stunning, light, bright apartment - Briancon/ Serre Chevalier - sleeps 2

We would be delighted to welcome you to Snowgums and Serre Chevalier. We are a quirky chalet with heaps of character, ideally situated at the heart of Serre Chevalier, midway between Briancon and Chantemerle ski stations in winter, and in the middle of everything the region has to offer - hiking, cycling, swimming, history, and so much more, in the summer.

Snowgums has a generous ski boot room, wifi throughout, excellent showers, and a cool sledging slope opposite the house. We have two beautiful, spacious apartments, sleeping 2 and 4, in our wonderful, old farmhouse. There is lots to do here, skiing, snowboarding, sledging, relaxing, snow-shoeing, thermal spa, visiting the UNESCO world heritage listed old town etc. We are in a quiet village but 5 minutes from everything you could need.

All linen is provided, including feather pillows and duvets. We are very family oriented with a great games cupboard for all ages, from babies, through toddlers and children to adults, and books and magazines to read. Babies and toddler’s cot, highchair, bath etc available on request.

We are just two minutes by car to the Chantemerle cable-car, or you can take the free local bus direct to the cablecar from near the house – saves dealing with snow chains, digging the car out of the snow first thing and parking! There is 25-40% discount on ski hire for our clients at our favourite local ski hire shop.

We are happy to welcome dogs, on the understanding that they are well behaved and don't damage furnishings. Price is 15€ per day per dog.

We regret that because this is a 250 year old building that it is not wheelchair accessible.

Air conditioning is natural throughout. Summer days are hot, but the mountains cool at night so that evenings and mornings are fresh and offer a good time for ventilation. There is solid protection from the heat with one metre thick walls, and plenty of ventilation through open doors and windows.

Please ask for prices for your group and your prefered dates. New Year, February half-term, Le Tour and l'Etape weeks are priced for a minimum of a week.

All sleeping areas either have original, beamed ceilings, or cosy, original, vaulted ceilings. Kitchen and living areas have beautiful original beamed ceilings. All rooms have views across the garden and field to the mountains. There is underfloor heating and central heating throughout all the rooms. All rooms brightly decorated with a mix of new and traditional furniture and features.

Accommodation is self-catering but you may choose to have some or all of your evening meals prepared here for you by excellent local chef Carol. Meals are then ready for you to have at a time that is convenient to you, without having to go out to restaurants, or to spend a lot of time food shopping, and leaves you free to grab a pastry or prepare your own choice for breakfasts and have your lunches on the slopes, for one or as many of your days here as you choose, from 25 euros per head per meal for four courses plus wine. Highly recommended.

This is a really special part of the world, rustic, and not over-developed. We hope you choose to visit us here. Happy to help with other information if needed, just let me know if you have any questions about the area or the apartments.