Villa Brenna is a charming eight bedroom beach house is set
in its own private five acre estate in the picturesque village of
Saint-Jean-de-Luz and close to fashionable Biarritz.
Sleeping 15 guests, the villa exudes a homely farmhouse feel
styled with a splash of seaside décor. Each bedroom is en-suite with dreamy
Atlantic and Pyrenees views to wake up to and wow at.
Maison Brenna is a family built and run villa and estate
blooming with lavender and cool palms. In a spectacular setting with views over
the rugged Pyrenees and Atlantic it is the perfect place to experience French
life at your own pace.
On the ground floor one enters via a hall, straight ahead is
a large fully equipped kitchen with dinning area. There is a guest cloakroom
with WC and a larder. To one side is the larger living room with doors to the
terrace.
All the bedrooms and suites are all en-suite and individual,
featuring a fresh interior style of blues and whites, mosaic and checkered Basque
linen with a humorous French cockerel here and there. Rooms come with fluffy
bathrobes and botanical and luxurious L'Occitane bathroom treats. There are 3
bedrooms on the ground floor opening on to the garden and the 4 bedrooms on the
first floor open onto a private balcony.
Outside is a large garden with lawn, a large terrace with
BBQ and outdoor dinning facilities with a Jacuzzi and sleek salt-water swimming
pool.
The Villa is ideal places for all forms of activates, such
as surfing, walking, sightseeing etc.……
The closest beaches are Lafitenia (beside the villa) which hosted
the surfing World Master Championship 1999 / 2000, there is also Mayarco and
Grande Plage which has four beach clubs nearby, with water sports such as
surfing, sailing and windsurfing are available and has plenty of surf schools,
camps and equipment hire shops for those who want to learn.
There are plenty of walks to explore the rustic villages and
the beautiful countryside and nature. There are good coastal paths near Saint-Jean-de-Luz
and also the extensive Pyrenees to hike in and for does who like golf, 11 golf
courses including the famous Le Phare it is a renowned golfing destination
which is not to far
For the less sportive type plenty of sightseeing to be done,
the Basque culture capital Bayonne, or explore the many picturesque countryside
one-street villages and sample local produce from the farmers market in
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz is a spa town has some pretty boutiques in
the winding streets of the historic old town just 50 metres from the beach.
There are also daily markets selling local produce and the area is well known
for thalassotherapy which is a treatment with salt water, seaweed and algae and
works for anything from migraines to rheumatism to sprained ankles
The Pays Basque area which spills over into the north of
Spain has incredible food and wine from the vineyards of Bordeaux to the
restaurants of San Sebastian which is home to more Michelin Star restaurants
than any other European city and it is not far from Bilbao, renowned for its
culture, superb gastronomy and the Guggenheim museum.
Accommodation:
Ground floor:
Large dual aspect living room (TV, DVD, CD), with sea and mountain views, patio doors to
terrace
Dining
room with kitchen/bar area, large patio
doors onto terrace with views
Further fully equipped professional kitchen
1/Double/twin
bedroom with 1.80m or 2 x 0.90m bed sea views, sliding glass doors to
terrace, en-suite
bathroom, WC
2/
Double/twin bedroom with 1.80m or 2 x 0.90m, bed mountain views, French doors to
covered terrace, en-suite bathroom with separate shower cubicle, WC
3/
Double/twin bedroom with 1.80m or 2 x 0.90m, bed mountain views, double aspect
windows and large glass sliding doors to covered terrace, en-suite shower room, WC
Guest WC.
First floor:
4/
Master double bedroom with1.80m bed, large glass sliding doors to private balcony
with exceptional 180 degree views of sea and mountains, en-suite bathroom with separate
shower cubicle, WC. Steps up to mezzanine with possible two extra beds.
5/
Double bedroom with 1.60m bed with door to shared roof terrace, mountain
views, en-suite
bathrooms, WCs.
6/
Double bedroom with 1.60m bed with door to shared roof terrace, mountain
views, en-suite
bathrooms, WCs
7/ Double
bedroom with 1.40m bed, sea views, with integral/screened bathroom, WC.
8/
Double/twin bedroom with1.80m or 2 x 0.90m, large, sliding glass doors to
private roof terrace overlooking the sea, en-suite shower room, WC.
Grounds:
Large enclosed grounds of over 5 acres
Electronic gates, 100m long driveway with ample parking
Large sloping lawn surrounding house
Large 17m x 6m heated, salt-water pool.
Jacuzzi
Table tennis
Outdoor dining terrace with wonderful sea and mountain views
BBQ
Heli-pad
Features:
Sleeps 16; 8
bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3 Showers 9 WCs
Wi-Fi Internet
Walking distance to beach 200 meters
Kids games indoor
Wine cellar
L'Occitane pampering bathroom products
Basque linen, towels and giant beach towels
Services:
Included:
Daily maid service
Introductory tour of local amenities including beach,
restaurants
Wi-Fi Internet
Final cleaning included
Weekly renewal of the sheets and towels
Extras:
Telephone
Pastries and daily newspaper delivery payable locally
Pool heating €200 per week
Airport transfers
Babysitting
Concierge service on request
Access to wine cellar
Daily continental breakfast or fully catered options on request.
Please note;
Roof terraces are set within a sloping roof-line with no railings at the lowest point - children must be supervised
The villa sits on high ground above a small local access road which runs at a lower level along one perimeter of the property, but this is well screened by mature hedging.
Owners live within the grounds in a small independent building at a discreet distance.
Cook is available on request when booking at extra cost
This villa can be rented on a self-catering basis per week (prices quoted on calandre) or with a
trained chef exclusively for a week or just bed and breakfast for a weekend. (Please enquire for more information)
For the foodies afternoon tea, canapés, dinner, BBQ and
picnics for the beach can be whipped up.
The chef, Jamie, uses freshly sourced ingredients and
specialises in local recipes with an emphasis on fish and seafood.
Concierge service can
be arrange;
Suggest historical and cultural excursions and activities
Arrange golf, yoga, surfing and massages
2 and 4 wheel vehicle rental
Plan weddings, birthdays, parties and corporate functions
Book a restaurant table
Laundry
Newspaper delivery to accompany your croissant and coffee
Location
Information:
Biarritz 15 km
Guethary 3 km
Saint-Jean-de-Luz 4 km
Pau or Lourdes Airport 129 km
Bilbao 113 km (Spain)
San Sebastian 45 km (Spain)
Bordeaux airport 220 km
Biarritz Airport 13 km
Golf 3 km
Tennis 2 km
BOOKING POLICIES: Minimum stay 7 nights
DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS. 30% at time of booking
Deposits are NON REFUNDABLE
BALANCE DUE: 60 days prior to arrival.
Security deposit to be advised on booking
Trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended!