La Chataigneraie Guest House between Biarritz and Hossegor, France

Nearby the beaches of the "Landes", halfway between Biarritz and Hossegor, la Châtaigneraie welcomes you in its ground of greenery with its swimming-pool. Its vast two hectare park - where sometimes venture wild hinds- will make you appreciate its peacefulness.

Reflections of journeys and the family inheritance, "la Châtaigneraie" is a charming "longère". Its warm inside is a mixture of ancient and contemporary.  Go up its staircase loaded with family history and discover new horizons in every room.

The Rooms
Chasse à courre:  You may catch a glimpse of a roe deer if you choose the room "Chasse à courre".  Opening on the park it has a twin bed, a big bathroom and a terrace.

Rudahira:  If the adventure tempts you ,then familiarize with Africa in the room "RUDAHIRA".  With its warm and copper-colored tones, let you be seduced by its' big exotic wooden four-poster bed.

Fleur Bleue:  Do you want to enjoy the sweetness of the meadows? Come and rest in the "Fleur bleue" room.  Equipped with a double bed and a divan-bed , be charmed by the embroidered cottons and the softness of the pillows.

Our Services:
Possibility of renting a car : Picnic on request : Rent a bike or a surf board
Wireless internet access in each room : We can come and pick you up at Bayonne station or Biarritz airport (10€ fixed price)
 
You can also make the most of this ideal atmosphere by organizing for instance:   your company seminars :   your wedding

Nearby
The Atlantic Coast and its beaches at Ondres 3kms :  Capbreton 10km:  Hossegor 15kms :  Biarritz 15km:  Seignosse  17 km.  Towns nearby include the chic resort of Hossegor, the fishing port of Capbreton.

Basque Land
Le Pays Basque offers the green mountains and valleys of the Pyrenees along with the blue of the Atlantic ocean.   With one half in France and the other in Spain it has its own identity shown in its music its dance and its traditional sports. 
During your stay why not visit Bayonne with its traditional houses and its historical centre or Biarritz with its natural coastal beauty and the frontier town of St Jean de la Luz.  We are also very close to Spain and would recommend visits to Hontarrabia, San Sebastien and Bilbao .

Sport
Our guest house « La Châtaigneraie »,is ideally situated for surfing enthusiasts, for walkers and cyclists with over 200 kms of trails to discover between the pine forests and the dunes.  

An ideal spot for golfers with over twenty excellent golf courses in the area, here are just a few; 

Golf:

Hossegor Golf Course created in 1930, this is one of the most beautiful courses in France. Every hole is lined on both sides by a variety of trees. The greens are of the best quality. You will need your handicap card to play here! Par 71, 6004 m.

Golf de Seignosse, rated 15th best in Europe by Golf World magazine, Seignosse is a famous modern masterpiece. It threads its way through pine trees and cork oaks, over steeply undulating terrain and daunting water hazards. Rolling fairways and sand traps and water hazards. Par 72, 6129 m

Golf d’Arcangues, provides fantastic views of the Basque countryside and over the Pyrenees. It is partly wooded and partly in the open. Bunkers and greens require a lot of careful thought and precision. It is a very technical course. Par 72, 6142 m.

Golf de Bassussary is lined by magnificent old oaks and designed within vast parks, with wide fairways and holes that all vary greatly from one another. Wooded and undulating, it allows golfers of all levels a chance to relax and enjoy their game. It is a good test for the better player. It is well maintained. Par 72, 6176 m.

Biarritz Le Phare, this is the second oldest in France, built in 1888. The course extends over 30 hectares and has 70 bunkers. It has very high quality greens. Located near the centre of Biarritz.  Par 69, 5402 m.

Golf  Chiberta, Anglet, an international course, designed in 1926, is rated among the top 10 in France. It is by the sea, in a forest and by a lake.  There is also a 9 hole course which is excellent for beginners and golfers of all levels. Designed by Tom Simpson. Par 70, 5901 m.

Golf de Moliets, a remarkable course laid in the pine forests of Les Landes and along the beach. Both technical and strategic, proficient golfers will find it a challenge; jagged bunkers are a remarkable form of defence for the greens, and putting surfaces are contoured. Designed by Robert Trent Jones. Par 72, 6173 m


Contact Us: 
La Châtaigneraie Maison d'hôtes
521 Av Jean Labastie
40440 ONDRES
Tel : 00 33 (0)5-59-45-30-08
Mobile: 00 33 (0)6-89-88-36-08
E-mail : siro.jb@wanadoo.fr
Website:  lachataigneraie-maisondhotes.fr