Large Family Friendly Chalet With Panoramic Mountain Views
Chalet Le Cretet is located on the edge of the beautiful village of Samoens, in one of the most sought after locations on a south facing hillside with panoramic views of the mountains and the Giffre Valley. From the living room, dinning room, double bedroom and the veranda over there are views of the River Giffre and valley and the mountains to the South, and from the kitchen you have views of L'Aouille du Criou mountain and the the Col de Joux Plane. In fact every room in the chalet has mountain views . The chalet has a large games room on the lower ground floor with a Pool table, Table Tennis and Foosball/Table Football which makes it great for families. The lounge and dinning area are open plan with the kitchen just off it. In winter you can sit in front of an open fire and in Summer you can sit outside and enjoy watching the wildlife or parapents fly past.
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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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 deadlock
Property Registration Number 742580005188F
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About the area
Samoëns
Located in Samoëns, this chalet is in a rural area and in the mountains. Les Gets Ski Resort and Flaine Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Travelling with kids? Consider Jaysinia Alpine Botanical Gardens and Luge 4 Saisons. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Jaysinia Alpine Botanical Gardens - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Base de Loisir des Lacs Aux Dames - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Grand Massif Express Gondola - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Morillon Ski Resort - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
Getting around
Marignier Station - 24 min drive
Geneva International Airport (GVA) - 69 min drive
Restaurants
Au Pré D'Oscar - 15 min drive
Pizzeria du Giffre - 4 min drive
La Reposette - 5 min drive
Demoiselle des Saix - 15 min drive
The New Clarine Bar - 16 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Large Family Friendly Chalet With Panoramic Mountain Views have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Large Family Friendly Chalet With Panoramic Mountain Views?
As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Large Family Friendly Chalet With Panoramic Mountain Views on 3 Apr 2026 start from £239, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Large Family Friendly Chalet With Panoramic Mountain Views pet-friendly?
Yes, this chalet allows dogs (limit 1 total).
How much is parking at Large Family Friendly Chalet With Panoramic Mountain Views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Large Family Friendly Chalet With Panoramic Mountain Views?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Large Family Friendly Chalet With Panoramic Mountain Views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Large Family Friendly Chalet With Panoramic Mountain Views located?
This family-friendly Samoëns chalet is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Samoens Ski Resort, Jaysinia Alpine Botanical Gardens and Base de Loisir des Lacs Aux Dames. Grand Massif Express Gondola and Morillon Ski Resort are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
8.0
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Plenty of room in the Chalet for our group and nice to have the games room as well, not something we've had before. The location suited us well, we could walk into the village each evening for a meal (15-20min) with plenty of restaurants to choose from and just a short drive to the ski lift with free parking.
You will need your own car and the Chalet is an older one but that was reflected in the listing just don't expect it to be brand new
We had a great stay here. It was everything we had hoped for and the online listing is very accurate. For our children aged 7 to 17 the games room was brilliant. No boredom. There was plenty of space for 16 of us. Plenty of toilets and nice rooms.
We were skiing in UK and French February half term and whilst it was busy the lift waits were shorter than I've experienced elsewhere. The village is beautiful and about 8 minutes walk away. Bus to the Gondola less than 5 minutes walk.
Brian T.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2021
The large games room is a great place for some apre ski fun
Verified
4/10 Poor
Katie S.
2 Sept 2024
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Photos very misleading and very tired property
The photos for this property need updating. It does not overlook a green hill, it overlooks a large abandoned building site, directly below the chalet. The property is very tired, the beds, particularly the metal bunk beds, made so much noise we could only have people sleeping on the bottom bunks. The house itself is extremely noisy/creaky and you can hear EVERY movement, throughout the house at all times, especially at night. The wifi signal is extremely weak/does not work and there is very limited phone signal, meaning any work had to be done from the middle of town, not from the property. It was not possible to stream anything, even music. Only one source of hot water can be used at a time, i.e. you can’t have two showers running. On the plus side, the location was good, walking distance from the town centre and the swimming lake and there were amazing views up and down the valley.
Katie S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2024
I disagree that the chalet is tired, most of the bedding and linen have been replaced in the past 2 years, new mattresses over the past 3 years. I'm sorry you had issues with your phone signal as I never have, myself and other people have worked from the chalet for weeks at a time without any issues. Unfortunately the broadband is not fast in that part of France and if groups all have their phones on the wifi does buffer. I will change the router to see if this helps. Most of the beds were replaced over the past 2 years and I will look at the metal ones.
The chalet is a traditional Savoyard chalet and therefor you can hear people moving in some areas of the chalet.
Wonderful traditional chalet with modern conveniences
The chalet Le Crêtet lives up to its description as a spacious traditional chalet and the kids LOVED it... especially the games room which left us a bit of peace while preparing meals or in the lounge. The chalet is all wood, so creaky, and noise travels. The grassy area outside and views are perfect. Two super bathrooms and three separate toilets. Everything clean except under beds on 4-bunk dormitory. Short walk into Samoëns to get very cheap and handy shuttle buses to a variety of great destinations. It is in easy walking distance of the Base de Loisirs (lakes, big wooded park and water activities). Criticisms: not enough electric plugs, poor lighting in some bedrooms, dud switch in downstairs bedroom. Not really enough space for clothing in some rooms (downstairs double, upstairs double and upstairs 2 singles...) as most cupboards locked. Dining room benches short and easily unbalanced, so people kept falling off the end! Kitchen not really adequate for 16 people (we were 11): fridge space limited, cooker a bit small, oven not hot enough to cook or grill, hob not hot enough to boil large saucepan or fry. Too many saucepans, but only one water jug! TV doesn't work. DVD player does, but bring your own DVDs.
Well that said, we really enjoyed our stay and when we left, the kids were all saying goodbye to the chalet as to a friend!
Victoria B.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2023
Thanks you for your comments all of them will be dealt with in October. Unfortunately we didn't know about the issues you raised until now. I'm pleased you loved the area and the chalet and had a great holiday.
The TV was working, I’m not sure why you couldn’t get it to work. The missing water jugs have been replaced and the oven seems to be working properly.
La chalet, facile d'accès, offre tout le confort pour un excellent séjour et un beau point de départ pour tous. Nous étions 12 de 7 à 77 ans, et chacun a pu profiter de ses vacances en fonction de ses envies et possibilités. Un grand merci aux Blue Dogs qui gèrent l'entrée, le départ, et qui sont aussi réactifs et gentils en cas de besoin.
Claire B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2024
Merci pour votre commentaire, je suis ravie que vous ayez passé de bonnes vacances au chalet.
Thank you for your comments, I'm pleased you had a great holiday at the chalet.
Nos vacances se sont très bien passées dans votre chalet l’espace jeu a été très apprécié par la famille des tournois de billard ont été organisés ainsi que le babyfoot très bien
Autrement mais quelques petites remarques chambre du bas lits superposés bougent beaucoup et l’autre chambre du bas pas de clé pour ouvrir les placards voir l’état des matelas surtout les lits simples
Robinet de la cuisine fuit mauvais écoulement des eaux usés du bac à vaisselle s’écoule difficilement
Conclusion nous avons passés un agréable séjour et très apprécié par notre famille
Salutations Madame et Monsieur Bernier
Dominique B.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2024
Thank you Dominique, I'm pleased you had a great holiday at the chalet. The old bunkbed was replaced with a new one and several mattresses have been replaced. The leak on the kitchen tap was repaired. I hope to see you again sometime.
Le chalet est propre, bien situé et l’hôte disponible.
Évidemment pour ce prix, il ne faut pas s’arrêter sur les détails.
Par exemple le wifi n’a pas fonctionne du séjour et les deux lits superposés étaient inutilisable (réparés en cours de séjour), la fenêtre du salon ferme tres mal.
En résumé : on est pas du tout dans le luxe, pas vraiment dans le confort, mais on est quand même pas mal! :)
Je recommande à ce prix imbattable.
Jérôme S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
Malheureusement, un client précédent ne m'avait pas informé de la casse, il a donc été réparé le lundi. Un nouveau lit sera fourni en septembre. Je ne connaissais pas la fenêtre du salon, donc cela fera également l'objet d'une enquête.
Je n'ai pas été informé du WiFi qui a fonctionné pour les clients précédents.
Unfortunately, a previous guest had not informed me of the breakage so it was repaired on the Monday. A new bed will be provided in September. I didn't know about the living room window so that will be investigated as well.
I wasn't informed about the WiFi which has worked for previous guests.
Verified
6/10 Okay
joop b.
5 Mar 2023
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Netheid liet te wensen over JAMMER!!
Start was niet fijn. smerig beddengoed later omgeruild en handdoeken kwamen later. schoonheid van eetgerei glazen en borden lieten te wensen over jammer had beter gekund .verder leuk verblijf gehad.
joop b.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Caroline T.
14 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Chalet conforme aux descriptions
Chalet pratique confortable et lumineux! Literie bien ! Bien équipé pour cuisine! Cheminée un plus !
Description pour y accéder manque de précision mais on a trouvé ! L'hôte très réactif et sympathique!
Je recommande car bon rapport qualité prix !
Caroline
Caroline T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan 2023
Bonjour Caroline,
Merci pour l'avis, je vais regarder les instructions d'accès et essayer de l'améliorer.
Merci encore pour votre réservation.
Salutations,
Thank you Malo,
We recently carried out repairs and decoration at the chalet so I'm pleased you liked it.
Merci Malou,
Nous avons récemment effectué des réparations et une décoration au chalet, je suis donc ravi que cela vous ait plu.
Verified
4/10 Poor
Claude B.
21 Sept 2022
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Beau potentiel
Chalet agréable avec belle emplacement.
Propreté a l’arrivée Laisse à désirer .
Ce chalet manque d’entretien.manque éclairages ,flexible douche percé,robinet qui fuit.
Poubelles pleine a l’arrivée malgré appelle au numéro téléphone communiqué par l’hote
Dommage ce chalet pourrait être super.
Claude B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2022
Merci d'avoir mis en lumière les problèmes rencontrés. Le plombier va réparer le robinet qui fuit et le tuyau ce mois-ci. Malheureusement les derniers invités n'ont pas emmené les poubelles au bout de l'allée pour être vidées.
Je pense que donner seulement 2 étoiles est très dur.
Nous avons adoré le chalet, spacieux, pratique, commode proche de tout. La vue sur le balcon ou côté jardin était vraiment appréciable. Le voisinage est adorable, nos jeunes ont adoré se promener dans le coin et visiter la région qui est plus que magnifique. Nous avons pu échanger avec Peter très facilement. Disponible et très agréable dans l échange. Cet endroit nous a permis de nous sentir comme chez nous.
Je recommande vraiment pour les groupes , ou familles
Xavier Moana N.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2022
Merci Xavier,
Je suis content que vous ayez tous passé un bon moment à Samoëns. La salle de jeux est toujours populaire auprès des familles et des groupes. J'espère que vous aurez la chance de revenir à l'avenir.
Thank you Xavier,
I'm glad you all had a great time in Samoens. The games room is always popular with families and groups. I hope you get the chance to come back in the future.
Verified
8/10 Good
Edwin H.
17 Aug 2022
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Locatie waar veel te doen is echter wel wat gedateerd
Veel te doen vooral voorzieningen buiten waren wat mager betreffende zitgelegenheid
Nous avons bien apprécié notre séjour dans ce chalet agréable, nous étions 8 adultes et 8 enfants de 9 à 17ans.salle de jeu spacieuse ou les enfants ont passé leurs soirées à s'amuser. Location à 15 min à pied du centre de Samoens où il fait bon se promener ,bon domaine skiable pour les skieurs alpin,belle rando à pied ou ski de fond pour les autres. il y en a pour tout le monde.
Nicolas D.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
Merci Nicolas, je suis content que vous ayez passé de bonnes vacances, j'espère vous revoir à l'avenir.
Salutations,
Chalet parfaitement adapté à notre séjour d’hiver ski/raquettes. Salle de chaussures et grand garage. Pièce principale également on pouvait tous s’asseoir à 12 adultes. Canapés non fragiles. Cuisine ok.
5 ch et une chambre enfant 4 lits superposés.
Belle vue sur la montagne.
Pas très loin du centre du village.
A revoir peut-être:
Qq matelas à ressort moins conforts
Bancs de la salle à manger pas toujours stables.
Tres bon séjour merci Peter et Natalie
anne b.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2021
Merci pour votre avis, je suis ravi que vous ayez passé de bonnes vacances et je m'assurerai que le matelas à ressorts soit remplacé.
Thank you for your review, I'm so pleased you had a great holiday and I will make sure the spring mattress is replaced.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Claude R.
16 Aug 2021
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Un chalet familial très apprécié des enfants et assez commode.
Le chalet est bien situé (vue dégagée, près du village et chemins proches) et la salle de jeux en sous-sol appréciée des enfants (et des adultes installés à l'étage du séjour). Les personnes ayant le sommeil léger peuvent être gênées par le bruit (parquet et escalier grincent, les conversations du séjour sont perçues depuis les chambres situées au-dessus). L'entretien du chalet laisse à désirer, le ménage et la mise à disposition du linge également mais le propriétaire en a été avisé et prévoit de changer de personne responsable de ces tâches, actuellement très déficiente. Les indications pour arriver au chalet sont trop succinctes. Il est notamment difficile de prendre le chemin empierré, situé dans un virage à droite, donc invisible à l'avance : il faudrait les compléter par des repères, photos ou plan précis. Nonobstant ces importantes observations, nous étions en vacances et nous avons bien profité de ce séjour. Il y a en effet un éventail de randonnées et activités pour adultes, jeunes et enfants.
Claude R.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2021
Le chalet est un chalet alpin traditionnel construit en bois, je vais revoir les indications car c'est la première fois qu'on m'en parle.
The chalet is a traditional Alpine chalet built of wood, I will review the directions as this is the first time it has been mentioned to me.
Grand chalet pour séjour familial (14pers) 6 chambres. RdC grande salle de jeux ( billard , ping-pong, babyfoot ). Géré à distance par le propriétaire anglais (paiement en £). Bon emplacement, calme, centre ville de Samoëns à 10min à pied.
Ac L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2021
Merci pour l'examen, il y a un contact local qui s'occupe du chalet et des invités et est disponible pour aider si nécessaire.
Thank you for the review, there is a local contact who looks after the chalet and guests and is available to help if it is required.
Chalet très agréable et conforme à la présentation. En revanche, le jour de l'arrivée, nous avions la mauvaise adresse.
OLIVIER F.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2021
J'ai mis à jour l'adresse dans les directions. je suis heureux que vous ayez apprécié vos vacances
I have updated the address in the directions. I'm glad you enjoyed your holiday
We had a wonderful time during our stay in Samoens. The house was very spacious, with good sleeping places for all and the garden was excellent for breakfast and diner. We and our 5 children especially liked the playroom. We had much fun with the pool-table and the table-tennis.
The surroundings were perfect for many beautifull walks. Easy going and more challenging. Samoens centre is small, but lovely, with several restaurants and a nice village square. The swimmingpool on walking distance was nice.
The house and the location is really to be recommended!
J. v.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2020
Thank you for the review. The playroom is always hit with the kids and competitive adults!! Samoëns is such a pretty village and the area is so beautiful. I'm glad you had a great holiday.
Chalet tres bien, avec une belle vue. Espace jeux tres sympa. Nous avons passé un tres bon séjour
Angéline H.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2021
Les vues depuis le chalet sont spectaculaires et montrent la vraie beauté de la Haute Savoie. je suis ravie que vous ayez passé de très bonnes vacances
The views from the chalet are spectacular and show the real beauty of the Haute Savoie. I'm pleased you had a very good holiday.
We, 3 families spent a week in the chalet. It is really spacious and the game-room is great, all of us had fun spending time there, as the weather for skiing wasn‘t the best.
The only negative point was the cleanliness of the chalet. The cleaning lady just arrived at the check-in time and did a very quick clean, which wasn‘t very satisfying. It probably was because of the holiday season, as she had lots of houses to clean that day. But we had a great time, enough space for all and enjoyed the house, as skiing was limited due to the weather. It‘s a 15 minute walk to the cosy town center, cute little shops, a good bakery and a lovely ice-rink. So perfect for large groups or 2-3 families.
Sarah K.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
carole l.
4 Feb 2020
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Bon séjour en famille
grand chalet de 6 chambres , nous étions 13 en famille et tout le monde avait la sienne . les jeunes ont beaucoup apprécié la salle de jeux ( billard , ping pong ). Proche du joli village de Samoens que l'on peut joindre à pied en 10 mn.
carole l.
About the host
Hosted by Peter Hudson
Thanks for looking, my name is Peter and I live in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. My family and friends have spent many fantastic holidays here I hope you do too.
Why they chose this property
I visited the area in winter 2003 and fell in love with Samoëns so I returned in the spring and found Chalet Le Cretet. The views are stunning and the short walk in to the village is always a pleasure. Whilst stood on the balcony sharing a beer with my friend he looked out over the valley and said "you've just got to pinch yourself sometimes it's so beautiful" and that just sums it up perfectly for me. The location has fantastic views and the area is stunning.
What makes this property unique
Enjoy the charming atmosphere of a very special French, Haute-Savoie mountain village. The games room downstairs is great for inter-family competitions or just relaxing after a days skiing, hiking, walking, sun bathing etc.