Beautiful villa with stunning panoramic views over the Southern Alps — Property 18899

Beautiful villa with stunning panoramic views over the Southern Alps

South facing with a large terrace and swimming pool, summers are spent outdoors in the sun drenched mountains with pleasant Alpine breezes. Winters indoors are warm and inviting in the large open plan living area with wood burning stove. The area is full of activities for adults and children alike from extreme sports, winter and summer activities, museums, boat trips, and mountain railways. Some unforgettable trips include visiting ice sculptures on a glacier, a boat trip through a gorge, botanical gardens with petrifying waters, the fort of St Eynard overlooking the city of Grenoble and the famous Chateau of Vizille and gardens, and of course world-famous ski-ing in the French Alps.

Location Pellenfrey Saint-Arey < Isere < Rhone-Alpes < France

Pellenfrey Saint-Arey < Isere < Rhone-Alpes < France

 marks the location of this property in Saint-Arey

Availability for the villa in France

Last updated on:

Monday, 06 October 2008

Changeover day:

Saturday

Rental rates for the villa in France

^*Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified, before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Notes to the rental rates

• The rental rates include a bottle of welcoming wine, bed linen, towels, electricity, and cleaning. The swimming is available from May-September and the pool is for the sole use of the property. A second consecutive week receives 10% off at any time. Last minute reductions may be available.
  

Accommodation and Facilities for the villa in France

Wonderful Destination

Summer activities: windsurfing, jet ski, bungee-jumping, rafting, paragliding, fishing, walking, cycling, rock climbing, tennis, swimming, golf, horse riding, skating. Visits: boat trips, mountain railway, route of napoleon, miniature railway garden, wine tasting, funicular railway, market days, festivals. Winter activities: ski slopes 40 mins drive, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, sledging, night skiing, races down the ski runs on giant rubber rings. Museums: alpine hunters, art, archaeology, automaton, history, hydroelectric, mining, natural history, resistance, science, sports/culture. Visits: famous caves, chateau, chartreuse liqueur making/tasting. Golfing: Isere/Grenoble boast 3 of the top 15 golf courses in France. Windsurfing: Lac Monteynard is famous for its thermal winds (10 mins drive). Ski: ideal family resort (40 mins drive) or 250km of France’s best ski-ing (60 mins drive). Bungee-jumping: ponsonnas bridge is Europe’s first bungee-jumping centre (20 mins drive).

Local Knowledge

- with family living in the Grenoble region for many generations our local knowledge is excellent and we would be happy to provide further information on any of the activities mentioned, or any others that you are interested in. When you book with us, we will provide you with a map of the area, further details of local activities (and distances), and detailed directions. Depending on your arrival date/time, you will be met at the house by a member of our family who will show you around and answer any final questions you may have.

Family Friendly

- the house is child friendly with a large cot, baby sleeping bag, highchair, baby backpack, fire guard, changing mat, steriliser, baby monitor, toys, games and nothing breakable at floor level ! If a second cot is needed, please ask, as we can usually provide additional equipment / facilities on request. The terrace, grounds and swimming pool are newly fenced and safe for children. The swimming pool is below the terrace and can be accessed by a gate that swings closed and locks automatically, so that only adults with a key can enter.

Skiing Information:

Alpes Du Grand Serre - a superb family ski station at half the price of other local resorts offering 55km of downhill skiing with a good selection of runs. Distance: 32km, 40 mins drive or ski lifts (linking Alpes Du Grande Serre) at St Honoré 14km, 20 mins drive. Altitude: 1400 - 2200m. Open: 18 December - 4 April (2005). Ski runs: 5 green, 13 blue, 13 red, 3 black. (1 ski school). Cost day ski pass 2005: adult 18,50€ / child 12€. Cost 6 day ski pass 2005: adult 99€ / child 67€. Equipment: 3 snow guns, 5 ha of artificial snow cover, 5 chair lifts, and 15 draglifts. Other activities: 20km cross-country skiing, theme snowshoe outings, skiing with huskies. Evening activities: torch decent, night cross-country skiing races. Children skiing: esf. From 4 years old. Children not skiing: Garderie Babyloup tel. 04 76 72 15 83. From 6 months to 6 years. Other ski resorts: Les Deux Alpes and Alpes d'Huez (60 min drive).