Holiday Villas in Aquitaine
Where is the best place to rent a villa in Aquitaine? The Landes and Arcachon coast offers surf beaches and pine forest; the countryside around Bordeaux adds vineyards and elegant towns; and the south, towards the Basque Country, brings the Pyrenees within reach. South France Holiday Villas offers vetted villas across the region.
Aquitaine is south-west France at its most varied: Atlantic surf beaches and pine forests along the Landes coast, the vineyards and elegance of Bordeaux, and the foothills of the Basque Country and Pyrenees. Our Aquitaine collection is part of the 500+ hand-picked villas we advetise, each vetted for quality. Whether you want a beach house near the dunes, a wine-country retreat with a pool, or a base for the mountains, browse our portfolio below or ask one of our team for help.
Why Rent a Villa in Aquitaine?
Aquitaine suits travellers who want the Atlantic rather than the Mediterranean: cooler summers, big surf beaches, forests and vineyards, and villas with generous gardens. Our holiday villas in Aquitaine range from wooden beach houses near the Landes coast to stone wine-country properties with private pools around Bordeaux. It is easy to reach with regular UK flights to Bordeaux or Biarritz and it's an easy drive down from the Channel. It pairs a beach holiday with vineyards, gastronomy and the mountains.
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Where to Stay: Atlantic Coast, Bordeaux and the Basque Approach
The Landes and Arcachon coast is the place for surf, sand and pine forest, with long beaches and the great dune of Pilat. Inland, the countryside around Bordeaux and the Dordogne fringe brings vineyards and villages. To the south, towards Biarritz and the Basque Country, the Pyrenees come into view. Tell us whether you want beach, wine country or mountains and we will point you in the right direction.
Best Time to Visit Aquitaine
The season runs from May to September. July and August are warm and busy on the coast, ideal for surfing and swimming. May, June and September are quieter and better value, with fine weather for the vineyards and the beaches will still be open.
Planning and Booking Your Aquitaine Villa
Bordeaux and Biarritz airports serve the region with UK flights, and it is an easy drive from the Channel. Coastal villas book up for the summer surf season. Tell us your dates, group size and must-haves, and our team will be happy to send you a shortlist.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Aquitaine on the Atlantic or the Mediterranean?
A. The Atlantic. Aquitaine is south-west France, with long surf beaches along the Landes and Arcachon coast. It is generally cooler and fresher than the Mediterranean South.
Q. Where are the best beaches?
A. The Landes coast and the Arcachon basin, near the great dune of Pilat, have miles of sandy surf beaches. Biarritz to the south is the classic surf town.
Q. Which airport should we use?
A. Bordeaux and Biarritz both service UK flights. The region is also within a day's drive of the Channel ports.
Q. Do your villas have private pools?
A. Many do, particularly inland and in the wine country. Coastal houses vary. Filter for a pool or ask us to shortlist pool villas.
Q. What is there to do beyond the beach?
A. The Bordeaux and Saint-Emilion vineyards, the dune of Pilat, the Basque towns, and the Pyrenees for walking are all within reach.
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