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Ancienne Fromagerie, a unique chalet, beautifully renovated in central Samoens

Ancienne Fromagerie, a unique chalet, beautifully renovated in central Samoens

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L' Ancienne Fromagerie
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Cosy wood burner - logs provided
New fully equipped kitchen
Interior

Overview of Ancienne Fromagerie, a unique chalet, beautifully renovated in central Samoens

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 983 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

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Samoëns, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
  • Popular LocationJaysinia Alpine Botanical Gardens6 min walk
  • Popular LocationSamoens Ski Resort13 min walk
  • Popular LocationGrand Massif Express Gondola14 min walk

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Ancienne Fromagerie, a unique chalet, beautifully renovated in central Samoens

The house dates back to 1888, has original exposed beams throughout; been tastefully and thoughtfully refurbished, furnished with contemporary and traditional touches. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms sleeping 9 people comfortably.

Featured in the Where to Ski and Snowboard Guide, quoted as ‘cosy well restored traditional'.

*Towels and linen provided *Beds made for your arrival *End-of-stay cleaning included *Welcome basket of food and drink *Sample selection of toiletries *Utility bills and Tourist Tax included *Logs included *Provision of cleaning products *Washing up liquid, bin liners and dishwasher tablets

Light and spacious throughout; with a generous 83m2 of accommodation cleverly laid out over 3 floors, perfect for two families sharing as each floor has its own bathroom.

Ideally situated, just a few minutes flat walk to the village centre, boulangerie, supermarket, wide selection of specialist shops, bars and restaurants.

In winter the free ski bus is a 3 minutes’ walk away, which takes you directly to the Grand Massif Express lift in just a few minutes.

The open plan living area has a large dining table and wonderful views of the village and mountains. It is equipped with Smart TV, children’s toy box, board games, books, maps to entertain the whole family. A large wood burning burner provides a focal point in the living area and there is also central heating throughout the house.

Well equipped kitchen with plenty of work space and all new appliances including a ceramic hob, dishwasher, full size fan oven, fridge, microwave, toaster, filter coffee machine, raclette and fondue, steamer and wide range of cooking utensils and crockery; complete for producing gourmet cuisine!

Stairs lead off the living area to the lower and upper floors. The lower floor has one large bedroom, with double bed, bunk beds, direct access to an outside area with steps up to the ground level via a glazed door. The room also has its own hand basin. The bathroom on this level has a shower, hand basin and WC, equipped with hairdryer and heated towel rail.

Upstairs are two bedrooms, one with a double bed, and the other with twin /triple beds. The bathroom is equipped with bath and integrated shower, hand basin, WC, heated towel rail, hairdryer. All rooms have velux windows, providing ample natural light and wonderful mountain views.

The laundry/ drying room, has washing machine, tumble dryer, iron, ironing board, storage space and freezer.

A high chair, travel cot, bed guard and safety gate available for your use.

The accommodation has off road parking for two cars. The south facing enclosed terrace /garden to the side of the property provides ample space for outside dining and relaxation to soak up the alpine atmosphere of the village. Enjoy Al fresco dining - table, chairs, parasol, relaxers and BBQ provided.

There is secure storage for equipment such as bikes, pushchairs, ski’s. Tennis rackets, table tennis bats and sledges all available to use.

Celebrate Christmas in the fairy-tale atmosphere of the Christmas village in the heart of Samoëns and experience the magic of the festive season

Time your trip to enjoy one of Samoens exciting festivals and events:
The Christmas Village, December
La Grand Odyssée Savoie Mont-Blanc, January
Hivernales du Haut-Giffre, Free Nordic activities - January
Ice Swimming Open, January
Criou blues and rock festival, March & April
Le Festival de parapente, April
Vélo Vert Festival, June
Ultra-trail® du Haut-Giffre, June
Samoëns American Festival, June / July
75th Mont-Blanc Morzine Rally / 43rd Mont-Blanc Morzine VHC Rally, September

Property manager

Jayne Walpole

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Cot, Safety gate, High chair & Bed rail provided

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 55 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets only allowed with prior agreement

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Samoëns

Located in Samoëns, this chalet is in the mountains. Samoens Ski Resort and Church of Our Lady Full of Grace are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Avoriaz Ski Resort and Grand Massif Express Gondola. Traveling with kids? Consider 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 sledding and snowmobiling.
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Samoëns, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

What's nearby

  • Jaysinia Alpine Botanical Gardens - 6 min walk
  • Samoens Ski Resort - 13 min walk
  • Grand Massif Express Gondola - 14 min walk
  • Morillon Ski Resort - 7 min drive
  • Avoriaz Ski Resort - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Marignier Station - 22 min drive
  • Sion (SIR) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Canette Burger - 6 min walk
  • Pizzeria du Giffre - 15 min walk
  • Demoiselle des Saix - 14 min drive
  • Le Mazot - 9 min walk
  • À la Jâysinia - 5 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fabrice S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour a Samoens
Samoens est une ville très agréable avec beaucoup d'activités à faire en Été. Notre séjour dans le chalet a été parfait
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jean m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
bonnes vacances
c'est la deuxième année que nous louons ce bien et nous sommes très content du lieu et du chalet à la porte du village
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Mary G., Uk

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ski holiday with family.
The property was in beautiful Samoens village. It was perfect in every way. The bed was comfy and temperature just right. Bath was very welcome after skiing . Kitchen was well equipped and you could not ask for more. The owner was great .. giving advice when requested. Check in was so clear and easy. Had an amazing holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sjoerdtje d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fijne gezellig huis.
Prima huis voor 2 gezinnen met tieners. Netjes/gezellig. Niet groot maar prima te doen met 8 mensen. Dicht bij het centrum. Communicatie was ook prima. Kortom heerlijk weekje gehad.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb dwelling in the heart of Samoens
Communication with the owner was excellent throughout. The property was very central to Samoens central square, and it overlooked lovely local fields with cows and horses. The house itself was well equipped, with a functional kitchen and a well thought out rooming situation. We were only two people, but the house could deal easily with 6. The wood fire is excellent and warms the house very quickly. We would definitely go back. Excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jayne Walpole

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We first visited Samoens in 2006 and loved it so much we bought our chalet here. We live in the UK and have been coming here ever since at all times of the year.

Our family love it, both in winter for the skiing, ice skating and sledging, in summer for the outdoor pool, lakes, adventure parks, rafting, hiking and climbing mountain and road biking. Walking in the spring and autumn is particularly beautiful – from alpine meadows to autumn colour.
We welcome you to stay in our lovely chalet.
Jayne & Richard

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the wonderful alpine village centre with its traditional shops, bars and restaurants. We are proud of our chalet, the original Fromagerie or ‘Fruiterie’ as it would have been known in Samoens, dating back to 1888, and were delighted when we found it featured in the Where to Ski and Snowboard 2013 Guide, quoted as ‘cosy well restored traditional'. We never want to go back to the UK at the end of our visits, but it gives us a lot of pleasure when so many guests have also thoroughly enjoyed staying at the chalet.

What makes this property unique

The history of the chalet makes it feel special and everyone in Samoens knows the Ancienne Fromagerie or 'Fruiterie', the adjacent road has been named after it.
Location - just walking out of door and within minutes be in the historic and lovely centre of Samoens, to its many bars and restaurants, supermarkets, wide variety of specialist food shops and the ski bus stop without using a car.

The botanical gardens is a favourite, with a walk along the river and around the lakes, or exploring further up the surrounding mountains.

Languages:

English, French
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