Apartment in house / chalet located in Saint Marcel Charmant Gîte ... (LC1632)

Gite 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). Saturday arrival.

On the edge of a mountain hamlet, perched high above the Isère valley at 1000 m, this property is a conversion of a 150-year-old priory (some parts yet to be converted and some in the process of being converted) 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