Property Houses
Sleeps 13
Single/Double 7 / 3
Bathrooms 4
Pets Not Allowed
Pool No
Luxury, self catering Holiday Chalet Near Abondance, Chatel, Haute Savoie, France / South Facing, Sleeps 13 people
Surrounded by the Chablais mountains, this luxury south facing ski chalet is located just a few minutes from Chatel, midway between Abondance and La Chapelle d'Abondance. Just 75 minutes from Geneva you will have easy access to 650km of pistes of the Portes du Soleil and its fantastic resorts that include Champery, Avoriaz, Chatel, Morgins, Les Gets, Morzine and Torgon.
With great skiing and boarding on offer in the winter, and walking, climbing, mountain biking, paragliding, kayaking, rafting and fishing in the summer, the chalet provides a great base for either a winter or summer holiday in an environment where you can relax and enjoy the wonderful scenery.
Set across 3 floors with an area of 170 sq/m, this typical Savoyard style chalet includes a fully fitted oak kitchen with a separate utility room, a large open plan lounge and dining area that includes solid oak furniture and leather sofas, 6 bedrooms, three of them having en-suite bathrooms, and a separate family bathroom. In the open plan living room and dining room you will also find a wood-burning stove, a 32" TV, a DVD player , WI-FI, hi-fi system and a large oak table that seats up to 12. The property has central heating throughout to ensure the house stays warm during the winter months.
Outside you will find a large balcony and a gated terrace on the first floor. This south facing terrace is accessible from the lounge/dining room and has magnificent views overlooking the valley and River Dranse. There is a BBQ and a table with seating for 8-10, perfect for outdoor meals. There are also sun loungers allowing you to soak up the rays in the summer months. There is parking for up to 4 cars.
Although the chalet has good direct access from the main round it is not suitable for wheelchair. We welcome young children but please ensure they are supervised 24/7 due to the 2 balconies.
The chalet is just 30 mins from Lake Geneva and other spa towns that include Evian and Thonon in France and Montreux and Lausanne in Switzerland. For our golfing guests the nearest course is in Evian, and the mountain course at Villars in Switzerland is breathtaking.
Quietly situated off the main road the ancient village of Abondance is just a 2 min drive from the chalet or a 20 minute walk along the river bank. A must to see in this village is the 14th century abbey. The nearest town, Chatel, is appoximately15 mins by car.
Surrounded by the Chablais mountains, this luxury south facing ski chalet is located just a few minutes from Chatel, midway between Abondance and La Chapelle d'Abondance. Just 75 minutes from Geneva you will have easy access to 650km of pistes of the Portes du Soleil and its fantastic resorts that include Champery, Avoriaz, Chatel, Morgins, Les Gets, Morzine and Torgon.
With great skiing and boarding on offer in the winter, and walking, climbing, mountain biking, paragliding, kayaking, rafting and fishing in the summer, the chalet provides a great base for either a winter or summer holiday in an environment where you can relax and enjoy the wonderful scenery.
Set across 3 floors with an area of 170 sq/m, this typical Savoyard style chalet includes a fully fitted oak kitchen with a separate utility room, a large open plan lounge and dining area that includes solid oak furniture and leather sofas, 6 bedrooms, three of them having en-suite bathrooms, and a separate family bathroom. In the open plan living room and dining room you will also find a wood-burning stove, a 32" TV, a DVD player , WI-FI, hi-fi system and a large oak table that seats up to 12. The property has central heating throughout to ensure the house stays warm during the winter months.
Outside you will find a large balcony and a gated terrace on the first floor. This south facing terrace is accessible from the lounge/dining room and has magnificent views overlooking the valley and River Dranse. There is a BBQ and a table with seating for 8-10, perfect for outdoor meals. There are also sun loungers allowing you to soak up the rays in the summer months. There is parking for up to 4 cars.
Although the chalet has good direct access from the main round it is not suitable for wheelchair. We welcome young children but please ensure they are supervised 24/7 due to the 2 balconies.
The chalet is just 30 mins from Lake Geneva and other spa towns that include Evian and Thonon in France and Montreux and Lausanne in Switzerland. For our golfing guests the nearest course is in Evian, and the mountain course at Villars in Switzerland is breathtaking.
Quietly situated off the main road the ancient village of Abondance is just a 2 min drive from the chalet or a 20 minute walk along the river bank. A must to see in this village is the 14th century abbey. The nearest town, Chatel, is appoximately15 mins by car.
PHOTOS
Kitchenware Appliances
Cooker/Hob Fridge Freezer Microwave Toaster Kettle Dish Washer High Chair Washing Machine Tumble Dryer
Fixtures & Equipment
Hairdryer Iron Central Heating Log Fire Video Player DVD Player CD Player Internet Access
External Features
Private Garden Mountain Views BBQ Sun Loungers : Yes Suitable for Children
Other Interior Facilities
TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Video, Sun Loungers
Local Attractions
Spring/Summer/Autumn activities include: walking and mountain biking with many waymarked trails along the valleys and into the peaks, with overnight refuges. The ski lifts are adapted in the summer for bike transportation to the peaks.
The fast flowing Dranse becomes a white-water rafting centre (only 15 mins from the chalet). Chatel has its own spa centre. There are numerous beaches on Lake Geneva and fabulous 50m pools and lidos in Evian, Thonon and Morzine. Rockclimbing. Fishing. Equestrian and trekking. Paragliding. “Fantasticable” high-wire from the top of the Rochassons ski lift at Pre la Joux/Pierre Longue.
Special Rental Conditions
33% deposit on booking, remainder 6 weeks prior to arrival plus a refundable security deposit of £300, payable direct to owner. We specialise in flexible bookings - long weekends and midweek to midweek.
Partial occupancy bookings and discounts are also available (other than for Christmas, New Year and February half term weeks) which vary according to party size. As a guide assume a 25% discount for the use of 4 bedrooms.
Partial occupancy does not mean sharing the chalet with anyone else.
Although the chalet has good direct access from the main round it is not suitable for wheelchair users. We welcome young children but please ensure they are supervised 24/7 due to the 2 balconies.
Partial occupancy bookings and discounts are also available (other than for Christmas, New Year and February half term weeks) which vary according to party size. As a guide assume a 25% discount for the use of 4 bedrooms.
Partial occupancy does not mean sharing the chalet with anyone else.
Although the chalet has good direct access from the main round it is not suitable for wheelchair users. We welcome young children but please ensure they are supervised 24/7 due to the 2 balconies.
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Property Exterior
Private Garden:
Yes
Near a Beach:
Yes
Mountain Views:
Yes
BBQ:
Yes
Sun Loungers:
Yes
Safe for Children:
Yes
Local Attractions
Spring/Summer/Autumn activities include: walking and mountain biking with many waymarked trails along the valleys and into the peaks, with overnight refuges. The ski lifts are adapted in the summer for bike transportation to the peaks.
The fast flowing Dranse becomes a white-water rafting centre (only 15 mins from the chalet). Chatel has its own spa centre. There are numerous beaches on Lake Geneva and fabulous 50m pools and lidos in Evian, Thonon and Morzine. Rockclimbing. Fishing. Equestrian and trekking. Paragliding. “Fantasticable” high-wire from the top of the Rochassons ski lift at Pre la Joux/Pierre Longue.
The fast flowing Dranse becomes a white-water rafting centre (only 15 mins from the chalet). Chatel has its own spa centre. There are numerous beaches on Lake Geneva and fabulous 50m pools and lidos in Evian, Thonon and Morzine. Rockclimbing. Fishing. Equestrian and trekking. Paragliding. “Fantasticable” high-wire from the top of the Rochassons ski lift at Pre la Joux/Pierre Longue.
In the area
This Property is situated in Haute-Savoie, Rhone-Alpes
Nearest Airport: Geneva in 75 Mins
Nearest Station: Thonon
Nearest Ferry: Calais
Nearest Beach: Lake Geneva in 30 Mins
Nearest Ski Resort: Abondance
Please note that the location on this map is an approximate guide, normally to the closest town or village.