Details of Haere Mai:
Haere Mai is a converted sheep barn, the original barn is now the Salle de Jour. There are three double bedrooms. The main bedroom has a pine king size bed, the second bedroom has a double bed and the third bedroom has two sets of adult size bunk beds. The bathroom has a shower over the bath and a bidet. There is a separate toilet. The kitchen is a fully equipped with all modern conveniences.
In house facilities include satellite TV, video library, CD stereo, an extensive library and many puzzles and games to occupy both adults and children. Facilities in the garden include a swimming pool and a barbeque with extensive areas for sunbathing.
Sun and Surf:
The Atlantic coast is right on your doorstep with glorious sandy beaches stretching from Soulac-Sur-Mer at the mouth of the Gironde all the way down to Biarritz next to the Spanish border.
An ideal way for families and friends to spend their days relaxing and sunning themselves on the uncrowded and golden sands.
For the more energetic there is surfing and body boarding, lessons are locally available.
If you are feeling adventurous plenty of deserted stretches of sand are to be found through the pine forests off the beaten track.
However if you prefer more amenities there are the resorts of Montalivet and Soulac-Sur-Mer providing safe bathing with life guards and designated safe bathing areas, as well as bars,shops,restaurants and of course a big French market.
Adventure and action:
Surfing has long been a feature of the Atlantic coast with the World Pro surfing events regularly being held at Lacanau Plage about twenty five minutes away.
Hourtin Lac the biggest freshwater lake in France is a short drive away and provides the perfect environment for water sports at all levels. Whether wind surfing,sailing or kite surfing,equipment and lessons are available on site.
Montalivet offers surfing and beach bugging lessons for all ages.
There is also horse riding available locally along with go karting and for the children there is the Adventure forest and of course there is an impressive network of cycle paths.
