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Charming Chalet | Private Indoor Pool & Sauna | Alpine Location | sleeps up to 9

Charming Chalet | Private Indoor Pool & Sauna | Alpine Location | sleeps up to 9

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Chalet La Taupiniere in winter
Chalet La Taupiniere from the garden, showing the pool room and terrace.
The 10m private heated pool with south-facing windows & doors to the garden.
The chalet from the front garden in winter.
The sitting area with comfortable sofas and plenty of books & games.

Overview of Charming Chalet | Private Indoor Pool & Sauna | Alpine Location | sleeps up to 9

Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9175 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

Map
Moleson sur Gruyeres, Fribourg
  • Popular LocationHR Giger Museum9 min drive
  • Popular LocationCastle of Gruyeres9 min drive
  • Popular LocationTourist Office in Gruyeres9 min drive
  • AirportBern (BRN-Belp)68 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Double Bedroom

En-suite Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Single Bedroom

Twin Bedroom

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Annex Bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Pool Room

Shower only

Toilet

Toilet

Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Charming Chalet | Private Indoor Pool & Sauna | Alpine Location | sleeps up to 9

La Taupinere is a very comfortable and well-equipped, private, individual chalet. It has a large balcony facing south to wonderful views of the mountains and alpine meadows. The detached chalet is surrounded by its own garden. La Taupiniere also has a large sauna and private, indoor, 30ft heated swimming pool. The pool room has floor to ceiling glass doors/windows for lovely views onto the garden and mountains. La Taupiniere also has the benefit of excellent wifi internet connection.

The chalet is in a superb and beautiful location for all mountain activities including skiing, mountain biking, walking, golf, para-gliding, tennis or just for relaxing. It is well located for easy access to Lake Leman (Geneva) with its attractive lakeside towns of Vevey, Montreux, Lausanne etc. or the beautiful villages of the White Mountains: Chateau d'Oex, Gstaad, Rougement, or the glacier at Les Diablerets.

The village is surrounded by farms, with cows grazing in summer, producing the milk for the famous Gruyeres Cheese and the truly delicious Cailler chocolate, made and sold in nearby Broc, where you can also visit the factory. It is also possible to visit the Gruyeres Cheese factory and/or surrounding farms to see how the cheese is made.

Gruyeres is a delightful area to spend time, whether active or relaxing. The area is renowned for its beauty and there is plenty to see and do, both summer and winter. Moleson village has a small food store, restaurant, and cafe. The village is popular for skiing, has a friendly tourist office and a ski school.

The rental price includes the use of the chalet for up to 9 adults, and all the bed linen, bath towels and electricity. Swiss tourist tax is extra at CHF2.75 per person, per night.

Property manager

Sarah Dowding

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
We have spiral stairs with a top stair-gate only.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
La Taupiniere is strictly a no-smoking house

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Gruyeres

Located in Gruyeres, this chalet is in a rural area and in the mountains. HR Giger Museum and Chaplin’s World are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Alpine Panorama Path and Maison Cailler Swiss Chocolate Factory. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Montreux Music & Convention Centre 2m2c or Bivouac dans les arbres. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding.
Map
Moleson sur Gruyeres, Fribourg

What's nearby

  • Alpine Panorama Path - 7 min drive
  • HR Giger Museum - 9 min drive
  • Castle of Gruyeres - 9 min drive
  • Tourist Office in Gruyeres - 9 min drive
  • Maison Cailler Swiss Chocolate Factory - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Gruyeres Station - 7 min drive
  • Sion (SIR) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 11 min drive
  • les Remparts - 9 min drive
  • Auberge de la Halle - 9 min drive
  • La Croix-Blanche - 8 min drive
  • La Pierre à Catillon - 7 min walk

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Isabel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maravilloso
Una casa preciosa, muy acogedora y bien equipada. Hemos estado muy agusto. Un lugar precioso. La recomiendo
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Swiss holiday
Fantastic stay, a perfect location with lots to do in the area. The house and pool are lovely and those views! Excellent communication with owners and I would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellente adresse pour un séjour en famille
Nous étions dans la région pour un séjour en famille et tout y est pour passer une séjour agréable ! Piscine , sauna, de l espace , la proximité avec la station tout étant prêt d un petit coin de forêt avec quelques autres chalets et pleins d autres choses positives pour le chalet lui-même Je recommande sans hésiter.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julien d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
chalet cosy et confortable
Le chalet de Sarah est très agréable, la literie est confortable et les oreillers et couettes sont d'excellente qualité. Nous avons profité du sauna et de la piscine. Cuisine compacte mais fonctionnelle, je recommande les séjours en famille ou entre amis dans ce joli chalet. Merci d'avoir partagé ce lieu avec nous.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Serge A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chalet idéal en famille
nous avons passé d'excellentes vacances fin aout en famille. Le cadre est magnifique les équipements du chalet au top , à proximité du parc de jeu et la fromagerie de moleson à ne surtout pas loupé
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Dowding

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I now manage the chalet on behalf of my mother, who purchased Chalet La Taupiniere in 1988. We had previously owned another chalet in the village since 1978. So I have grown up holidaying in Moleson and we really love both the chalet and the area.

Why they chose this property

My parents jumped at the chance to buy La Taupiniere as it had the fabulous indoor swimming pool and more space. Unlike most chalets in Moleson the parking is right outside, on flat ground, and there are no steps to the chalet. It is also situated in a very quiet no-through road with just 8 other chalets and there are open fields to the front, so it's very peaceful. As it's been our holiday home for so long, it really is a 'home' - well equipped, nicely furnished and the little touches and details that lift the chalet from being a mere 'soulless rental' to a homely base for your holiday.

What makes this property unique

I love being in a lovely little village in the mountains, yet it is so easy to get into the main town of Bulle and to other places in Switzerland. Compared to many ski chalets that are a long way up a mountain, where it's nigh-on impossible to leave once there, Moleson is really well located. So whether you want more skiing, restaurants, supermarkets, the tourist attractions of Gruyeres and the area, or the larger cities of Fribourg, Bern and Geneva - it's all really easy to access. A really great year-round holiday home.
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