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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8175 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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Sanguinet, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Lac Biscarrosse
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • AquaPark
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Biscarrosse Golf
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Arcachon (XAC-La Teste de Buch)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Spacious Villa With Own Pool In Fabulous Location Close To Lake & Sea

Villa on Gironde/Landes border, France: Villa Fougères is a beautiful 175m² villa set in half an acre/ 2000m² plot of land in a superb elevated position on the edge of a pine forest. It is in a tranquil private spot, a few minutes walk from the centre of the village and close to the stunning lake. Biscarrosse Plage, famous for its 10 km of white sandy beaches and big surfing waves, is a short drive away. The well furnished villa has a modern well-equipped kitchen with breakfast bar and during the hot weather the wooden shutters and double-glazing ensure it remains cool inside. A spacious open-plan 50m² living and dining area, together with four large bedrooms (each with fitted double-wardobes) and separate bathrooms, provides plenty of space for up to two families to relax. The large south facing terrace overlooks a superb 10m x 5m swimming pool and the covered canopied area with built-in BBQ is ideal for eating out. Villa Fougères is in the perfect location for a superb holiday offering fun and a great experience for every member of the family.

Sanguinet's beautiful setting and rich amenities: Sanguinet is a picturesque little village in the heart of the largest pine forest in Europe on the banks of the magnificent lake of Cazaux-Sanguinet, which measures 11km long and 10km wide. All the necessary local shops and amenities are close to hand including good-sized local supermarket. Several local restaurants with good food at reasonable prices are within easy walking distance. The scenic paths and cycle ways provide great opportunities to explore the local area. There are numerous white sandy beaches on the lakeside sheltered by pine trees and with safe warm bathing in clean fresh water. Water sports and activities are available locally including canoeing, boating, water skiing, windsurfing and fishing. There are several sailing clubs with instruction available. The local archaeology dates back to Roman times and the Iron Age. Whatever passion or interest you want to fulfil, Sanguinet with its dreamlike surroundings promises you unforgettable times.

Bisca' Plage, Bisca' Ville and surrounding area: Biscarrosse (a short drive by car) has much to offer and is a real hive of activity with a wide selection of interesting shops, restaurants and cafés. The magnificent beach has 10km of white sandy expanse with lifeguards supervising safe bathing and with big breakers offering challenge and excitement to novice and expert surfers and body-boarders.
There is much to see and discover in and around the area and many different facilities and activities on offer including golf, archery, horse riding, boat rides, nature trails, sand yachting, diving and several local leisure and adventure parks. The enthusiastic and friendly staff at the local Tourist Information Centre can answer all your enquiries.
The sand dunes at nearby Dune de Pyla are absolutely spectacular and at 117m high are the biggest in Europe.
Arcachon is 20 minutes by car with lovely beach, harbour and fashionable restaurants and shops. There is a great boat trip around the lovely Bassin D'Arcachon including a visit to Cap Ferret.

Bordeaux, the vineyards and other things to do: Bordeaux (40 minutes drive) is a beautiful, historic and lively city with much heritage and lots of amenities. There is something for everyone from shops and theatre to harbour-front, magnificent Gothic cathedral and beautiful architecture. The old quarter featuring narrow streets and medieval gateways houses the local artisans' shops.
There is also much to explore in the beautiful areas surrounding Bordeaux including the fantastic historic hilltop village of St Emillion. The world famous vineyards and châteaux of Bordeaux are in abundance in the region and many offer tasting and tours and welcome you to stop and buy direct.
A visit across the border to Spain is about 90 minutes drive by car and makes a popular day trip.

Property manager

Teresa and Charles Watters

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted within the villa

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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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

About the area

Sanguinet

Located in Sanguinet, this villa is near theme parks and near the beach. Arcachon Bay and Dune of Pilat reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Parc de la Coccinelle and Kid Parc. Max' Golf and Zooland Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Sanguinet, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Plage des Bardets - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Lac Biscarrosse - 16 min drive - 17.7 km
  • AquaPark - 17 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Biscarrosse Golf - 17 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Dune of Pilat - 28 min drive - 29.3 km

Getting around

  • Gujan-Mestras La Hume Station - 21 min drive
  • Bordeaux (BOD-Merignac) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Bô Site - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Le Cafe du Lac - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Le Fanum - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chez Juliette - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪La Table du Domaine - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Spacious Villa With Own Pool In Fabulous Location Close To Lake & Sea have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beautiful Spacious Villa With Own Pool In Fabulous Location Close To Lake & Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Spacious Villa With Own Pool In Fabulous Location Close To Lake & Sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Spacious Villa With Own Pool In Fabulous Location Close To Lake & Sea?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Spacious Villa With Own Pool In Fabulous Location Close To Lake & Sea located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Plage des Bardets and within 12 miles (20 km) of Landes de Gascogne Regional Natural Park and Parentis-en-Born Church. Gujan-Mestras Golf Club and Biscarrosse Golf are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bonchamp S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sejour juillet

Séjour tranquille reposant dans cette villa au calme, piscine top. Maison bien équipée. Super accueil d'anne sophie.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine M.

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Stay in Sanguinet

There are plenty of outdoor activities in the area, whether by and on the lake and by the seaside. There are aqua parks, play parks and a zoo nearby. Arcachon is about a 40 minute drive away with some very lovely restaurants also some activities for smaller children on rainy days, Bordeaux about an hour away and you can visit the Sauternes vineyards in just over an hour. Saint Emillion takes a little longer (traffic dependent around Bordeaux) but well worth the effort. About ten minutes from the house there are three restaurants, three cafes, three boulangiere and an Intermarche. You can walk to the lake in 15 minutes, lots of good cycle/walking/running tracks and three more restaurants. The local square has markets twice a week and lots more of events in the summer weeks. Local people very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

joel h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Endroit calme

Notre séjour s'est bien passé, sauf l'utilisation de la piscine. Effectivement pendant notre séjour de 15 jours, nous n'avons jamais eu une eau convenable, manque d'entretien par un professionnel. Malgré tous les efforts de Anne Sophie qui n'a pas su remédier au problème... Nous avons été très déçus par la qualité de la piscine, pas pu s'en servir tous les jours, à cause de la qualité de l'eau. Dans ce cas le montant de cette villa est trop chère.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Philippe N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Très belle villa et beau séjour

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Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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Beautiful villa and enjoyable stay

We had a very enjoyable stay at Villa Fougeres. The pictures don’t do it justice - the villa is very spacious and the pool a good size. We loved the setting at the edge of a pine forest too. We found the location close to the lake to be very convenient. The villa is well equipped and we enjoyed cooking on the barbecue several times. The only very minor niggle was having to bring our own bed linen and towels as this took up a lot of space in our car - so it would be great if that could be provided - but that was clearly stated in the property particulars so we did know this when booking but decided to go ahead anyway as the villa looked so nice. All in all a great stay - and thanks to Anne-Sophie for an efficient check in and out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandrine d.

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Séjour Top à la Villa Fougères

La Villa Fougères est très bien aménagée pour deux familles avec de grands enfants. Le cadre est très verdoyant, reposant et dispose d'une très jolie piscine. "Amazing" ! Très bien située, accès facile au centre ville et au lac. Nous avons passé de très bonnes vacances, avec de nombreuses excursions à Biscarosse, Arcachon, la Dune du Pilat, et Bordeaux ! Activités : vélo, balade à pied au bord du lac, canoës-kayaks, parc aventures, sans oublier la piscine de la villa ! Bref un endroit à retenir pour y revenir ! Merci à Teresa & Charles
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maxime S.

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Parfait

Très belle demeure, agréable avec son joli jardin sans vis à vis Idéal pour les enfants, entre la piscine devant la terrasse et l’espace jardin permettant de jouer au balcon ou au raquettes sous le regard des parents confortablement installés en terrasse. L’emplacement de la plancha, avec sa table haute à proximité est le lieu idéal de l’apéro des adultes ! Proche du lac, et de la plage, le petit village de Sanguinet offre toutes les commodites attendues d’une famille. Par ailleurs, la maison dispose de tous les équipements rendant les vacances plus agréables (lave vaisselle, lave linge, sèche linge …..) Les propriétaires prendront soin de vous savoir à votre aise dans leur demeure ! Merci à eux !!!! Bref, à réserver les yeux fermés !
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

didier r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

bien

Petits problème à l arrivé , téléviseur en anglais , frigo réglé sur 15 degrés , chauffe eau a l arret . Protection compteur élec pas aux normes . Après avoir remis le tout en ordre c étais bien ....
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Villa, Great Location, Great Pool!

Charles & Teresa are great hosts and were very accommodating to ensure that our stay was relaxed and enjoyable. Loads of space, for our family of 5. Pool was large and safe, kids loved it. Also had a grass area where we could play cricket. Very private and not overlooked yet close enough to town that we could walk to the stunning lake. Also stunning coastal areas that were within easy reach by car. Highly recommended. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Chris and Rebecca G.

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Perfect in every way

We had a magnificent stay in this beautiful villa for a very special family holiday. The villa was perfectly layed out with everything you need and very well designed, the beds were very comfy and all areas were spotless. The pool was lovely to have use of on beautiful hot days and the outside patio was perfect for sunbathing or cooling off. Sanguinet itself is a beautiful location extremely close to many facilities and activities and Sanguinet Lake itself is stunning. We highly recommend this stunning villa to anyone looking for a perfect holiday. Full marks, we loved our stay THANKYOU

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Perfect family week

We have just returned from a wonderful week staying in Villa Fougere in Sanguinet. The whole family had a great holiday. The pool at the property was greatly used as we initially had very high temperatures. The property is ideally set up for 2 families and was nicely presented. Maryline was very welcoming and between our French and her English we were shown everything we needed to know. The lake is nearby and as well as swimming, our 2 granddaughters made use of the paddleboarding on offer. A very happy week for us all.

8/10 Good

Filip V.

Great stay at the villa👍

Mooi verblijf. Goede accomodatie. Goed ontvangst en vertrek. Alles zoals beschreven. Fam. Van puyvelde - Wuytack
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

ANTHONY M.

Entre mer, campagne et ville

La maison est exactement comme décrite sur l'annonce: nous étions 9 et la vie y était très facile, agréable, en particulier le grand salon où nous pouvions être assis tous ensembles ! Les indications données par Charles et Teresa se sont révélées très utiles et malgré le temps mitigé, notre séjour fut très agréable, entre Arcachon, la dune du Pyla, le château de la Brède, Bordeaux et ses musées et Saint Emilion... Merci pour ce beau séjour ! Esther et Anthony Martin.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Wonderful, relaxing holiday in Villa Fougeres – July/August 2017

Villa Fougeres is a beautifully located villa in Sanguinet. Situated in its own grounds with a good sized swimming pool, it was the perfect place for our family party to relax and unwind and to enjoy the wide range of local activities. We also appreciated the local information provided by the owners; this was very helpful during our fortnight’s stay. The villa is extremely spacious, comfortable and very well-equipped, and we wanted for nothing during our stay. We were a party of 6, and the layout of the villa meant that we had sufficient space to ourselves as well as a lovely communal table by the pool at which we ate, chatted and played games. We enjoyed playing badminton on the lawn, and swimming in the pool. The pine trees and private setting of the villa gave it added seclusion, and was a great place for star-gazing at night. The local area is full of activity; we enjoyed cycle rides round the nearby lake, fishing, two rounds of golf and trips to the Thursday and Sunday market at Parentis for amazing fresh local produce. (I would recommend a meal at ‘Chez Flo’ in Parentis). Other interesting locations include: Mimizan, Biscarosse, the Dune du Pyla and Arcachon for both beach and shopping. Our holiday took place during the fiesta of the bulls in Parentis, and we enjoyed the associated festivities which showed a slice of authentic French life. We would highly recommend Villa Fougeres for a restful holiday in which you can choose to laze by the pool or to venture further afield in the quiet countryside of Les Landes. The town of Sanguinet is a 5 minute walk away and there are friendly local shops and restaurants (one of the bakeries made a birthday cake for our daughter) as well as a well-stocked supermarket for basics. All members of our party enjoyed our stay at Villa Fougeres and would recommend it unreservedly for a fantastic French holiday. We hope to return in the future. Sylvia and Mark Taylor
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

claire H.

Great family villa

We stayed at Villa Fougères, Sanguinet in August 2016. Our party was 2 families with 4 children aged from 18 months to 12 years old and there was plenty of space for us all and the bedrooms were spacious and comfy. The property is lovely, with a great swimming pool, nice lawned garden area and everything you need for a great self-catering holiday. It's well stocked with games, toys and kitchen equipment and the British TV was a bonus so we could watch the BBC coverage of the Olympics! It was very clean and tidy when we arrived. The area was lovely, the lake beaches around Sanguinet were very pleasant with lovely warm water and shady trees as well as some fun watersport opportunities. The supermarket was an easy drive/walk away and there are boulangeries, a pharmacy, a bike hire shop, a tourist office and a couple of cafes and other shops in Sanguinet itself a short walk away. There are some markets and festivities for tourists to attend in Sanguinet, though we were quite happy at the villa most evenings so we didn't visit these. Biscarosse beach was beautiful, easy to get to and good fun for bodyboarding and a bit of shopping. It was very hot when we were there, in the mid 30s most of the time and the property did stay remarkably cool, but there is no air conditioning, which we knew in advance. Also the pool isn't heated, again this was clear in the property info provided - this wasn't an issue for us as it was so hot it wasn't necessary! There was always somewhere shaded to sit outside to avoid the sun. The villa is very well situated as it felt very private and not overlooked, but it is not in the middle of nowhere. The information provided by the owners was helpful and clear and the whole process was hassle-free. We like to change our holiday destinations each year but we would definitely return in the future.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Adrian L.

a superb holiday experience!

Our two families had a lovely week at Villa Fougeres in Sanguinet. The layout of the villa is great, with ample space for our group of four adults and five children (3yrs – 7 yrs). We had lovely weather so most of our time was spent outdoors, and we made daily use of the pool, terrace and garden – the children enjoyed the toy cupboard! The villa is well equipped with all the essentials, and the barbeque was well used. The villa is ideally situated – the terrace and pool are not overlooked, and garden is bordered by pine trees which was lovely and peaceful (as much as it can be with five children around!). It is only a few minutes cycle into town for the daily morning trip to the boulangerie or to pick up supplies from the supermarket. What made the holiday for us was being able to abandon the car for a week and make good use of our bikes. Apart from one day trip to the Dune de Pilat (recommended – amazing views), we cycled everywhere! The lake is fantastic – small quiet beaches adjacent to the cycle path, friendly kiosks for snacks and ice creams, water sports rental and a safe environment for children to play in the water. We asked the children if they wanted to go to the sea, but they preferred to stay at the lake! We would definitely recommend the villa and the area for a relaxing family holiday, and hope to return ourselves.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lucy hendley

Wonderful villa

We spent a week at Charles and Teresa's villa in August and were delighted with the amount of space we had (we were a party of 9 with 2 separate families) and the facilities available. The swimming pool was wonderful and the outside seating area and bbq was perfect for eating out. The location of the villa was ideal, with beautiful lakes nearby and the beach only 20 minutes away. Charles and Teresa provided us with a lot of helpful information on the local area and we were welcomed at the villa by Maryline, who was extremely hospitable. The villa was very well stocked and there was nothing we lacked, which is unusual in a holiday home. We would thoroughly recommend the villa for relaxation, comfort and tranquility.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vicky H.

Great Villa in a lovely area

Our extended family of 7 (4 adults and 3 children) enjoyed a fabulous vacation at this villa in Sanguinet. The village is perfect for families with good amenities, a lovely, safe lake beach within 10 minutes walk from the villa and great cycle paths. Sanguinet is also very well located for the Bordeaux wine region, historic chateaux and the famous Dune du Pylat. The villa was wonderful, incredibly spacious both inside and out and with a delightful pool and shaded terrace. We highly recommend a holiday at this villa.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Louise H.

Great villa in a lovely location close to lake

Thank you so much for a fantastic 2 weeks at your villa in Sanguinet. The villa is set in a quiet location just a few minutes’ walk from the centre of the village, which has a good size supermarket as well as a selection of small shops. The villa itself is very well equipped, especially in the kitchen, and kept nice and cool throughout our 2 weeks in France. The villa has a light and spacious feel and never felt crowded even when all 8 if us were inside. The swimming pool was a big hit with the kids, and the soft lining was a real benefit as there were no stubbed toes from broken tiles which is usually the case. We had a great 2 weeks by the pool, at the lake (where the kids loved the warm, shallow water) and the beach at Biscarrose with its energy and surf. We would definitely return to the villa and would highly recommend it to families
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy J.

Our second great holiday at Villa Fougeres

This was our second visit, having stayed here for the first time two years ago. The villa is extremely well equipped with everything you need whilst on holiday and lots of outdoor games etc for kids to play with. It very comfortably accommodated our two families together. We rarely return to exactly the same place for a second holiday - but this place is so well located, just a few minutes drive (or a slightly longer walk) from a beautiful lake and in an area where there is so much to do for children - that it was an easy decision to return. It is a very easy walk into the small local town with great boulangeries for the morning croissant shopping - and twice a week it has a market selling fresh local produce. The lake is just beautiful and the house is not far from the coast either - making it just ideal. In summary - a great place to stay and the pool was well used every day too!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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Hong Kong expat family

We travelled to Sanguinet from our home in Hong Kong and stayed at the Watters' villa for one week in early July 2011. We had a wonderful time and would not hesitate to go back. We have three young children (aged 7, 5 and 3 at the time) and this house was ideal for them. There is a good-sized garden which is great for ball games and a lovely pool. The house was modern, clean, well-maintained and had everything we needed for our holiday. The only (minor) exception was the lack of a toaster but we mentioned this to the owners and understand that this is now provided! We have great memories of family meals sitting at the long dining table in the living room or outside by the pool. The villa is very convenient for the local supermarket which is 2 minutes away by car or 10 minutes by foot. There is also an interesting little market near the church in the centre of town. We made good use of the bicycle shop located 5 minutes walk away from the villa. Although there is not much to do in the village itself, there were a couple of decent restaurants by the lake which is either a 5 minute run in the car or a 10/15 minute walk. One particular highlight was the walking/cycling trail and also the lovely little sand beaches, stretching along the beautiful Lac Sanguinet. All in all, this was a great place to spend our holiday in France and would have no hesitation is recommending it to others.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

sam D.

Holiday

"We very much enjoyed our stay in the Villa. We were 2 families with children aged 5,8 and 10. The children loved the pool as it was ideal for them to swim and play. The property allowed for sufficient space for the kids to run around and play whilst we were enjoying the barbecue. The villa is perfect for two families as the location of the bedrooms allows for sufficient privacy. Kitchen and utilities are state of the art and the living room provides enough space if the weather is poor. The village itself is in walking distance with a nice market once a week, two good boulangeries and a restaurant which provides a great mix of child friendliness and decent french food. The lake is a 10min walk away with nice beaches for the kids to play. Score 5/5 "
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Howard W.

Villa Fougères, Sanguinet

The Villa was perfect for our summer holiday and our party of nine (including two small children) felt at home as soon as we arrived. We loved the light and spacious design of the house and we made full use of the delightful garden and pool. At night we especially enjoyed stargazing on the sun loungers and we witnessed our first shooting stars, which was thrilling. The location was ideal; quiet and secluded but close to the village, lake and nearby beaches and the arrival of the circus and jazz festival were added bonuses. We had a truly memorable fortnight at Villa Fougères and would have no hesitation in recommending it. It caters for all ages and a range of interests.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Peaceful, relaxing holiday

Sarah & family, Hertfordshire. We went to this Villa in August 2011 for 2 weeks. We found it very clean and spacious and very well equipped for all our needs. We really appreciated the extra touches of games, CDs, DVDs and books to use whilst we were there. The Villa is in a lovely quiet spot looking out over woods and trees and feels very private and peaceful. The children really enjoyed the swimming pool and we had lots of good weather as well as some terrific thunderstorms. The house stayed cool even when the temperature was in the high 30's, the double glazing worked well at keeping it cool. For some wonderful reason there were no mosquitoes or midges on this holiday which we really appreciated as we usually get bitten abroad! We enjoyed exploring the local town and the children tried out their french at the bakers every morning. They enjoyed having 2 bakers to choose from and became experts in which had the best bread and pastries. We enjoyed going down to the lake where you can hire catamarans and windsurfers, and we also had lots of fun on the Atlantic beaches with body surfing boards which the family kindly lent us for the duration of our stay. We took our bicycles and cycled around the local lake and also down to another lake. There are many pleasant bike rides off road on really good cycle paths, that are safe for children. It was a super holiday, and a great venue for a family group or family with grandparents.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anja S., Gävle, Sweden

Great holiday at Villa Fougères, Sanguinet

After visiting this part of France in August 2008, we wanted to come back and show this area to our son and his family. We wanted to find a modern villa, big enough for six people. This villa is very spacious and has modern nice furniture (mostly IKEA), which appealed to us from Sweden, as that means, for example, that the beds are big enough even for tall people like us. All the furniture is just for this villa, very tasteful and there are no worn and shabby things, which so often is the case when renting a holiday house or an apartment. We were a bit anxious because there was no air-conditioning in the villa, but there was no problem at all, even if the temperature was around 30 C.   We loved the pool - especially our teenagers - and spent a lot of time in and around it, from having breakfast till ending the day with a barbecue dinner in the sunset.   We made a trip to Dune de Pilat - that is a must when you are here. We went also to different beaches, both at the ocean and at the Sanguinet lake with its wonderful warm water. We visited the local market on Wednesdays and Saturdays, which provided us with local cheese, vegetables, fruits, shellfish and chicken. And the local boulangerie (the one close to the "Mairie" roundabout) was the goal of our daily morning walk.   We really enjoyed our holiday at Villa Fougères; it has all you need: high standard, pool, quiet location, but at the same time it is close to shops and restaurants, because the village is quite small.

About the host

Hosted by Teresa and Charles Watters

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We love to holiday in France and have been doing so for many years in different parts of France. The Aquitaine region offers so much and is the area we chose to build our holiday home in 2005.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the village of Sanguinet and with its surrounding area It has so much to offer and yet is natural and unspoiled. We bought a plot of land with outline planning permission in a beautiful elevated position in Sanguinet village on the edge of the pine forest.

What makes this property unique

Our villa has the benefit of being just two minutes from the centre of the village with all the amenities you need right at hand and a short walk to the beautiful lake with its sandy beaches and beautiful walks and bike rides. Our villa is situated in an elevated, un-overlooked location adjacent to the pine forest with lovely views. It is a very tranquil and peaceful location where you can relax and unwind in lovely surroundings.

Languages:

English, French