Villa Le Bassin France

Tucked away in a serene Atlantic cove west of Bordeaux, Villa Le Bassin is a premier luxury villa in Aquitaine perfect for weddings, special events and extraordinary family holidays. This beachfront property features a lush Zen garden, expansive terraces and a stunning ecological swimming pool that resembles a lake. Walk to the sandy beach where you can swim, sail, surf and fish.
This historic, renovated estate has 8 modern bedrooms fitted to a high standard, all with en-suite bathrooms. The tower suite has 360-degree floor-to-ceiling windows with sea and forest views, and other rooms have original marble fireplaces. Most rooms have air conditioning, and you will be pampered with maid service, breakfast and on-site concierge.
On site, you’ll find a petanque field, outdoor table tennis and a home cinema with large TV. The family-friendly villa also has a trampoline and games room. If you’re ready to explore the area, foodies will love a visit to an oyster or caviar farm or hunting for truffles. Book a helicopter or boat outing to enjoy the region’s beauty, and partaking of the world-famous Bordeaux wines is a must.
Villa Le Bassin is located in Taussat/Lanton, 30 minutes from vineyards and the Bordeaux-Merignac airport.
This beach front property is hidden away in Taussat/Lanton, just a 30 minutes drive from ravishing vineyards and Merignac/Bordeaux airport. Merignac has many scheduled and seasonal international flights arriving direct or via Paris every day. There are also daily frequent flights from other domestic cities.
Activities at and around the villa range from deeply relaxing to highly animate, from cultural to inspirational. The swimming pool draws guests on warm summer days, while the petanque court asks for some team play. Guests can explore the direct environment by strolling onto the beach, boating, horseback riding, or cycling. Bicycles are at the guest’s disposal for those who just want to discover the local fisherman villages, or those who want to spin further afield to the Atlantic Ocean.
Favoured choices for daytrips include a helicopter flight of the Bordeaux vineyards crowned with a wine tasting, the endless beaches of the Atlantic Ocean, a climb up to the highest dune of Europe Dune de Pyla, a boating outing to the Arguin sandbank and the Ile aux Oiseaux, or kayaking over the Leyre. And don’t forget your binoculars to watch the different bird species, such as the Sandwich Tern or the Oyster Catcher, while hiking through the protected natural bird migration park Domaine de Certes.
Nestled in the heart of the forest and well protected from dominant winds, the fresh-water lakes North and South of the Bay offer yet another option for safe swimming, sailing lessons and fishing.
Less then half an hour east lays the world famous French Bordeaux Wine District. Guests can relish the renowned wines from Saint-Emilion, Graves, Sauternes, Medoc, Entre-deux-Mers and Pessac-Leognan, to name but a few. Soak up the vineyards in a luxury car with a private chauffeur giving you the freedom to taste as many appellations you like. Guests may stock their own wines in the house cellar to enjoy during returning visits.
The possibilities are almost endless: horseback riding through the thick pine forests or on the infinite beaches of white sand, golfing on the Internationally acclaimed Golf du Medoc Chateaux course at the foot of the vineyards, or for those seeking more adrenaline driven sports, what about speed sailing, paragliding at the Dune de Pyla or kite surfing?
Distances- Bordeaux – 65 km/45 mins- Bordeaux Merignac Airport- 44 km/35 mins- Andernos – 5 mins- Arcachon – 40 mins- Cap Ferret – 35 mins- Libourne – 85 km- Pessac-Leognan vineyards – 40 mins- St Emilion vineyards – 102 km/60 minsThe surrounding area is rich in cultural diversity and interest, and one can enjoy recreational as well as educational experiences: – Oyster tasting at a local oyster farms – Paragliding at Dune du Pyla – Cycling in the beautiful pine forests – Discovering the fabulous treasures of the Bordeaux wine region.
The full time, in house, concierge and coordinator will guide guests throughout their stay, creating individual tailor-made packages to suit personal preferences.
On demand, a private chef will cook for you using the finest fresh local ingredients to celebrate French cuisine at its best. Culinary experiences, such as cooking and wine classes, may also be organized on the property through Excellence Luxury Villas VIP Concierge Team.
The beach in front of the villa is a sandy beach and the cost for the private chef is at 300€ per meal (we will charge the food at additional cost) he will then be able to propose a tailor made menu depending of the bud taste of your client.
Guests can indulge in a wide variety of French wines. The original but renovated wine cellar maintains the ideal temperature and humidity for the careful maturation of French wines. Guests may stock their own wines in the cellar to enjoy during returning visits.
Services- Welcome drink and cheese/Local specialties- Daily French Breakfast- Butler – High Season only- Full concierge service (8:00-20:00)- Daily cleaning (6 hours)- Change of bed sheets weekly, or twice weekly- On request, daily towel cleaning- Free Internet, Sat TV & In Room Movies- Free onsite activities: Boules, Croquet, Table Tennis, Football Table, Trampoline, Volleyball, Canoes and Cycles.
For an additional charge the following services can be arranged through Excellence Luxury Villas VIP Concierge Team:- Limousine. They can arrange pick-up or drop-off at the airport or train station. Limousine services are also available during your stay.- Helicopter. Guests that wish make use of the Helicopter Service need to indicate this with their reservation.- Bodyguard. Personal Protection can be organized with advance arrangement.- Well-Being Massage. Guests interested in massages in their room or on one of the terraces, need to let Excellence Luxury Villas VIP Concierge Team know with their booking.- Boating. Guests interested in a power and/or sailing boat at their disposal during their stay need to confirm this with their booking.- Maid and Butler Service, available from 8am to 8pm.- Laundry. There are washing and drying machines available for guests to use. Laundry service is available for a small additional cost. Bed linens will be changed twice a week or on demand.
Complimentary Services:- Continental Breakfast. Selection of tea, coffee, milk, sugar upon arrival.- Bottle of Bordeaux wine upon arrival.- Cleaning.- Daily servicing. Bed linens will be changed twice a week or on demand.