206 Spacious French Manoir Near Beach & Lakes | Sleeps 18

Set within six acres of private grounds just outside the charming village of Soustons, The Manoir is perfectly suited to large family gatherings, milestone celebrations and relaxed multigenerational holidays. With the Atlantic coast and the beautiful Étang de Soustons close by, families can enjoy both surf adventures and calm lake days – ideal when travelling with teenagers, younger children and grandparents.

Spacious Interiors Designed for Family Living

The house combines traditional grandeur with comfortable, practical spaces where everyone can spread out.

Ground Floor Living Spaces

• Elegant main lounge with doors opening directly onto the gardens

• Cosy TV/reading room with marble fireplace – perfect for quieter moments

• Billiard room with full-size pool table (a favourite teenage hangout)

• Formal dining room with marble fireplace and French doors leading to the terrace – ideal for celebratory meals

First Floor

• Relaxed hall area with sofa seating

• Two double bedrooms with fireplaces and en suite bathrooms

• One bedroom with private terrace and en suite bathroom

• A spacious two-bedroom family suite featuring fireplace, dressing room, bathroom with jacuzzi, separate WC and a south-facing balcony – ideal for parents with younger children

Second Floor

• Bedroom with private sauna and en suite bathroom

• Two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and balconies

• One additional en suite bedroom

All nine bedrooms are arranged as doubles (140–180cm beds) or flexible twin/doubles, making the layout ideal for extended families. Two bathrooms feature bathtubs (helpful for families with younger children), while the remaining six offer modern walk-in showers.

Outside Living: Six Acres of Space to Play

The private estate borders a small river and offers exceptional facilities for all ages.

Pool & Relaxation

• Heated swimming pool (15m x 7m, depth 1.85m)

  • Electric safety cover and safety fence

  • Open year-round

  • Heated on request (approximately June to end September)

• Poolside terrace

• Jacuzzi (2.4m x 2.4m, up to 6 guests)

• Shaded al-fresco dining area with summer kitchen and BBQ

Sports & Activities

• Private tennis court (racquets and balls provided)

• Table tennis

• Badminton

• Boules court

• Football

• Volleyball

• Approximately 14 bicycles for exploring local lanes

• Swing and slide for younger guests

• Ample parking

Whether it’s family tennis tournaments, pool competitions, bike rides into the village or sunset BBQs, there’s something for every generation.

Local Area

Teenagers will love the easy access to the surf towns of Hossegor and Capbreton, known for their beaches, surf schools, cool cafes and relaxed coastal vibe. For calmer waters and watersports such as paddleboarding and kayaking, head to Lac de Soustons. A day trip to glamorous Biarritz (under an hour away) offers boutiques, oceanfront dining and iconic Atlantic scenery. Best of all, the local village is within walking distance – perfect for morning bakery runs, market visits, evening drinks and easy supermarket trips without needing to drive.

Getting Here

The Manoir is ideally positioned close to several airports, the Manoir is easily accessible. Biarritz is approximately a 45 minute drive away and San Sebastian Airport across the border into Spain is about an hour drive away. The larger Airport of Bordeaux-Merignac Airport is approximately 1hr 45 minutes.