Domaine De Belgard France

The Domaine De Belgard, set within a six acre estate, is situated near the picturesque village of Soustons. This truly exceptional 19th century manor is the perfect base for exploring the local area and, with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the ‘Lac d’Soustons’ on the other, you have the best of both worlds. The lake is suitable for a variety of water sports including canoeing, bathing, sailing and windsurfing. This luxury villa is suitable for families and friends and people of any age.
Domaine De Belgard is located close to Biarritz and just 7km from the outstanding Atlantic coast making it a perfect base from which to explore the south-west region of France, famous for its gorgeous golden sandy beaches that stretch for miles, its majestic lakes, forests, vineyards and world-famous golf courses.
Domaine De Belgard offers luxury holidays to the most discerning of British and international clients. The Chateau was built in 1900 and was carefully restored in 2002. It is one of the largest and most beautiful properties in Soustons and has 9 large bedrooms, a traditional grand reception hall and living room, a beautiful dining room, billiards room and anterooms with original oak floors, a stunning oak staircase and high ceilings.
The area surrounding the chateau has a beautiful tennis court, a new large heated swimming pool and a stunning shaded terrace with a fully equipped kitchen. The gardens contain beautiful old trees that are over a century old.
A variety of catering and services are available at additional cost to make your stay unforgettable. Upon arrival you can be greeted by a Champagne reception for you and all of your guests. Children will also be provided for. Every morning, breakfast will be served and you can choose from either a full English breakfast or Continental breakfast. You can also choose where you have breakfast served – privately in your room, in the dining room or outside on the terrace by the pool. Afternoon tea will be served daily with a beautiful selection of French pastries, cakes, muffins, fresh fruit, tea, filtered coffee, hot chocolate, fruit juices and other soft drinks. On three of the days, lunch will be served. One will be a gourmet barbeque and the other two will be full three-course lunches all served on the terrace by the pool with a selection of alcoholic and soft drinks.
In the evening on three occasions, four course gourmet meals will be served with complimentary wine from the local regions. This can be served in the dining hall in the Chateau or outside on the terrace. An a-la-carte wine list is also available upon request.
The nearest airport is Biarritz (30km) and the nearest village is Soustons, which is walking distance from the manor. The 2.5 hectare estate sits on the edge of the attractive village of Soustons, a village in an exceptional position, bordered on one side by the Atlantic Ocean and its outstanding beaches and on the other side by a large fresh water lake, Lac d’Soustons, suitable for sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and swimming.
Soustons is divided into two areas, the town of Soustons, 7 km inland from the coast, located on the southerly end of a large Lake with an overall area of 700 square hectares, and Soustons Beach on the large natural sea fed, salt water lake (with its own beaches & Island) known as the “Lac Marin de Port d’Albret”, with an overall area of 51 square hectares. Pine forests surround Soustons village with numerous cycle trails and walking paths leading to the lakes and beaches. Like most of the south west coast, Soustons is something of an outdoor playground.
The villa itself is only 2 minutes from beautiful fresh water lakes, and 10 minutes from wonderful ocean beaches (Soustons, Vieux-Boucau, Hossegor and Moliets). The spa town of Dax, famous for its Hydrotherapy, is just 20 minutes away, Biarritz and Bayonne with their superb shops are just 30 minutes, and just forty-five minutes away are the Pyrenees and Spain.
Three world class golf courses (voted in the World’s Top 50) are within fifteen minutes.
South of Bordeaux begins the region of Les Landes. It feels like another world with the coast stretching virtually uninterrupted from the Gironde estuary all the way down to Soustons, Hossegor and Cap Breton before reaching the foothills of the Pyrenees and Basque country. It is remarkably unspoiled, open and natural as the coast is dominated by long stretches of sand washed by broad Atlantic rollers; in all there is more than 220km of coast-line from the Gironde estuary down to the border with Spain with a total of 55 supervised beaches. Climb the dunes and before you, stretching as far as the eye can see, lie the pine forests of Les Landes – 1100 km2 of pine forest planted during the 19th century.
Although the line of the coast may be straight, the variety it encompasses is huge: oyster beds and yachting marinas, fishing villages and vineyards, names of towns and half-timbered houses that seem (and once were) more English than French, the highest sand-dunes in Europe, and where the Côte d’Argent turns – quite literally – into the Côte Basque, some of the Continent’s best surfing.Rental rates are based on a self catered stay. Catering is also available at an additional cost.
Service available at an additional cost:- Champagne reception upon arrival (soft drinks for the children).- Daily breakfast (Full English and Continental breakfast) served on the poolside terrace, in the grand dining room or in the privacy of your own room, if preferred.- Daily afternoon tea with a selection of cakes, muffins, biscuits, fresh fruit, tea, filtered coffee, hot chocolate, soft drinks & juices.  – Three lunches: A gourmet BBQ served on the poolside terrace; wine/beer/soft drinks included. Two 3-course lunches served on the poolside terrace; wine/beer/soft drinks included.- Three gastronomic four-course evening meals with complimentary regional wine served either inside in the grand dining room or alfresco-style, on the poolside terrace. An a-la-carte wine list will also be available. – Drinks service by the pool.
The Landes region is well known for its culinary produce including duck and foie gras, fresh fish from the Atlantic Ocean, asparagus from Magescq and wild mushrooms from the local forests. Using only the best local produce, chefs develop a range of menus that are creative, very well presented and taste magnificent. Coupled with excellent presentation, each meal will have unparalleled service to ensure every meal is a special occasion, whether it is enjoyed in the splendour of the grand dining room or “alfresco-style” on the poolside terrace.
For that unforgettable alfresco experience, enjoy your meals by the pool side or in the peaceful gardens surrounding the property. For the cooler evenings, gas heaters will be available. The owners are happy to cater for any special dietary needs, simply advise of your requirements at the time of booking. Children under the age of 12 years have an earlier evening meal (served at 6:00pm), which is freshly prepared, nutritious and healthy.