La Maison Clarée
Rue de l'École
Le Canton, Les Alberts
05100 Montgenèvre
Large self-catering holiday house in the French Alps - Sleeps 12
La Maison Clarée is a gorgeous old French farmhouse set in the tiny village of Les Alberts at the foot of the Vallée de la Clarée. The farmhouse is just a few kilometres from the ski areas of Serre Chevalier and Montgenèvre, as well as the fascinating old fortified town of Briançon and the Italian border.
It's an ideal self-catering property for several families
holidaying together or for groups of friends, offering flexible accommodation to
suit a wide range of needs.
La Maison Clarée is a superb place for a relaxing getaway, whether to enjoy snow sports in winter, cycling and walking in summer, or the fabulous mountain scenery all year round.
Accommodation
La Maison Clarée was built in the eighteenth century and originally accommodated a family with nine children and all their livestock. Its storage areas also provided room for their tools, supplies and fodder.
The house has been sympathetically renovated in the local style
and is full of character with beams, vaulted ceilings, wooden floors, old doors
and plenty of nooks and crannies to explore. The property is spread over
three floors, the house sleeps up to 12 people in six bedrooms.
Lower Floor
On the lower floor are two bedrooms, the first a double and the
second a twin that can also be made up as a double with linked beds. The two
rooms are interconnecting, making them ideal for families, with an en-suite
shower and loo. There's also a tiny 'coin cuisine' with a cooker and sink, where
you can prepare drinks or snacks.
Upper Floor
On the upper ground floor is a lovely vaulted double room with beautiful polished floorboards. It has its own shower room and separate loo just down the corridor.
Top Floor
At the top of the house is the master bedroom, also a double,
with its en-suite shower room and a window looking out towards the village and
mountains beyond.
The two twin bedrooms under the eaves share a bathroom and separate loo. Both can be made up as doubles, with linked beds. These rooms have sloping wooden ceilings and one has an intriguing low doorway with a flight of wooden steps leading down into it which creates a real hideaway feeling.
The kitchen is equipped with Cooker plus an extra gas hob, Dishwasher,
Larder fridge, Granite worktops with sink inset.
This room has a Larchwood extending table, Seating for 12 (highchairs also available).
Bathrooms
The utility room is equipped with Washing machine and dryer.
Boiler room to dry washing, boots etc.
Cellar to store wine and food
Outside is decked with south-facing terrace. Additional paved area. Garden furniture. Long south-facing balcony. Table tennis.
Very easy access to children's play area across the lane.
Around the area
Les Alberts (1400m above sea level) is a small, quiet village in the beautiful valley of Névache in the French Alps, close to the Italian border. It is a ten-minute drive from Briançon, an impressive fortified town (one of the highest in Europe) and a fascinating place to explore, with its quaint old streets and Vauban ramparts. Italy is only a half-hour drive away, making it easy to sample different local cuisine and shopping opportunities.
Winter sports
From Les Alberts the road winds a few kilometres up the mountainside to the pretty village of Montgenèvre (1860-2700m), a ski resort since 1907. Today, it offers a wide range of pistes and 34 lifts within its own system. Keen skiers can also tackle the Voie Lactée, which is a group of resorts providing a total of 400km of pistes that span the border between France and Italy.
Five minutes’ drive from Briançon is Serre Chevalier (1200-2830m), the world’s second largest ski area offering 250km of pistes, with an excellent snow record and over 300 days of sunshine a year. There is access by ski lift from Briançon itself or from a group of villages in the valley beyond. The pistes range from the easiest nursery slopes to an Olympic black, and snow cannons ensure snow throughout the season. There are ten restaurants d'altitude spread across the area when you want to stop for a drink, snack or more substantial meal.
The Val Clarée is well known for nordic skiing, with 65km of runs starting across the road from La Maison Clarée in Les Alberts and leading right through the valley to the village of Névache itself and beyond. Other winter activities available in the area include ski mountaineering, luge and snow shoes.
In the late spring, summer and early autumn, the valley is a perfect place for hiking, horse-riding, cycling, canoeing, fishing and tennis. Higher up, there are more challenging walks and opportunities for climbing. The area is home to a fascinating range of flora and fauna.
Additional services
La Maison Clarée is owned by a UK-based family, with English and French-speaking members living in Les Alberts. We can arrange a variety of services to help you during your stay. Whether you are looking for a cook or babysitter, would like fresh bread delivered, need transport, ski hire and passes or any local information, we will be glad to help
Short breaks are available in low season by negotiation - please contact us.
We're giving a 20% discount on a second or subsequent week booked. Special rates are also available for smaller groups in low season - for more details, please ask.
Inclusive of all heating, electricity, water, linen, towels and final cleaning. Cots and highchairs available on request, along with a selection of toys for small children. One well-behaved dog welcome by prior arrangement. Please note, we would ask you not to smoke inside the house.
| 30 August 2008 – 19 December 2008 | £1,230 |
| 20 December 2008 – 2 January 2009 | £2,055 |
| 3 January 2009 – 6 February 2009 | £1,440 |
| 7 February 2009 – 6 March 2009 | £2,430 |
| 7 March 2009 – 1 May 2009 | £1,440 |
| 2 May 2009 – 3 July 2009 | £1,250 |
| 4 July 2009 – 28 August 2009 | £1,700 |
| 29 August 2009 – 18 December 2009 | £1,250 |
| 19 December 2009 – 2 January 2010 | £2,430 |
For bookings, or to find out more about La Maison Clarée, please call Jo Greig on +44 (0) 1434 689987.
Please visit our website further information:- www.maisonclaree.com
Email: enquiries@maisonclaree.com
