We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here with our two daughters, it's an ideal place for families, in a quiet neighbourhood with easy access to all the local amenities.The house is beautifully decorated and well laid to cater for the needs of a family holiday. The garden is spacious enough for the kids to run around, but well enough enclosed that you won't need to worry about them wandering out or getting lost. The swings and slide in the garden are terrific for small children.
We'd start each morning with a trip to the local boulangerie, switching on the coffee machine just before stepping out the door.. The house is close enough to the village that the coffee is just brewed once you get back with freshly baked bread, croissants and pastries.
Most days involved a trip to the beach - Hourtin Lake is very close (5 minute drive) and is perfect for smaller children. Hourtin Plage is only slightly further - a beautiful beach and much fresher on the hotter days. There are other terrific beaches along the coast; Lacanau and Carcans in particular, all within a relatively short drive.
There are many great restaurants in Hourtin village and closer to the lake, but most of the time we preferred to cook on the barbecue and eat at home. There is a market in the village two mornings a week, and it's difficult to resist the amazingly fresh fish and seafood there. The veranda and pergola make for very pleasant al fresco dining and the built-in barbecue is perfect for grilling and very easy to clean. If eating at home, wander down to the marina at the lake, or as far as Hourtin plage. Treat the family to an ice-cream and take a stroll as the sun sets over the Bay of Biscay.
The neighbourhood is peaceful and quiet at night, the bedrooms are cool and sleeping is never a problem.
For kids' activities, Children's Island beside the lake is perfect on a hot day. There is also a very basic mini-golf nearby. There are several places on the lake that rent pedalos, paddle boards and bicycles. For older children, Parc de l'Aventure near Montalivet is a great day out.
For trips to the city of Bordeaux, drive to Merignac and use the park and ride facility.
This property is the perfect holiday home for families looking for a relaxing holiday with a beautiful place to stay.
