The lake and mountain vistas are beautiful from this 4-bedroom contemporary chalet set in a vast garden that will delight young and old alike.

Perched above Lake Annecy, Chalet Chaleureux is a fine holiday home for both winter getaways and summer breaks whether travelling with family or friends. The living and dining space is elegant with a modern open kitchen, all bathed in light from the large windows framing the garden view. Sliding doors open out to a wonderful pergola for al-fresco dining looking out towards the lake.

The lake vistas are even better on the first floor, to be admired from the upper balcony and two of the three double bedrooms (one of which can be made up as a twin). The top floor bedroom is especially impressive with its lounge corner and double bed facing a picture-book window with a full lake and mountain view.

The huge garden extends both sides of the chalet, ideal for throwing snowballs in the colder months or playing summer football on the lawn. There is a trampoline and children’s play area whilst the pièce de résistance is surely the Nordic spa found within the garden.

Surrounded by trees, on one side of the grounds there is the lakeside road connecting Annecy and Doussard whilst on the other side is the voie verte cycling trail that loops around the lake. This makes Chalet Chaleureux a fantastic base for exploring Lake Annecy and its surrounding landscapes.

Doussard’s pretty beach is just over 2km away, easily reached by bike or car, alongside restaurants, seasonal watersports, boat hire and summer ferries across the lake. Château de Duingt is just a 10-minute cycle ride away or continue north to the delightful village of Saint-Jorioz with its shops, weekly market, lakeside restaurants and sandy beach.

Winter skiing and summer hiking enthusiasts can reach the pistes and trails of Semnoz in half an hour whilst the Aravis mountains are on the east side of the lake – the much-loved skiing resort of La Clusaz is reached in less than an hour.  

Then there’s the historic beauty and charm of Annecy, either a 15km cycle/drive away or pick up a water taxi from Doussard and arrive in style. Experience Annecy’s canalside restaurants and cafes, photogenic bridges, atmospheric markets (including a Christmas market) and gorgeous promenade with yet more magnificent vistas.