Gîte Valentine (KRA.73)

Gîte Valentine is a 2-bedroomed cottage, sleeping 4 (+ baby), in the village of Montfort (Savoie), 9 km NE of Moûtiers, 35 km SE of Albertville (Michelin map: 523). VFB is delighted to have featured this property since 2007. Saturday arrival.

On the edge of a mountain hamlet, perched high above the Isère valley at 900 m, this property is a conversion of a 150-year-old priory and offers spectacular views across the Tarentaise towards the Maurienne range. Stone-built, on several levels, the property features period touches, which add real character, such as exposed beams, mantelpiece and vaulted bedroom ceilings, though the fittings and fixtures are of a good modern standard. There is a terrace (8m x 5m) with portable barbecue, well-exposed to the sun. On the first floor of the house, there is a small apartment occupied in high season only by its French owners. The village, surrounded by meadows and fruit trees, is a starting point for many waymarked walks. Most visitors simply relax, enjoying clear mountain air and glorious views, but only 9 km away and easy access via N90 is Moûtiers with its markets and cathedral and, within 50 kms, such splendid cols as the Col du Petit-St-Bernard, which leads via the beautiful Aosta valley into Italy. An appealing property in a privileged location. The friendly English representative owns the village Auberge (Chinese food) and will welcome all visitors.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Kitchen, dining room, living room, bathroom. First floor: 1 double-bedded room, 1 twin-bedded room.

Activities: Swimming pool (June-September) in La Léchère (16 km) and Brides (14 km). Water sports base (white water rafting, canoeing, canyoning and white water swimming) in Centron (10km). horse riding in St-Bon (15 km). Tennis and bicycle hire in Moûtiers. Excellent area for walking with guided walks from the village. Ski stations such as Courchevel, Valmorel, Les Arcs and La Plagne are all within easy reach for those visiting during low season.
 
Services: Chinese restaurant in the village. Most shops and services at Moûtiers and Pomblière (6km). Market on Fridays and Tuesdays at Moûtiers and on Thursdays at AImé (15km) and Albertville

Location
In the village of Montfort - approximately 140 inhabitants (Savoie), 9 km NE of Moûtiers, 35 km SE of Albertville. Altitude: 900m. Michelin map: 523
 
Activities
Swimming pool (June-September) in La Léchère (16 km) and Brides (14 km). Water sports base (white water rafting, canoeing, canyoning and white water swimming) in Centron (10km). horse riding in St-Bon (15 km). Tennis and bicycle hire in Moûtiers. Excellent area for walking with guided walks from the village. Ski stations such as Courchevel, Valmorel, Les Arcs and La Plagne are all within easy reach for those visiting during low season.
 
Services
Chinese restaurant in the village. Most shops and services at Moûtiers and Pomblière (6km). Market on Fridays and Tuesdays at Moûtiers and on Thursdays at AImé (15km) and Albertville.
 
Description
On the edge of a mountain hamlet, perched high above the Isère valley at 900 m, this property is a conversion of a 150-year-old priory and offers spectacular views across the Tarentaise towards the Maurienne range. Stone-built, on several levels, the property features period touches, which add real character, such as exposed beams, mantelpiece and vaulted bedroom ceilings, though the fittings and fixtures are of a good modern standard. There is a terrace (8m x 5m) with portable barbecue, well-exposed to the sun. On the first floor of the house, there is a small apartment occupied in high season only by its French owners. The village, surrounded by meadows and fruit trees, is a starting point for many waymarked walks. Most visitors simply relax, enjoying clear mountain air and glorious views, but only 9 km away and easy access via N90 is Moûtiers with its markets and cathedral and, within 50 kms, such splendid cols as the Col du Petit-St-Bernard, which leads via the beautiful Aosta valley into Italy. An appealing property in a privileged location. The friendly English representative owns the village Auberge (Chinese food) and will welcome all visitors. Featured by VFB since 2007.
 
Accommodation
Access from outside through terrace into living room.
 
·    Kitchen with gas hob (4 gas rings), split level electric oven, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, portable barbecue. Archway to dining room. Door to balcony (2m x 3m), with steps going down to garage
·    Dining room with steep open stairs to first floor. Archway to living room
·    Living room with television and glazed fireplace. Door to bathroom
·    Bathroom with bath, shower attachment, wc
 
First floor:
 
·    Bedroom 1 (this room is accessed directly from staircase - no door) with 1 double bed (1m40). Door to bedroom 2
·    Bedroom 2 with vaulted ceiling with 2 single beds (0m90). One has to go through bedroom 1 to reach bedroom 2
 
Bed linen included, household linen not available.
 
Note 1: Clients visiting outside low season are requested to use the electric heaters rather than the oil central heating.
 
Note 2: The access road to the property is steep and narrow and winds uphill for nearly 4 miles.
 
Note 3: Children here need some supervision as there is a grassy area beyond the larger terrace with an unguarded drop of 2.5 m.
 
Breakage Deposit: 100€   Sleeps: 4 + baby (wooden cot available 1m20 x 0m60 x 0m61)
 
Comments
“The cottage was all we could have wished for and more.” “We have come to think of the house as home and will be sorry to leave.” “The cottage is comfortable for lazy days and we particularly enjoyed eating 'sur la terrasse' with the lovely views to the mountains.” “Wherever we have been the wealth of flowers has been marvellous and we have had a very enjoyable and happy stay here.”

Description updated November 2011.