Biarritz - La Raffinee

Luxury contemporary apartment with sea views in central Biarritz - La Raffinee is positioned right in the heart of this elegant town, with restaurants, cafes and sandy beaches on the doorstep.  Located in an attractive and distinctive building, this fashionable second-floor apartment is air-conditioned throughout and offers a spacious, open-plan living area with a state-of-the-art entertainment system and three comfortable double bedrooms. Floor to ceiling windows flood the space with light and frame superb views of the Atlantic ocean and of the impressive church next door, as well as offering a prestigious vantage point to observe the pleasant bustle in the square below. A Biarritz town centre location is such a bonus. The atmosphere here is relaxed and friendly; there are countless restaurants, cafes and bars to suit a variety of tastes as well as smart shops and, of course, the famous casino. As the birthplace of French surfing, the Biarritz Surf Festival attracts boarders from all over the world, and other watersports are on offer too, ranging from wind- and kite-surfing to Delta-planing. Golf features highly in this area, with numerous courses and links nearby. The local Basque sport of pelote and its variants offer a wonderful spectator experience which is not to be missed! The chocolate museum and the Cite de l'Ocean aquarium are just two of many other great places to spend time during your holiday at this luxury comtemporary sea view apartment Biarritz centre. Venturing further afield you will find pretty villages inland, as well as lively towns such as St Jean de Luz and Bayonne, both of which have their own appealing character. The dramatic Pyrenees mountain range is within easy range for day trips and, if you like walking, there is the coastal footpath which could provide a pleasant stroll or more of a challenge, depending on how far you want to walk! Accommodation All accommodation is on the second floor of the building (reached via a staircase) and the apartment is air conditioned throughout. Open plan living/dining room/kitchen (TV, state-of-the-art entertainment system, iPod dock). The kitchen has a breakfast bar and the dining table seats 10. The dual aspect offers views over the church and town on one side and the sea and harbour on the other. French windows open onto the narrow balcony (not suitable for chairs). Master double bedroom (2m) with walk-in dressing room, TV & ocean view; French windows open onto the narrow balcony (not suitable for chairs). Integral/ensuite shower room with Italian shower, his and her marble washbasins. Separate WC. Double bedroom (1.8m), TV. Double bedroom (2m), TV. Separate bathroom with bath & walk-in shower. Separate WC.  All villas come equipped with bed linen and towels, cutlery, utensils and usual furnishings required for a self catering rental. All villas have a final clean included (this is a clean that reflects reasonable use of the property). Unless specified, villas will usually have a washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, kettle and other modern conveniences. These are not usually specifically listed on the property description online, however please ask if the presence of one of these items is important to your stay.