This has to be one of the best places for a fun family holiday in the south west of France. Even if you don't go fishing for free in the heavily stocked private lake, you can go for a walk or ride a bicycle around the deserted French country lanes or just relax in the sun by the 5 meter diameter round swimming pool while the food cooks on the bbq.

The holiday chalet is only a few minutes from Dax by car (a beautiful french market town renowned for its hot water springs and healing mud), 15 minutes from Salies de Bearn and its golf course.

Just 40 minutes from some of the best beaches in France including Biarritz, with its international airport, beautiful coastline and wonderful surfing. 45 minutes from Pau airport and one hour from the Pyrenees mountains, excellent for hiking in the summer and it's ski resorts in the winter.

Whether you are a group of friends fishing day and night on the banks of the beautiful lake, a family or couple looking for that secure, idyllic, romantic french holiday retreat in the peaceful countryside. We know your stay in France at one of Smallwater Lake Chalet will be one of the most peaceful & relaxing holidays in France that you will ever have.

The chalet is situated in the Aquitaine region in the south west of France on the outskirts of a quiet, peaceful, rural Landais village on the edge of a small well stocked private fishing lake.

The fishing lake is for the exclusive use for you and your family when you rent the property. no day tickets, fishing is free and no permit is required.

If you are looking for a holiday in France which incorporates all the elements i.e: rural accommodation, good food, wine, open air, sea and mountains then the Aquitaine region of south west France is for you.

Here you will find all the best food, foie gras, truffles, cassoulet, garbure, duck confit and from Bayonne the famous Jambon (cured ham) and its delicious chocolates. As for wine Bordeaux produces without doubt the world's best and most prestigious wines, a visit to the vineyards and one or two Chateaux is a must.

There are cycle tracks all the way from Arcachon to Hossegor and many more throughout the area for you to enjoy the open air.

As for the sea, the south west of France boasts some of the most beautiful and unspoiled sandy beaches, where lovers of the outdoor can surf and swim to their hearts delight.