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A beautiful house in the Basque Country

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Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6160 sq m

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  • Washer
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  • Barbecue grill
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  • Pet-friendly
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  • Air conditioning
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  • Fireplace
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ETXALAR, NAVARRA
  • Popular LocationGrotte de Sare23 min drive
  • Popular LocationLe Train de La Rhune26 min drive
  • Popular LocationLa Rhune28 min drive
  • AirportPamplona (PNA)62 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

A beautiful house in the Basque Country

New detached traditional Basque-style house overlooking the village of Etxalar, a well-preserved picturesque typical Basque village. Set in 9,000m2 of land. Breathtaking views and the perfect place to use as a base to explore the area and to completely unwind.

We have wifi throughout the house.

Just recently in late 2022 access to the property has been dramatically improved after the completion of a cemented road direct to the property allowing easy vehicular access throughout the year.

Downstairs: open-plan living area and kitchen with all mod cons. Toilet and cloakroom.
Lots of comfortable seats and sofa, smart TV, open fire with firewood. Really cosy and a great place to relax and unwind. Kitchen has all the mod cons to cook big meals. Big dining table and doors onto a large terrace balcony and garden.

Upstairs: three double bedrooms, one with en suite bathroom and terrace. Can sleep up to six adults. Bathroom with bath.
Bedroom 1: wonderful huge room with office area, large double bed, two balconies. Can be used as an extra sitting room.
Bedroom 2: access to the shared balcony. Double bed.
Bedroom 3: twin room, with its own ensuite bathroom and terrace.

Both the ensuite bathroom and family bathroom have bath, shower, toilet.

Outside: The property benefits from a gorgeous south facing balcony/terrace. BBQ, sun loungers, large table and chairs, parasols. We have an outside shower fed by a natural spring which runs continuously throughout the year.

There are multiple mountain paths taking you down to the village in about 10 minutes - all downhill on the way there (so quite steep on the way back!). The house is just over 3 km from the GR11 and 10 km from the GR10 walking route that crosses the Pyrenees.
If you wish to bring a pet please inquire first. Also bear in mind that there is livestock in the fields around the house, and that the garden is not fenced in.

The host lives near the house and is around to help. Part of the property's charm is that it is slightly off the beaten track. As a result we always arrange to meet guests in the village
to show them the way.

Location:
In the Pyrenees mountains, in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Ideal for walking, riding, skiing, rafting, canoeing etc, to name but a few of the activities available.

20km from the coast and very fine beaches. Perfect for watersports, surfing, diving, sailing, fishing etc. Safe, clean beaches perfect for children and sunbathing - Hendaye beach is ideal for families.

There are many interesting towns and villages in the area including San Sebastian, Pamplona (with its bull runs), and Hondarribia in Spain. Biarritz, St Jean de Luz and Hendaye in France.

Very near the French border (8km) and TGV train station in Hendaye, with Eurostar connection in Paris.
35km from San Sebastian, one of the most beautiful cities in Spain.
35km from Biarritz International airport with daily Ryanair flights from London Stansted.

Keywords: house, rural, mountains, sea, coast, quiet

Property manager

Beki
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Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Etxalar

Located in Etxalar, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Hendaye Beach and Bay of Biscay reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ibardin Aventures and Aquazone. Ttiki Leku and Littoral Paul Jovet Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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ETXALAR, NAVARRA

What's nearby

  • Le Musée du Gâteau Basque - 21 min drive
  • Grotte de Sare - 23 min drive
  • Le Train de La Rhune - 26 min drive
  • La Rhune - 28 min drive
  • Señorío de Bértiz Natural Park - 47 min drive

Getting around

  • Irun Colon Station - 23 min drive
  • San Sebastian (EAS) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trinquet Pleka - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Herriko Etxeko Edantegia Cafe de la Marie - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Hôtel Arraya - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪La Basque - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hôtel Pikassaria - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A beautiful house in the Basque Country pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at A beautiful house in the Basque Country?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A beautiful house in the Basque Country?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A beautiful house in the Basque Country located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of San Juan Xar, Grotte de Sare and EderBidea. Lac de Xoldokogaina and Le Musée du Gâteau Basque are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Béatrice V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacances à Etxalar
La maison est très agréable et bien aménagée, nous avons apprécié le calme de l'endroit et la gentillesse de notre hôtesse. Le chemin d'accès est bétonné et ne présente pas de difficulté particulière. Le village d'Etxalar est très beau avec ses maisons basques.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un lieu d'émerveillement
Une maison au plus près des forêts et des montagnes, très belle à l'intérieur, elle est elle même comme une invitation au voyage. Béki la propriétaire est extrêmement sympathique et avenante.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful rural Basque house
We had a wonderful stay in this rural Basque house. It was clean, spacious and well equipt. Amazing views across to Etxalar. The garden was a little over grown. We enjoyed the short steep walk into town to the bars and shops. Access to the property by car was a little challenging and not for the nervious driver. We would throughly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

José R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent séjour
Très bon accueil de la propriétaire, bienveillante tout au long du séjour. Bien que l’accès au logement reste atypique, ce dernier réserve de belles surprises. Dépaysement, calme, paysage de toute beauté sont au rendez-vous. Le logement est par ailleurs spacieux et propre. Les conditions sont réunies pour un bon séjour.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magnifique chalet avec vue époustouflante
Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour. Le chalet est spacieux et très bien équipé. Nous n'avons manqué de rien. L'hôtesse est très gentille et très accueillante. Le chemin d'accès est très pentu plus adapté à un SUV. Nous recommandons ce logement qui est proche de St jean de Luz, d'Espelette et du train de la Rhune. Visites que nous conseillons vivement.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oliver N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolles Haus in wunderschöner Umgebung
Wir waren zehn Tage mit unseren beiden Kindern in diesem tollen Haus. Beki hat uns sehr nett empfangen und war stets für uns erreichbar. Das Haus ist wirklich wunderschön, geräumig, sauber und gut ausgestattet. Ein echtes Kleinod in der Natur. Einzig die Anfahrt mit dem Auto ist etwas holprig, aber gut machbar. Etwas außerhalb von Etxalar. Der Vorteil: man ist direkt in der Natur und einer wunderschönen Umgebung. Der Nachteil, man muss eigentlich für alles mit dem Auto fahren. Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Aufenthalt. Vielen Dank Beki
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Francisca G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Estancia Etxalar
Una casa muy bonita y con vistas al pueblo. Decoración acojedora, hemos estado muy a gusto. La propietaria muy agradable. Un poco complicado encontrarla la primera vez, luego ya ningún problema.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

alexandre m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superbe demeure plein de charme avec une vue exeptionnelle
Accueil superbe emplacement parfait pour visiter le pays basque et le pays de Navarre Une propriétaire hypersympa ce qui ne contribue aussi au bon sejour Sans hésitation...
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Arrèn T., Krimpen aan den IJssel

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sfeervol huis net buiten het dorp.
Ruim huis in traditionele stijl gebouwd. Beneden gecombineerde kamer, keuken en toilet). Erg praktisch ingericht. Boven drie slaapkamers (twee met wat smalle tweepersoonsbedden en een met twee eenpersoonsbedden) en twee badkamers. Zowel beneden als boven balkons. Huis ligt net buiten het dorp Etxalar. Stijl weggetje naar het huis was voor ons goed te doen, maar voor sommige mensen zal het een uitdaging zijn. Dorp ligt centraal voor allerlei uitstapjes naar binnenland of de kust.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolle Urlaubstage
Rundum perfekt, sehr schönes Haus, ruhig gelegen, Blick ins Tal. Sehr angenehme und unkomplizierte Betreuung durch die Vermieter. Gerne wieder, unbedingte Empfehlung!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

blanca a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Precioso lugar
Adecuado
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très belle location
Très belle location nichée au milieu des arbres au dessus d'un charmant village. La maison est vraiment très agréable à vivre et en tous points conforme aux photos. L'accueil de Beki et ses conseils en cours de séjour sont très agréables. Au village, petite épicerie avec propriétaire bien sympathique. Départ de plusieurs randonnées possibles au départ de la maison et les plages à une bonne demi-heure de route.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wiebke W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unser Lieblingsurlaubshaus
Wir waren das dritte Mal in diesem unserem Traumurlaubshaus! Einfach nur wunderschön und gemütlich in einer für uns perfekten Lage mit lieben Gastgeberinnen. Danke!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bernd G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Schönes Haus mit toller Lage für Naturfreunde und Wanderer
Geräumiges, schönes Haus in relativ steiler Hanglage mitten in der Natur außerhalb des kleinen Ortes Etxalar (10 Minuten zu Fuß, Einkaufsmöglichkeit). Schöne Terrasse, über der zum Frühstück regelmäßig verschiedene große Greifvögel kreisen. Gute Ausstattung, WLAN vorhanden, rustikales Ambiente mit Kamin. Die Gastgeberin ist sehr hilfsbereit, freundlich und stand uns immer mit Rat und Tat zur Seite. Zum Strand in Hendaye ca. 40 Minuten mit dem Auto. Wir haben die zwei Wochen als Familie mit zwei erwachsenen Kindern genossen und wären gern noch länger geblieben.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

carmen a., Pozuelo de Alarcon, Madrid, España

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfecta!
Un entorno muy bonito, una casa muy cómoda y una buena anfitriona! Perfecto para descansar unos días o visitar la zona.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacaciones ideales en la naturaleza
Si te gusta la naturaleza, la casa es ideal por su amplitud, ubicación y vistas. Beki es una anfitriona fabulosa, y tiene la casa y el jardín muy limpios y cuidados.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Félix D., Madrid

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mucho mejor de lo esperado
Merece la pena. La casa resulta muy disfrutable, un entorno fantástico que te permite sentirte aislado pero a tiro de piedra de todas las opciones que te ofrece la zona.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joanna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic House
We loved our holiday and the house was amazing, in a fantastic location. Beki and family were really, really helpful and we really hope to visit again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Wiebke W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Zum zweiten Male ein unvergesslicher Urlaub!
Wir waren zum zweiten Mal zu sechst hier-und es war wieder so schön! Ein unvergesslicher Ausblick und viel Platz, so hübsche Zimmer, und alles, was man so braucht. Eine schöne Badestelle im Dorf, ein kleiner Kaufmann um Dorf und Wanderwege ringsherum. Hendaye ist super zum Surfen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vincent M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in Etxalar
This self built house is absolutely stunning. We had a great stay for 6 nights in this big house on the hill and we were lucky with the weather too. There are many possible daytrips in the neighborhood (San Sebastian, Hendaye, Hondaribbia, St-Jean de luz, Pamplona , Passai de donibane) and Etxalar itself is a little beautiful town as well, so we could have stay longer than 6 nights but we had to move on to our next stop . The morning and evening view from the terrace is relaxing. Host Beki is a very nice person and was very helpful, she helped with diner reservation and we may use her parking badge for the busy coast town Hendaye. If you book this house, you won't regret it and will have beautiful memories for many years.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Timo T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traumhaftes Landhaus in schöner Aussichtslage
Wir haben hier als 4 köpfige Familie einen unvergesslichen Urlaub erlebt. Ruhig gelegen mit wunderschöner Aussicht in einem hervorragend ausgestatteten Ferienhaus. Auf die Ratschläge und die Hilfe von Beki konnten wir immer bauen. Würden jederzeit wieder kommen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Charlène M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très agréable
Maison très grande et agréable. Calme assuré. Conforme à la description. Par contre, l'accès à la propriété n'est pas facile, il se fait par un chemin serpentant dans un bois à flanc de colline.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Varhelyi O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect stay
In a little known corner of the Bask country, perfectly located between San Sebastien and Biaritz. Wonderful house, gorgeous panorama, with its own source. The host, Beki was extremely helpful and had everything just like as it is promised on the web. Deep in the countryside a perfect place to relax and enjoy the mountains or the sea. Would highly recommend the house to anyone who likes to relax a bit out of the usual tourist places.

10/10 Excellent

Eva B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed in Etxalar for 1 week during our summer holidays
The house is wonderful. We very much enjoyed hiking visiting the beach and making city trips.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Miguel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super Haus, tolle Lage und herzliche Vermieter
Kurz gesagt: Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt richtig genossen. Das Haus ist genau, wie auf den Bildern zu sehen und der Blick ins Tal traumhaft. Eine absolut ruhige Lage und der Empfang durch die Schwester sehr herzlich. Sie hat uns auch Ausflugstipps gegeben. Einfach Klasse. Danke nochmals, dass wir eure Gäste sein durften.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

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