Situated within the forests of the Landes and on the edge of the village, the house is set in 2 acres of lawned garden, with a fenced (6ft high with locking gate) pool area. The pool slopes to nearly 6ft and has pool furniture around it. There is a covered outside eating area.

The lounge with seating for 6 has a French satellite system, dvd player and stereo system. The recently renewed kitchen has a washing machine, microwave, oven and hob. Dining area with seating for 6. Bathroom with shower/bath. Double bedroom with wardrobe and drawers. Second bedroom with childs bed and midi-sleeper (bed with ladder). Third bedroom with 2 single beds.

There is a lake with a sandy beach, play areas and cycle hire at nearby Léon. Horse riding at Tartas. The beaches of the Atlantic coast are nearby and trips can be made to Spain and the Pyrénées.

Three airports - Bordeaux, Biarritz and Pau served by Easyjet and Ryanair.

Facilities

Property Type:	Cottages Houses
Nearest port:	Santander 320km and St Malo 641km.
Location and activities:	Tourist information in Tartas and cycle hire in Leon. Location ideal for long walks and very safe for children's cycling.
Bathrooms:	The spacious family bathroom has a bath with shower over, a washbasin and toilet.
Kitchen:	Recently refurbished kitchen which includes washing machine, oven, hob, toaster, kettle, microwave and fridge-freezer.
Dining:	Seating for 6 people inside and outdoor covered terrace suitable for 10+ people.
Living area:	Comfortable seating for 6 people, with music system, tv, dvd and French satellite system. Some books and children's videos are also provided.
Entertainment on-site :	Television, dvd, video with children's videos, books and music system. Outside private swimming pool, with large steps and sloping floor suitable for all ages.
Outside :	Two acres, mostly laid to lawn, with private swimming pool. Parking for numerous cars, long private driveway leading to quiet road ideal for cycling. Very safe for children.
General:	The village has a tennis court for free use.
Suitability:	All accommodation is located on the ground floor, which makes it suitable for anyone with mobility concerns. The house is also especially suitable for children and dogs, the large garden affords a safe play area with fencing around the perimeter. A travelcot is also available on request.There are also many quiet walks to enjoy.

Owners Recommendations

Local Area and Activities

'Airports and Access'
"The area is conveniently situated between 4 airports, the closest of which are Biarritz and Pau, which are served by Ryanair and fly from Stansted. Bordeaux and Toulouses airports are also an option and these are operated by Easyjet from Gatwick. (Other routes/carriers may be avaliable)."

'Beaches'
"Nearby beach Hossegor is great for surfers and also clothes shopping and eating out. Seignosse is popular with surfers and families, and has a large open air waterpark. In addition there is Moliets and Maa beach, which has lifeguards in season and all the usual offerings of beach life including restaurants, bike hire, golf, bars and beach shops. (See beach picture of Hossegor in October)."

'Biscarosse Plage'
"Body boarding and surfing, lessons available with lifeguards in season"

'Cycling'
"The house is ideally situated for cycling, especially for children as the area is relatively traffic free. The area is also mostly flat terrain."

'Dax'
"The large town of Dax is famous for its spa treatments and has natural hot springs. It offers good shopping, restaurants and street markets, as well as entertainment. "

'Lac Leon'
"The nearby beautiful Lake Leon (with lifeguard during peak season) boasts a sandy beach with boats to hire, children's play area, restaurants and markets in nearby town of Leon. This is a freshwater beach, where the water is surprisingly warm and trees afford shady areas for children."

'Lourdes'
"This is well worth a visit and many make a pilgrimage there. It is believed to be the site of a miracle!"

'Places to Visit'
"For convenient day trips, we recommend nearby Biarritz, crossing the border into Spain and discovering San Sebastian, the port of St Jean-de-Luz, visiting the shrine of Lourdes, the bustling town of Pau, Bordeaux and the Lake of Orthez."

'Wine-Tasting'
"Bordeaux is famous for its wines and can be visited in around 1.5 hours. In addition Medoc and St-Emilion are also attractively close."

Markets and Shopping

'Local Shopping'
"Nearby Dax offers a wide variety of shopping, with traditional boulangeries and smaller boutiques in the town centre. Larger supermarkets are dotted around and Saturday is market day in the town centre. Within 5km you will find Tartas or Pontonx, both are ideal for stocking up on groceries. Tartas has a street market on Saturdays."

Rental Rates

Claoury - Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3

Prices from £350 to £800 per week
Depending on the season

Special Offers

September and October only £300 pw!
Further special rates for 2 or weeks!

Contact Details

To book this property use the contact details below quoting Holiday France Direct ref: AL002375.

Contact:	Deborah Guyton
Postal Address:	34 Church Road Studham Beds
Telephone:	01582 871104
Mobile:	07939 309860
Email:	Email the Owner »
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Listing last updated:	27 Aug 2008