Maison Blanchard

Maison Blanchard was built in the 1870s and has recently undergone an extensive programme of renovations. This warm and welcoming home sits on the shore of Lake Annecy, one of Europe’s cleanest and most beautiful lakes, meaning you have access to a range of water sports, lake swimming and idyllic lakeside villages and towns such as Annecy. 

Spread over three floors and sleeping up to 16 guests, this is a wonderful place to stay with your extended family or with a few other families on a special trip to the South of France. The villa offers spacious living and dining rooms, 7 well-appointed bedrooms and plenty of outdoor space for everyone in your party. 

This historic house is decorated and furnished with the highest quality furnishings and materials throughout, from the solid wood floorings with underfloor heating to the designer wallpapers. Everything in the home has been carefully thought out to create an elegant yet inviting home from home. Whether you are visiting in the height of summer or during the cool winter months, Maison Blanchard is the perfect choice year-round. 

On the ground floor, you will find the living spaces; there is a large living room with sofa space for everyone, gathered around an open fireplace and a 50-inch flatscreen TV for watching films together in the evenings. This room is also a great place for the kids to hang out as there is a library of DVDs and a Wii console to keep them entertained. Winding around the corner, there is a dining room with a vast table where you can dine together overlooking the garden, this room also has more sofas where you can enjoy a drink after dinner. The kitchen here is high-end and fitted with everything you could need for preparing meals, snacks and drinks including an ice maker and a coffee machine. 

If any of your party struggle with stairs or just wish for a little privacy away from the rest of the group, one of the bedrooms is set on the ground floor. This room offers a king-sized bed, access on to the garden and an en-suite bathroom, all you need for a restful night. The majority of the bedrooms can be found on the first floor of the house; there are five bedrooms on this floor, four of which have king-sized beds and en-suite bathrooms. The remaining bedroom on this floor is a bunk room where four children can sleep, the kids will love this room as they can have a sleepover every night! 

The icing on the cake is the final bedroom which is nestled on the third floor in the vast attic. This suite is a tranquil retreat with a king-sized bed, a sitting area and a freestanding bath in the bedroom. There is also a contemporary en-suite bathroom. 

Outdoors, the house is enveloped by a lawned garden with a large dining table and an outdoor living space with comfy sofas. Just outside of the garden you will see the glistening water of Lake Annecy which you can gaze over from the 50m2 deck or from the enticing hot tub. This sun-drenched east facing garden is a lovely place to relax, as you flick through your favourite magazine, the children can run around and play a game of football using the football nets. Maison Blanchard enjoys an unrivalled location just a few paces away from the lake. If you wish, you can make use of paddleboards and kayaks to get out on to the lake straight from the house’s deck. If you would prefer a swim, simply take a dip in the clear and calm water by utilising the steps in to the lake. Close to the villa you can also find a wider range of water sports and boat trips. 

If you would like to wander around one of the many nearby villages and towns, there are plenty to choose from! The little village of Saint-Jorioz is 8km away or you can visit the medieval town of Annecy which is 16km away and is packed with amenities and historic attractions.