A charming villa with Cap Ferret lighthouse.

Met on arrival, shown round and given keys.

Well equipped villa with all cooking appliances and wide array of crockery, cutlery and utensils, plus dishwasher.

4 bedrooms, two of which have en suite bathrooms with shower. There is a further bathroom with bath and separate toilet. This bathroom doubles as the laundry, having a washing machine and iron. There is large clothes drying frame provided, but no clothes line that we spotted.

All the bedrooms comfortable, though the smallest has no windows, but is ideal for a child or children.

Decent sized kitchen, with large table and adequate chairs.

Big lounge area with large sofa and two comfortable easy chairs. Television, but no satellite. Excellent Wi-Fi.

Comfortable, secluded small outside rear, with sunloungers, table and chairs, all with removable cushions. Outside shower useful for when back from beach. BBQ works well, though is understandably a bit rusty, being exposed to the elements.

No garden with grass, all being wooden decking, including the front which has another comfortable area with sofa and chairs. There is also a large upstairs balcony, which we did not use.

There were half a dozen bicycles provided, much appreciated, as the area is flat and easily cycled. One has a child's seat. No helmets were provided, but we rented some locally at low cost.

Villa Blanche is south of le Phare, and very close to several oyster businesses, all with tastings, including choices of other food and wine. There are several other good restaurants within easy walking distance. The excellent market and several supermarkets are also only 10 minutes walk away.

Overall, it is a wonderful area for a family holiday, with calm beaches on Bassin d'Arcachon side, and huge surfing beaches on Atlantic coast, all within walking or cycling distance. However, inner beaches are very tidal, best when tide is in, otherwise a muddy walk to the water.

A great holiday, and the owner was most helpful when local workmen damaged our hire car.

Strongly recommended.