Pyla-sur-Mer, Aquitaine 33115

With its Basco-Landaise architecture, this 200 m2 Gaume house is set in a lovely 1,440 m2 wooded plot in the Pyla sur Mer district, just a two-minute walk from the beach. Built in 1970 and completely renovated last year, the house has been reconfigured for maximum comfort in a seaside style with neutral tones. Set back from the road and nestling beneath the pine trees, the entrance is via an arched door that opens directly into the living room. The 75 m2 through-plan living room is bathed in light from morning to night and, under its cathedral ceiling and exposed roof frame, houses a generous lounge with a wood-burning stove for the off-season, a dining area for 10 guests and a kitchen fitted with Smeg appliances around a central island. A large bay window to the east gives access to the Millboard terrace, where an outdoor sitting area, a dining area and a fully-equipped outdoor kitchen with plancha, barbecue, dishwasher, American fridge and its own crockery, swing around a 9 x 4 swimming pool, heated with Balinese tiles. On one level, the five beautifully decorated bedrooms, with their carved bedheads and louvered wardrobes, are divided into two sleeping areas on either side of the living room, each with its own private shower room. The master with its bath and a second bedroom have privileged access to the terrace around the swimming pool.The house also includes a laundry room, air conditioning, a bike shed and a car recharging point on the two parking spaces. There's also a pétanque court and table tennis.Sleeps 10 people. Available for seasonal rental all year round. A house that looks like a boutique hotel, surrounded by large oak and arbutus trees, a stone's throw from the cycle paths, beach and shops. From EUR3,650 to EUR10,800 per week Close to the beach Attention to detail The beautiful swimming pool surrounded by greenery