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Cottage close to beaches

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Pool
Salle de jour
Lounge Area
Main Bedroom

Overview of Cottage close to beaches

Reviews
9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 81076 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Check out the area

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Queyrac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Popular LocationMontalivet Market14 min drive
  • Popular LocationRoyan Beach76 min drive
  • AirportBordeaux (BOD-Merignac)80 min drive
  • Popular LocationGironde Estuary99 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet

Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Cottage close to beaches

Haere Mai is an old converted sheep barn set in a garden of one and a half acres of tranquil pine and oak trees at Truxet, a quiet Hamlet near the delightful village of Vendays-Montalivet. In the heart of France's sun-drenched Medoc region, this three-bedroom cottage, with all modern indoors facilities, is ideally situated for a family or group holiday.
There is an enclosed, alarmed swimming pool with sun lounging area as well as a separate patio with a BBQ for eating out and sunbathing.
Enjoy the rolling surf and golden beaches of the Atlantic - only six miles away. There is also horse riding, quad biking and cycling and for the younger ones, the excitement of an adventure playground. You may prefer touring the local vineyards or venturing further afield to some of the world famous vineyards nearby.
Bordeau offers international transport links only an hour away to the south while the ferry Link (le bac) at LeVerdon to the north offers access to La Rochelle and beyond.


Details of Haere Mai: Haere Mai is a converted sheep barn, the original barn is now the Salle de Jour. There are three double bedrooms. The main bedroom has a pine king size bed, the second bedroom has a double bed and the third bedroom has two sets of adult size bunk beds. The bathroom has a shower . There is a separate toilet. The kitchen is a fully equipped with all modern conveniences.
In house facilities include satellite TV, video library, CD stereo, an extensive library and many puzzles and games to occupy both adults and children. Facilities in the garden include a swimming pool and a barbecue with extensive areas for sunbathing.


Sun and Surf: The Atlantic coast is right on your doorstep with glorious sandy beaches stretching from Soulac-Sur-Mer at the mouth of the Gironde all the way down to Biarritz next to the Spanish border.
An ideal way for families and friends to spend their days relaxing and sunning themselves on the uncrowded and golden sands.
For the more energetic there is surfing and body boarding, lessons are locally available.
If you are feeling adventurous plenty of deserted stretches of sand are to be found through the pine forests off the beaten track.
However if you prefer more amenities there are the resorts of Montalivet and Soulac-Sur-Mer providing safe bathing with life guards and designated safe bathing areas, as well as bars,shops,restaurants and of course a big French market.

Adventure and action: Surfing has long been a feature of the Atlantic coast with the World Pro surfing events regularly being held at Lacanau Plage about twenty five minutes away.
Hourtin Lac the biggest freshwater lake in France is a short drive away and provides the perfect environment for water sports at all levels. Whether wind surfing,sailing or kite surfing,equipment and lessons are available on site.
Montalivet offers surfing and beach bugging lessons for all ages.
There is also horse riding available locally along with go karting and for the children there is the Adventure forest and of course there is an impressive network of cycle paths.

Property manager

Nigel & Elizabeth Harris

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
Please ask first

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
OUTSIDE ONLY

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Queyrac

Located in Queyrac, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Richard Lighthouse and Chateau La Tour de By are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bay of Biscay and Médoc Natural Regional Park. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.
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Queyrac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Montalivet Market - 14 min drive
  • Chateau La Tour de By - 22 min drive
  • Royan Beach - 76 min drive
  • Saint-Georges-de-Didonne Beach - 76 min drive
  • Gironde Estuary - 99 min drive

Getting around

  • Lesparre Station - 12 min drive
  • Merignac Airport (BOD) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le Papyum - 6 min drive
  • McDonald's - 11 min drive
  • La Maison d'Artémis - 12 min drive
  • La Brochetterie - 12 min drive
  • Le Blé Noir - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cottage close to beaches have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Cottage close to beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Paul T.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place and location but had issues
Very well equipped house very good size with having three tables and everything you need for cooking and baking. We had 4 adults and two kids and there was plenty of space. Lots of thing in the house to do if rainy day. Swimming pool was very good plenty of chairs to chill next to the pool. Nice location and lots of wild life to see plenty of dears. Unfortunately we had some issues first one was after getting stuck in 3 hours traffic waiting for ferry to get to the house. We were ready to get in and relax we first got out and could smell sewers but thought nothing of it went to the door to get the key but the code which we had from homeaway was different couldn't open it we walk round the house and found the double doors unlocked we then found a folder and that had the right code. So maybe miss communication from owner to homeaway we wouldn't normally mention this but we had more issues so they started to mount up. The other issue was the gardener hadn't turned up and the grass was wild and in some places was higher than my 2 year old lad so couldn't use the garden to it's full potential and the grass was over grown round the pool we were there 2 weeks and never got cut even the old barn next door had its grass cut. The next issue which was the cherry on the top on the second week on Tuesday night my wife was in shower and it flooded not a little bit. the water went to the bed room next door so rang the owner which was helpful and the owner was coming to france the next day any way so said they be their at 11. At the single door the sewer water was running out. So me my wife and little man stayed in for owner and others popped out unfortunately the owner had a flat tyre so was late but as we where outside we noticed if you flushed the toilet water would come out the side of the house near the bbq and seating area not hygienic. Owner came got next door neighbour to see if they could rod it but didn't work so she rang the plumber they where to come friday so from Tue to Friday we had a flood every time we had a shower. We stop using the single door as the smell was terrible and it was over flowing all over the drive. Owner did bring us a bottle of wine for the inconvenience on wed she said the pool was green and put some solution so couldn't use for 24hrs and on fri had to be out as the plumbers were there so basically from tue to fri house was unusable. We were there for a holiday not to wait a round for people and sit in a jungle and waste water
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Quiet, homely property in a good locat
The property has a good amount of space inside and outside but could do with a little updating including a second bathroom/toilet to make it more perfect. The neighbourhood is very quiet and the location is good for a variety of visits and activities in the area.

8/10 Good

Gerard B., Soest

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
NL gezin, 4 kinderen
Een heerlijk rustig, landelijk en mooi gelegen huis van alle gemakken voorzien met een prima zwembad. Mooie omgeving en dicht bij het strand. Aanrader!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Perfect
We had the most wonderful holiday here and really could have stayed another 2 weeks. The children adored the pool which was a welcome relief on the blisteringly hot days. Even on the 1 day it rained by 6 o clock the sun was blazing and we were sipping wine and cooking a BBQ. The house was so well equipped with every little thing thought of to make the stay as comfortable as could be. The location for us was perfect. Really quiet and peaceful but just a short drive into the village. And a bonus for me was the local boulangere made and sold artisan gluten free bread. Amazing. The beaches were clean and beautiful and the market in Motalivet was fantasic. We love this place and the house we stayed in so much. Nigel and Elizabeth have thought of everything. Thank you. I think we'll be booking for next summer,
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

Tranquil treasure, just beautiful
What a charming place. Peacful, spacious, comfortable, such a treasure. Set idyllic location, with lovely surroundings, a cycle ride to either town to get stick in the morning. A laze by the pool which kept you cool from the sun trap patio. Montalivet beach just a short drive away with a very busy market bustling away. Horseriding and lovely cafes/restaurants near the beach. Brilliant waves, not overcrowded, easy to park. Had a rainy day but not cold and still BBQ'd every evening. Didn't want to return home, just peaceful and tranquil thank you

About the host

Hosted by Nigel & Elizabeth Harris

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Why they chose this property

Idyllic rural property very quiet but close to wonderful beaches ideal for surfing and safe swimming, with restaurants and night life.
Also ideal for cycling and walking.

What makes this property unique

In the heart of the Medoc wine producing region with plenty of Chateaux nearby where one is able to taste the wonderful wines of the world famous Bordeaux region.
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