Holiday Chalet in Leysin, Vaud, Swiss Alps, Switzerland
Classic Swiss Mountain Chalet Available as Family Home or 3 Apartments
Superb Views, Quiet Location, in Charming Resort
Sleeps 8/10 (Whole Chalet or 3 Independent Apts)
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This traditional Swiss mountain chalet has been carefully modernised (completed February 2006) and restored to an exceptional standard. Taking advantage of its unique position, facing south towards Les Diablerets, Villars and the Rhône Valley, floor-to-ceiling windows offer a breathtaking mountain panorama during every season. Accommodation, on 3 floors, totals 240 sq.m. includes 4/5 bedrooms, open-plan living areas, excellent kitchen facilities and well-equipped bathrooms. Guests can choose to rent a spacious family home or three independent apartments.
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental periods | Complete Chalet (3 Floors) |
Chalet Garden Level Apartment | Chalet Mid-level Apartment | Chalet Top-level Apartment |
| 15 July - 13 September 2008 (Summer) | £1600 | £495 | £735 | £625 |
| 14 September - 25 October 2008 (Autumn) | £1300 | £465 | £625 | £525 |
| 26 October - 14 December 2008 (Bargain Break) | £900 | £360 | £535 | £475 |
| 15 December 2008 - 5 January 2009 (Ski) | £2850 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 6 - 31 January 2009 (Ski) | £1550 | £465 | £715 | £575 |
| 1 - 28 February 2009 (Ski) | £1950 | £575 | £825 | £695 |
| 1 - 31 March 2009 (Ski) | £1750 | £475 | £750 | £595 |
| 1 - 19 April 2009 (Easter Ski) | £1750 | £475 | £695 | £595 |
| 20 April - 9 May 2009 (Spring) | £1100 | £385 | £575 | £525 |
| 10 May - 11 July 2009 (Spring/Summer) | £1500 | £485 | £685 | £585 |
| 12 July - 12 September 2009 (Summer) | £1750 | £525 | £725 | £665 |
| 13 September - 24 October 2009 (Autumn) | £1350 | £485 | £595 | £575 |
| 25 October - 15 Dec. 2009 (Bargain Break) | £1000 | £385 | £565 | £525 |
| 16 December - 5 January 2010 (Ski) | £3250 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 6 January - 31 January 2010 (Ski) | £1750 | £495 | £765 | £625 |
Notes on prices
Prices are per week in UK pounds Sterling. 10% discount for renting a second apartment, and 10% discount for second week (except Christmas/New Year). Whole chalet rentals only over the Christmas and New Year holidays, approx. 15 December - 5 January. Please contact owners for possible long let discounts.
Changeover day
Except for peak periods (Christmas, New Year and UK school half-terms) we try to be reasonably flexible on changeover days. Normally afternoon arrivals after 1600, and morning departures before 1000 are expected, but negotiable.
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Garden Level Apartment (Sleeps 2/4, 1 Bedroom)
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Open-plan living / dining / kitchen area opening directly onto garden, double bedroom with super-king size bed (or 2 singles), double sofa bed in living area. Dutch wood-burning stove. Modern shower bathroom with under floor heating. Fully equipped kitchen, with Miele glass hob, AEG oven, fridge/freezer, microwave oven, Gaggia coffee machine, AEG dishwasher. |
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Mid-Level Apartment (Sleeps 2/4, 1 Bedroom)
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Luxury open-plan living area with kitchen, dining room and lounge, opening to balcony via folding/sliding glass doors. Magnificent mountain views to south. King-size bed, walk-in dressing room, modern bathroom with bath, shower and under-floor heating. Kitchen is fully equipped with gas hob, AEG oven, AEG fridge, AEG freezer, AEG dishwasher, plate warming drawer, microwave combi oven, several coffee machines, LCD TV. Living area features contemporary furniture, sofa bed, bay window seating, magnificent views. Dutch wood-burning stove. Oak refectory dining table seating 10. Superb Lutron solid-state lighting. Extra wet room / cloakroom. |
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Top-level apartment (Sleeps 4/5, 2 Bedrooms)
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Comfortable wood-paneled apartment, with attractive lounge seating 6, dining alcove and modern kitchen. 2 large bedrooms (both with super-king beds which can be split to 4 singles), sofabed in living room. Bright, newly-tiled bathroom with bath/shower. Kitchen with new Bosch cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, coffee machine. |
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Notes on accommodation
Not suitable for large single-sex groups. Oil central heating throughout, constant hot water, with 2 wood-burning stoves. Top apartment living room can be converted to bedroom to provide 5 bedrooms in total. Sky satellite / Swiss TV and WiFi Internet throughout, BBC Radio 4 in bathrooms, DVD/video/stereo in each apartment. Laundry room equipped with excellent Miele machines.
Outside
Private garden with stunning views towards snow-capped mountain ranges from Les Dents du Midi (south-west) through La Chamossaire (above Villars) to the Les Diablerets Glacier (south-east). BBQ, outside fridge, garden dining furniture and sun chairs are available for all guests. Garages and parking available.
Coast/Beach
Nearest 'coast' is Lake Geneva, between about 24 - 28 km from Leysin by road or train. There is a beach, water park and yachting at Le Bouveret on the Lake, and various swimming spots near Villeneuve and numerous attractive lakeside villages around Lac Leman.
Golf
Excellent nearby 18-hole golf courses include Golf Club Montreux (6200m, Par 72), in Aigle, the nearest main town to Leysin, Gstaad-Saanenland (5300m, Par 70) and Villars (5288m, Par 70).
Skiing
An attractive Swiss Vaud Alps resort, Leysin is traditionally recommended for beginners and intermediates, with good off-piste for advanced skiers and an international snowboarding reputation ‘one of the top resorts in Switzerland for snowboarders… 50km area having virtually no drag-lifts’ (British Ski Club guide). Annual Nescafé championships utilises the superb half pipe. 61km of pistes available (14km protected by snow-making equipment), with 14 lifts and 7km of cross country skiing. Skiing from 1330m-2200m is uncrowded, with several traditional family mountain restaurants. Leysin has Europe’s largest toboggan park, excellent multi-lingual Swiss Ski School, ice rink and well-stocked ski hire shops. Standard ski pass includes neighbouring Villars, Les Diablerets (year round glacier skiing at 3000m), Gryon and Les Mosses. Details available of skiing, recommended personal ski guides, sports/activities info. and weather/snow stats. websites for Leysin and local resorts - contact owners.
Travel
Geneva airport has excellent UK/Europe connections (both budget & full-service airlines), + railway station and next to a major motorway on the French/Swiss border. There is an hourly direct train to Aigle, where one changes to the mountain cog railway for Leysin – total journey time 1 hr 50 mins. Distance by road is 124km (1 hr 30 mins) by lakeside motorway to Aigle, then mountain road to Leysin (well-maintained in winter). Calais is 840km via the excellent French and Swiss motorway systems.
Distances
Aigle Castle 15km/15 mins, Historic Château de Chillon(Montreux) 32km/35 mins, Château-d'Oex 28km/35 mins, Geneva Airport - 124km/1hr 30 mins, Gstaad 42km/40 mins, Lausanne 62 km/55 mins, Rougemont 46km/40 mins, Vevey 41km/40 mins, Lake Geneva (Villeneuve) 29km/30 mins, Villars 35km/40 mins.
Further details
Leysin has at least a dozen good restaurants, numerous bars, 2 supermarkets, 2 excellent bakeries, a good butcher, 2 doctors, pharmacy, 2 banks (with cash machines and foreign exchange), many interesting specialist shops, 2 sports centres, mountain bike hire shops, ski hire shops, mountain and ski guide services and superb facilities for serious walking. A recent addition is a well-equipped bike park. Riding is available in the village stables. We can provide a 10-page informal guide, which is updated weekly, and summarises village life both from a practical and leisure point of view. Serious maps and guide books available on request.
Booking notes
We normally hold reservations for 72 hours, awaiting receipt of a 20% non-refundable booking deposit. Payment of rental balance and security deposit of £150/apartment (£450 for whole chalet) is due 8 weeks before arrival (reminder sent 9 weeks before arrival). Rental payments are non-refundable in case of cancellation and a comprehensive travel insurance policy covering all relevant members of your party is highly recommended. Payments accepted by cheque, direct bank transfer and credit cards.
Guest comments
'Had a great week, apartment superb and very well equipped. Views from apartment amazing. Leysin area fantastic. Highlights of our week were Les Diablerets, Rochers de Noye, Chateau de Chillon. We will definitely be back.' G+M S, Sept. 2007
'A glass of wine in the evening sunshine, accompanied by a symphony of cow bells... a memory of heaven to savour for a long time’
‘Had a fabulous holiday, lots of snow and brilliant sunshine, after just 2 lessons the children were able to ski from top to the bottom of the mountain'
‘Ski runs very picturesque, good skiing, lovely, unpredictable, healthy, few days' break, many thanks, peace, absolute peace'
‘Our only problem was finding anyone who would talk in French! Everyone we met spoke fluent English - the local shop owners couldn't have been friendlier, and the restaurants were superb, varied and excellent value - we particularly liked La Fromagerie with imaginative local dishes an fascinating cheese-making demonstration running...'
House swap
House or apartment swap considered - Caribbean, East Africa, Indian Ocean, Far East, for couple; coastal location preferred outside rain, hurricane seasons. Chicago, New York, Sydney and Shanghai would also be of interest.
For booking and further information
Richard and Jenny Lyon
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1273 834 313
Fax: (UK) + 44 (0)1273 833 250
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0)7866 765 056
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