Luxury Apartment in a Central Picturesque Location
Walking Distance to All Amenities
Sleeps 4 (2 Bedrooms)
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This is our second home and has been fully refurbished to high standard and equipped with every home comfort. There is ample storage in the apartment and ski/boot storage in the cave. Newly fitted kitchen (with dishwasher) and bathroom (full size bath + shower). The main bedroom has a very comfortable double bed and the second bedroom has new 3ft substantial bunk beds with comfortable sprung mattresses. There is a TV/DVD with ample supply of DVD's to watch. There is a large south facing balcony, ideal for sunbathing and taking in the breathtaking views and air. Due to the resort's high altitude, skiing is available all year round. Deux Alpes also has the largest snow park in Europe. The resort has a lot to offer people of all ages both during the winter and summer seasons. It has a large resident community who are extremely welcoming and friendly. There are lots of good restaurants and bars, a few nightclubs for the younger age group - all in all a good all round resort.
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| Rental periods | |
| 27 November - 18 December 2010 | £425 |
| 19 - 26 December 2010 | £700 |
| 26 December 2010 - 2 January 2011 | £895 |
| January 2011 | £450 |
| 29 January - 5 February 2011 | £500 |
| 5 - 26 February 2011 | £850 |
| 26 February - 26 March 2011 | £550 |
| 26 March - 16 April 2011 | £500 |
| 16 April - 30 April (Easter 2011) | £700 |
| Summer Season | £400 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for week in UK Pounds and include meet and greet and utilities. Holding deposit of £150 upon booking with full payment 2 months before arrival. Security deposit payable (credit card swipe) on arrival to key holder refunded on departure minus mandatory cleaning fee - bedlinen at 10 euros per person. Ski passes, lessons, off piste guiding, equipment hire, helicopter etc can all be arranged. Winter Season: early December - last weekend April. Summer Season: mid June - end of August.
Changeover day
Preferable changeover Saturday/Sunday but we are flexible during non-peak times, please ask.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with comfortable double bed and plenty of storage. Bedroom 2 with good size comfortable bunk beds plus storage. |
| Bathrooms: | Newly fitted luxury bathroom with full size bath and good powerful shower with glass screen. Vanity unit with drawers and cupboards, mirror over. Heated towel rail. Separate wc. with additional wash hand basin and storage cabinets and mirror. |
| Kitchen: | Newly fitted fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, induction hob, combination oven (microwave and conventional) fridge, toaster, kettle and tea pot! Fully equipped with everything you need for those who like to cook. |
| Utility Room: | Vacuum cleaner, iron, ironing board, snow shovel, brushes and mop etc. |
| Living Rooms: | Picturesque view from the lounge over Venosc valley and the Muzelle mountain. Leather sofa plus rocking chair, coffee tables etc. Flat screen TV and DVD. (Some DVDs available but you could bring your own). Radio/CD player. Dining table and 6 chairs. |
| Other: | Parking available outside the apartment. The apartment is in a private chalet made up of 4 privately owned apartments(see photograph). There are stairs to the apartment which is slightly elevated. Outside lighting on the south west facing balcony. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
English speaking keyholder will contact you in advance with full details of the resort and arrival, she will also meet and greet you at the apartment. Bed linen, towels and tea towels available at 15 euros per person. |
Notes on accommodation
The apartment building is wooden chalet style with just 4 apartments in the chalet. The cave/ski storage for the apartment is on the ground floor with the apartment being on the first floor, reached by means of a staircase to the balcony. The balcony is large,south facing and secured by a gate making it safe for children to play outside. There are other similar size apartments available for rental in the same road if you are part of a group.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- iron/ironing board,
- tv
Accessibility
There is no lift and there are some steps to the front of the chalet.
Outside
South west facing, good size enclosed balcony attracting all day sunshine. During the summer, patio table and chairs provided - a wonderful quiet place to sit, enjoy the stunning mountain views, take in the clean air and sunbathe. Our favourite spot for an apres-ski aperitif!
Golf
There is a small golf course open during summer months
Skiing
Les Deux Alpes village is at 1650 and has a large amount of skiing from 1300m - 3600m suitable for all abilities. In particular the runs on the glacier are wide and suitable for beginners and intermediates. he more challenging runs are mainly coming back down to the village. The snow park is the largest in Europe and has a huge variety of jumps, runs and half-pipes etc. During the summer there is glacier skiing, mountain biking, paragliding, festivals and lots of other sports and events. There is a skating rink and outdoor swimming pool. Add to this a huge range of apres-ski options and the lift-linked descent to La Grave, and you have a very special destination.
Special interest holidays
Apart from all the usual ski and snowboard activities, during the summer months, there are a wide variety of other activities such as mountain biking, fishing, bugee jumping, golf, paragliding, white water rafting etc plus there is a large skateboard ramp, tennis, a small golf course and other various sporting activities. The walks are also beautiful and the resort lays on a whole range of activities which vary from week to week.
Travel
Nearest airports are Lyon and Grenoble with regular flights from all the UK airports to both. Bus links from both airports plus car hire available - you could be at the resort in under 2 hours from Lyon. You could also fly to Chambery, St Etienne, Geneva and Turin. Les Deux Alpes is approximately 7-8 hour drive from Calais and easily accessible by car.
Distances
Alpe d'Huez is 32km. Serre Chevalier is 67km.
Valloire 62km. Montgenevre and the Italian Alps 74km.
Further details
You will be met by our very helpful key holder who will be on hand during your stay in case of any queries. She can arrange a variety of activities, transfers and/or provide resort information. To arrange ski lessons in advance with English instructor please contact me for 'easiski' website address. The apartment is only a short walk from all shops, restaurants, bars etc - there is a supermarket, pattisserie, butcher all close by and there is nothing nicer than popping up for your fresh bread and croissants each morning. We can recommend the very local 'L'Etable' or very friendly 'Doume's' restaurants nearby as well as the Michelin star restaurant in 'Le Chalet Mounier' - and a good place for a few drinks is 'Le Pub Windsor' (the best bar in the resort!) with its famous restaurant next door where the food is wonderful! (Cote de la Porte) or 'Doume's' for excellent pizza cooked on wood - where you will also get a warm welcome - in fact it is hard to leave!
Booking notes
No smoking in the apartment, no pets. Holding deposit of £150 payable on booking and full balance payable 2 months before arrival. Security guarantee of 350 euros held by credit card by key holder upon arrival from which cleaning fee of 45 euros will be deducted.
Guest comments
..we had an absolutely fantastic time when we stayed in your beautiful apartment in Les Deux Alpes - the view is stunning and the apartment catered for everything we could ever want. March 2009
We are just back from a wonderful week in Les Deux Alpes.
Your apartment was absolutely superb, and exactly as described. We are already planning a return trip next year, if not sooner!
... we had a great holiday, the apartment was perfect, amazing view and well equipped. .. Thanks.'
'I just wanted to say how wonderful (and comfy!) our week in your apartment was; thoroughly enjoyed it and didn't want to leave and will definitely be returning. Enjoyed watching your DVDs after the sun went down... good sized bath to relax in after a day's skiing/walking.'
..., just got back after a great week, pleased to report the chalet was perfect, very comfortable, it suited us down to the ground and what great views! thanks for letting us share your lovely chalet.' February 2008.
House swap
Possibly interested in a week exchange for apartment in sunny climate.
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Fran Stone
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