Spacious, 3 bed bungalow which can host up to 6 adults and 2 additional small children with illuminated Private pool, large garden with ping pong table. Situated in the quiet but well facilitated village of Bias, Aquitaine, it lies only 5km from miles of clean, quiet sandy beaches and infamous surfing locations. There are easy to use nearby running / cycle paths whereby keen cyclists can cycle along the Atlantic coast following part of La Vélodyssée, the French section of EuroVelo 1, one of the 15 cycle routes interlinking the countries of Europe as part of the Eurovelo network, it is a 200 km section of the 1200 km long cycle route along the Atlantic coast. If you are a keen runner, you can run to the beach, it's a 7km (each way) undulating run, a journey I try to make on every trip! Alternatively boat enthusiasts will enjoy the huge lakes, perfect for windsurfing and boating. There's plenty to do for a family holiday, surfing, body boarding, cycling, High Ropes, Archery, Mini Golf and Go Karting is all on the villa's doorstep and a short drive takes you to a huge zoo, and or It's a knock out inflatable challenge near Acquataine.
The villa is just under 1000 sq ft giving space and quiet and is situated on a small, quiet and friendly development, perfect for young families, looking for peace of mind in a tranquil location. Bias, is a short drive from the lively town of Mimizan, famous for its festivals and entertainment. The house/villa has a lounge/diner and well provided kitchen/utility. There are patio doors leading to a covered decked area for outside dining and relaxation. This leads nicely to the private pool with a wooden sun deck and another decked relaxation with ratan sofa's and a bbq area. The master bedroom has a walk-in shower en-suite and a second walk-in shower is provided in the main bathroom. Everything you need is provided at the villa, from wifi, to satellite tv, to a fully equipped kitchen, containing everything from a bottle opener, to champagne glasses, through to picnic ware all designed to set a family up for a relaxing, hassle free holiday.
Special interest holidays:
There are several horse riding stables in the area allowing beach, forest and lake treks and rides. There is a surf school on the local beach (5km from the house) and nearby schools in Contis and Mimizan.
As well as being accessible to the beach, there are 100's of miles of cycle trails, brilliant for walking, running or cycling.
There are lots of high rope adventure outlets as in the Landes forest region!
Coast/Beach:
The beach is an easy 5-10 min drive from the house on a single road leading to free parking by the dunes, where the forest meets the coast. The beaches are beautiful, clean, sandy and uncrowded. The beaches are all linked by a newly made cycle path that runs through the forest. There are surf schools and cafes on most of the local beaches including Plage de L`Epicier, our local beach. Walk-able from the house are local facilities including tennis and basketball courts, and play area.
Travel:
The drive time from Bordeaux airport is 1 hr 10 mins and very straight forward. A car is recommended to fully appreciate and explore the area. Parking in the region is free in all key tourist areas and towns.
Distances:
Village area and local campsite amenities all within 5-15 mins walk from the house. There is bike hire, a high rope activity centre and other amenities available. The local town Mimizan has supermarkets, shops, doctors/dentists and is the venue for numerous festivals and is 10 mins drive from the house (4.9 miles/7km). Mimizan plage with its surf school, large well facilitated beach and thriving restaurants and bars lies 15 mins drive (5.4 miles/9.6km).
Further Details:
Every kind of shop is available in Mimizan including large supermarkets, banks, home wear stores and sports stores, there are numerous riding schools and activity centres all within 5-20 mins drive from the house. There are miles of forest and cycle paths. The village of Bias has a garage, car wash, restaurants, local shops and hairdresser. The villa is in a quiet estate so would appreciate no noise after 10pm.
