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5 out of 5
The Secret Spot Lodge is a hundred year old farm house recently renovated to a high standard.We have five bedrooms, 2 upstairs with ensuite and 3 downstair with shared bathroom, a large lounge area and dining room. A large sundeck with a pool to relax around,and an external kitchen, all set in 1200m of garden with free & secure parking. Our lodge is just 8 minutes from the beautiful beach of Messanges, which is one of the best surf spot in France.
Surf lessons any level, surf packages, guiding and equipment are available.
Home made'snacks menu and beverages available.
Location
Azur is a typical french village close to all amenities and ideally situated to visit the region. If you are surfers , walkers , golfers, like to shop or just like to chill out this area is for you.
There are many breathtaking spots along the coast road between here and San Sebastian. We are 20 minutes from Capreton and Hossegor, 8 minutes from Messanges and 10 mins from Moliets and Vieux Boucau surf beach, 35mins from Biarritz and Bayonne the Basque country capital! We are also surrounded by many "secret surf spots"...
We are here to put you on the right track what ever it is that you want to do!
- Reviews
- Facilities
- Room types
- Getting there
- Surf Lessons
- Waves
- Terms
3 REVIEWS
Summary
Extras:
Laundry 5 Euros per wash
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 4
This unit sleeps 4 in , a double or twin room + a bunk to bed room + ensuite bathroom.
This room is situated ground floor and faces the road, north side.
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 2
The Eastern room is an East facing double room downstairs with new ensuite bathroom.
This room is situated ground floor facing the garden/pool.
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 4
Our Family room upstairs is 25msq (inc en to suite) and also is East facing. It has a VERY small en to suite and overlooks the garden. There is a normal double bed and a large bunk to bed for the kids. The maximum occupancy of this room is 4.
Obviously all linen and towels are provided. This room has also been renovated from the farm house’s original state and kept and restored the beautiful 100 year old beams running though the room.
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 5
This room is the largest eastern and south facing in the house at 30msq (inc en to suite).It is one of the two upstairs bedrooms. It has a private sun –terrace overlooking the pool and a luxurious en to suite bathroom freshly renovated.
The bed is a queen size (160 x 200 cm) + a bunkbed + a single bed. The maximum occupancy of this room is 5.
This room has been renovated from the farm house’s original state and we have kept and restored the beautiful 100 year old beams running though the room.
You can never get lost
When you book you will receive our confirmation email with full travel directions of how to get to us.
We don't provide airport transfers but you can book one easily here: Airport Transfers
- - Nearest Airport: Biarritz
- - Distance from Airport in kms: 50
- - Time from Airport in a car: 40
- - There is a train from the airport
- - There is a bus from the airport
Come Surf With Us
Surf Lessons can be added in the booking steps if they are not already included in a package.
Instructors
Troy
Main Surf Beach: Messanges, Moliets, Seignosse and Hossegor
Surf Lessons we offer:
Kids Surf Lessons
We take kids from 6 years old or younger if they can swim. The beach is chosen specially , so that the kids can have gentle waves and enjoy the first taste of the surfing world. Verbal assesments are done will the parents and kids before the lesson , so that everbody is happy and understands exactly how the lesson will be run. We require the prescene of parents on the beach. Lessons are 1.5 hours
Beginner Surf Lessons
Taken from an intro to board and equipment through to “popping up” and riding a clean wave. Includes equipment during the 1.5h lesson and transport to the beach. After a couple of hours of tuition Troy will have the majority of you standing and after a few lessons you should have a good enough understanding of the safety and technical aspect of surfing to go and enjoy it yourself.
Intermediate Surf Lessons
So many people have had an intro and want to get beyond the beginners stage. No need to waist time on the intro,s we will take you straight into a more advanced lesson , working on improving your surfing technique. Includes equipment during the 1.5h lesson and transport to the beach. If you want to take your surfing to the next level, Troy will help you progress faster, refine your technique and m
Advanced Surf Lessons
A short verbal assesment before the lesson will be done to allow us to formulate a lesson according to the surfers ability and also to address any areas that need brushing up on or any goals that the surfer wants to achieve. The lesson is 1.5 hours and includes any equipment required. Our instructor is licensed to teach 8 students, although we will always try to keep the groups small.
Surf Guide
Our local surf guide Troy, has been surfing this area for over 30 years and guarantees that you WILL find the best sand banks or reefs for that day. You’ve come on a surf trip , so treat yourself, take advantage of local knowledge and get the quality waves for that day or for the entire trip on a daily surf trip basis.
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The beaches along the Hossegor and Capbreton coast stretch continuously north and south offering a huge choice of surf for everyone. Capbreton has 7 km of beaches starting at the busy side of town and extending south where sand dunes and pine forest merge gently with the incredible beauty of the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. The beaches by the main town are perfect for beginners and intermediate surfing standards
Across the harbour is the famous surf town of Hossegor, where European surfing really took off. The main stretch of beach, Plage Centrale and La Sud, beside the main promenade are great place to learn to surf in Hossegor. For those more experienced there's the opportunity to surf the breaks where the Worlds No.1 surfers duke it out every September in the World Championship Tour, the legendary La Nord and La Graviere.
The beaches reach Seignosse a few km’s north – here Les Bourdaines is perfect for longboarders, and Le Penon is a real quality beach break that’s a bit quieter and just as much fun. Further south is Biarritz with its classic waves and stunning cliffs. And down by St.Jean de Luz is Belharra, one of the worlds most impressive big wave surf spots.
Come Surf Hossegor & Capbreton with us
PAYMENT
- A small deposit is required to secure your booking.
- Your balance is due at check in.
CANCELLING YOUR BOOKING
- To cancel go to the MyAccount section and log in or register and you can cancel from within your account.
- Your deposit is non refundable but can be used for the same property/surf school within one year of your original booking.
- You can cancel anytime up to 30 days before travelling you will not be charged the balance.
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- Host: Nelly & Troy
October 2019
Travelled as a couple
How did you like the accommodation?
Secret Spot Lodge is a brilliant base to explore the surf around the area. The house is super comfortable and it feels really like a home. Nelly and Troy go out of their way to make sure things are running smoothly. Important point to note: it is very important to have your own car as the house is not close to many amenities.
How were the surf lessons?
Troy is a brilliant instructor - patient, knowledgeable and encouraging.
But be warned: France's surf is brutally strong, especially in October!
Hi Frederique, thanks for your review. Yes a car is advisable as in this area of France beaches and villages are set apart, the amenaties however are only a short cycle ride away on our bikes. This is mentioned on our site.
No warning really needed for the surf. It may be better to check surf seasons of where you are going before you book your next surf trip. In the spring time and summer in this area there are small friendly summers waves great for beginners and improvers like yourself. October in France has a very well known and documented big wave season and has been on the surfers path for decades , thus the Quiksilver Pro France being held during your stay.
September 2019
Travelled as a couple
How did you like the accommodation?
The owners, nelly and troy are so welcoming and friendly and the accommodation is beautiful, very nicely decorated and a lush seating area and swimming pool outside. It's only a 10 minute drive to moliets which is a huge beach with lots of restaurants, if you fancy a treat try hotel l'ocean. We traveled the rest of the coast south to Spain and came back to moliets as it was our favourite.
How were the surf lessons?
My husband and I had 2 lots of lessons. We have had lessons from other instructors and found troy excellent, his knowledge, patience and safety were second to none and he gave us loads of tips of where to surf that was suited to our level, and more importantly, where not too. Look forward to more lessons next year!
August 2019
Travelled with family
How did you like the accommodation?
Great accommodation & area, just what we were looking for. Loved it, but more pain au chocolate at brekky please :-)
How were the surf lessons?
Loved the beaches, but they were very busy in the afternoon & obviously you need to be very aware of the power of the atlantic with smaller children!