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Property |
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La Portette |
Bellentre, Rhone Alps, France |
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One-off feature |
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Converted farmhouse with stunning mountain views. Skiing, walking, mountain biking and much more. The house is quirky and imposing with thick stone walls, beamed ceilings, and a spiral staircase, with a spacious and light living room. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| Chalet |
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Property Setting:
| Mountainous / Rural / Village setting |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Sports & activity |
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Bedrooms:
| 6 |
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Guests:
| 12 |
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Catering:
| Half Board |
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General Info |
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Our 3 storey house was originally an old farmhouse. The stunning new top floor features an open plan living and dining area, with amazing views up and down the Tarentaise valley across to the distant peaks of Mont Blanc. Balconies open off 2 sides of the house from picture windows. The airy living room has huge, squashy sofas and an extensive library. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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Situated at 1150 metres on one side of the Tarentaise valley, we're in a great spot for winter and summer alike. In winter we are right at the heart of Paradiski with over 400kms of pistes. In summer there are miles of paths and trails to explore. The GR5 goes past the front door (walking trail from Geneva to Nice). The Isere river runs through the valley with watersports, a cycle trail, and a swimming lake with cafe and beach area. Mountain bike trails are aided in July and August by the lifts, and challenging road routes lead over the cols (route of 2009 Tour de France). |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| Fly into Chambery (100kms), Geneva (140kms), Lyon (200kms) or Grenoble(180kms) airports. Take the Eurostar to Bourg Saint Maurice (20 minutes). Drive from Calais (9-10 hours). |
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Nearest airports:
| Chambery 100kms |
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Nearest train station:
| Bourg Saint Maurice 17kms |
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Nearest ferry terminal:
| Calais |
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Nearest bus stop:
| Aime |
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Car Hire:
| Optional |
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Nearest restaurant:
| In Montchavin, 15 minutes walk (Jul-Aug, Dec-Apr) |
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Nearest beach:
| By the swimming lake in the valley, 6kms |
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Nearest shop:
| In Montchavin, 15 mins walk (Jul-Aug, Dec-Apr) |
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Nearest market:
| Aime, Bourg St Maurice, Moutiers |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Name |
Liza Omar |
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Contact Phone No. |
07710097823 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Canoeing / Climbing / Cycling / Fishing / Flying / Golf within 20km / Horse Riding / Skiing / Tennis / Walking / Watersports
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Interior Facilities |
CD Player / Cot / DVD player / Highchair / Internet Access / Linen provided / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
The 6 bedrooms are on the ground and first floor. All have an individual character.
Bedroom 1: small double with thick walls, old beams, tiled floor. En suite shower.
Bedroom 2: large family suite of 30m2. Four poster bed, through to connecting bunk bed room. En suite shower and loo.
Bedroom 3: large double with stunning views, lots of wardrobe space, en suite shower and loo.
Bedroom 4: white washed twin room.
Bedroom 5: double with built in wooden four poster bed.
Bedroom 6: Twin with built in wooden cupboard beds, with curtains - very cosy!
Bedrooms 4,5 and 6 share a family bathroom (bath, shower over, loo) and separate loo.
On the 2nd floor the living space opens out into a beautiful open plan space filled with light. The living room is up 5 steps from the kitchen/ dining room, and has big squashy sofas and lots of space for relaxing.
The house is filled with books, CDs and DVDs for guests to enjoy during their stay, as we are dedicated book lovers and avid collectors!
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Exterior Facilities |
Balcony
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Exterior Details |
The balcony is large with stunning views across the valley to the distant Mont Blanc. Outside is comfortable seating, electric lighting, and a little barbeque. You can sit out under the roof well into the evening and watch paragliders, or enjoy the amazing electrical storms that rumble round the valley every now and again.
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Further Details |
The owners are on hand to help with any other detail of the holiday, from booking ski lessons, lift passes, equipment hire; to organising summer activities. We have a minibus too for airport transfers or for local trips during your stay.
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Conditions of Rental |
Winter: we offer catered accommodation, prices per person per week. This includes 7 x breakfast, 6 x afternoon tea and cakes, and 6 x 3 course evening meals with wine.
Summer: the house is available either self catering (priced per week for the whole chalet), or we can provide B&B to full board on request.
All linens and towels are included in the price at all seasons.
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Other Information |
Babysitting available / Child Friendly / Cook available / Short breaks available
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What visitors have said about La Portette |
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"This was definitely Paradiski. Perfect chalet, excellent and very friendly hosts, wonderful view, great breakfasts and most important: exquisite cuisine."
Saskia and Arnaud,
Holland,
Jan 2009 
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'You guys redefine luxury...A novel experience not having to lift a finger. Thanks for everything.'
Jim,
London,
Feb 2008
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'The luckiest thing we did was to find this marvelous chalet & wonderful hosts Liza and Andy. Food superb, views incredible, friendliest of friendly help.'
Malcolm,
Wales,
Apr 2007
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“Another wonderful holiday in the house of books! Food to die for every night (+ tea time!) + a superb selection of music from the ‘house DJ’. We’ll be back!”
Sally,
Sherston,
Jan 2008
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“Perfect food, views, snow + company. We wanted groundhog week.”
Jane and Steve,
Bristol,
Mar 2008
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“Not only the coolest people currently residing in France but also the finest restaurant on the side of a mountain in the world! Sadly, you will be seeing a lot more of us in future.”
Solly,
London,
Feb 2005
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“A veritable house of fantastic taste, style and food – top week, top company – very much hope to do it again.”
Ed,
London,
Jan 1900
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“The best library I’ve ever drunk in!?!”
The Kanes,
Surrey,
Feb 2004
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“Many thanks for a lovely week guys. You have found a gem of a chalet in a gem of a location.”
Darren,
London,
Jan 2004
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“Really enjoyed the week. Feels like I have been staying in a friends’ house enjoying superb home cooking and great company. I hope to be back!”
Philippa,
London,
Feb 2004
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