10/10 Excellent
Elisabeth A., United Kingdom
20 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect stay
We were organising a work retreat, for an intensive brainstorming meeting for 5 of us, to develop a new product. We saw the listing online, and thought it would be great as each person could have their own private room, and there was lots of light and beautiful views to inspire us. What we got - was so much more wonderful than the listing says! First, Wilen is a gorgeous and quiet location, nestled in the valley of the mountains, just above the lake, so amazing views all around, and the house is perfectly situated to enjoy the views. Next, the house is so well equipped, it literally has EVERYTHING that we could want to make our meeting a success. There were several work locations - dining table, living room for video calls, outdoor table for a bit more free thinking space, an office space - so we could move around for different parts of the day. The wifi was without any issues, and we could do video calls regularly with no problems. The kitchen and dining experience was perfect - the kitchen, while not huge, has everything you could want, including an induction wok! We made most of our meals in the house, and it did not disappoint! There is every sort of crockery and cutlery you could ever wish for, and the crowning glory - is the massive raclette table which was an unforgettable experience. In terms of comfort, the beds were all fantastic, and the team all said they slept so much better than usual - which was important given we were working intensively all day. You can do some lovely walks from the house, including down to the lake, and the terrace is great for meditation and yoga! Additionally, we went into Sarnen for shopping (loads of supermarkets to choose from) and then a walk and drink one evening, and the town is very pretty. We didn't explore the area further as we were intensively working - but it looks like there are loads of great places to visit very close to the house.
All of the communications were easy and fast, and the check in with the housekeeper super smooth - she even stayed late as our flights were delayed and was very pleasant. Everything was sparkling clean and tidy and it felt super luxury yet very accommodating and comfortable.
Overall - I HIGHLY recommend the villa for a visit, we would definitely return for a work or social trip, and there honestly isn't a thing I would say I would change or improve. I would suggest a car if you go, as it's far to walk to the centre for groceries. THANK YOU for an amazing place!
Elisabeth A.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
