3 bedroom apartment in Doussard, Annecy, Rhone Alpes
Résidence les Gentianes, Lac d'Annecy
Ideal for Summer or for Skiing
Sleeps 6/8 (3 Bedrooms)
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4-star apartment on two levels in Doussard, at the southern end of beautiful Lac d'Annecy. Finished in Spring 2003, it sleeps 6 or even 8. It is equipped to a very high standard. There is a large balcony with a view to Mt Charbon. The first level comprises a kitchen and living/dining area leading to the balcony. Double bedroom 1 with 150cm bed and access to the balcony. Bathroom (bath with shower), separate toilet and laundry. Two staircases lead from the living area lead to a mezzanine double (140cm) bedroom and to Bedroom 3 with bunk beds. Awarded 4 stars based on sleeping 6, but the sofa in the living area converts into a full-size double bed, so it's possible to sleep up to 8 in total. The balcony is big enough for eating outdoors during the warm weather. The apartment is designed in the traditional Alpine style including sloping ceilings and exposed beams. The kitchen area includes an oven/grill and hob, fridge with freezer compartment, microwave. Sat TV. Laundry. Garage
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental periods | Notes | |
| 27 September 2008 - Spring 2009 | from £300 plus housekeeping package | Weekly rentals vary esp. during school holidays |
| May 2009 | from £350 plus housekeeping package | Weekly rentals vary esp. during school holidays |
| June 2009 | from £425 plus housekeeping | Varies from week to week - ask for details |
| July / August 2009 | from £570 plus housekeeping package | Weekly rentals vary esp. during school holidays |
| September 2009 (29 August - 25 September) | £350 plus housekeeping package | |
| Autumn 2009 - Spring 2010 | from £300 plus housekeeping package | More expensive during school holidays |
| May 2010 | from £350 plus housekeeping package | Weekly rentals vary esp.during school holidays |
Notes on prices
Indicative rentals for the property per week in UK Pounds. Prices vary according to the season, sometimes even from week to week. There's a one-off charge per booking to cover costs incurred such as the housekeeping package including towels, bedlinen and an after-stay clean. Summer rentals include electricity (we make a flat-rate charge in the winter to cover the higher costs). Discounts are available for off-peak rentals of 3 weeks or more - telephone +44 (0)7767 782 191 for a quotation.
Changeover day
Bookings are Saturday-Saturday, particularly in summer and at school holiday times. Otherwise flexibility might be possible, depending on bookings. Please ask!
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 UK king size bed 150cm. Bedroom 2 (mezzanine) - double bed, 140cm. Bedroom 3 (chambrette)- 2 x 90cm bunks. Sofa bed converts to full double bed 140cm. Travel cot available on request. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom with shower over bath; separate wc. |
| Kitchen: | The kitchen area includes an oven/grill and hob, fridge with freezer compartment, microwave oven and a Bosch dishwasher. |
| Utility Room: | The laundry, if you wish to use it, has an automatic washing machine, tumble dryer, airer, iron and ironing board. |
| Living Rooms: | The living room area has a sofa (that converts to a double bed), two armchairs, Sat TV & DVD (with a selection of films including some for the kids, and music), radio/CD player, card table and board games. There are also three armchairs in the bedrooms. |
| Other: | Large balcony with table and six chairs; two deck chairs; garage and three bikes that you can use on the piste cyclable nearby (at your own risk). |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Bedlinen and towels are provided along with a "standard" after-stay clean. (One-off charge per stay, irrespective of one- or two-week bookings, to cover costs incurred) Electricity included in summer rentals (weekly charge during winter) |
Notes on accommodation
The entrance is on the first floor of the building, so there's a flight of stairs. Bedrooms 2 and 3 are upstairs. There's a mezzanine floor and Alpine architecture so there are sloping roofs (see the photographs), and a large balcony, but these shouldn't cause difficulties. Many families have stayed, including some with very young children and some with grandparents, and everyone seems to have been happy with the accommodation.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- tumble dryer,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- tv,
- central heating,
- room fans,
- cot
Outside
Large, sunny balcony suitable for eating outdoors or sunbathing, with access from the living area and from Bedroom 1. It's to the rear of the building and quite private (the village is quite quiet anyway). House next to us but we see the mountain tops above it and we have an unobstructed view of Mt de Charbon. Close to all the village amenities including supermarket, bank, Brasserie El Kemao and Bar de Quatre Chemins etc.
Coast/Beach
Safe swimming in the clear fresh water of Lac d'Annecy, with supervision during the peak summer months and children's areas at several beaches around the lake. The grassy beach at Doussard/Bout du Lac is less than 5 minutes by car, and access to the beach and parking are both free (2008). Use the link at 'booking and further information' to see a photo of Doussard's beach on the 'details' page of our own web site. (Some of the other beaches around the lake charge for access).
Golf
Résidence les Gentianes is half way between spectacular golf courses at Golf du lac d'Annecy (tel + 33 4 50 60 12 89) and the 9 / 18-hole courses at Golf de Giez (golfdegiez.com), near the Tour de France route in 2004 and with views of Mont Blanc and Lac d'Annecy. Each is about ten minutes away.
Skiing
Thônes is a charming market town 30 minutes to the east, with excellent value restaurants and bars around its town square and with speciality shops. The winter resort of La Clusaz is only 10-15 minutes further, with spectacular views and one of its cable cars leading to a summer luge. Other ski resorts including Les Saisies and Megève are reachable. The Winter Olympic centre at Albertville is 25 minutes to the south. Chamonix is around an hour by motorway, leading to the Mont Blanc Tunnel into Italy, so you can have lunch in Italy and be home for dinner. L’Aigue du Midi is a spectacular platform including a shop and restaurant near the summit of Mont Blanc, accessible from Chamonix by cable car. The highest point in Europe that's accessible without having to climb! Geneva, with its fashionable shopping and jet de l’eau on Lac Leman, is about an hour from Annecy. On another day, you can have lunch in Geneva or in one of the resorts along Lac Leman, and (again) be home in time for dinner
Travel
Nearest airports are Geneva to the north with flights all year, and Grenoble, Chambery and Lyons to the south-west. Geneva-Annecy is 45 minutes to an hour (depending on the time of day) and Doussard a 25 minutes picturesque drive along the lake. Grenoble is a smaller airport and therefore a quicker getaway after landing and about 1 hour 45 minutes by Autoroute via Albertville. Driving time from Calais is about 8 hours, on autoroutes until about 40 minutes from Annecy.
Booking notes
Book provisionally by phone and/or email. 25% rental deposit secures the booking subject to the balance being paid 8 weeks before date of arrival. Then a damages deposit (held on file) prompts delivery of the keys (so you arrive when it's convenient for you, and you don't need to find neighbours etc!) Assuming all is well, afterwards, I will return your damages deposit uncashed. Bookings Saturday-Saturday (flexible off-peak). Arrival from 1600; departure about 10:00 to allow for cleaning.
Guest comments
Visitors have stayed from the UK and Ireland, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Australia, Brazil, Canada and the USA. We have had many favourable comments and guests have offered when returning the keys to provide references. Several families have returned for 2 or 3 visits, and 1 family has visited 5 times!
For booking and further information
Alan Highet
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0) 7767 782 191 (with voicemail)
Fax: (UK) + 44 (0) 1953 600 889
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