Holiday apartment in St Gervais, Nr. Chamonix, Haute Savoie
Lovely Ski/Summer Apartment with Stunning Mountain Views Nestling Under the Mt Blanc Massif
Very Quiet and Peaceful Location, Feel of the Countryside, Only Minutes to Restaurants, Cafes
Sleeps 11 (4 Bedrooms)
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Lovely high quality apartment, very spacious (124 sq.m.) for large groups but very comfortable and relaxing. 2 balconies from the sitting room, one large enough for 11 people to dine/BBQ. Both are south facing with breathtaking views and the larger balcony has an automatic sunshade and is enclosed as a safety feature for children. The apartment also includes a large double glazed verandah which looks over an amazing panorama of the mountain range of La Fizz, the chaine of les Aravis and down the valley of L'Arve to Chamonix. The area is superb for all levels of skiers, walkers and climbers, very accessible the main cabin to the high mountains is 10 mins walk or 5 mins on the shuttle which stops right outside the apartment. Rack railway station up to Les Houches (Chamonix side) 1 mins walk. The Haute Savoie is one of the most magnificent regions of France and is wonderful in all seasons for skiers, walkers, climbers and a host of other activities.
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| Rental periods | |
| 30 August - 20 September 2008 | £470 |
| 20 September - 13 December 2008 | £390 |
| 13 - 20 December 2008 | No charge if taken with Christmas week |
| 20 - 27 December | contact us |
| 27 December - 3 January | contact owner |
| 3 - 31 January | £940 |
| 31 January - 14 February | £1270 |
| 21 February - 18 April | £1270 |
Notes on prices
Please contact us for full details price (quoted in UK Pounds) and availability. Summer season prices start at £480 per week winter season from £680. We offer late availability discounts. We also can do some flexible bookings on certain low season dates and later bookings. Final cleaning and full backup included in the price. An English couple - resident in St Gervais will welcome you and will be available if you require assistance.
Changeover day
Saturday changeover day. some flexibilty on this, though usually for the later bookings.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1: with double bed, french doors onto balcony. Bedroom 2: with double bed, wash basin. Extra single possible. Bedroom 3: with 3 singles 1 folding single plus wash basin. TV area: doubles as bedroom with double clic clac (sofa bed). |
| Bathrooms: | One bathroom which is very spacious with very large bath and powerful shower over. Bidet and double washbasin. Extra large hot water tank. Separate WC. Washbasins in two of the double bedrooms. |
| Kitchen: | Cooker, hob, fridge/freezer and microwave. |
| Living Rooms: | Sitting room - sejour very stylish with high ceilings, and 2 French doors onto balcony flexible seating for 8/10. Radio and CD player. No need for anyone to sleep here. |
| Other: | Computer room off the main sitting room has a desk area for workaholics. The television area has TV and a DVD player. There is a double sofa bed in here. Great for watching TV in bed! |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Available at a supplement: Freshly laundered high quality bedlinen and towels. Beds fully made up for your arrival and a full cleaning service at the end of your stay. |
Notes on accommodation
The apartment is ideal for large groups and for families with children. There is plenty of areas for those who like their own 'space' ie. TV or Computer. The hallway is wide and large as is the veranda and doubles as a spacious play area for children. There is only one bathroom but the hot water system is good and with care should cope with large groups.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- iron/ironing board,
- tv,
- central heating,
- cot,
- barbecue
Accessibility
The apartment is ground floor. With normal to large size doors. There are 2/3 steps up to the apartment building itself with no ramp.
Outside
There is a garden which is laid to lawn and is a suitable play area and the enclosed balcony is an attractive area for small children. The larger balcony has garden furniture and it would be possible to seat 11 here to dine or to use a small barbeque. We would obviously advise that small children are not left unsupervised.
Coast/Beach
There is a lake at Le Fayet which has a small beach and bathing facilities. Lake Geneva (45 mins by car) has a large beach at Excenevex with very shallow and safe bathing for children. A good day out and combine it with one of the old medieval villages on the edge of the Lake.There is a wonderful non commercial leisure park in the mountains at Les Contamines with swimming, biking, riding, rock climbing, abseiling (you name it!)
Golf
There are 2 championship golf courses close by, Megeve (15 mins) and Chamonix (25 mins). In addition there are courses on Lake Geneva a famous one at Evian (45 mins), Morzine (45 mins), Flaine (45 mins) and the beautiful town of Annecy (1 hour).
Skiing
The Mont Blanc area is one of the most scenic and famous of all the ski areas of France. There is a huge area accessed from cabin at St Gervais, about 7 mins walk or 5 mins on the shuttle which stops immediately outside the apartment. It includes the Savoyard village of Saint Nicolas and links with the sophisticated resort of Megeve with its extensive well groomed pistes where you can mix with the rich and famous. The skipass includes also the Combloux area (a mini Canada) where you can ski through the beautiful tree lined runs and also Les Contamines and Les Houches. Contamines is a real contrast, being very high, no trees, but an excellent snow record, or take the rack railway (where they start the climb to the summit) up to the slopes of Les Houches part of the Chmonix complex - with Mont Blanc forming a breathtaking backdrop. If you want variety or an adrenalin rush there is Chamonix(25 min), Flaine(45 mins) Morzine (45 mins) and many smaller resorts.
Travel
70km from Geneva airport. 8 hours from Calais. Car not essential but recommended for visits.
Distances
Chamonix 25 mins by car or train (lovely trip).
Courmayeur and Italy are one hour. Or you could take the cable car over the Valle Blanche which takes you across the range from the summit of the Aiguille du Midi and into Italy acroos a valley of eternal snow. Fantastic!
Megeve is chocolate box pretty and its mouthwatering restaurants and designer shops are definitely worth a visit.
Further details
Plenty of high quality restaurants locally and Michelin starred in Megeve. Some good value eateries in St Gervais a full list is in the apartment. There is a traditional french market on Thursdays selling the traditional Savoyard fare, delicious local cheeses and wines, local veg for you to create you own haute cuisine!
Booking notes
Contract will be forwarded on request. Deposits taken, balance due 8/12 weeks prior to booking date.
Guest comments
'Loved the apartment... you seriously underrated its appeal'.
'Skied all the way from Mont Joly to the village, wonderful snow'.
'The apartment was amazing' 'Turned out to be the perfect choice'
St Gervais, great, gorgeous skiing, better than Chamonix.
For booking and further information
Carol & Mike Fisher
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1733 252318
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