The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. A damage deposit of EUR 1000 by credit card pre-authorisation is required. The host charges this 14 days before arrival. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card within 14 days of check-out, subject to an inspection of the property.
ABOUT CHALET MORCLAN ... You’ll struggle to take your eyes off the incredible views from Chalet Morclan near Manigod - La Clusaz. The large private terraces on two sides of the house are the perfect place from which to admire the mountains of the Manigod valley - Etale, the Aiguille de Manigod, Mont Charvin, Val Sulens, and La Tournette.
Sitting on the crest of a hill, this 4 star chalet enjoys total privacy. It is reached by a lane which is kept clear of snow, but the 100m drive can be tricky to negotiate in winter - visitors may need to leave the car at the bottom and walk the last bit to be on the safe side! But it’s absolutely worth the effort.
There’s a narrow rural path at the back which is occasionally used by local farmers to bring sheep and felled trees down from the higher pastures, but apart from that you’ll enjoy splendid isolation.
Steep steps to the house and the open tread of the staircase mean it is not suitable for those with limited mobility or very small children, but groups with older children will love the homely touches such as books, games and, in the garden, a trampoline and a table tennis table. For guest safety, the table tennis table and trampoline are not available from the end of the October/ November school holidays, until the end of April. The owners also switch the outdoor furniture over seasonally, so that the summer furniture is not destroyed by the harsh Alpine winters, while ensuring guests still have somewhere to sit and enjoy the views, a coffee or lunch out of doors all year round.
Chalet Morclan is just 3km from the beautiful village of Manigod, where the church often hosts concerts and organ recitals as well as mass. You'll also find a bar/restaurant, a bakery, pottery shop, hairdressers, craft shop, health spa and a physio clinic in Manigod.
ABOUT THE PROPERTY ... Groups of up to eight (max 6 adults) will find plenty of space in this well-planned chalet.
The entrance hall leads to a well-equipped kitchen and a bright and spacious living/dining room. Two comfortable sofas and two large pouffes surround an open fire and the dining table has plenty of room for everyone to eat together.
There's a music system and the television offers a choice of French and English channels, but in good weather, open the doors on to the large terrace and eat outside so that you can enjoy the fabulous views.
There's a large double bedroom on this floor, which opens on to another sunny terrace and has an en suite shower room and an independent toilet. The double bed can be separated in to two single beds, and there's a sofa which is the perfect place to grab a quiet moment with a good book. Also on this floor is a separate toilet and a utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer - the underfloor heating makes this a great place to hang up your outdoor clothes so that they are warm and dry for the next day.
There are four more bedrooms upstairs. The master bedroom has an en suite shower room as well as a dressing room. The large double bed can be split into two singles and there are doors on to the sunny balcony. Next door is another large room which has a second lounge area with a sofa. There is also a TV and a huge selection of books, as well as a double bed (also twinable) and storage. It's a great place for children to hang out while the adults have dinner.
There are two more single bedrooms for children and a large family bathroom with a corner bath.
The bedding is all good quality, with lots of throws to keep you snug on the coldest of nights. Outside there's plenty of parking space as well as a small flat garden with a trampoline and table tennis (summer only). The large south and east facing furnished terrace is home to the hot tub, where you can soak up the sun from sunrise to sunset.
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