Huchet Beach House

History of the Lodge

Right at the end of a track, where the sky and the ocean merge into one, stands a wild, mysterious wooden hunting lodge. Sand dunes, a pine forest, a freshwater spring, endless shores, untamed waves, spray and sun… Two simple yet enchanting lodges, where Mother Nature reigns supreme.

1858

A former hunting lodge, built in 1858 by Baron Boulart, the magnate who owned the then brand-new Landes forest and who was also an explorer, the hamlet of Huchet is laid out around a large colonial-style house, two wooden houses, former boathouses, and a small chapel called “Estelle de la Mar”.

1997

The Guérard family fell for its charms and bought it in 1997, then restored the houses bearing in mind the way they originally used to be, and added their own magnificent collection of authentic furniture and paintings, dating back to the Indo-Chinese and Indo-Portuguese periods.

1997

The Maisons Marines stand on the “lette”. This is a geographical curiosity – a depression between two hills of sand – which marks the border between the pine forest and the sand. The sea gardens around the houses offer views of a kind you’ll only find there, on the Landes coastline.

The Lodges

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The Lodges

Set in a landscape of sea and sand, two luxury “huts ” for those of you who’re looking for adventure. The wood is washed clean by the spray from the outside and there are red lacquer cupboards, old earthenware jars and opium tables indoors.

Our two lodges cover an area of around 120 m² and are made up of :

a vast lounge with a fireplace and coffee-making facilities
an intimate bedroom facing out over the sand dunes
a large bathroom with patinated floor tiles

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Activities

During your stay at the Lodges we offer various leisure activities such as : surfing, hiking, bicycles – Maisons Marines d’Huchet

Boat Ride on the Courant d’Huchet (5 km)

Included in your all-inclusive package (it is our way to financially contribute to the preservation of the Reserve), go for a boat ride during 2 or 3 hours. Leaded by a boatman-guard of the Reserve, they will disclose the History of the very special place.

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Horse Ride in the forest or on the beach (8 km)

After a briefing, let’s go for 1 or 2 hours under the pines, on the beach starring at the sunset.

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Beach

Right at the end of a track, where the sky and the ocean merge into one, stands a wild beach. Dreamy place to lay down by the sun, take a swim in the Atlantic Ocean or try surfing. Au bout du jardin de dunes, c’est une immense plage presque déserte qui s’offre à vous. Cette plage n’est pas surveillée. This beach is unsupervised. After a short walk, 500m up north, there is a beautiful supervised beach called La Lette Blanche, during high season.

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Surfing (on site)

Let’s try a surf lesson at the local Surf School, either collective or private sessions. Laurent, our surf teacher is a former surf pro and speaks french ans well as decent english and spanish. Please enquire to our Reservation Team about availabilities and rates.

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Bicycles (free of use)

Ride along lovely bicyle path all around Huchet. Take a picnic basket with you and you’re set for the day! Ideal for family.Get on your bikes and fly to the north: cross pine woods and clearings scattered with brooms, enjoy the wild beauty of the Landes coast !To the south, after crossing Soustons’ forest, discover […]

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Hiking

Huchet Beach House is located among the Natural Reserve of the Courant d’Huchet. Nature is protected since 1981. Go for a walk through these hiking paths, very easy to get to from the Lodges. Our Favorite One ? The Sentier of Pas du Loup.

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And also

Moliets Golf (5 km)

A 27-hole-golf in Moliets to practise on 2 different golf courses, set by Robert Trent Jones.
Club house, restaurant, shop and renting material available.

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Standup Paddle on Léon’s Lake (5 km)

Leon’s Lake is located in the heart of Huchet Natural Reserve. A peaceful lake offering the perfect spot to initiate yourself to Standup Paddle or just take some time with your loved ones.

Details on Standup Paddle