L'Ancienne Fromagerie, a beautifully restored cheese dairy – Home 453022 Chalet
- 3 bedrooms
- 9 sleeps
- min stay varies
L'Ancienne Fromagerie, a beautifully restored cheese dairy – Home 453022
- Chalet
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 9
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Ski
- Child Friendly
- Car not necessary
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
L'Ancienne Fromagerie is a unique and beautiful character house that forms part of the old nineteenth century cheese dairy. The property has been entirely renovated, featured as a 'cosy, well-restored, traditional' chalet in the 2013 Where to Ski and Snowboard Guide Book. Light and spacious throughout; with a generous 83m2 of accommodation cleverly laid out over 3 floors with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, sleeping 9 people.
Ideally situated, it is just 200m from the historic town centre and its shops, cafe bars and restaurants. In winter the free ski bus is a 2 minutes walk away, which takes you directly to the Grand Massif Express to Samoens 1600 lift in just a few minutes. The ski area begins at Samoens 1600 which is also where the ski schools all meet.
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 2013 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 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 fairytale atmosphere of the Christmas village chalets in the heart of Samoëns. Experience the magic of the festive season
Time your trip to enjoy one of Samoens exciting festivals and events:
The Christmas Village, 10 & 11, 16-26 December 2022
La Grand Odyssée Savoie Mont-Blanc, January 2023 tbc
Hivernales du Haut-Giffre, Free Nordic activities - 22 January 2023
Ice Swimming Open, 12 -15 January 2023
Criou blues and rock festival, 30 March -1 April 2023
Le Festival de parapente, 7-9 April 2023
Vélo Vert Festival, 2–4 Jun 2023
Ultra-trail® du Haut-Giffre, 15–17 June 2023
Samoëns American Festival, 29 June - Sunday 2 July 2023
75th Mont-Blanc Morzine Rally / 43rd Mont-Blanc Morzine VHC Rally, September 2023 tbc
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
- Crib
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: 3 Twin beds
Bedroom 3: Full bed Bunk bed - 2 Full baths
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Mountain Views
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 17:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($373.44) £300.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Jayne W.
- Calendar last updated:
- 25 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 10
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, French
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 23 reviews
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23 reviews
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- Very Good
- 3
- Average
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- Poor
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“A fabulous house for winter and summer family holidays!”
We had a wonderful week at L'Ancienne Fromagerie. This charming, well equipped house is centrally located in the village of Samoens with a short walk to a wide variety of local shops, bars and re… More
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“Charming bijou chalet in great location”
We've been back to the Fromagerie several times and it is one of the best located places in Samoens. A short walk from the patisserie for the morning croissant run and just 2 minutes from the ski… More
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“A super stay at the L'Ancienne Fromagerie!”
I stayed at the Fromagerie with my family for Christmas 2023. The location is great as it's a very small walk into the beautiful village of Samoens, plus the ski lift is walkable in about 15 minu… More
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“Fabulous”
Situated in the heart of beautiful Samoens, the L’Ancienne Fromagerie is beautifully renovated, Jayne and Richard have thought of everything, from the wonderful welcome pack on arrival up to the… More
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“Lovely cosy chalet”
My friends and I stayed in the chalet for a week in February to go skiing. The chalet is in an excellent location in Samoens, an easy walk into the town and close to both the ski bus and the little tr… More
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“Goodt Family Chalet”
Great centre village location where we spent a very enjoyable week.. The chalet is ectremely well equipped and comfortable with the added bonus of having car parking spaces for two plus cars. Althou… More
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“Perfect location and wonderfully cosy”
We booked this with Jayne who was extremely professional and helpful throughout the experience. The chalet is a short walk from Samoens village and an easy drive to the ski gondola which has free park… More
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“A wonderful home to return to after a long days skiing!”
L'Ancienne Fromagerie is a beautiful warm and welcoming chalet perfectly placed just a couple of minutes walk from the centre of the pretty village of Samoens, in a quiet location. A wonderful h… More
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“Samoens”
In spite of horrible weather ( unprecedented weather! ) we still had a lovely time. La Vieille Fromagerie was a welcome retreat after a days skiing or avoiding the rain.
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“Fully equipped for a great stay!”
We found the place to be truly fully equipped. Not just the kitchen with the great welcome basket, but also a high chair and cot for the baby, full library of books and dvds and more. The location is … More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Jayne (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Jayne (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Jayne the owner's contact details or send them a message.
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Jayne (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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- How do I pay for my vacation?
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If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
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- Why can't I call Jayne (the owner) before booking?
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- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
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- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Jayne (the owner) a message.
If Jayne (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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