Menthe à l'Eau

Positioned in the heart of Saint Jean de Luz, this duplex apartment is just a two-minute stroll down to the beach. Step out into the balcony to breathe in the sea breeze each morning with a cup of coffee in hand before nipping out to pick up some fresh croissants to enjoy for breakfast. With enough room for a small family or group of friends, it's the perfect place from which to enjoy a beach holiday and the sought-after French lifestyle. In keeping with its location by the sea, the home's interiors present a nautical theme and the feeling of being on a boat. With an open-plan layout, the main living area offers a sociable space to kick back and relax after a day out in Biarritz (thirty minutes away) or following a lazy day on the beach in Saint Jean de Luz. Enjoy long walks amidst the balmy summer temperatures, before stopping for some freshly caught seafood in the town or on the beachfront. If you see the locals drinking a mint coloured concoction on the terraces, it's known as a "menthe à l'eau" and is a refreshing water and mint syrup combination that the French often drink on holiday. While it might not be for everyone, we love how it brightens up the tables with pops of turquoise – in a similar way to the decorative accents seen across the interiors of this home.



Home truths:
*The accommodation has its own parking space
*Late check-in from 9 pm to 12 am is possible for an extra fee of 22€ and if you arrive between 12 am and 6 am – it will cost 44€
*Biarritz Airport is just a thirty-minute drive away
*A baby's crib and babysitter recommendations are available
*There is enough space at the dining room table to set up a laptop if you need to work from home
*Staying in such a small, local town means you'll be in close proximity to just about everything you could possibly need – including Saint Jean de Luz train station just a twelve-minute walk away.