Price includes: your chosen property on a rental-only basis from 1700 hours on the Saturday of arrival to 1000 hours on the Saturday of departure.
Arrival must be by 2000 hours.
Also included: bedlinen (sheets changed weekly); gas for cooking.
Pets not accepted.
Cot not available.
Household linen (towels and tea-towels) not provided. Please take your own.
Any other price related conditions
A breakage deposit of 100€ is payable upon arrival. This will be returned in full if there have been no breakages and the property is left in good order. The owners may, at their discretion, deduct 50€ from the deposit if the property is not left in good order.
Electricity (radiators in each room) is not included and must be paid for on departure
Chez Fillon is a 3-bedroomed chalet, sleeping 4 + 2 under 14 (+ baby), in a rural setting, 1km from the village of Vacheresse (Haute-Savoie), 7km NW of Abondance, 20km SE of Thonon-les-Bains and Lake Geneva (Michelin map: 523). VFB is delighted to have featured this property since 1996. Saturday arrival.
Set on a gently sloping hillside above the valley of the Abondance, and surrounded by meadows, this is a detached wooden chalet, built in 1983. The pine-panelled interior is largely open plan, with a brand new kitchen and comfortable, traditional and rustic-style furnishings in generous quantities; rural artefacts add to its homely character. French windows open from the living area onto a long balcony with wonderful mountain views and on the south side is a large paved terrace (approx 9m x 3m50) giving onto open meadows (cut for hay in June) around the chalet, with views of the peaceful valley on all sides. The bathroom has been completely redone for 2009 and the bath now has a shower attachment as well as a separate shower cubicle. The nearest neighbour is a little holiday chalet 20m away which looks towards FIL.74 without detracting from its high degree of privacy; the setting is perfectly peaceful. The owners live near Thonon-les-Bains but will personally welcome all visitors. They have a relative who owns the hotel in the village and who can be contacted in case of emergency. A comfortable, homely chalet with lovely wide-ranging views and a quiet location well-situated for exploring some of the prettiest valleys of Haute-Savoie, the handsome old town of Annecy and its lovely lake, la Clusaz and Chamonix and the southern shores of Lake Geneva.
Accommodation: Ground floor: living/dining room with kitchen area, 1 double-bedded room, bathroom, wc. First floor: mezzanine, 1 double-bedded room and 1 bunk-bedded room.
Activities: Horse riding and bicycle hire in Abondance. Swimming pool, tennis, bicycle hire and boat trips in Thonon-les-Bains. Golf (18 holes) in Evian (18km). Swimming pool at the Hotel Plein Soleil can be used if drinks purchased.
Services: General grocer (with bread) and restaurants in Vacheresse. All other shops and services in Abondance. Supermarket in Vinzier (7km). Market at Abondance on Sunday mornings, Thonon-les-Bains on Thursdays and Mondays, Evian on Tuesdays. Parking in garage.
Location
In a rural setting, 1km from the village of Vacheresse (Haute-Savoie) – 600 inhabitants – 7km NW of Abondance, 20km SE of Thonon-les-Bains and Lake Geneva. Altitude: 800m. Michelin map: 523
Activities
Horse riding and bicycle hire in Abondance. Swimming pool, tennis, bicycle hire and boat trips in Thonon-les-Bains. Golf (18 holes) in Evian (18km). Swimming pool at the Hotel Plein Soleil can be used if drinks purchased.
Services
General grocer (with bread) and restaurants in Vacheresse. All other shops and services in Abondance. Supermarket in Vinzier (7km). Market at Abondance on Sunday mornings, Thonon-les-Bains on Thursdays and Mondays, Evian on Tuesdays. Parking in garage.
Description
Set on a gently sloping hillside above the valley of the Abondance, and surrounded by meadows, this is a detached wooden chalet, built in 1983. The pine-panelled interior is largely open plan, with a brand new kitchen and comfortable, traditional and rustic-style furnishings in generous quantities; rural artefacts add to its homely character. French windows open from the living area onto a long balcony with wonderful mountain views and on the south side is a large paved terrace (approx 9m x 3m50) giving onto open meadows (cut for hay in June) around the chalet, with views of the peaceful valley on all sides. The bathroom has been completely redone for 2009 and the bath now has a shower attachment as well as a separate shower cubicle. The nearest neighbour is a little holiday chalet 20m away which looks towards FIL.74 without detracting from its high degree of privacy; the setting is perfectly peaceful. The owners live near Thonon-les-Bains but will personally welcome all visitors. They have a relative who owns the hotel in the village and who can be contacted in case of emergency. A comfortable, homely chalet with lovely wide-ranging views and a quiet location well-situated for exploring some of the prettiest valleys of Haute-Savoie, the handsome old town of Annecy and its lovely lake, la Clusaz and Chamonix and the southern shores of Lake Geneva. Featured by VFB since 1996.
Accommodation
Ground floor access from parking area (up 14 shallow steps to terrace) into entrance hall (3 steps up) with doors to:
· Living/dining room (6m20 x 6m30) with kitchen area (2m90 x 3m15) behind breakfast bar, dual hob (beware low cooker hood) with 3 gas rings, 1 electric ring, electric oven, small dishwasher, washing machine, colour television with DVD and video, fridge with small freezer compartment, mobile barbecue, ornamental fireplace. Tiled floor. Stairs to first floor. Two sets of french windows to balcony.
· Bedroom 1 (3m x 3m10) with 1 double bed (1m40). Wooden floor.
· Bathroom with bath with shower attachment, separate shower cubicle. Tiled floor.
· Separate wc.
First floor open tread stairs (low beam at top) lead directly to:
· Mezzanine (1m80 x 4m10). Parquet floor. Doors to bedroom 2 and 3.
· Bedroom 2 (3m x 3m70) with 1 set of bunk beds (0m90). Ceiling with beam (low in places). Parquet floor.
· Bedroom 3 (2m x 3m15) with 1 double bed (1m40). Sloping ceiling with beam (very low to one side). Parquet floor.
Gas for cooking included - Electricity not included (electric radiator in each room) – Bed linen included, household linen not available. Cot not provided at this property.
Breakage Deposit: 100€ Sleeps: 4 + 2 children under 14 + baby MAXIMUM
Comments
“We’ve spent a very enjoyable two weeks at the chalet. It is very well equipped and has great views all around. It has been very peaceful and it is well located to explore surrounding attractions, Lac Léman, Swiss border, Chamonix.” “Lovely and spacious. Many a peaceful hour spent (with wine) on back terrace and under tree to the side…we are so sad to be leaving.” “All we have to do from now on is close our eyes and listen for the cow bells and we will be back here, beer in hand, sitting on the balcony listening for the church bells telling us it’s time for dinner.” "Property was delightful, its location superb, so easy to travel to towns and mountain villages. There really is something for everyone from high-activity walking to relaxing and enjoying the scenery."
Description updated January 2011
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