House in French Basque Country
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this house rental
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
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
Amenities at A beautiful house in the Basque Country
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of French Basque Country
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGuests praised the beautiful house with amazing views, spacious rooms, and helpful host Beki. They enjoyed the peaceful location, easy access to nearby towns, and the opportunity for relaxing hikes and day trips.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
Had a fantastic stay here! An absolutely beautiful and spacious property located just a short walk from the village and a half hour drive from the coast. We spent time in San Sebastián as well as other nearby towns and villages, went for some stunning walks, and ate some great food. The host (Beki) was exceptionally helpful and friendly throughout the entire stay. Would 100% recommend!
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2024
We had a lovely week staying in this house. The host Beki was very welcoming, met us in the village to guide us to the house and gave us a tour and information about the house, appliances and garden. She also gave us some recommendations of places to visit and great restaurants in the surrounding area. It was also good to know she was only a message away, should we need anything (which we didn't). We found the house to be well-equipped with everything we needed for a weeklong stay. It was clean and spacious! It's in a high up position above the village so we had excellent views looking over the village and surrounding landscape. It's also well connected with nature - in the evenings we loved sitting on the balcony watching the red squirrels in the trees and listening to the tinkling of bells of nearby animals.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2023
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.
5 / 10·Jul 2018
Easy access to San Sebastián, Biarritz etc but tucked away in the heart of Basque with just fantastic views. BBQs and Spotify streaming are a must for our family. Just the job as no neighbours to worry about. To be fair Beki is a kind of neighbour and was always on hand to help.The drive to the property is an experience but you cant get views without going up a bit. The only niggle was with being 63 the 46 bed was cosy.Would definitely go back.
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Top rated by guests
9.6Outstanding
(62 Ratings)
Guests praised the beautiful house with amazing views, spacious rooms, and helpful host Beki. They enjoyed the peaceful location, easy access to nearby towns, and the opportunity for relaxing hikes and day trips.
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