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Le Molliet
Sixt Fer a Cheval
Haute Savoie
France 74740

Contact Name: Will, Gill and Graham Giles
Phone: 00 33 450 897073

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L'Ancienne Ecole du Molliet is a pretty former, stone built, village primary school built in 1859 in the rural and peaceful hamlet of Le Miolliet near the head of the Giffre Valley in the heart of the Grand Massif. Le Molliet is 2kms for the village of Sixt Fer a Cheval, where everyday provisions and a wonderful patisserie can be found. The larger, medieval village of Samoens is a ten minute drive from the house.
Recently renovated, the house offers four bedrooms accommodating a maximum of eight people.

The house is five minutes away from the chair lift at Sixt from where you can access the surrounding runs and the learner ski slopes. A free ski bus from Sixt takes you to Samoens and the Grand Massif ski area; one of the largest European ski areas. Guests will need their own transport to access the skiing areas and for travelling in the area.

The bedrooms, on the first floor, consist of one double room with king size bed, and two further twin bedrooms. All rooms have good storage with built in cupboards and chest of drawers. There is a hair dryer, CD and radio in the double room. One of the twin bedrooms leads out to a small balcony at the rear of the house. The bathroom with small bath and overhead shower completes the first floor.

The open plan ground floor has a large, well equipped kitchen, including iron and ironing board, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, electric oven and gas hob and bean to cup coffee maker. Radio with iPod dock.
The dining room table seats eight people and the sitting room has three comfortable sofas, and a wood burning stove, with a selection of games and books. The house is centrally heated and double glazed. The TV/DVD, in the sitting room, has Freeview, so English channels can be viewed.
A door leads from the sitting room out onto the balcony at the front of the house. This is a lovely place to sit out during the summer months and enjoy the breathtaking scenery, with the constant soothing sound of running water along the valley. The balcony overlooks the small garden and the river, with plenty of garden furniture for use during the summer months.

Stairs from the ground floor lead down to the basement of the house, and the fourth bedroom, with en-suite bathroom. The bedroom has a double bed and looks out over the garden; the bathroom has a bath with shower attachment. Leading off from the bedroom is a utility room with washing machine and dryer. There is also a drying room for all outdoor equipment that can be accessed from the garden, so that all ski equipment and outdoor clothing can be placed here before entering the house.

An open, undercover garage for two cars is next to the house.

Logs, heating and electricity are all included. Bed linen, towels and tea towels are not routinely provided. However, linen packs are available at an extra charge of 15 euros per person per week, payable on arrival. These would include of tea towels, hand and bath towels, sheets, duvet covers and pillowcases.
A welcome pack is provided on your arrival.

Optional extras, offered by our management team, Will, Graham and Gill,
include a delivered daily French breakfast and fabulous pre booked three course evening meals, brought to the house.
Accompanied days out on the mountain can also be arranged.

The Griffre Valley lies in the heart of the Grand Massif about an hour's drive from Geneva.
Sixt Fer a Cheval is a 2 minute drive from the house, in a rural, agricultural setting, and has been classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France. The village offers wonderful architecture and is surrounded by stunningly beautiful scenery.

The beautiful medieval village of Samoens is a 10 minute drive from the house. Here you can wander through the town with it's medieval squares, gardens and buildings of interest. Samoens is the only summer and winter sports resort to hold the title of âtown of artistic, architectural and historic interest by the Guides in the heritage Department. One of the largest markets in the Haute-Savioe is held here every Wednesday (7am to 1pm), where you will be able to buy local fresh produce and gifts to take home Samoens offers many shops, restaurants, banking facilities and a supermarket.
The list of activities in the area, both for summer and winter, is extensive. In winter activities include cross country skiing, off piste skiing, downhill slopes, paragliding, helicopter flights, skidoos and ice climbing.
During the summer months cycle touring and mountain biking, fishing, paragliding, mountaineering, white water rafting, potholing, swimming and walking are just a few activities that can be enjoyed.

Guests Comments:
"I would like to say a big thankyou for such a fab holiday, it has been one of the best chalets we have stayed in." Feb 2011


No smoking.
Broadband.
Fishing Nearby.
Open Fire.
Children Welcome.