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Ancienne Fromagerie, a unique chalet, beautifully renovated in central Samoens
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 9 83 sq m
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Samoëns, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Samoens Ski Resort11 min walk
- Grand Massif Express Gondola13 min walk
- Base de Loisir des Lacs Aux Dames2 min drive
- Sion (SIR)109 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Bedroom 1
3 Single Beds
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed and 1 Crib
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Ancienne Fromagerie, a unique chalet, beautifully renovated in central Samoens
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 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 central 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, chair booster high chair, travel cot, bed guard, safety gate and fire guard 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.
The garden shed provides some storage space, for bikes, pushchairs, ski’s. Tennis rackets, table tennis bats and sledges all available to use.
Celebrate Christmas in the fairy-tale atmosphere of the Christmas village in the heart of Samoëns and experience the magic of the festive season
Time your trip to enjoy one of Samoens exciting festivals and events:
The Christmas Village, December
La Grand Odyssée Savoie Mont-Blanc, January
Hivernales du Haut-Giffre, Free Nordic activities - January
Ice Swimming Open, January
Criou blues and rock festival, March & April
Le Festival de parapente, April
Vélo Vert Festival, June
Ultra-trail® du Haut-Giffre, June
Samoëns American Festival, June / July
75th Mont-Blanc Morzine Rally / 43rd Mont-Blanc Morzine VHC Rally, September
Featured in the Where to Ski and Snowboard 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 central 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, chair booster high chair, travel cot, bed guard, safety gate and fire guard 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.
The garden shed provides some storage space, for bikes, pushchairs, ski’s. Tennis rackets, table tennis bats and sledges all available to use.
Celebrate Christmas in the fairy-tale atmosphere of the Christmas village in the heart of Samoëns and experience the magic of the festive season
Time your trip to enjoy one of Samoens exciting festivals and events:
The Christmas Village, December
La Grand Odyssée Savoie Mont-Blanc, January
Hivernales du Haut-Giffre, Free Nordic activities - January
Ice Swimming Open, January
Criou blues and rock festival, March & April
Le Festival de parapente, April
Vélo Vert Festival, June
Ultra-trail® du Haut-Giffre, June
Samoëns American Festival, June / July
75th Mont-Blanc Morzine Rally / 43rd Mont-Blanc Morzine VHC Rally, September
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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Check in after 5:00 PM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Cot, Safety gate, High chair & Bed rail provided
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets only allowed with prior agreement
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Samoëns
Located in Samoëns, this chalet is in the mountains. Les Gets Ski Resort and Avoriaz Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Travelling with kids? Consider Jaysinia Alpine Botanical Gardens and Aquariaz Water Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.

Samoëns, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
What's nearby
- Samoens Ski Resort - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Grand Massif Express Gondola - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Base de Loisir des Lacs Aux Dames - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
- Morillon Ski Resort - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
- Avoriaz Ski Resort - 22 min drive - 8.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Bar Le Bon Coin - 5 min drive
- La Reposette - 4 min drive
- Le Savoie Pub - 3 min walk
- Big Bear Lounge Bar - 2 min walk
- La Puzze - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Jayne Walpole

We first visited Samoens in 2006 and loved it so much we bought our chalet here. We live in the UK and have been coming here ever since at all times of the year.
Our family love it, both in winter for the skiing, ice skating and sledging, in summer for the outdoor pool, lakes, adventure parks, rafting, hiking and climbing mountain and road biking. Walking in the spring and autumn is particularly beautiful – from alpine meadows to autumn colour.
We welcome you to stay in our lovely chalet.
Jayne & Richard
Our family love it, both in winter for the skiing, ice skating and sledging, in summer for the outdoor pool, lakes, adventure parks, rafting, hiking and climbing mountain and road biking. Walking in the spring and autumn is particularly beautiful – from alpine meadows to autumn colour.
We welcome you to stay in our lovely chalet.
Jayne & Richard
Why they chose this property
We fell in love with the wonderful alpine village centre with its traditional shops, bars and restaurants. We are proud of our chalet, the original Fromagerie or ‘Fruiterie’ as it would have been known in Samoens, dating back to 1888, and were delighted when we found it featured in the Where to Ski and Snowboard 2013 Guide, quoted as ‘cosy well restored traditional'. We never want to go back to the UK at the end of our visits, but it gives us a lot of pleasure when so many guests have also thoroughly enjoyed staying at the chalet.
What makes this property unique
The history of the chalet makes it feel special and everyone in Samoens knows the Ancienne Fromagerie or 'Fruiterie', the adjacent road has been named after it.
Location - just walking out of door and within minutes be in the historic and lovely centre of Samoens, to its many bars and restaurants, supermarkets, wide variety of specialist food shops and the ski bus stop without using a car.
The botanical gardens is a favourite, with a walk along the river and around the lakes, or exploring further up the surrounding mountains.
Location - just walking out of door and within minutes be in the historic and lovely centre of Samoens, to its many bars and restaurants, supermarkets, wide variety of specialist food shops and the ski bus stop without using a car.
The botanical gardens is a favourite, with a walk along the river and around the lakes, or exploring further up the surrounding mountains.
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English, French
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