Alternative Escapes

New ‘bonne adresse’ in Moliets – chez Vincent

Alex — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:29:39 +0000

Chez Vincent Moliets-Plage

Just back from a few days in Aquitaine and newly-opened chez Vincent in Moliets-Plage was a real highlight. A stylish, contemporary poissonnerie & restaurant, the fish & seafood is to die for! Nice, reasonably-priced wine too. It was packed on a May Tuesday night – quite an endorsement. You can also take away amazing seafood platters to enjoy back in your villa, just the thing on a warm evening by the pool. We think clients will love it!

Basque Country heatwave

justin — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:27:20 +0000

Currently 34 degrees in St Jean de Luz compared to only 20 in Nice. And the less said about the weather here in Devon the better

Cyprus update

justin — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:50:40 +0000

Really impressed with Polis and Latchi today. Lovely village square, harbour, tavernas and beaches with gorgeous clear water. Real Cyprus! Hoping to sign up some villas here…

Cyprus villas coming soon…

justin — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:00:10 +0000

A quick hello from Cyprus where I am visiting several villa complexes and exploring the west coast. OK, I know this is a perk of the job. Check out the villas at Paradise Cove and Aphrodite Hills – you’ll be able to book them through us very soon…

The villa of a sporting legend!

justin — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:40:40 +0000

Luxury villa Seignosse Ocean

Appearing for 2 weeks only this summer is a superb, contemporary holiday home owned by the family of rugby legend J-P Bastiat. The south west coast has long been a popular playground for the brutes of French rugby. Situated at Seignosse Ocean, the villa sits on the dunes overlooking the beach and features a mix of modern and ethnic touches. The accommodation includes 4 bedrooms, home cinema and 7x4m private swimming pool. The villa is only available 28 July to 11 August, price 15,000 Euros for 14 nights. Contact us for more details.

Free beach bus!

Alex — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:39:08 +0000

News from Hossegor: we’ve just learned that a free shuttle bus connects the 5 kms between Seignosse-bourg and its lovely beaches in July & August. We’ve two great villas with pools in the bourg both with availability in the summer school holidays, Villa Julianna and Maison Torekov. The beach is closer than you think!

Fun in the Sun!

justin — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:17:45 +0000

The sun’s arrived, the clocks are going forward and the temperature’s rising – time to think about some fun at the beach! And there’s no better place for that than Les Grandes Vagues, a stunning ocean-facing apartment in Hossegor, south west France. Surfers will relish some of Europe’s best swells and anyone looking to party will enjoy the bars, clubs and regular live events at Place du Landais. Special offers are available for lets in April and May – 7 nights in May reduced from 1800 to 1440 Euros. That’s only 20 Euros pp per night! There’s still some summer availability too.

Put away your winter wettie!

Alex — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:13:53 +0000

The sea temperature in Hossegor is already at 13 degrees and rising – compare that to a chilly 8 or 9 in Devon! So put away your winter wetties, dust off the old 3/2 and head south to tuck in to some Grand Cru Aquitaine surf! Many breaks down there are reputed to be for experienced surfers only but actually there is good surf for all levels. We’ve apartments for surfing weekends in May – try Les Grandes Vagues and Villa Clara, both just a short walk from the waves. Or lots of ideas for an Easter, half-term or summer family surfing break. Just give us a call on 01395 576655.

Family value by the beach!

Alex — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:50:33 +0000

Allée des Dunes holiday resort near Biarritz

Aquitaine’s beaches are second to none in France, and it needn’t cost the earth to spend your holiday close to them. Allée des Dunes, just 15 mins from Biarritz, offers modern chalets at around £1000 per week w/b August 18th for a family of four. Tennis courts, pool & free kids club on-site; great beach 1 km away – it’s a winner!

Make the unaffordable affordable!

justin — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:11:09 +0000

Continuing Alternative Aquitaine’s Affordable France theme, since when did a 4500 Euros per week holiday rental qualify for ‘Affordable France’?! Well, Le Luc can sleep up to 21 people; it’s the sort of cavernous place where 3 families can easily lose each other. 1500 Euros per family for a week in August – is that sounding better? A large private pool, 5 acre grounds, a games room and a chef. And it’s less than half an hour to the superb beaches of surfing mecca, Hossegor. Now you’re talking sense!