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.

This is a truly wonderful property. My husband and I drove from Calais and arrived to an immaculate house with a bottle of wine and chocolates provided to give us a wonderful start to our holiday. The property is really spacious and is really well equipped. We loved the patio area, in particular the bbq which we used most nights. Hourtin village is close by and there are markets there a few times during the week and you can have oysters for breakfast or bring them home to have later in the day if you so desire. There is a really good wine shop in the village also. On our first Sunday evening, there was an event on the green in the village. . . . live music and lots of local foods on sale. We loved the escargots and the huitres! Hourtin port is close by, but not within walking distance. You would need to cycle,which we did, or drive. We went to the firework display on Bastille night. There was also live music that night. We also went to the port to watch a young girl band called Chicco Boom who were truly fantastic. The visit would not have been complete without moules and frites at the port. Bordeaux is an hour's drive and definitely worth a visit. All in all a great holiday. Thank you to the owner and to the people who look after the property.

The house is very well equipped, clean, spacious and modern. You have the lake 'Lac d'Hourtin' at 10 minutes cycling and the ocean at 15 min driving. On both locations, there are many sportactivities. Going east, you have the wonderful vineyards of the Médoc. Hourtin is a sympathic village, not too big. Hourtin Plage is not at all crowded and yet you find all you need: restaurant, surfing schools and shops.

I stayed in this house in Hourtin for ten days last June with my wife and another couple. Everything about the trip was perfect, from making arrangements with the owners, to the house itself, to the weather. We were travelling from Dublin and flew to Bordeaux where we collected our car. Hourtin is just under an hour away from Bordeaux. All the roads are good and easy to navigate. The house is located about a five minute walk from Hourtin village. I usually started the day by walking to the village for fresh bread and croissants from the bakery. The afternoons we spent either at the lake or the beach. Other days we explored the impressive vineyards and chateaus in the Medoc and visited Bordeaux where my wife managed to drag me to an opera! The house itself is large, airy and spacious with three big bedrooms. The kitchen area is beautiful and everything you need there. My favourite feature is the large stone BBQ on the terrace which we got plenty of use out of during our stay! I'd highly recommend a stay here and will definitely be returning in the future.