This property is unique for its panoramic lake views, surrounded by mountains and forrest, yet only a few meters walk from the edge of the water. Super safe and private, away from crowded tourist areas, yet a short drive, cycle or boat ride from all the Annecy centre action. Stunning colors and total peace in every room, you will not feel you need to go anywhere, and you will return fully refreshed.
Wake up to a turquoise lake view from your bed... breakfast on the terrace watching colorful parasailers and wing foillers glide over the lake among the lush mountains all around. You will be torn between the tough choices of visiting the medieval Annecy Old Town canals and castles, a 40Km flat cycle around the Lake on an excellent cycle path (stopping nearby for the beach bar at the world-famous Talloires beach), or strolling 3min down on foot to the shores of the secluded Glieres lake beach for an invigorating (and surprisingly warm) swim.
Annecy is the cleanest lake in Europe, and we do our part in preserving the lake and the surrounding environment at every opportunity, from the eco-friendly linen and cleaning products and routines, to LED and solar panels, full recycling and re-use of rain water. And we welcome you to enjoy our herb garden and cooking amazing local fresh produce.
From scenic lake boat tours to water sports, impressive lake and mountain views everywhere you turn, grass beaches, history and art events dotted across all the lake's small villages (Doussard, Talloires, Veyrier-du-lac, Menthon St Bernard, Sevrier and more), Annecy has amazing options for everyone. The whole area is all about enjoying the outdoors, culture and food in every possible way. Activities include:
- Amazing wines and restaurants
- Right next to the Natural Reserve of Bout du Lac
- Site seeing
- Cycling: serious and amateur
- Hiking : Le Mont Veyrier, la Tournette or le Cascade Angon
- Water sports include swimming, sailing, wind/wing/foil surfing, waterskying, diving, canoeing, rowing, kayaking, stand up paddle or just grass beach sunbathing!
(and multiple places to rent it all, which you will find in our guide)
- Paragliding: Forclaz mountain top scenic point take off
- Multiple mountains and trails to walk up and hike: Montmin (15mins), Mont Veyrier (10mins), Parmelan and La Clusaz (20mins)
- Summer sledging at the La Clusaz resort
- Adventure parks in Talloires (10mins) and Tamie (40mns)
- Cross country skiing, snowshoeing or sledding track from the family resort of Montmin nearby La Clusaz and Le Grand Bornand (20mins); Seizures (40mns), 3 Valleys in winter
The house is nested in a private gated development at a peaceful corner of the lake offering peace, safety and privacy away from tourist crowds, yet a short cycle, boat or car ride away for when you want to be amongst them. In Doussard village nearby you will find all you need from supermarkets, bakery, pharmacy, butcher, tabac-presse, etc. Golf and food aficionados will find two world-class golf clubs within 7Km, and incredible food and wine everywhere including eight Michelin-starred restaurants along the lake boasting fourteen stars between them (https://en.lac-annecy.com/webzine/the-michelin-guide-lake-annecy-bright-new-stars/).
Thankfully, the prospect of an afternoon of cocktails and a bbq on the garden watching the sunset over the lake is always alluring, and guests do make it back to the chalet for a super relaxing evening. You will be so close overlooking the Lake that you will never feel you had to be somewhere else. But do hop around the lake if you can!
Annecy is often referred to as "The Venice of the Alps" with its charming canals and medieval buildings. Despite its appeal as one of the most beautiful destinations in France - this is a Town lived in, recognized as the best place to live in France for its quality of life. For this reason, it is vibrant and full of events all year long, not just in summer, as the ski resorts of La Clusaz and Grand Bornand nearby, Megeve and Chamonix get going in the winter. A flight just over 1.5h takes you from London to Geneva Airport, which is only 65Km door to door to the chalet door. Guests board an 8:30am London flight to sip a coffee at the lake-view terrace before 12:00.
The house is surrounded by a large private loaned garden, with all around views of the lake and mountains. Built in modern chalet style, it is never hot inside with plenty of breeze, windows and natural light. It sleeps 9 people very comfortably, with 3 bedrooms (option for 7 twin beds or 3 doubles and a single), and a TV room/study with a double comfortable sofa-bed. Super fast optic fibre wi-fi is included, with good connection throughout the chalet and ample garden. One bath/shower room and one shower room (both with very hot water), plus two separate bathrooms. Dinning table for 9 inside, al fresco table on the terrace and seating areas inside, outside and the garden. You will have as much private and social space as you need for your family, even on a rainy day, always with stunning lake views from most rooms.
Decor is clean and minimalist, yet super comfortable: wide beds (90cm-wide twins, 180cm doubles), memory foam mattresses, freshly pressed white percale cotton linen, feather duvets and pillows, comfy throws, Egyptian cotton towels and everything you need in the kitchen from wine glasses to professional cooking pans will make this a comfortable and easy stay. Nearby you will find a range of supermarkets small and large, from Carrefour to Huit-a-Huit, as well as the Cuillere A' Omble seafood restaurant 5min walk, right on the Lake.
Designed to be neither hot or cold inside, over approx. 180m2 is split into 2 levels plus a service area on the garden level, as follows:
Entrance Floor:
- Entrance hall
- Shower room and separate toilet room
- Living and dinning room opening into the lake-facing terrace
- 4th bedroom / study / TV room (no-stairs access, suitable for disabled) with large wi-fi TV, working desk and games
- Fully equipped kitchen: induction cooker, oven, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, ice-maker machine, cafettiere, toaster, kettle, food processor, multi-juicer, slow-cooker, fondue/raclette/hotplate sets, all utensils including bbq sets, professional steel pans, knifes, full range of dining plates, wine glasses, etc and picnic sets for garden and beach.
- Dinning area for 8-10 comfortably seated
- Living area with WIFI Internet/TV and JBL speakers
Upstairs:
- 1 large double bedroom with 3 twin beds (3 singles or single+double), juliet balcony to lake, rack/bag bench, memory foam mattresses and toppers, hotel-standard percale linnen
- 2 further bedrooms, each with 2 twin beds (2 singles or 1 double), rack/bag bench, memory foam mattresses and toppers, hotel-standard percale linnen
- 1 bathroom with bathtub / shower, hairdryer
- 1 separate toilet room
Garage/garden level
- 1 Laundry room with washing machine and dryer
Outside:
- Terrace with al-fresco dining table, parasol and benches
- Weber gas BBQ
- Lounge area with armchairs
- Large private surrounding loaned garden facing the lake with South-West Sun from 10am to 8pm in summer
- External parking for 4 cars
Bonus aspects:
- Quiet, private development
- Secluded bathing grass beach, with shallow and really calm/safe waters
- Stunning direct lake and mountain views all around
- Spacious rooms
- Nice terrace and large garden
- Super fast optic fibre Internet
Linen and towels provided according to your number of guests:
Full bed linen (mattress cover, sheet, duvets pillows and covers for single and double accordingly), 1 towel set per guest, beach towels, bath mats, welcome products (soaps/shower gel), toilet paper.
Our professional and supportive team speak English, French, Portuguese, Spanish and Italian, and can assist you in booking your transfers, private lessons, private chef, catering, massages, and more, as well as ensuring great cleaning standards and safe handling of your deposit. We have 22 years experience of all the areas around Lake Annecy and how to make the best of the Lake.
Additional information:
Geneva International Airport is about 45min away.
Regrettably, smoking and pets not allowed in the property (including externally) in the interest of all guests.
The rental price includes towels, bed linens, and tourist tax. Parking for at least 4 cars is free on site. You may be able to have your boat on the pontoon.
We wish you an incredible time and that you fall in love with this stunningly beautiful lake. We guarantee you will want to be back.
