Cottage close to beaches

The property has a good amount of space inside and outside but could do with a little updating including a second bathroom/toilet to make it more perfect. The neighbourhood is very quiet and the location is good for a variety of visits and activities in the area.

We had the most wonderful holiday here and really could have stayed another 2 weeks. The children adored the pool which was a welcome relief on the blisteringly hot days. Even on the 1 day it rained by 6 o clock the sun was blazing and we were sipping wine and cooking a BBQ. The house was so well equipped with every little thing thought of to make the stay as comfortable as could be. The location for us was perfect. Really quiet and peaceful but just a short drive into the village. And a bonus for me was the local boulangere made and sold artisan gluten free bread. Amazing. The beaches were clean and beautiful and the market in Motalivet was fantasic. We love this place and the house we stayed in so much. Nigel and Elizabeth have thought of everything. Thank you. I think we'll be booking for next summer,

What a charming place. Peacful, spacious, comfortable, such a treasure. Set idyllic location, with lovely surroundings, a cycle ride to either town to get stick in the morning. A laze by the pool which kept you cool from the sun trap patio. Montalivet beach just a short drive away with a very busy market bustling away. Horseriding and lovely cafes/restaurants near the beach. Brilliant waves, not overcrowded, easy to park. Had a rainy day but not cold and still BBQ'd every evening. Didn't want to return home, just peaceful and tranquil thank you

This cottage is a fantastic find! Set in peaceful woodland a beautiful and enormous garden which was great for the children to run and play in. Lovely private pool. Inside everything was extremely well catered for, lots of books, games, home comforts, wifi, excellent kitchen facilities. Extremely comfortable beds too and loads of space!! Perfect location only 10 mins form the beach at Montalivet Les Bains and 2 minutes from the very friendly little village of Vendays Montalivet where we found a good selection of local amenities and where we found our morning croissants each day! Charming area, great variety between the surfer feel of the Atlantic coast and the older more historic look of the wine producing villages along the Gironde estuary. We found a fabulous restaurant in Hourtin Plage called Le Grillon. The Moules Frites were amazing! Highly recommended. Bordeaux was charming and only an hour away. We were a little unlucky to have had quite mixed weather (but it was only the end of May) and as a result it was a little too cold to use the pool most days. However, we found fantastic safe cycle paths, horse riding, Wine tasting, tree running, play parks, picnic areas, the endless beach that was unspoilt and spotless, boating, to keep us entertained and when the sun did come out, the cottage with its very private and beautiful pool area was a fantastic place to be!! The cottage was perfect, thank you so much Nigel and Elizabeth, we hope to return again :))

Haere Mai is a delightful homely cottage ideal for families. The cottage is clean, light and with plenty of space, a perfect family home from home. The house is accurately described and is well equipped with everything you need, from the kitchen equipment to the games, books, wifi, tv and videos. The bedrooms are lovely with good quality comfortable beds and plenty of storage space. We have four young teenagers who throughly enjoyed the lovely pool, playing in the huge garden and using the bicycles to cycle on the many cycle paths to explore and visit local villages. The owners provided excellent service, making sure we had settled in and that everything was in order; they are friendly and helpful and at the end of the phone with any problems which were quickly resolved. (Couldn't work the microwave!) The house itself is in its own grounds, is peaceful, set in a quiet location but only a short drive or cycle ride to the local villages and beaches. The beaches and waves are fabulous and easy to get to with life guards and safe swimming areas in the main areas. The nearest coastal town is only 15minutes away and has a regular market and plenty of restaurants. If you are looking for a quiet relaxing family holiday yet close to all the amenities then I would throughly recommend this cottage. We enjoyed our stay and will be recommending the cottage to our friends and relatives.