Aita Baita

46 rue Evariste Baignol, 64500 Ciboure, France
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Aita Baita

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Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
192 reviews

Boasting free bikes and views of mountain, Aita Baita is a bed and breakfast set in a historic building in Ciboure, less than 1 km from Plage du Port. This bed and breakfast features free private parking and a lift. The bed and breakfast also offers facilities for disabled guests. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is equipped with a wardrobe. With a private bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms come with a balcony. All units in the bed and breakfast are equipped with a TV with satellite channels and with cable channels. A selection of options including fresh pastries, fruits and juice is available for the continental breakfast. For guests with children, the bed and breakfast offers outdoor play equipment. Guests at Aita Baita can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Plage du Carré, Grande Beach and Saint Jean de Luz Train Station. Biarritz Airport is 16 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Ciboure

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Iain
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “This was a fabulous place to stay. The hosts were the most friendly and helpful I’ve experienced on any of my travels. The house was a beautifully restored Basque Maison. Our room was spacious, quiet, super comfortable and very spacious....”
  • Marguerite
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The house is beautiful and Claire and Jorg made us feel very welcome, providing lots of recommendations on things to do in the area.”
  • Arnold
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Lovely stay, really nice room with big bathroom comfortable beds. Very friendly owners who try to make it as comfortable as possible for you. Exceeded our expectations.”
  • Mohit
    United States United States
    “Claire and Jörg are excellent hosts who made our stay in the area 10 times better than it would've been otherwise. They treat you like an extension of their family and go out of their way to help recommend itineraries that are not obvious. I...”
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Our host Claire is wonderfully organised and helped us with places to visit in Biarritz and San Sebastian. The breakfast was excellent and it certainly is a place we would love to return to. Our room was one of the smaller rooms but it was still...”
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Liked everything, beautiful old Basquaise house, warm and welcoming hostess, who helped us get to and from the station, great breakfast, comfy room, close to the town.”
  • Elizabeth
    Spain Spain
    “The charming hosts who give you historical references that make it relevant and interesting. Incredible breakfasts. Location.”
  • Esther
    Israel Israel
    “We had the pleasure of staying at your home, everything is so special and beautiful, but the most important thing was getting to know   a couple with an outstanding welcome, generosity and extraordinary love of people.     very charming and...”
  • Erik
    United States United States
    “The warmth of the hosts is omnipresent in this b&b. Going from the wonderful top floor accessible room upto the breakfast. The latter was a unique setting at one large table convivially with other guests allowing to exchange experiences while...”
  • Jan
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “We had an excellent stay in the very complete family suite with air conditioning, WiFi, and a large modern bathroom. We were pleased to have a lift to the 4th floor and secure parking at the back of this historical Basque property. The experienced...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Claire Lohmann

Company review score: 9.9Based on 192 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

My German husband Jörg and I (Claire, French/American) were married at the church in Ciboure and celebrated our wedding at Aita Baita. I was raised spending most vacations of my life here in Ciboure and Jörg and I have done the same with our children. All three kids learned to swim here at the beach and continue to travel home with friends from all over the world. We are an international family, who, having lived in several countries, are blessed to have Aita Baita as a home basis. We love every season here, enjoying the French, Basque and Spanish food, endless hiking opportunities, relaxing at the beach and in the garden, and ever further discovering the area. We are excited about living here for good year-round now and sharing our home with you!

Property information

Our home, Aita Baita, has had its name since 1639 when the original section was built as a farmhouse. It is located in the oldest part of Ciboure on the Basque coast, and is listed in a protected area. On one side of Ciboure is the port and the beach, and on the other, the Pyrenees mountains. We have successfully maintained the charm of the classic house, as I experienced it growing up, while recently adding many amenities of the 21st century, including air conditioning on the top floor, WiFi, an elevator, a parking area, and a bathroom for every bedroom! I am the fifth in line to inherit the house since it was bought in 1905.

Neighbourhood information

Aita Baita is just a 10-minute walk from the small Ciboure beach and port. The larger St. Jean de Luz beach is just a 20-minute walk away and is ideal for kids and swimming as it is in a protected bay breaking the bigger waves which you can find in Bidart and Biarritz for surfing. The ocean water is generally clear and warmed by the Gulf Stream. On the south side of the St. Jean de Luz bay, is an old fort near where you can rent sailboats and stand-up paddle boards, or take sailing, windsurfing, or scuba lessons. A small passenger ferry regularly transports between fort, port and beach. You can rent parasols and deck chairs at the beach which is life-guarded in the summertime. Both Ciboure and St. Jean de Luz have tourist offices and offer many cultural, culinary and historic activities, including lovely churches, markets, shops and restaurants. Our house is between the ocean and the beginning of the Pyrenees. The highest mountain in our area is La Rhune, at 998 meters. There are many hiking opportunities to choose from as well as visiting the countryside or going into Spain, just 10 kms away. San Sebastian is a 30 minute drive and Bilbao and Pamplona 1.5 hours away.

Languages spoken

German,English,Spanish,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of Aita Baita
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Horse riding
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV

Internet
Fast free WiFi 334 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules
Aita Baita takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Aita Baita in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Aita Baita

  • The nearest beach is just 800 yards from Aita Baita. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Aita Baita include:

    • Double
    • Family

  • Check-in at Aita Baita is from 16:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Aita Baita is 450 yards from the centre of Ciboure. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Aita Baita offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Table tennis
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding
    • Bicycle rental

  • Guests staying at Aita Baita can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • The prices at Aita Baita may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.