Holiday Chalet in Samoens, Grand Massif, Haute Savoie, Rhone-Alpes, France
Charming and Traditional, Classic Chalet
Family Home, Ideally Situated for Village Life and Skiing
Sleeps 8 (4 Bedrooms)
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Conveniently situated a short walk from the town centre in the residential part of the beautiful and historic Alpine village of Samoens. The chalet is well located for the restaurants and shops in Samoens and the ski lift (the bus stops close nearby - a brief trip to the lifts). All the beds and furnishings have been recently replaced and the well equipped kitchen makes this a real home-from-home. A short drive from Geneva, Samoens is a picturesque medieval Alpine village which is the only ski village to be listed in the French National Office of historic monuments. The town is part of the Grand Massif ski area offering a wide variety of skiing with fantastic panoramic views of Mont-Blanc. In the summer, the area becomes a haven for those seeking stunning panoramic views including waterfalls, wildlife, fauna and flora. For energetic visitors in the summer there’s golf, cycling, swimming, parapenting - the list is exhausting and offers plenty of fun and relaxation for all!
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| Rental periods | Per week |
| 4 October - 6 December | £400 |
| 13 December | £500 |
| 20 December | £800 |
| 27 December | £1200 |
| 3, 10 January | £500 |
| 17, 24 January | £700 |
| 31 January | £750 |
| 7 February | £1000 |
| 14 February | £1200 |
| 21, 28 February | £750 |
| 7, 14 March | £750 |
| 21, 28 March | £800 |
| 5 April | £600 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds (week commencing Saturday).
Discounts are available for longer booking periods. Please ask.
Changeover day
Saturday - we ask that guests depart by 10am to enable full cleaning of the chalet. Arriving guests should schedule their arrival from mid afternoon (4pm) so we can arrange for the chalet to be opened for you.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with king-size bed (memory foam mattress). Bedroom 2 with king-size bed (memory foam mattress). Bedroom 3 double bed. Bedroom 4 (downstairs) single, twin or double bed (depending on your needs) - or a useful second reception room. |
| Bathrooms: | Downstairs - shower room with shower, wc and wash hand basin. Upstairs - traditional wash room with wc and wash hand basin. |
| Kitchen: | Gas oven, large fridge/freezer, well equipped kitchen with recently purchased saucepans, utensils, etc. The slow cooker provides for warm, welcoming suppers after skiing. Catering can be arranged if required. Please email me for details/sample menus. |
| Living Rooms: | Satellite TV and DVD player, soft leather sofas and traditional oil-fired stove heating which ensures a warm welcome to this cosy home. There is seating for 6 people including further dining area with seating for up to 8. |
| Other: | On entering the chalet, from the lobby, the shower room is situated to left, the kitchen ahead and the sitting room to the right. Stairs to the first floor are directly accessed from the sitting room, with bedroom 4 also leading from the sitting room. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
The price includes linen and towels, the property is cleaned at the end of your stay. Cleaning services can be provided if staying for longer than one week. |
Notes on accommodation
This is a traditionally constructed chalet (40 years old) which is heated in the winter by stove (there are additional heaters in the bedrooms but we rarely use them). The shutters keep the chalet warm in winter and the bedrooms cool in summer.
The chalet is really suited to families. There are two master bedrooms which are a good size with ample storage. The beds are all very comfortable - both master beds have memory foam. The towels are all new this year and the white cotton sheets gives that added feeling of luxury.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- dishwasher,
- satellite tv,
- tv
Accessibility
The downstairs bedroom provides excellent accommodation for guests who prefer not to use stairs (Granny recommends it!). There are two steps to the chalet door and we don't think it is suitable for wheelchair access.
Outside
The sitting room opens out onto a small terrace with access to the garden. There is a garden seat on the terrace allowing for winter sun-bathing whilst, in the summer, the teak dining furniture allows for alfresco dining late into the evening. The views from the chalet are wonderful - with waterfalls and the imposing mountains all around. The trees give welcome shade from the heat in the summer. There is a small privately owned field/orchard to the front of the chalet and some other chalets around. Walking from the chalet takes you to the river (500m away) and these lanes are relatively quiet. The chalet is situated on the side of the only road to the Sixt Fer a Cheval National Park at Sixt - this road gives excellent access to all the main routes and saves the risk of being snowed-in in winter. The ski bus stops nearby the chalet and provides a swift trip to the Grand Massif ski lift (5 mins max) which we think is easier than taking the car.
Golf
There are a number of golf courses in the area although you will need to travel. There is a golf driving range at the lake in Samoens.
Skiing
The chalet is five minutes from the Grand Massif Ski lift. The lift enables rapid transit to Samoens 1600 which then links into the Grand Massif Ski area. The ski bus stops just around the corner from the chalet and makes regular transfers to the main ski lift - it's so convenient, we find it is easier than using the car. The chalet is also situated 30 minutes from the Portes de Soleil (including les Gets and Morzine) ski area and 45 minutes from Chamonix.
Travel
550 miles from the EuroTunnel at Calais (approx. 8 hour drive) - directions available.
50 minutes drive from Geneva Airport.
We can arrange for airport transfers on your behalf. A car is not necessary in the winter (indeed, we hardly use ours) but it is useful in the summer to enable touring of the area. However, many people just hire a bicycle and save the cost of car hire.
Further details
Catering can be arranged to include evening meals - a sample menu is available on request but meals need to be booked in advance. This service has been highly recommended in the past.
A creamery/fromagerie is situated a short walk from the chalet. The town is not far away with a host of shops, restaurants and bars. We can provide you with a map of supermarkets, restaurant suggestions, etc.
Samoens has a wonderful outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts and a multitude of summer sporting activities. The nearby village of Morillon/Verchaix has a great tree climbing area, parapenting is available from Samoens as well as white water rafting, well-marked walking routes - the list is endless!
Booking notes
Security deposit cheque of £400 which will be refunded in full on completion of the cleaning check at the end of your stay.
25% deposit on booking - balance payable 8 weeks before stay. For full terms please see our website and complete the booking form.
Guest comments
'what a lovely chalet - it was cosy, charming and we had a fantastic week's skiing. It really felt like our home for a week. The beds ARE wonderful! Thank you - we will be back.'
'The food was delicious (please thank Debbie), we felt really welcome and it's a special place for a holiday. We will be back for the New Year 08/09!'
'We've just had a lovely summer holiday - two weeks of alpine fun. Thank you for everything - we've had a great time.'
For booking and further information
Mrs Alison Crabb
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1159 665 291
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0)7860 552 705
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