Holiday apartments in Bourg St Maurice, Rhone-Alpes, France
Alpine Apartment near Les Arcs, Bourg St Maurice
Spacious and Tranquil, Set in Authentic Village with Beautiful Views
Sleeps 6/8 (3 Bedrooms)
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Spacious genuine 3 double bed apartment that can sleep 8 comfortably. Situated just 5 mins drive from the ski lifts of Les Arcs/La Plagne, one of the biggest ski resorts in Europe. The apartment is part of an old farmhouse, nestled at the top of an authentic farming village. There are beautiful views in all directions, its peaceful and away from the hordes in the resorts. Val d’Isere/Tignes and the Three Valleys plus a number of smaller resorts are also within easy reach and the town of Bourg St Maurice is just 5 minutes from the village. There's plenty of restaurants and bars, 3 supermarkets and a wonderful pedestrian high street with lots of more traditional french shops. The apartment is available year round and is fantastically situated for enjoyment of all summer activities as well. There's a lake beach and a golf course. The old towns of Albertville, Chambery, Annecy, Aix Les Bains and more make wonderful excursions.
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| Rental periods | |
| 12 April - 11 July 2008 | £400 |
| 12 July - 25 July | £500 |
| 26 July - 5 September 2008 | £600 |
| 6 September - 3 October 2008 | £400 |
| 4 October - 28 November 2008 | £300 |
| 29 November - 19 December 2008 | £400 |
| 20 December 2008 - 2 January 2009 | £800 |
| 3 January - 6 February 2009 | £600 |
| 7 - 27 February 2009 | £800 |
| 28 February - 3 April 2009 | £600 |
| 4 - 17 April 2009 | £700 |
| 18 April - 22 May 2009 | £400 |
| 23 May - 17 July 2009 | £500 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the apartment per week. Depending on the time of year it may be possible to go midweek, or to pay by the day, and there's a discount of 10% if you book 2 weeks or more.
Changeover day
Change over day will be Saturday in peak season. There may flexibility at other times. Check out time will normally be noon.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed, wardrobe, drawers. Bedroom 2 with double bed, wardrobe, drawers. Bedroom 3 with double bed, wardrobe, drawers. |
| Bathrooms: | 2 bathrooms one with bath/shower, basin, WC. Other with shower, basin and separate WC. |
| Kitchen: | Spacious fully equipped kitchen with plenty of storage, cooker, hob, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, coffee maker, kettle, and toaster. A freezer is also available in a communal area. |
| Living Rooms: | Comfortable and cosy lounge and dining room with access to balcony. The dining table folds out and will accommodate 8 people (extra chairs in bedrooms), double sofa bed, sofa, armchair, cushioned bench, DVD and video, Wi-fi, CD. |
| Other: | Storage space for ski equipment or mountain bikes etc. on lower floor. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Clean bed linen will be provided, please bring own towels. |
Notes on accommodation
The apartment has 3 genuine bedrooms. It is 100sqm, not like the normal shoe boxes you find in the French Alpes. It's very comfortable and cosy with more than enough space for children. It is set in a tranquil and authentic village with the balcony overlooking the valley and facing Les Arcs. Nothing but the mountains extend from the back of the house.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- tv,
- internet access,
- central heating,
- cot
Golf
There is a golf course at Les Arcs.
Skiing
The apartment is just 5 mins drive from the funicular railway that whisks you up to Les Arcs in 7 mins. Les Arcs has recently been linked to the resort of La Plagne by the biggest and fastest cable car in the world, the Vanoise Express, which can carry 200 people and takes less than 4 minutes. Together they make one of the largest ski resorts in the world with upwards of 400km of pistes.
Being situated in the valley, you are within easy reach of numerous other ski resorts: Val d’Isere/Tignes - 30 mins drive. The Three Valleys - 40 mins. Rosiere (and La Thuile in Italy) and St Foy - 30 mins. Its perfect for those that want a little variety and like to explore.
Travel
If you fly and drive you can go to any of the following airports: Chambery, winter only - 1 hr. Grenoble, winter only, 1½ hr. Lyon: 2 hr. Geneva: 2½ hr.
You can also take the Eurostar direct from Waterloo to Bourg St Maurice or there are 2 snow train options with overnight sleepers (see raileurope.co.uk). Car hire is essential and snowchain hire recommended.
Distances
From the apartment, it's 5 mins drive to Bourg St Maurice and the funicular railway or 15/20 mins walk.
Further details
Bourg St Maurice is busy all year round and has plenty of all the normal facilities you would expect. It has a lovely pedestrian centre with plenty of restaurants and bars and a lovely Saturday market. There is a huge amount going on in the summer. You can walk and trek for miles in the hills and National Parks (The Vanoise National Park is right on the door step). Canoeing, lake swimming and sun bathing, white water rafting, paragliding, road and mountain biking, climbing, golf, tennis, horse riding and lots more. Whether you want to relax or exert yourself, it’s a perfect spot. For those that prefer a drive in the hills, the roads are fabulous and the Italian Lake District is just across the pass.
Booking notes
Booking deposit of £200 within 10 days of your booking and the balance 1 month before your departure. A security deposit of £400 before your departure.
Guest comments
Thanks for letting us stay at your apartment, we had a wonderful time.
Have had one of the all time great alpine days here! Apartment is great. Lovely setting.
What great views, super little village and perfect position for trying different resorts.
Thanks for a good holiday, really enjoyed having space in a ski chalet and what a lovely setting.
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