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A beautiful house in the Basque Country

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Beach nearby, beach towels
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6160 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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ETXALAR, NAVARRA
  • Le Musée du Gâteau Basque
    21 min drive
  • Grotte de Sare
    23 min drive
  • Señorío de Bértiz Natural Park
    47 min drive
  • San Sebastian (EAS)
    33 min drive

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About the area

Etxalar

At this holiday home, you'll be 10.3 km (6.4 mi) from San Juan Xar and 17.4 km (10.8 mi) from Grotte de Sare. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and home features 2 bathrooms, a balcony and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Etxalar holiday home include EderBidea and FICOBA Exhibition Centre.

What's nearby

  • Le Musée du Gâteau Basque - 21 min drive
  • Le Train de La Rhune - 26 min drive
  • La Rhune - 28 min drive
  • St-Jean-de-Luz Beach - 40 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

  • ‪IrriSarri Land - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Zalain - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hôtel Arraya - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Herriko Etxeko Edantegia Cafe de la Marie - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Trinquet Pleka - ‬23 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,722 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Beautiful House Basque Country ETXALAR
Beautiful House Basque Country
Beautiful Basque Country ETXALAR
Beautiful House Basque
Beautiful House In The Basque
Beautiful House in the Basque Country Etxalar
Beautiful House in the Basque Country Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to A beautiful house in the Basque Country?

The closest beach to A beautiful house in the Basque Country is St-Jean-de-Luz Beach (17.5 km).

Does A beautiful house in the Basque Country have a pool?

A beautiful house in the Basque Country has a communal pool.

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

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ and highchairs, it's no surprise that A beautiful house in the Basque Country is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at A beautiful house in the Basque Country?

No, A beautiful house in the Basque Country does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

A beautiful house in the Basque Country Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely peaceful stay
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justine F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Joanna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Eva B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Ed B.

Spanish countryside at its best.
The only thing that could have been better was the weather, but in May it can be a challenge almost anywhere. However, we still managed to do some hiking, spent time in the wonderful town of Etxalar, enjoyed the local restaurant/bar/bakery, enjoyed the local people very much, as well as the farm / countryside life, taking in the wonderful drives to St.Jean de Luz in France, San Sebastian, etc.. It was a wonderful stay and Beki was a 'peach' and most helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nigel F.

Great, peaceful property for a family of 5 with adult(ish) children
Easy access to San Sebastián, Biarritz etc but tucked away in the heart of Basque with just fantastic views. BBQ's 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 can't get views without going up a bit. The only niggle was with being 6'3" the 4'6" bed was cosy. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rick H., Arena, WI

Lovely home in the hills of Basque Country
The home was beautiful and in a wonderful spot in the hills above Etxalar. Beki, who lives nearby,was very helpful and took care of all our needs. I can't think of a better spot to stay in northern Basque Country. Etxalar is a lovely town and quite near to many mountain hikes, villiages and sea shore towns like San Sebastián and St Jean De Luz. We spent 10 days and hope to return.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jan K.

Peaceful hilltop house
Well equipped mountain house, beautiful views, tinkling of cow/sheep bells. Nice village with good cafe for food and drinks. Steep partially paved road to property. Great access to San Sebastián and beyond. Peaceful!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Lovely house in a beautiful setting
The house is beautiful, very comfortable and well-furnished with plenty of space and with lovely views of the surrounding hills and Etxalar down in the valley. We particularly enjoyed sitting on the balcony looking at the views, admiring the birds of prey circling overhead, soothed by the sound of bells and the scent of honeysuckle. We also had fun exploring the book collection - some quirky choices, others, like the guidebooks, very useful. The road to the house twists and turns and we definitely needed Beki to show us the way when we first arrived. We soon discovered that it was surprisingly quick to walk down to Etxalar to the local shop, the bar and the wonderful Basque restaurant. It is a great area for hikes from the door - including over the border into France and Beki helped us out with suggestions of places to visit. A fabulous base for exploring this part of the Pyrenees.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

Great stay
Stayed here with my wife, 1 year old son and my parents. Great house and views with plenty of space and well equipped. Beki was a great host. Beautiful part of the world and all so green, could have mistaken the scenery for Switzerland. We had day trips to Biarritz, St Jean De Luz, San Sebastian, Bilbao and Pampolma, all within 1.5 hours.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Juliette S.

A house to be enjoyed in a beautiful setting
A distinctive chalet-style house which is quirkily and lovingly decorated (and filled with interesting books). The downstairs is open plan with a lovely large terrace so it's a lovely space to spend time in. The views over the valley and village are beautiful. The house was very clean and well equipped. Beki and family could not do enough for us and were available for tips/questions or just a chat. Accessible to French and Spanish towns and beaches which we enjoyed visiting. To be recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Huib v.

Wonderful house
Really nice house, very friendly owners and located at the border of the nice village of Extalar in a beautiful area with eagles etc. We stayed for 5 nights in July 2015 and it was very relaxing. Would love to keep this quiet place a secret, but that would be selfish. Highly recommended. Huib, the Netherlands

10/10 Excellent

Martin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderbarer, erholsamer Urlaub
Die Lage und Großzügigkeit des Hauses, die Einrichtung und die Umgebung sind traumhaft. Man kann in alle Richtungen wandern, in nahen Flüssen baden und auch die größeren Städte an der Küste sind nicht weit. Die Vermieterin war sehr nett, unkompliziert und hilfsbereit. Wir waren mit unseren zwei Söhnen und Hund dort und haben alle den Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Familie Schwedler-Krebs
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour Etxalar
Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour dans cette très belle maison au calme avec une vue magnifique. Emplacement parfait pour visiter le Pays Basque. Le chemin pour accéder à la maison est atypique mais parfaitement pratiquable. Accueil de Beki++ t Beki a est très accueillants
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Béatrice V.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

José R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Precioso lugar
Adecuado
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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