Imagine sitting back on your spacious upper terrace looking out over the lake with a glass of Grand Cru from the Médoc wine region as the sun sets in the distance. Maison du Lac enjoys such a privileged location a few metres across from the sandy shores of Lac d’Hourtin-Carcans, also a short stroll from charming restaurants, shops and a range of watersports.
You are only a very short walk away from the promenade lined with pine trees and the sandy lakeside beach, perfect for relaxing in the summer sun and swimming in the gently shelving water. No wonder the views are so spectacular from this fine holiday villa, especially on the top floor which has been especially designed to make the most of the wonderful vistas with its lounge and two en suite bedrooms, all leading out to a decked terrace facing the pine trees and lake.
A contemporary home with modern comforts, guests can expect a Smart TV with Netflix alongside sophisticated yet practical furnishings across both floors. Downstairs, as well as two further bedrooms and a shower room, there’s an open-plan kitchen-diner with sliding doors leading to a patio for al-fresco dining. With plenty of space and stylish design, this is a fantastic holiday home whether staying with kids who will adore the proximity of the beach or a group of friends seeking spectacular scenery, prestigious wines and a great range of outdoor adventures.
Wander along the lakeside promenade and within 500m you will be surrounded by shops including a boulangerie, cheese and wine stores and a fish monger that sells delicious oysters. Youngsters will adore the ice-cream parlours and there is a good choice of restaurants too.
If you love the ocean, then it’s only a 5-minute drive to the vast sandy beaches of the Atlantic at Carcans Plage or drive further south to the bustling seaside resort of Lacanau, both popular with surfers. Étang de Lacanau is another idyllic spot for long nature walks and watersports or hire bikes and follow some of the magnificent trails across this incredible part of the Médoc peninsula.
The prestigious AOC vineyards near Pauillac and Margaux can be reached in around 45-minutes by car alongside Michelin starred restaurants and world-famous wine chateaux (Latour and Lafite-Rothschild to name a couple).
Not to mention the handsome city of Bordeaux, around an hour away, an absolute dream for any wine enthusiast, history lover or foodie with its vibrant restaurant scene, atmospheric markets, beautiful architecture and famous Cité du Vin wine museum.
What Oliver loves...
- Enjoy incredible lake views from this contemporary villa which is just across from a sandy beach on the shores of Lac d’Hourtin-Carcans
- Admiring the sunset over the lake as you relax on the upper terrace is a magical experience
- As well as swimming in the gently-shelving water, there is a great range of watersports on the lake such as wind surfing and kayaking
- Stroll along the lakeside promenade to reach local restaurants, a range of shops and a weekly market
- If you feel like a trip to the Atlantic coast, it’s only a 5-minute drive to Carcans Plage, a much-loved spot for surfing
- Visit the famous wineries and vineyards of the Médoc region or drive to Bordeaux for a fantastic day out
