We have just returned from a perfect holiday staying at Nickie's apartment in Biarritz.

The apartment itself is as described - it is indeed bright and quiet despite being only 5 minutes drive away from the airport. It has everything you need, towels and bedding - as we were travelling by plane this was particularly good for us. The facilities are excellent and clean and the bedrooms had roller shutters which is brilliant for light sleepers like us. There is a lovely view of the light house from the flat.

It was really easy to get around. The best buses are A1, A2, 8 from Thermes - 5 minutes walk away from the flat and only 2 on the return leg (one way road system). There are buses every ~10 minutes. We took 2 euro day tickets for 24 hours of travel. The flat is only 15 minutes walk from the beach however it is up the hill so at the end of the day - with a tired three year old - the short bus journey is well worth it. Also we suspect it might be better to get the A2 bus to Bayonne Gare (takes about 10 minutes) and get trains out from their to visit other places. Bus 8 to Gare Biarritz takes about 25 minutes.

Finally let us say how lovely Nickie is - she was quick to respond to our questions and was extremely helpful by giving us a lift back to the apartment from the airport and a lift back to the airport at the end of our stay. Not only this she also had a car seat so that our 3 year old could travel safely to the apartment and a bed guard to stop him rolling off the bed. There was even a child's chair which goes from baby to older children - though we didn't use it. We felt very welcome. Thank you so much Nickie