Riverside Chalets Nr. Biarritz with Heated Pool
Peaceful Countryside Location yet just 30 Minutes to the Beach
Four x 1 Bedroom Chalet (Sleeps up to 8)
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The chalets are self-contained (30sqm), each sleeping 2 adults and situated on a hillside amongst the trees next to our 16th century watermill on the River Arberoue and in the heart of the Basque Countryside. The chalets are set apart and all face a slightly different angle giving each outlook and verandah privacy. The property is located in a small hamlet just outside the village of La Bastide Clairence, voted one of the most beautiful villages in France. All local amenities are available in the village which is a 5 minute drive away. There is a bar in the hamlet within easy walking distance. Although we are in lovely peaceful countryside with the Pyrenees as a backdrop and just the sound of the river below, the Basque coastline, famous for its excellent surf conditions, is only a 25 minute drive away. We are just a 10 minute drive from the A64 motorway and near to Bayonne, Biarritz, Pau, St. Jean de Luz and also the Spanish border and beautiful towns such as San Sebastian and Bilbao.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 9 April 2011 - 27 May 2011 | £375 | 3 | ||
| 28 May 2011 - 1 July 2011 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 2 July 2011 - 26 August 2011 | £525 | 7 | ||
| 27 August 2011 - 30 September 2011 | £450 | 4 | ||
| 1 October 2011 - 28 October 2011 | £350 | 4 | ||
| 29 October 2011 - 30 March 2012 | £350 | 4 | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 1 June 2012 | £375 | 3 | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 29 June 2012 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £525 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 28 September 2012 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 27 October 2012 | £375 | 3 |
Chalet No.2 (Sleeps 2.1 Bedroom) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 9 April 2011 - 27 May 2011 | £375 | 3 | ||
| 28 May 2011 - 1 July 2011 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 2 July 2011 - 26 August 2011 | £525 | 7 | ||
| 27 August 2011 - 30 September 2011 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 1 October 2011 - 28 October 2011 | £350 | 3 | ||
| 29 October 2011 - 30 March 2012 | £350 | 4 | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 1 June 2012 | £375 | 3 | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 29 June 2012 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £525 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 28 September 2012 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 27 October 2012 | £375 | 3 |
Chalet No.3 (Sleeps 2.1 Bedroom) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 9 April 2011 - 27 May 2011 | £375 | 3 | ||
| 28 May 2011 - 1 July 2011 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 2 July 2011 - 26 August 2011 | £525 | 7 | ||
| 27 August 2011 - 30 September 2011 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 1 October 2011 - 28 October 2011 | £350 | 3 | ||
| 29 October 2011 - 30 March 2012 | £350 | 4 | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 1 June 2012 | £375 | 3 | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 29 June 2012 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £525 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 28 September 2012 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 27 October 2012 | £375 | 3 |
Chalet No.4 (Sleeps 2.1 Bedroom) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 9 April 2011 - 27 May 2011 | £375 | 3 | ||
| 28 May 2011 - 1 July 2011 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 2 July 2011 - 26 August 2011 | £525 | 7 | ||
| 27 August 2011 - 30 September 2011 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 1 October 2011 - 28 October 2011 | £350 | 3 | ||
| 29 October 2011 - 30 March 2012 | £350 | 4 | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 1 June 2012 | £375 | 3 | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 29 June 2012 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £525 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 28 September 2012 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 26 October 2012 | £375 | 3 |
Notes on prices
Special prices for short breaks off peak season. Special offers for Easter breaks.
Changeover day
Saturday to Saturday, arrival from 4pm, departure by 10am
Changeover day can be more flexible outside peak season, i.e. September, October, April and May.
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Chalet No.2 (Sleeps 2.1 Bedroom)
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Living/dining room and small bedroom area. The bedroom has one double bed and large built-in wardrobe with plenty of storage space. The living room has a sofa and dining table and chairs and an American kitchen with breakfast bar. The kitchen has a gas cooker/hob and fridge. Kettle and coffee machine. There is a shower room with washbasin and WC. Outside is a good sized verandah with table and chairs for al fresco dining. You can drive right up to each chalet and park your car just outside. |
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Chalet No.3 (Sleeps 2.1 Bedroom)
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Living/dining room and small bedroom area. The bedroom has one double bed and large built-in wardrobe with plenty of storage space. The living room has a sofa and dining table and chairs and an American kitchen with breakfast bar. The kitchen has a gas cooker/hob and fridge. Kettle and coffee machine. There is a shower room with washbasin and WC. Outside is a good sized verandah with table and chairs for al fresco dining. You can drive right up to each chalet and park your car just outside. |
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Chalet No.4 (Sleeps 2.1 Bedroom)
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Living/dining room and small bedroom area. The bedroom has one double bed and large built-in wardrobe with plenty of storage space. The living room has a sofa and dining table and chairs and an American kitchen with breakfast bar. The kitchen has a gas cooker/hob and fridge. Kettle and coffee machine. There is a shower room with washbasin and WC. Outside is a good sized verandah with table and chairs for al fresco dining. You can drive right up to each chalet and park your car just outside. |
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Notes on accommodation
The chalets can be rented individually or together for group accommodation depending on availability. Would suit groups such as cyclists, painting/art groups, walkers, birdwatchers,etc. Long weekend breaks possible in September, October, April and May. Please note that we do not accept children - couples only. From Summer 2011, we now have a 5th chalet ready for rental which has a washing machine and LCD screen/DVD player - add 45€ to each season rental rate. Massage and other pamper treatments available. Please contact us for more details. We have 2 mountain bikes available for hire. For 2012 season, wi-fi access will be available.
Accessibility
The chalets are located on a hillside with gravel drives. May not be suitable for the elderly with walking difficulties.
Outside
Each chalet has a barbecue and, as well as the verandah with table and chairs, there is also an outside area with 2 sun chairs. There is a heated 3x10.5m swimming pool (pool heated from early May to end September/early October) with wooden decking area with sun beds situated in the middle of the hillside and chalets, giving easy access from all chalets. There is also salon furniture by the pool for evening cocktails and for enjoying the spectacular sunsets and views. We also have a very long river bank where we have 2 goats, a nice spot for picnics. The horses from the farmer's field opposite the watermill come down to the river daily to drink and our neighbours have several donkeys and 2 llamas! Our neighbours also make beauty products from the ass's milk! We have bicycles on site available for hire. Please note that we have 4 cats at the mill - they occasionally wander around the pool area and visit guests!
Coast/Beach
The Basque coast is famous for its long sandy beaches and Biarritz, Anglet, Guethary and Hossegor have excellent surf beaches. The closest beach is Anglet, just a 25 minute drive away and Biarritz is exactly 30 minutes' drive from the mill. Biarritz offers several sandy beaches: Grande Plage is the main beach, excellent for both families and for surfers and is situated just in front of the art deco Casino. Plage du Port Vieux is a sheltered little cove, perfect for swimming away from the surfers
Golf
There are several excellent golf courses in the Basque Country, including the oldest in Continental Europe in Pau. Please visit our website for more information and links.
Skiing
There are several excellent ski resorts in the Pyrenees about 45 minutes' drive away. Please see our website for more information.
Travel
Ryanair fly to both Biarritz and Pau airports and Easyjet flies to Biarritz from Gatwick. Flybe also fly from Southampton to Pau from May to September. City Jet fly to Pau. Biarritz/Bayonne airport is just 25 minutes' drive from the mill and Pau airport is 40 minutes' drive away. Bilbao Airport (Easyjet) is also driveable. Easyjet fly also to Bordeaux (1hr 45) and Toulouse (2-2½ hours' drive). A car is definitely essential as we are located in the countryside with no public transport.
Distances
The mill is situated just outside the typically Basque village of La Bastide Clairence, voted one of the most beautiful villages in France. Other nearby Basque villages include Cambo les Bains, Espelette (famous for its peppers) and St. Jean Pied de Port. Nearby towns include Pau 40 minutes. Bayonne 25 minutes. Biarritz 30 minutes. St. Jean de Luz 30 minutes. Across the Spanish border is San Sebastian 45 minutes.
Further details
The Basque country is famous for its excellent cuisine. Delicious local dishes include piquillos farcis (red piquillo peppers stuffed with creamy cod with a delicious tomato and pepper sauce), piperade - a dish made of scrambled eggs and peppers and there is a huge selection of fresh sea food.
The village of La Bastide Clairence has 2 very good restaurants, a small supermarket, a cafe/bar, a macaroon shop, a perfume shop and many local artisan's galleries. There is an excellent farmer's market each Friday evening during July and August where you can taste and buy all the local produce. The village has it's own 4 day festival at the end of July with running of the bulls!
Booking notes
A 25% deposit is required in order to confirm a booking and the balance payment is required 6 weeks prior to rental. A damage deposit of £150 is also required prior to arrival (this can be paid by UK cheque which is returned to you within 2 weeks of departure).
Guest comments
A great location with superb weather. We have enjoyed Biarritz, Bayonne, Bilbao, Guethary, Pau and Iraty. La Bastide Clairence is a lovely village. We made friends with the resident lizard and enjoyed a dip in your new pool. Our French improved as the week progressed and we have found the Basque people incredibly warm, friendly and forgiving of our feeble attempts to master the language.
There is so much more to explore and so we hope to return one day.
Clare and Ian Scutts, Cardiff.
July 2010
Really enjoyed our stay here. It was just as advertised and very peaceful. A great mix of traditional/rustic/modern and in a great location.
Best Bits.
St. Jean de Luz, delightful little town with great market, restaurants and beach. San Sebastian – Really good city for wandering round, great beach, fab atmosphere, must see. Biarritz – chilled, non touristy, good feel.
I would definitely come again, thanks. Jessica Bingham.
House swap
House Swap considered: New York, Cape Town, California, any European city - for a larger property, we can swap our 4 bedroom watermill (same location).
Owner profile
About the owner
I have lived in France for 20 years. I first lived in Paris for 7 years working for an American law firm and then lived in Grasse on the Cote d'Azur for just over 10 years, running a large B&B/rental villa. We have now moved to our property in the Basque Country, a 16th century watermill near Biarritz, where we rent out 5 holiday chalets on our land by the river. My husband Jon is a graphic designer and photographer working in the yachting industry on the Cote d'Azur. He is a keen surfer and I grew up in Cornwall so the Basque Country feels a lot like home, but with more sun! We are both English, but I speak fluent French and conversational Spanish. I also run a Translation Service in Biarritz - French to English
Year purchased: 2006
Why the owner chose a home in this location
The laid-back atmosphere, lovely friendly people, stunning countryside and coastline, fantastic restaurants and tapas bars, so many festivals and concerts through the summer, so many different activities available. The Basque culture. The lovely peace and quiet at the mill, just birdsong and the sound of the river. The amazing wildlife: griffon vultures, deer, herons, kingfishers, otters, mink, butterflies, praying mantis, cranes, egrets.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR6351
Contact Name:
Cathy King
(FRANCE) +33 559705379
Alternate Contact Details:
(FRANCE) +33 680422065
Owners Website: Click here
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