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Spacious Property In Traditional French Village Surrounded By Mountains
- Chalet
- People: 10
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Separate WCs: 1
- Min. Stay: 4 nights
Chalet in Abondance, Peaceful Location, Village 1 Minute Walk for shops & bars
Bedrooms
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 1
Facilities
Featured
- Heater
- Children Welcome
- No Smoking
- TV
- Washer & Dryer
- Satellite or Cable
- Internet
- Parking
- Pets Welcome
- Fireplace
- Accessible
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 4, Separate WCs: 1
- Bathroom 1Toilet, Shower
- Bathroom 2Toilet, Bath, Shower
- Toilet 1Toilet
- Bathroom 2Toilet, Shower
- Bathroom 1Toilet, Bath, Shower
Safety features
- Fire extinguisherIn Kitchen
- Smoke detectorIn main living areas (except lounge due to open fire place)
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- mountainMountains all around
- resortBeautiful Mountain Village
- RuralSet in mountains, woods, valleys and rivers.
- villageBeautiful mountain village
- Mountain viewThere are mountain views all around
General
- HeatingUnder floor heating in lounge, kitchen and bathrooms. Radiators elsewhere. Open fire in lounge and heated towel rails in bathrooms.
- Linens providedAll bedding provided plus tea towels for the kitchen.
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Fireplace
- Parking availableWe have car parking for 3 vehicles and there is additional free parking available in the village.
- Internet
- Towels availableTwo bathroom towels per person provided and towels for toilet and kitchen. Swimming towels available.
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Kitchen roll
- Basic soaps
- Toilet roll
- Living RoomLarge living room with comfortable seating for 10 people.
- Baby Gate
Kitchen
- DishwasherDishwasher under worktop
- FridgeFridge with separate freezer compartment
- HobRangemaster gas hob
- OvenRangemaster with two electric fan ovens and a grill
- MicrowaveMicrowave on kitchen counter
- Grill
- Coffee maker
- ToasterGrill for toasting bread.
- Blender
- Pantry itemsWashing Machine & Tumble dryer in ski room
- Dishes & utensils
- KitchenLarge kitchen with breakfast bar and sofa. Large mixed gas and electric oven and hob.
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 10 people
- Dining area
- Childs highchair
- DiningLarge dining area and lounge combined. Dining table for 10 people.
Entertainment
- Television
- Satellite/Cable TVFrench and UK channels
- DVD player
- BooksA few books
- Games
- Video library
Outside
- Garden
- Balcony
- Kayak/canoeAvailable on Lake Geneva/Leman a 25 minute drive down the valley
- BicyclesMountain bikes for adults and children available for hire in the village and safe bike paths.
- Deck chairs
- Beach towels
- Terrace
- Outdoor Furniture
- Ski & snowboardAbondance, 800m walk La Chapelle; 8 min drive Chatel; 20 min drive Linga; 20 min drive Pre la jeux; 25 min drive
- TennisTennis courts in the village
Suitability
- wheelchair accessibleThere is a single small step in and out of the two chalet external doors and one small step to access the lounge. There is a bedroom and a bathroom on the ground floor. Space is limited within the bathroom for a full size wheelchair however.
Notes
- Notes on accommodation: Chalet Alys: Prices include cleaning at the end if your holiday, bed linen and towels, logs for the fire, wifi and all heating costs. There are NO additional costs. We require a €500 refundable deposit in case of damage. Chalet Alys is absolutely Non-Smoking. You may not smoke inside or in the garden or on the balconies of the property. Please go for a walk if you wish to smoke. If there is evidence of smoking at the property your deposit will NOT be returned. We have an agent in Abondance who speaks French and English and can help you if needed. Outside: The Chalet have both front and rear balconies which capture the sunrises and the sunsets. The rear balcony is an ideal breakfast terraces in summer with tables and chairs available for this purpose. The garden is flat, mostly lawn with outdoor rattan furniture. The garden is secure if you have children or pets. The chalet is situated on a quiet road serving residents and the primary school and traffic is limited.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- Bookings at this property are non-refundable.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property that is caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
Pets allowed
Events allowed
No smoking
Max guests: 10
- Strictly no smoking. Any evidence of smoking in the property or garden will lead to retention of security deposit.
Cleaning practices
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (e.g. countertops, light switches, handles and taps)
Cleaned with disinfectant
All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
Location
Hosted by Martin Chapman
Ask a questionAbout Martin Chapman
We are Jackie and Martin and our son and daughter. We live in the Cotswolds and enjoy village life. Jackie is a University Professor and Martin runs his own business. We decided to buy Chalet Alys to create a contemporary space inside a traditional chalet. We love visiting Abondance and spend about 10 weeks a year there summer and winter. We hope to share our lovely home in the mountains with like minded people.
Martin Chapman purchased this Chalet in 2011
Why Martin Chapman chose Abondance
Martin and I found Abondance and Chalet Alys in the summer of 2011 when we spent a week touring around the Haute Savoie looking for a place to call home. We have skiied in Chatel and the Portes du Soliel several times and knew we could rely on it to provide for our skiing and holiday needs and those of our friends and family. Finding Abondance was the best part of that trip. In Chalet Alys we found our project and in Abondance we found a traditional, charming, warm French village. Our neighbours, the shop owners and the artisans we have worked with are warm, generous and encouraging people. We love that you can ski for a morning, walk along the River Dranse summer and winter, pop out to the Place du Village for a coffee or beer and always the sun seems to shine. As time has passed and we have explored the area more we find new treasures close to Abondance such as Saint Jean d'Aulps, Aigle and the surrounding village ski stations in Switzerland, Lake Leman, Lac Des Plagne and Refuge des Tinderet.
What makes this Chalet unique
In the Chalet you will enjoy a spacious home with two large communal rooms for gathering over breakfast and in the evenings to share the days events. The large log fire keeps you cosy and the underfloor heating in the kitchen and bathrooms is a real treat. All bedrooms are en suite and have great views of the surrounding mountains. There are also areas to find the peace and quiet you sometimes need on a busy group holiday such as the snug landing, the many balconies and of course your own confortable rooms. The garden is safe, spacious and secure to enjoy outdoor dining, ball games and in winter building snowmen.
- Languages:
- English
Private hosts do not rent properties as a trade, business or profession.