Amazing Rustic Farmhouse With Nearby Skiing, Hiking and more...

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9120 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

Samoëns, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Grand Massif Express Gondola9 min drive
Samoens Ski Resort10 min drive
Avoriaz Ski Resort17 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon

Cabin Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Lazy Labrador is a unique Samoens rental property - complete with outdoor 'mazot' cabin, this charming 18 Century farmhouse has recently been renovated, while retaining all the rustic beauty of a traditional savoyard farmhouse. The property is located in a historic hamlet in Les Chosalets (between Chantemerle & La Rosiere), just a 10 minute drive from the heart of Samoens and the 'Grand Massif Express' (GME) ski lift.

The living space features a Norwegian 'Jotul' stove and is a snug spot for board games. Choose records from the vast music collection and enjoy atmospheric evenings with friends and family. The kitchen retains a beautiful original stone floor and is equipped with modern cooking equipment - the perfect setting for a post-ski fondue or tartiflette.

This comfortable home provides accommodation for 6 - 9 guests in 4 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms. There are 4 entirely unique bedrooms, including a master ensuite with adjoining wet room, its walls lined in Travertine stone. There are 2 further bedrooms within the house and a traditional 'mazot' across the road from the house, providing a romantic sleepy hideaway for couples or teenagers wanting to escape 'family time'!

Included:
Meet & Greet Service | Bed Linen & Towels | Welcome Basket | Firewood | Kitchen & Bathroom Essentials - toiletries, dishwasher tablets etc... | Local Assistance | Local Taxes & Utilities | Free Unlimited Wi-Fi | Cleaning Before & After Stay | Ski Tuition & Equipment Discounts

Parking:
There are no formal parking spaces, but plenty of room for 3 cars - a little snow clearing may be require in the Winter months!

Changeover Day:
The changeover day for this property is Saturday - we can sometimes be flexible so please contact us for more information.

Extra Details:
The Lazy Labrador is a self-catered stay. You will have the entire house to yourself

Pet Policy:
We are dog-friendly and will accept up to 2 well behaved, house trained dogs at an extra charge. We ask that all furry guests are kept out of bedrooms and prevented from climbing onto furniture. All dog litter should be removed from exterior spaces (garden, porch, patio and green spaces around the property)

Location:
The Lazy Labrador is conveniently located only 6.5kms (10 minute drive) from the Samoens village centre and the high speed 'GME' lift connecting you to the Grand Massif domain, which boasts some of the best skiing in the world. Suitable for all levels, there is over 275km of piste to explore and plenty of off-piste for more advanced skiers. Simply step outside the door and you'll be on a fantastic snow-shoeing/Nordic skiing route. In the summer, this house is a hub for adventure sports such as hiking, mountain biking, climbing and paragliding

Reaching the chalet:
It takes roughly 1 hour to reach the chalet from Geneva airport. The nearest train station is the 'Gare de Cluses' (25 minutes drive away). You will need to rent your own car and snow chains as there is no public transport from the house

Greeting Service:
Our in-resort partners will be in direct touch with you in the weeks leading up to your arrival to assist with last-minute details and arrival plans. You will be met by one of the team who will make sure you are shown how everything works and answer any questions you may have about the area.

Vehicle Access:
For bookings between November - April, we recommend that you have a 4x4 or at the very least, snow chains in your car. The road is ploughed 2 - 3 times daily but it is always a good idea to arrive prepared for heavy snow conditions. if it snows heavily during the daytime. It is legal requirement in the French Alps to come equipped with snow chains that specifically fit you vehicle

Property manager

Sebastian von Holstein

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Please communicate breed, size and age of dog

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guests will new required to sign our tenancy agreement, provide copy of passport photo page and supply names & ages of all guests

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Samoëns

Located in Samoëns, this chalet is in the mountains. Avoriaz Ski Resort and Grand Massif Express Gondola are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Jaysinia Alpine Botanical Gardens and Espace Aquatique. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.

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Samoëns, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

What's nearby

Jaysinia Alpine Botanical Gardens - 8 min drive
Grand Massif Express Gondola - 9 min drive
Les Gets Ski Resort - 10 min drive
Samoens Ski Resort - 10 min drive
Avoriaz Ski Resort - 17 min drive

Getting around

Marignier Station - 30 min drive
Sion (SIR) - 134 min drive

Restaurants

La Canette Burger - 7 min drive
Pizzeria du Giffre - 9 min drive
Le Mazot - 9 min drive
À la Jâysinia - 8 min drive
La Table de Fifine - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Rustic Farmhouse With Nearby Skiing, Hiking and more... pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing Rustic Farmhouse With Nearby Skiing, Hiking and more...?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Rustic Farmhouse With Nearby Skiing, Hiking and more...?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Rustic Farmhouse With Nearby Skiing, Hiking and more... located?

This family-friendly Samoëns chalet is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Jaysinia Alpine Botanical Gardens, Samoens Ski Resort and Grand Massif Express Gondola. Base de Loisir des Lacs Aux Dames is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A very special place

Peaceful setting high above Samoens. A characterful barn conversion which was very comfortable and obviously has given people much pleasure over the years. We loved it for the calm and access to mountain walks.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

EMMA P.

24 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The most beautiful chalet i have EVER stayed in

From start to finish, it was a dream come true, Graham and Sebastian are utterly wonderful hosts. The chalet is mind blowing. Clean yet rustic. Do not hesitate to book here. Emma and family

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Michael K.

19 Mar 2019

Nice accommodation with inadequateness in detail

The chalet is typical for the region and located at a really silent place. Unfortunately there is a big discrepancy between the photos and the reality as due to the panorama lens the rooms look wide and light. In fact only the living room is as large as the photos pretend. The sleeping rooms are all really small and gloomy. One problem was the quality of the mattresses: Something between disappointing and inconvenient, in any case much too hard, especially in the double room for the adults. So my wife and me left Samoëns with dorsal pain. There are nearly no wardrobes in the sleeping rooms to hang up clothes although you have a lot if you go skiing with a family of five. The biggest disappointment was the level of cleanness which definitely was not acceptable. We found many surfaces dirty and dusty as well as small spider webs in corners allover the accommodation. A lot of items of the kitchen had to be washed before first use, especially all pots and frying pans but also most parts of the cutlery and glasses. All in all it is a pity that the maintenance of the property is so careless. But the music collection is just about the limit!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alicia M.

12 Feb 2019

Amaizing and perfect as always .

This was our fourth year returning to the Lazy Labrador and it gets better every year. The house has all you can need . 15 m from the Samoens village but away from the hustle. Just waking up and walking out the door with your snowshoes on and enjouy the most incredible view , it is priceless!!! Thanks to Sebastian for taking care of us . It just feel like coming back home every year. We will come back !! See you next year

10/10 Excellent

Johannes W.

10 Jan 2019

Fantastic place, charming, cosy and full of character, in lovely rural setting up in the mountains

We had an absolutely lovely stay at Lazy Labrador, loved the great, rustic yet extremely charming kitchen, where we prepared and enjoyed many meals with a big group; the sitting room, with a roaring log burner seeing many games played, accompanied by music from THE most amazing record collection; and then really cozy bedrooms (with very comfortable beds) and two modern bathrooms. Our two daughters loved staying in the small annex across the road, another great place full of character. The location is a short 10 min drive up from Samoens, and if there is snow I would not want to do it without either snow chains or 4x4 with snow tyres. The place lies in a high valley with beautiful mountain views, and we loved walking in the snow, enjoying the views. The place easily copes with 7 people, of which 3 couples, but if you want to be 9 at least two of them need to be children (one of them in the anteroom of a double bedroom). Overall a really wonderful place!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

About the host

Hosted by Sebastian von Holstein

This chalet is available for rental through Mountain People. We offer an exclusive hand-picked selection of beautiful chalets in the Samoens area. These unique homes are beautiful & comfortable. Whatever your requirements, we should have something to suit your needs. You can also visit www.mountain-people.com for more photographs, floorpans and information.

Why they chose this property

Situated in a small hamlet in the heart of the French Alps, the house provides us with just enough seclusion from the town, but is also close enough that we can visit restaurants and bars if we so desire. The house itself is charming and retains many original features. Our recent renovations were a joy to carry out as we kept much of the rusticity of the property, while adding many creature comforts that make for a truly relaxing stay.

What makes this property unique

From the porch, we enjoy glorious views looking out onto the Criou mountain, which regularly turns orange and pink as the sun sets on it. The house offers absolute peace and quiet but is also close enough to the town and ski lift to make it a calm and convenient spot to enjoy all of the winter and summer activities on offer in the area. As relaxing as it is adventurous, most of our guests (us included) find it very hard to leave at the end of our stays. Large enough for families and groups of friends, it unfailingly proves to be the perfect base for those with a love for the outdoors, with its captivating views, sounds of trickling streams and the perfect amount of comfort for a peaceful stay.