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About the Chalet Chalet La Ruche, restful, warming and stylish. Fancy soaking in a log-fired hot tub on the balcony while gazing up at heart-stopping views of the Mont-Blanc and the glacier Les Bossons? Chalet La Ruche at the foot of the highest peak in the Alps and only 20 minutes walk from the bustling town centre of Chamonix is a lovingly renovated 1950 mountain retreat built out of local stone. Owned by Philip and Amanda Jones, who can boast ten years experience of running their own restaurant in Chamonix, the chalet is set in a large garden and just five minutes walk from the village of Les Pelerins. Here you will find rail and, bus services, supermarket, pharmacy, tobacconist, café and cashpoint, not forgetting the picturesque Lac Gailland, riding stables and rock climbing wall for the nimble-footed. Description FIRST FLOOR Entrance Hall: Large coat and shoe storage area, toilet and sink. Store room: Walk in storeroom Kitchen: Fully equipped including dishwasher and stunning views. Library: Books, games, computer and telephone. Family room: Open plan lounge area and dining room, fireplace, wide screen TV, DVD player and surround sound. Dining table seats 12, access to large terrace. Terrace: Hot tub (wood fired), Large BBQ and amazing views of the entire Chamonix valley, steps down to the garden SECOND FLOOR Open landing with main bathroom and four bedrooms. Bedroom 1: Twin/ double en suite shower sink and WC. Bedroom 2: Large double en suite bathroom, with sink and WC, and balcony. Bedroom 3: Double with access to bedroom 4 and balcony. Bedroom 4: Twin/bunk en suite shower, sink and WC. THIRD FLOOR Large attic room with 4 single beds. GROUND FLOOR Driveway with under cover parking and access to; Garage, ski room, laundry room and staff quarters. |