Cottage in Sanguinet, Nr. Arcachon, Aquitaine, France
Traditional Landaise Cottage
Charming Village Location
Sleeps 7 (3 Bedrooms + travel cot)
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Sanguinet is a charming village (approx 3000 inhabitants) on the shore of the magnificent lake Sanguinet-Cazaux, which is to the south of the Bassin de Arcachon. The lake is the largest lake in France and has fresh clear water with shallow sandy beaches making it ideal for family holidays and all kinds of water activities including windsurfing and sailing.
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| Rental periods | |
| 2 - 23 May 2009 | £400 |
| 23 May - 4 July 2009 | £500 |
| 4 - 18 July 2009 | £600 |
| 18 July - 29 August 2009 | £800 |
| 29 August - 5 September 2009 | £700 |
| 5 September - 12 September 2009 | £600 |
| 12 September - 3 October 2009 | £500 |
| 3 - 31 October 2009 | £400 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds.
There is a discount of £50 for a second week. Payment may be made in euros by arrangements
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday but the owners will be flexible, depending upon bookings and the time of year.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed and en-suite shower room with wash basin and wc. Bedroom 2 with double bed and single bed. Bedroom 3 with twin beds and travel cot. |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite shower room to bedroom 1 with washbasin and wc. Shower room with wc and wash basin. |
| Kitchen: | Large well equipped dining kitchen with traditional fireplace: built in electric oven and gas hob, microwave, dining table including high chair. |
| Utility Room: | Larder fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, iron and ironing board, fitted units with Belfast sink. |
| Living Rooms: | Spacious comfortably furnished sitting room with wood stove set into a classic French chimney, Satellite TV, DVD/video hi fi, music centre, CDs and tapes. |
| Other: | Covered terrace leading off kitchen with large table and chairs for eating outside. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
May be provided by arrangement. |
Notes on accommodation
La Brigaille is situated in a quiet hamlet on the outskirts of Sanguinet. The house was built over 120 years ago and has been sympathetically restored by the present owners who use it regularly. The accommodation is on one level with an enclosed garden and is suitable for families with young children. On very hot summer days the thick house walls keep the interior cool.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue
Outside
Enclosed garden (lockable gates for child safety), trees provide shaded areas. Sun loungers, sun umbrella and barbecue.
Coast/Beach
The beautiful lake Sanguinet Cazaux is only minutes away and is ideal for family holidays. With shallow water around the perimeter the sandy beaches provide warm bathing and there are good facilities for sailing windsurfing etc elsewhere on the lake. The Atlantic coast with its endless sandy beaches and fantastic surf is 15 minutes drive away. There are many off road cycle tracks.
Golf
There are golf courses at Navarosse (10km) Gujan (10km) and Arcachon (15km).
Travel
Easy access from channel ports via Autoroutes - St Malo 360 miles; Airports: Bordeaux 45 mins; Biarritz 1 hour 45 mins. Car hire available at all airports. TGV station 20 mins drive.
Distances
Sanguinet has excellent facilities including supermarket, bakers, pharmacy, cafes and market; close to the world famous Bordeaux wine regions, including Medoc and St Emillion; City of Bordeaux was granted World Heritage Site Status in 2007; Dune de Pyla (largest sand dune in Europe) 20 mins; unique Bassin d'Arcachon with its oyster beds and wildlife 20 mins; Pyrenees and Spain 2 hours.
Further details
Boats and windsurfers may be hired locally. Local festivals and Saturday evening fetes in season. Local markets, good restaurants, cycle routes round the lake (bicycles may be hired locally). Aqualand water park for family fun at Arcachon Basin.
Booking notes
Ask us to email or post you more detailed information if you wish. Booking will be confirmed on receipt of the deposit. The final payment is 2 months prior to date of use. A deposit for breakages/damage will be taken with the final payment.
Guest comments
'Comfortable and well equipped - you seem to have thought of everything.'
'The lake was fantastic.'
'We particularly enjoyed the local festival with good food and music.'
'Ideal for children.'
For booking and further information
Nesta Waine
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1672 563 403
Fax: (UK) + 44 (0)1672 563 898
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0)7774 404 859
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