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Cosy Country House in quiet Savoy village near Lake Annecy.

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View of the gîte in the summer
View of the gîte in the Spring
Main entrance via stone steps to balcony
Front entrance to gîte via balcony
Front door view

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
AU$187
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Val De Chaise, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
  • Lake Annecy
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Col de la Forclaz
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Annecy Castle
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Albertville (XAV-Aerodrome de Albertville)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • 88 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed
Price is AU$187 avg per night,

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About the area

Marlens

Located in Val-de-Chaise, this farm stay is in the mountains. Museum of Art and Traditions and Le Musée de la Taillanderie Busillet are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Giez-Lac d'Annecy Golf and La Sambuy Ski Lift. Travelling with kids? Consider Les Passagers du Vent and La Fromagerie du Cruet. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.

What's nearby

  • Lake Annecy - 12 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Tamie Abbey - 17 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Col de la Forclaz - 18 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Annecy Castle - 33 min drive - 29.2 km
  • La Clusaz Ski Resort - 36 min drive - 27.8 km

Getting around

  • Albertville Station - 22 min drive
  • Chambery (CMF-Chambery - Savoie) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Atelier Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Les Trappeurs - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Le Chalet du Lac - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Road Grill The Pap's House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taka Yale - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Cosy Country House in quiet Savoy village near Lake Annecy.

The house has been totally renovated and decorated with brand new furniture. Located in a quiet rural hamlet with stunning mountain views. A perfect retreat for home office working. Spacious living room with twin sofas and dining table, good internet connection. Very well equipped modern kitchen. One double bedroom with comfortable 160 x 200 cm bed, and second twin bedroom with two singles 100 x 200 cm, and possibility of adding a third single bed. Fenced garden with terrace at the rear. 360° views on the beautiful mountains of the Mont Charvin, Dent de Cons and la Tournette. Balcony in the front of the house under the vines. We welcome dogs!

Property manager

Mariella and John Smith-Bronneberg

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Italian

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Well behaved dogs are welcome ! Maximum of 2.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Property Registration Number 4148693210002

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy Country House in quiet Savoy village near Lake Annecy. pet-friendly?

Yes, this farm house allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Cosy Country House in quiet Savoy village near Lake Annecy.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy Country House in quiet Savoy village near Lake Annecy.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy Country House in quiet Savoy village near Lake Annecy. located?

This family-friendly Val-de-Chaise farm stay is located in the mountains, 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Massif des Bauges Regional Nature Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Giez-Lac d'Annecy Golf and Museum of Art and Traditions. Plage municipale and Lake Annecy are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Cosy Country House in quiet Savoy village near Lake Annecy. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 61 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Céline R.

What a pleasure!

We spent 3 weeks in this rent with my husband and our 2 children; summers 2013 & 2014. The apartment is comfortable, clean, well-decorated and all the necessity is here. If only all French rents could be like that! Mariella & John, the owners, are welcoming, always smiling and available. The region is spendide. Do not hesitate!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine H.

A WONDERFUL VACATION!

My husband , Dick, and I spent three glorious weeks in May 2014 at Mariella and John Smith’s rental cottage in the French Alps. The scenery and mountain hiking are enviable while our hosts provided us with every comfort in our “new home”. Marlens is a quiet little town, but it is a short drive to Albertville and Faverges where one can sightsee and shop. I highly recommend taking the ferry to Annecy, and making the longer trip to Mont Blanc which is truly an amazing sight. We now consider Mariella and John friends and hope to revisit them in the future and to create another wonderful memory. I also must mention that there is a wonderful bakery just minutes from the cottage where Dick went every morning to buy fresh croissants and bread for the day. What a treat!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S., Scottsdale, Arizona

Our favorite home away from home!

We love this place!!! This is the first place we have ever done a repeat stay in all our years of travel....and in our case, 2014 was our third summer (six weeks this summer).. The house is fantastic....everything one could want and everything clean and in perfect shape. The little village is located in the most beautiful valley in all of Europe (and we have driven a combined 55,000 km over the last 3 summers through most of Europe, so we know what we are talking about!). Easy to get to Annecy, Geneva, Chamonix, Grenoble, etc. Every year we discover new finds in museums, restaurants, hikes, etc. in addition to visiting our old favorites (always good to be recognized from the previous year!). And best of all: the hosts and now our friends Mariella and John!

10/10 Excellent

Stéphanie C.

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Maison

Propriétaires très sympas, la maison est grande et très propre et très bien équipée, c’est très appréciable
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heiko W.

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Matching the beautiful area..

One of the best homes we rented for vacation. Everything clean, working and lovely furnished. Great view from the breakfast garden place. Friendly and warm hosts. We had a great time, thanks for that
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine H.

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Marvelous Experience

You wake up in the morning and enjoy your coffee looking at gorgeous mountains and listening to the birds sing. This property is in a quiet little quaint town where you can relax and forget the stresses of life. The hosts live across the street and are ready and willing to help in every way be it directions, hiking advice or supplying a magnifying glass so that we can read fine print! This is our third visit to this cottage, and I can't imagine a better place to spend a holiday. It is my little piece of heaven on earth.
Stayed 21 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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Lovely

Lovely, quiet, well equipped. Good nature walks in the area. Great accommodations for relaxing and dining in. Would return to this spot in the French Alps
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich G.

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Einfach wunderbar!

Bereits zum 3. Mal durften wir unseren Urlaub bei Mariella und John verbringen. Wie immer war alles einfach top! Wer eine saubere, perfekt eingerichtete und sehr großzügig geschnittene Urlaubsunterkunft sucht und auch seinen Hund mitbringen möchte, ist hier genau richtig. Wir kommen gerne wieder!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

isabelle d.

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très agréable séjour

Le propriétaire est très acceuillant, la maison est charmante et très fonctionnelle, beau jardin, les animaux sont les bienvenus. Nous y retournerons avec plaisir.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fantastic flat in a great location with great hosts

My first thought was that the pictures in the add do not even come close to showing how lovely the flat and garden are. The flat was spotless, had everything you can possible need and the host had even started the fire for us when we arrived. John was always available for any advice we needed during our stay. We were able to easily locate local shops, a vet for the dog and rubbish disposal. Would love to stay here again one day!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon Tyers

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Comfortable restored house near Lake Annecy

John was a great host and the house was superb. Great views from the kitchen and garden. The village was quiet but there are two restaurants and a great bakery within walking distance
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich G.

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We did it again!

Auch unser zweiter Aufenthalt im wunderbaren Ferienhaus von Mariella und John war einfach nur toll! Das Haus verfügt über jeglichen Komfort, den man sich für einen unkomplizierten Sommerurlaub nur wünschen kann. Wir haben viele Wanderungen bei herrlichem Wetter unternommen und auch unser großer Hund war sehr willkommen. Wir kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne K.

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Gorgeous mountain retreat

Yet another perfect 14 nights in the cosy cottage. Love this accommodation so much, it’s perfectly situated to explore the beautiful area, yet far enough away from the business of Annecy. Thanks John and Mariella for another perfect holiday!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karin W.

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Bel accueil et séjour agréable

Séjour agréable et reposant dans une maison pleine de charme. John et Mariella sont chaleureux et très accueillants. Merci !
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

antony B.

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Excellente location au Val de chaise !

Nous avons passé un très bon séjour dans cette location. La maison est fonctionnelle. Vous y passerez des nuits très agrèables car il n'y aucun bruit environnant. Mr Smith est une personne très sympathique, disponible. A conseiller ! Thank you Mr Smith !
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

bertrand t.

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Un petit coin de paradis

Très belle maison avec tout l'équipement pour passer un agréable séjour. Mariella et John sont très à l'écoute des attentes. Nous recommandons chaudement. Elisabeth et Bertrand
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aurélien D.

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Excellent à tout point de vue

John et Mariella sont de supers hôtes, très accueillants et disponibles. Nous avons passé un très bon séjour dans la région. La maison est propre, confortable et très bien équipée. Tout le mobilier et la literie sont de qualité. On recommande sans hésiter.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S., Scottsdale, Arizona

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Perfect!

First off, Mariella and John are fabulous hosts who are committed to you having a fabulous experience. The house itself is very comfortable and has everything you need, from great wifi to that kitchen gadget. Lots of windows that open and light inside when the weather is nice, but cozy in the rain. Lots of outdoor sitting/dining areas also. The quiet village setting creates this wonderful ambience and there are a number of fantastic walks you can do right from your front door that give you great mountain views. Or walk to the great village bakery. We are repeat visitors for many reasons!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich G.

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Traumurlaub

Hier stimmte einfach alles! Das Haus ist in jeder Hinsicht einfach traumhaft. Top ausgestattet, super sauber und sehr gemütlich eingerichtet. Der Garten mit Terrasse lädt großartig zum Entspannen ein. Auch unser großer Hund war sehr willkommen. Mariella und John sind unkomplizierte, herzliche Gastgeber, die uns bei Fragen sehr nett weitergeholfen haben. Wir kommen gerne wieder!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

aude s.

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Maison très propre et fonctionnelle. Propriétaire charmant et serviable. Bien placé.

Très agréable séjour dans ce hameau a la campagne, bien placé permettant d accéder facilement au lac, aux stations, a la sambuy, au col de la Forclaz, au val de tamie et aux plages. Le propriétaire est disponible et accueillant. Nous avons passe de très bonnes vacances. A recommander.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

cécile m.

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Excellent séjour

Nous avons beaucoup apprécié l’accueil chaleureux des propriétaires. Le gîte est conforme à la description et aux photos: propre, bien équipé, cosy et bien situé pour découvrir la région entre lac et montagnes. Nous avons passé un excellent séjour en famille.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erik J.

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Very pleasant escape

The setting of this house is amazing. In a hamlet, you can walk out the front door and go for a hike up the mountain. The air is fresh and clean. There is no noise. The house is a good size for 2 to 4 people (2 bedrooms). The owners live across the street, and are extremely attentive and respectful of space. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Cécile D.

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Topissime !

Pas d'autre mot, tout était parfait. Merci à John et Mariella pour leur accueil chaleureux, leurs bons conseils et leur gentillesse. Superbe gîte, parfaitement équipé, cocoon et idéalement placé, à proximité de nombreux départs de randonnée. A découvrir sans hésiter !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Didier C., ZEMST, BELGIQUE

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Tout simplement parfait

Nous n’avons non seulement eu l’occasion de passer à nous quatre et notre chien un super séjour dans une maison confortable, agréable et cosy située dans une région magnifique, mais aussi de faire connaissance avec les propriétaires, un couple sympathique, amical et accueillant. En bref, à recommander sans hésitation !
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

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Highly recommended

Just returned from a wonderful week in this beautiful part of France. John and Mariella's house was beyond expectations, it's warm, cosy, comfortable, quiet but near all the 'attractions'. A house where both the kids as ourselves felt at home immediately. We had the "problem" that snow and sun conditions made us want to go skiing everyday (espace Diamand area), so we didn't see much of the other cities like Annecy, but we hope to come back for that!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019