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Description
Luxurious and spacious 1 bedroom apartment sleeping up to four, situated on the lakeside of Lake Annecy, very close to the centre of the old town of Annecy. Fully available again after 2 years interruption for the external building insulation work, it has a warm, light bedroom with king sized bed, large and well equipped lounge diner with full sized double sofa-bed and sliding doors opening onto a balcony, overlooking the ancient plane trees along Avenue d'Albigny, Lake Annecy and the green beside the lake - Le Pâquier. It has a separate well equipped and stylish kitchen and a luxury bathroom with double basins. Bedlinen and towels and fast wifi are all provided.It is located on the Avenue d'Albigny, known as the Champs Elysées of Annecy - a beautiful tree-lined boulevard bordering Lake Annecy, one of the cleanest lakes in Europe. We are close to the old town, overlooking the lake and Le Pâquier, with boats to hire and the lakeside cycle paths and walks directly opposite.
The apartment is on the top floor of a block, accessed by lift or stairs, just a few minutes walk from the old town, with many shops, art and antique galleries and traditional restaurants only 5 minutes walk, or 10 minute stroll along the lake shores. There are boats and pedaloes to hire immediately in front of us and the lake beaches with pools and kayaks and all sorts of water sports just a few minutes stroll away. Alternatively access to the mountains for every adrenaline packed activity imaginable, walking or simply enjoying a coffee with stunning views, is easy, with buses just two minutes away or an easy drive.
The lounge is a light and warm room with parquet floors and a lovely view. It has a good quality full sized double sofa-bed which can comfortably sleep two plus storage for those staying in this room. There is an extending dining table to seat four, TV, DVD player as well as books, DVDs, CDs and games provided for your pleasure. We also have an extensive collection of local maps, information and books of local walks to enjoy, with suggestions of some of our favourites.
There is one light and spacious bedroom with a king sized bed with comfortable mattress, warm parquet floors, ample built in storage, plus new bedroom storage with drawers and dressing table. You will find the bed made up on arrival with high quality crisp bedding.
The kitchen is a full working kitchen (not a tiny kitchenette with barely room to slice your baguette!) and has been refitted to a high standard recently. There are more cupboards than are usually found in vacation rentals and a good deal more worksurface. There is a full-sized oven and separate built in four place halogen hob, sink and draining area, decent sized fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle and coffee maker. It is fully equipped with all the crockery and cutlery you will need, plus pots and pans and sufficient cooking equipment to prepare anything from a full meal to baguettes and local cheese to enjoy on the front balcony for lunch. There is a second enclosed balcony off the kitchen with washing machine.
The bathroom is a particularly nice feature, being a good size with luxury double sink and storage underneath and lighted mirror over, full sized bath with shower overhead and glass shower screen and toilet. It has been refitted to a high standard recently.
The balcony at the front of the apartment is a lovely sunny spot at virtually any time of day with its southerly aspect. It is a favourite place for breakfast or for a glass of wine in early evening whilst discussing the day and deciding which of the many restaurants in Annecy to head towards for dinner. There is always something interesting to see on Le Paquier or the lake through the trees, be it the rowing club eights or dragon boats, segweys and cyclists on the cycle path just the other side of the trees, or special events such as the summer fetes and sporting events. In August the famous Fete du Lac fireworks are set off on barges moored on the lake just in front of us. This and the Bastille Day fireworks, which are also from Le Paquier, are reputedly some of the best displays in France.
Linens and final cleaning at end of stay are included in the rental shown.
Bedroom Details
Bedroom 1
1 x King Bed
1 x Cot Bed
Spacious bedroom with a king-sized bed with comfortable mattress, ample built in and fitted storage with drawers and dre
5 Reviews
Leave ReviewWonderful support
By Lorraine Burr on 05-Jan-2019From the moment we contacted Julia to enquire about availability for the apartment in Annecy, the service we received was second to none!! Finding the apartment from the clear instructions received was a doddle and the apartment itself is wonderful, home from home!! The view of the lake from the lounge and bedroom window is stunning and location to the town, restaurants, shops is perfect, only being a 10 minute walk away. There is plenty of information provided in the apartment regarding the surrounding area, recommended walks and restaurants and we found this to be extremely helpful. Oh and definitely have hot chocolate in Au Fidèle Berger, it was delicious!! Unfortunately our stay in Annecy was shortened due to my husband having a ski accident. Julia was our rock and with her wealth of knowledge of France assisted us in difficult circumstances. Her kindness and support was amazing and if you are looking for a fantastic amazing apartment in a beautiful location, you will not be disappointed booking this apartment from Julia. We are hoping to go back at some point to further explore the area and will contact Julia without any hesitation whatsoever!!
Wonderful holiday
By Donna Walker on 25-Oct-2023We've had a wonderful anniversary holiday, and your apartment has been perfect! Andy has also done some lovely paintings and they will no doubt appear in due course!
Perfect rental
By Cécile Gantois on 06-Nov-2022Perfect rental. Everything is as described. The apartment is not very far from the center. Great stay for us amidst the beautiful works of Julia. We were in low season, so no problem for parking. We will return there if we come to Annecy. ==> translated from ==> [Location parfaite. Tout est conforme au descriptif. L'appartement n'est pas très éloigné du centre. Super séjour pour nous au milieu des belles oeuvres de Julia. Nous étions en basse saison, donc pas de problème pour le parking. Nous y reviendrons si nous venons à Annecy. ]
Ideal location
By Dan Martin on 11-Sep-2022Ideal location, right in front of the lake and close to the old town. Apartment very clean and very well insulated (acoustic). Comfortable bedding and super equipped kitchen. In short, I recommend this rental without any doubt. The owner informs you and explains everything you need in a very warm way. Easy parking nearby (paid but "cheap")... don’t hesitate, I will return! ==> translated from ==> [ Emplacement idéal, juste en face du lac et à proximité de la vieille ville. Appartement très propre et très bien isolé (acoustique). Literie confortable et cuisine super équipée. Bref je recommande cette location sans aucun doute. La Propriétaire vous renseigne et vous explique tout ce dont vous avez besoin de manière très chaleureuse. Parking aisé tout proche (payant mais "bon marché")... n'hésitez pas, moi j'y retournerai! ]
Recommended
By Brigitte Moris on 10-May-2021Very happy with this rental, apartment complies with the photos, very nice, very well located near old Annecy. I recommend it and will surely come back to see you in another season (autumn). A pure happiness of tranquility. thank you for this wonderful vacation in the month of May. ==> translated from ==> [ Très contente de cette location, appartement conforme aux photos, très agréable, très bien situé proche du vieux Annecy. Je le recommande et reviendrai surement vous voir à une autre saison (automne). Un pur bonheur de tranquillité. merci pour ces merveilleuses vacances au mois de mai. ]