What makes Borde Dorrea a great holiday rental
Borde Dorrea is a fine example of a traditional Basque country house, located just a short hop from the beaches and style of St Jean de Luz. Everyone will love the swimming pool, tennis court, huge gardens, games facilities and the fronton court for playing the famous local sport, Basque pelota. ​For a special occasion or just to make your holiday even more relaxing, why not book one of our bespoke catering packages as part of your stay at this villa.
Best for:
Families with children of all ages and groups of friends wanting a secluded, high quality holiday home away from the crowds, but with the beaches and restaurants of the Basque coast in easy reach.
Suitability for:
Anything to watch out for?
No.
Why St Jean de Luz?
Borde Dorrea is located between the rocky coves & surf beaches of the Basque coast, St Jean de Luz - a lovely Basque sea-side town with fishing port (a sea-foodie's paradise) and beach - and the rolling hills and colourful villages of the French Basque country.
Basque country house with excellent facilities in large tranquil grounds, with tennis court, billiards table and large pool.
Borde Dorrea is a recently upgraded and well-furnished Basque country house. The refurbishment included a brand new kitchen, renovated bathrooms, new carpets & floor tiles and extensive redecoration. It is regularly used by its Parisian owners and feels homely and relaxing.
The accommodation is exceptionally spacious; furnishings & equipment are of a very high-standard overall. There are examples of traditional features such as the imposing fireplace, antique doors and beamed ceilings. Dorrea offers excellent facilities, privacy and space.
The house and area of land are entirely independent; in fact, with the right scale of map, the plot is large enough to be marked. There is approximately one acre of gardens, lined at the front with mature trees, above which can be seen the Pyrénéan foothills rising to the peak of la Rhune - a highly symbolic place for Basques.
A long driveway leads from entrance gates to the front of the house. Nestling behind the parking area is the house's very own tennis court and fronton (for the game of pelote). You will see frontons in every village square in Pays Basque - pelote is the Basque sport, similar to squash and handball.
Inside:
The accommodation is on two floors and comprises 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and 5 WCs. The bedrooms and bathrooms are arranged as follows:
Ground floor
First floor
Therefore 12 persons can be accommodated.
The solid wood antique front door opens into an impressive entrance hall ideal for storing coats and shoes. In turn, the hall leads into the large, double-height sitting and dining room; natural light floods into the room and the views of the gardens, woods and hills are tremendous. The two areas of the room are naturally divided into an extremely cosy salon area and a dining area with solid wood table seating 12 people.
Home entertainment is catered for by stereo, DVD, TV and wi-fi.. There is also table football, table tennis and, best of all, a rather plush billiards table which clients are welcome to use - responsibly (an additional security deposit applies).
The kitchen is a very good size, there is a breakfast table plus all the appliances needed for cooking lovely French (and Basque!) dishes - and to wash up afterwards! There are two ovens and two dishwashers. A washing machine and dryer are also available, situated in the laundry room just off the kitchen.
A handy WC is situated on the ground floor just off the entrance hall.
Outside:
For dining alfresco, there is a terraced area (with shaded part) adjacent to the kitchen for barbequing. This is a great way to enjoy the sheer tranquillity of the gardens and to savour the views south. Garden furniture is provided.
The 13m x 5m swimming pool is constructed in a quiet area of the garden away from the house. It is protected by fence & alarm. There are steps at the shallow end; and the depth ranges from 1.1m to 2.1m. Heated (max temp. 22-24 degrees).
At the front of the house is the private tennis court. There is ample parking for several cars on the driveway.
2x doubles, 2 x twins, 1x triple (3 single beds), 1 x single
4x en-suite/private + 1x shared shower room, 5x wc's in total
Yes - open end May-September, heated. (max temp. 22-24 degrees) Dimensions: 13m x 5m, depth 1.1 m to 2.1 m. Protected by alarm and fence.
The house has recently been completely renovated and painted so please take care of the interior.
No smoking indoors, and no pets please.
Borde Dorrea is located in countryside halfway between St Jean de Luz and the pretty Basque village of Ascain.
Nearest village / town: St-Jean-de-Luz (4 kms)
Nearest beach: St-Jean-de-Luz (4 kms)
Boulangerie: St-Jean-de-Luz (4 kms) or Ascain (1.5 kms)
Restaurant: St-Jean-de-Luz (4 kms) or Ascain (1.5 kms)
Market: St-Jean-de-Luz (4 kms) or Ascain (4 kms)
Service:
Product:
Service: The website describing and showing the house we rented was wonderfully detailed and accurate. My questions by email and phone were all promptly and pleasantly answered. I would definitely rent again through Alternative Aquitaine.
Product: See entry for Customer Experience. This question is non applicable. I didn't purchase anything. I rented a house.
Product Comment: Very pleased you enjoyed your stay at Borde Dorrea