“Dear Jane,

We are already missing our throwback to the thirties, the rhapsody of bohemia, Charleston and beads on the verandah, free and easy living .....

Inspired by your family of burrowers we spent our first day on return contemplating a bigger run and more liberty for our two .................
Such was the impact of our wonderful stay in your two lovely houses ... Amazing how a few days away can improve one’s outlook on life and give renewed energy. It was all a bit special, thank you.

Love to you and Archie, garcon extraordinaire et girls (15 – 75) heartthrob.”

Peter Snell
Triangle Design & Construction.
 
A Classic Medoc 1930's beach house in the village of Montalivet only a 4 minute walk to the beach, a 3 minute walk to the centre of town, 2 minutes to the market and 1 minute to your deckchair! This holiday beach villa is set in the ideal holiday base from where you can explore the Medoc region.

In total the house has three kitchens, 3 bathrooms, one with bath. Dishwasher, washing machine, microwave 3 ovens, 3 fridge freezers. 2 televisions with English T.V and two DVD players.
 
 

It has 7 bedrooms in total (two twin bedded). All linen and towels are provided at 12 euros per person.

In PEAK SEASON i.e. July and August the whole house lets as one house to large family groups or groups of friends. The layout (originally three separate units) gives a degree of privacy for large groups who can organise their own separate identities if so desired eating together on the verandah. In MID SEASON the house divides into three units each with its own gate and well screened.

Despite being in the centre of things the Beachouse is quiet and private for sunbathing with off street parking. It is old fashioned and charming and furnished in a relaxed Beachouse style. This is an authentic holiday house built for the bourgeoisie of Bordeaux in the 30’s who would of probably only used it in August as a rustic interlude so do not expect very spacious accommodation but as you will spend most of your time on the verandah or the beach this should not be a problem and the accommodation is simple and comfortable. It is difficult to imagine that originally it housed a horse and carriage with simple accommodation for the groom at the back!

This is the perfect summer house for surfers, beach lovers and those simply in need of a complete rest in the seaside resort of Montalivet.
 
 
The Beachouse is listed on the Top 400 gites in France - click here to visit the website.
 
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