Le Lavoir, walk to town air conditioned calm

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 680 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Espelette, Pyrénées-Atlantiques

Chocolaterie Antton4 min walk
Edmond Rostand Museum-Residence9 min drive
Le Pas de Roland11 min drive
Biarritz (BIQ-Pays Basque)33 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Newly built 2-bedroom AIR-CONDITIONED house next to the ancient lavoir. In a calm enclave along the Latsa river in the old section of Espelette. A quick walk to town with expansive views of the Arronomendi mountains.

There is an open plan kitchen/dining room/living room (convertible sofa), 2 bedrooms (160cm and 2-80cm beds), a shower room, a WC and a laundry room. Outside there is a private terrace with a dining table, a plancha and lounge chairs. PRIVATE PARKING. LINENS/TOWELS PROVIDED.

The space
The house consists of 2 bedrooms (one with 160 cm bed, other with 2 80 cm beds that can be made as 160cm), an open plan bright air-conditioned living room / fully new equipped kitchen (refrigerator / freezer, oven, induction cooktop, dishwasher), a shower room (with toilet), a separate WC and a laundry room with a washer / dryer. The living room has a convertible sofa to accommodate 6 people staying at the house.

Outside there is a private terrace with a dining table and a plancha. Relax and enjoy the view of the mountains (called Arronomendi in Basque and Mondarrain in French) from the terrace dining table or garden lounge chairs.

Bed linen and bath towels are provided.

PRIVATE PARKING is available on the driveway in front of the house.
Guest access
Guest will have entire fully independent home.

There are other independent guest houses in the enclave.
Other things to note
You will have the convenience of the calm area that is only a 5-minute walk over the foot bridge behind the house to the center of Espelette.

Espelette is centrally located as a base for exploring Basque Country. Cambo Les Bains with famous spas and Arnaga the house of Edmond Rostand (the author of Cyrano de Bergerac) is 10 minutes in one direction. In another direction, Dantxaria, Spain, with discount shopping is just 10 minutes. Or you can enjoy the beaches and towns of Biarritz, Anglet and St Jean de Luz which are just 30 minutes away. The gourmet capital of San Sebastian, Spain is an hour away. There are many wonderful windy country roads where you pass wild horses called Pottoka, lots of sheep and cows and of course, growing piment d’Espelette!

Property manager

Sharon and Joop de Korte

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Espelette

Located in Espelette, this holiday home is on a river. Ttiki Leku and Aquazone are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Carreau des Halles and Chocolaterie Puyodebat. Travelling with kids? Consider Bayonne Botanical Garden and Littoral Paul Jovet Botanical Garden. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Espelette, Pyrénées-Atlantiques

What's nearby

Chocolaterie Antton - 4 min walk
Edmond Rostand Museum-Residence - 9 min drive
Aquazone - 10 min drive
Le Pas de Roland - 11 min drive
Cote des Basques - 34 min drive

Getting around

Halsou-Larressore Station - 8 min drive
Biarritz (BIQ-Pays Basque) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

Le Chiquito - 7 min drive
Brasserie Labea - 3 min walk
Euzkadi - 2 min walk
Restaurant Pottoka - 4 min walk
Cafe des Allees - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Le Lavoir, walk to town air conditioned calm pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Le Lavoir, walk to town air conditioned calm?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Le Lavoir, walk to town air conditioned calm?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Le Lavoir, walk to town air conditioned calm located?

This family-friendly Espelette holiday home is located on the riverfront, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Chocolaterie Antton, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ttiki Leku and Aquazone. Le Pas de Roland and Epherra Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Aude G.

23 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Très bien situé et calme

Logement très bien situé dans Espelette. Au calme par rapport à toute l'activité touristique mais à proximité des commerces. Beaucoup d'activités aux alentours qui mériteraient de revenir! Rencontre avec les propriétaires très accueillants.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sharon and Joop de Korte

We started out by renting out our second bedroom in the NYC apartment we shared.

We currently have 2 vacation rental homes in the Hamptons and an enclave with 4 properties and another house in France’s Basque Country.

Joop grew up in Holland but moved to London and then Biarritz France before settling in the US 20 years ago. Sharon grew up on Long Island and lived in NYC for 25 years before moving to more natural environments.

She has a psychology and anthropology degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a Masters in Creative Studies from the State University of New York.
Joop has a degree in life experience with decades of worldwide adventures. We both believe in having fun and interesting things will follow.

Together and with the help our team we aim to have your stay with us be exactly what you would like it to be
We started out by renting out our second bedroom in the NYC apartment we shared.

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