Chalet Criou
  • Chalet for exclusive use
  • Self Catered or Catered basis
  • 4 bedrooms, sleeps 10
  • Saturday to Saturday stays
  • 2 minutes to lift by car
  • Available for summer and winter
  • Heated swimming pool

    Every room of this beautifully decorated chalet has a stunning view over the valley. It is just a couple of minutes to a choice of three telecabines or in summer soak up the atmosphere by the heated swimming pool.

    About Chalet Criou

    • The chalet is located just 1km from three telecabines, which take you to the 265kms of skiing of the Grand Massif.
    • Samoëns has been awarded the Coq D'Or, an award for it being one of the most beautiful villages in France, it is also a *** village fleurie.
    • Samoëns is only a couple of minutes drive from the chalet, and has some delightful restaurants where you can have a variety of food from a simple pizza, local Savoyard dishes, such as raclette and fondue and of course classic French.
    • The chalet is less than one hour's drive from Geneva airport, or a 7 to 8 hour motorway drive from Calais, which is very easy with only the last twenty minutes on ordinary roads.
    • The chalet is primarily a self- catered chalet but it is available as a catered chalet or if you just want a few evening meals cooked then this is possible as well.
    • A UK registered childminder is available to look after children from half a day to a full week and also for babysitting.

    Accommodation:

    • One double bedroom with ensuite bathroom
    • Twin bedroom with ensuite shower room
    • Two twin bedrooms
    • Large family bathroom
    • Separate W.C.
    • Mezzanine with double sofa bed, satellite TV and video
    • Large living/dining room with fireplace, satellite TV, DVD, video and CD.
    • Opens on to large veranda and balcony with table and chairs and stairs to garden
    • Fully equipped kitchen with large fridge/freezer, full size electric oven and four ring hob, dishwasher
    • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
    • Large hall
    • Garage
    • Garden with heated swimming pool (open June to end of September), garden furniture, barbecue. Pool is fenced for security for children.
    • All linen and towels included.

    Facilities:

    barbecue,  cot/highchair,  garden,  laundry facilities,  open fireplace,  pets allowed,  private parking (open),  satellite/cable TV,  swimming pool (outdoor)

    Cuisine:

    The chalet is available either self catered or catered. 

    Fully Catered includes:
       
    Continental breakfast daily; croissants, bread, jams, honey, nutella, cereals, boiled eggs, fresh fruit. Tea, coffee, fruit juices  
    Afternoon teas laid out for your return from the slopes, daily; Cake of the day, a selection of hot drinks and squash.  
    Evening meal on 6 nights of your stay:
    For children there is an option of high tea served at 6.30 that will be a two course menu agreed in advance with you.  

    For adults a four course meal including unlimited wine a typical menu would be;  
    Starter Goats cheese stack with a pesto drizzle  
    Main Honey glazed duck with dauphinoise potatoes and julienne vegetables  
    Dessert Lovely lemony pud with a raspberry coulis  
    To finish a selection of local cheeses and chutney with fresh coffee.   
    We can cater for Vegetarians, and special diets on request.

    Bread delivered to your door - should you not feel like going to the boulangerie in the morning then we can arrange for bread, croissant etc to be delivered to the chalet

    Services:

    • We have arranged a 20% discount on ski hire at two of the local ski hire shops
    • If you fancy a change from skiing a local company has offered a discount to guests staying who go snow shoeing with them
    • A UK registered Childminder is available to look after little ones.
    • Cot, high chair and buggy are also available.
    • We have arranged a 5-10% discount on ski lessons with an excellent local ski school

    Resort & location information:

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    Resort name: Samoens

    Ski area: Grand Massif

    Country: France

    Amenities: bars and restaurants,  cash withdrawal facility,  childcare,  cinema,  cycling,  high altitude restaurants,  hiking,  horse riding,  ice rink,  lake,  mountain biking,  paragliding,  rafting,  skiing/snowboarding,  supermarket,  swimming pool (outdoor),  tennis,  tourist office

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