Rental periods | Price per week (6/8 persons) |
| 2 January - 3 April 2010 | £350 |
| 3 April - 1 May 2010 | £650 (with heated pool) |
| 1 - 29 May 2010 | £750 (with heated pool) |
| 29 May - 3 July 2010 | £950 (with heated pool) |
| 3 - 24 July 2010 | £1200 (with heated pool) |
| 24 July - 28 August 2010 | £1350 (with heated pool) |
| 28 August - 25 September 2010 | £950 (with heated pool) |
Notes on prices
Prices shown are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Bed linen is provided at no extra charge.
Towels sets can be provided at a charge of £5.00 pp (1 large, 1 small). End-of-stay cleaning can be provided at a charge of £50.
Changeover day
Arrival: From 3pm Saturday. Departure: by 10am Saturday. Where possible we will offer some flexibility on these times. If you require mid week or out of season bookings please enquire and we will accommodate where possible.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bed'm 1 - Wrought iron double bed, overlooking garden and forest. Very quiet. Bed'm 2 - Twin beds. Bed'm 3 - (External annexe bedroom. En-suite shower room. Double bed, overlooking rear garden and forest. Very quiet. |
| Bathrooms: | 2 luxury shower rooms (one en-suite) with walk in (Italian) shower, basin sink and mirror. Separate WC. |
| Kitchen: | Brand new open plan kitchen with American bar adjoining living room, oven, hob, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, coffee machine, kettle and toaster. Kitchen is of course fully equipped with cooking utensils, plates, glasses and cutlery. |
| Utility Room: | Garage with washing machine, dryer and storage space. |
| Living Rooms: | Character living room with real fire-place and wooden beams. French doors opening onto a 25m2 decked terrace with electric awning and overlooking the pine forest. Comfortable sofabed and 2 armchairs. TV and DVD player. |
| Other: | Large private heated pool, 10m x 5m, non-chlorine, security fenced. 2 very private 60sq.m decked patios with electric awnings, views over pool and into the forest. Table and 12 chairs, children's swing and slide, interior and exterior BBQ, 4 sun lounger. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
End-of-stay cleaning £50 per stay. All bedlinen included at no extra charge. Towels can be provided by request. |
Notes on accommodation
The property is very well suited to families. Toys, highchair, steriliser, travel cot and buggy are provided free of charge, and the pool is fully secured with fencing which complies with French law. The property has gas central heating and there is a fireplace in the living room (wood can be purchased locally). Each room is fitted with at least one radiator. It is a comfortable house in winter for winter holiday breaks. No smoking allowed. Pets allowed by prior arrangement. There is a phone line with incoming calls (emergency calls enabled). There is good mobile phone coverage and broadband connectivity is included, so you can connect to the internet or use skype (PC not provided).
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- tumble dryer,
- iron/ironing board,
- cable tv,
- tv,
- telephone,
- internet access,
- central heating,
- room fans,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests),
- pool heating,
- pets accepted
Accessibility
The property is not currently adapted for wheelchair use, but house is a bungalow and the living and kitchen areas are open plan. We would be keen to try to accommodate anyone with disabilities.
Outside
1000sq.m. (1/3 acre) mature gardens with trees and shrubs backing on to beautiful pine forest. Beautiful brand new swimming pool (10x5m), heated and fully automated pool with full security fencing and decked surround. Depth 0.85m-1.50m with long first step offering a paddling area). Large decked terrace area overlooking forest. Internal and external barbeque. Children's swing and slide. Space for 2 cars and plenty of on-street parking available. Garage with washing machine and tumble dryer, 2 adult bikes (1 with child seat fitted), one 16" child's bike and a bike trailer. Exterior clothes line.
Coast/Beach
More than 13 km of long, golden, beautiful and unspoilt beaches. The nearest beach is a huge sandy ocean beach with rolling waves, lifeguards (11am to 7pm peak season) and a boardwalk with a selection of very good bars and restaurants. There is a surf school here and beach volley ball. At Lacanau there are huge freshwater lakes with sandy beaches offering shallow and safe bathing for children, liefeguards, watersports and natural shade. Dogs are also allowed in certain areas.
Golf
Lacanau golf course is situated 15 minutes drive away from the villa. Designed by John Harris and opened in 1980, the Golf De Lacanau amply deserves its international reputation. The golf course sits amongst 50 hectares of heavy pine forests and winds it’s way between the dunes and the groves of broom providing a different challenge on each hole.
Special interest holidays
Le Porge is everything you would expect from a picturesque village in Southern France. It is a peaceful and calm rural setting hidden away between the quietness of the forest and the deep blue ocean. Local amenities include a mini-market, boulangerie, weekly market (Thursday mornings), newsagent, bar, restaurants, doctor, pharmacy, tourist office etc. This way of life is very much appreciated by the local population (1.850 inhabitants). There is a hotel with 18 rooms on the outskirts of the village. An opportunity to experience an authentic beach holiday or winter break in Southern France away from regular tourism.
Travel
Bordeaux airport 30 minutes. Flights from Gatwick (BA), Bristol (Flybe/EasyJet), Birmingham and Manchester (BMI Baby), Luton (Easyjet), Dublin (AerLingus and Air France)
Train (Eurostar + TGV) from London to Bordeaux via Lille approx 7 hour journey.
Distances
Villa Mondesir is within walking distance from the village centre and all amenities.
5 minutes drive from the sandy ocean beaches.
10 minutes from the Lake beaches.
10 minutes from the Golf Course.
10 minutes from the riding school.
35 minutes from the International Bordeaux/Merignac airport
40 minutes from Bordeaux town centre.
Booking notes
A 20% deposit is required upon booking, unless arrival is less than 6 weeks away, in which case the whole amount is payable. A £200 security deposit is required in cleared funds before arrival (returnable within 1 week following departure). Balance of rental charge due no later than 6 weeks prior to arrival.
Guest comments
'This house was a terrific find and we're already planning a return trip. It sits on the edge of a sleepy village just 5 minutes from an endless beach. Every eventuality was catered for and the place was immaculate. I can't recommend it highly enough' Mr Dyfed Wyn-Evans, Pontyclun.
'Mondesir turned out to be the perfect place for a holiday with three young boys (4,2 and 8 months). Even they were not able to undermine the beautiful tranquility of the setting, despite their best efforts. The house was delightful. Clearly lots of effort had gone into the refurbishment and a great deal of thought into furnishing it with everything that you could need for a comfortable stay, even bicycles, which were a big favourite for the early morning croissant run. A fantastic fortnight.' Cawthorne Family, Surrey)
"We had a wonderful time at Mondesir... the location is beautiful and the nearby beaches, stunning. We will definitely consider returning". Esther Taylor, Oxford.
Owner profile
About the owner
Hello! We are Angie and Bert (Bertrand). I am British and my husband is French and from Bordeaux. We have 2 young children, Hugo (7) and Carla (5) and we live in Hampshire.
Why the owner chose a home in this location
My husband spent much of his adolescence in Le Porge, and it was always his dream to own a property in SW France, so Le Porge was the obvious choice.
We bought the villa in 2007 and spent a lot of time and money lovingly refurbishing the house, re-landscaping the grounds and putting in the pool. We holiday there a lot which is why the house has a home-from-home feel. The house is named after the district in Bordeaux, Mondesir, where his grandparents and father lived and where he spend much of his childhood. We hope you will love the house as much as we do.
Unique benefits of the property
One of the main reasons we bought the villa is so that we can have a holiday destination where we know we have everything we need on site, and where we know we are guaranteed a lovely villa and pool, a calm environment, great beaches and super restaurants, as we have so often been disappointed in the past. We also wanted to be sure the house was suitable for young children.
The house is equipped with everything you might need, including baby equipment and toys and games.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR2151
Angie LaLanne
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1252 673 066
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0)7894 208 207
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