Holiday Apartment in Guethary, Nr Biarritz ,Pyrenees Atlantiques, France
Seafront Apartment
Peaceful Location with Direct Access to the Beach
Sleeps 5 (3 Bedrooms)
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Situated in the picturesque and charming village of Guethary, the flat has a unique position on the seafront, directly overlooking the sea (there is nothing between us and the sea, it is like being on a cruise liner!). It is ideal for families as there 3 beaches just a stroll away with no road to cross. Although protected from mass tourism, Guethary is a lively village offering a wide variety of activities, restaurants and amenities and an unrivalled basque charm.
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| Rental periods | |
| January - April | £300 |
| May /June | £350 |
| July / August | £580 |
| September / October | £350 |
| November / December | £300 |
Notes on prices
Prices shown are per week in UK Pounds. 5% discount for 2 consecutive weeks, 10% for 3 consecutive weeks bookings.
Changeover day
Normally Sunday in the summer months. Some flexibility possible, please check.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 off living room with double bed, wardrobe, balcony overlooking the sea. Bedroom 2 with twin beds and wardrobe. Bedroom 3 with single bed. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom with shower, basin and WC. Separate WC. |
| Kitchen: | Separate fitted kitchen complete with oven, hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave. |
| Living Rooms: | Living/dining room with a balcony overlooking the sea. Large traditionnal basque table. Sofa and armchairs. TV, DVD and video players. |
| Other: | Large entrance hall with storage facilities. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
The flat is cleaned between rentals. Extra cleaning during rental possible on request. Linen is provided but not towels. |
Notes on accommodation
The flat is a spacious 80sqm (845sqft) on the 2nd floor but only one flight of stairs. There is no direct vehicular access to the building but there are 2 free car parks within 100m. If you have any specific requirements (cot, highchair amongst others), please do not hesitate to ask and we'll try our best to help.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- tv,
- central heating
Accessibility
Unfortunately due to slope and steps, the flat is not recommended for people with significant mobility problems.
Coast/Beach
There are 3 beaches within a few hundred metres from the flat, the nearest ones are next to the building and accessible without crossing any roads. Several other beaches are within easy walking distance. The main beach has life guards in the summer. The beaches are sandy with some stones. They are very child friendly and offer great rock pool fishing at low tide. Guethary is also renown for its surfing spots, one of them is right in front of the balcony!
Travel
Biarritz is the closest airport 10km and is served by Ryanair and EasyJet from various UK airports. Pau, Bordeaux and Bilbao airports are within 2 hours drive on the motorway. The nearest A63 motorway junctions are 5km away (either north or south). Access by train is also possible (main line is Paris to Spain by TGV, in the summer some trains do stop in Guethary otherwise change in Bayonne or Biarritz). Car not essential but recommended to explore the area. Parking in Guethary is free.
Distances
Biarritz is 9km away, Saint Jean de Luz 6km. Spain is only 20km south. Guethary is situated on the coastal path and you can walk to Biarritz or Saint Jean de Luz.
Further details
Guethary is a typical basque fishing village (the quaint and picturesque harbour is right by the flat). Although away from mass tourism, it has several shops (including clothes shops, small supermarket, bakery, pizza takeaways, pharmacy ...). But bigger supermarkets are only a 5 minute drive away. There are several good restaurants right on the seafront or in the village to choose from for a meal out. Traditional basque events are organised during the summer. Also in the village you can find an art museum, tennis courts, surf schools. Several golf courses are within a 30 min drive.
Booking notes
25% deposit on booking, balance 3 weeks prior to arrival.
Guest comments
Just a note to say how much we enjoyed our stay and in particular the spectacular view of the Atlantic and the quality of the local restaurants. We enjoyed ourselves so much we only spent one day sightseeing away from Guethary and have already recommended your apartment to friends of ours. Glyn & Helen
Thank you for your hospitality in staying at your nice appartment! We enjoyed it very much and hope to return again next year. Sylvia,Emile,Sophie,Louise and Philippe
Thank you very much for our stay in Guethary. Hope to visit you again. Dinar
For booking and further information
Emma Pearce
Tel: (France) + 33 (0)559 128 470
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