1 Bedroom Apartment in Villars-Gryon

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Situated in the heart of the village and only a few minutes’ walk from the train station, Chalet Jean Marie is a converted and extended 18th century farmhouse with six apartments. This apartment is on the ground floor and from the south-facing patio has spectacular views across the valley to the Grand and Petit Muverans. It the perfect retreat for couples, although it can sleep three. 
 
The apartment has been refurbished and furnished to a very high standard, with oak floors throughout. The spacious living/dining/kitchen is light and airy, and has two sofas, one of which is a single sofa-bed. The double bedroom is cool and calm, and also has a door to the exterior. The kitchen is well equipped and there is plenty of storage space for clothes, including a chest of drawers and a wardrobe with hangers. The bathroom has a shower (no bath), toilet and wash basin. The apartment has a TV (Swiss channels only, no satellite), DVD player, a selection of DVDs, CD player with a few CDs, games, playing cards and a selection of books. It has a small sunny south-facing patio equipped with table and chairs, with a wonderful view of the valley and the mountains. The chalet is perfectly situated for walkers and cyclists – and spring and autumn are particularly good times of the year to take advantage of the many hiking and biking trails straight from the apartment door. 
 
On the sunny slopes of Mont Jorogne, Gryon is a true mountain village that has successfully held on to its charm and culture. Perched on a a south-facing precipice, overhanging the valley created by the Avançon river and with magnificent views over the Muverans, the village is an unspoilt collection of traditional wood chalets. Although it is very peaceful (except during the village fêtes in mid-July), it is the centre of a thriving commune and, unlike many other villages, still has several shops, including a cheese store, minimarket, butcher, post office and two restaurants – and not forgetting the Maison du Terroir, where regional artisanal products are for sale. The resort of Villars, with its extensive range of shops and restaurants, is only minutes away by mountain train or car.  
 
The Alpes Vaudoise overlook the Rhone Valley and Lac Leman towards the French Alps. The beautiful chateaux at Montreux and Aigle are within easy reach, as are the pretty villages of Bulle, Gruyeres and Gstaad. The shops, restaurants and museums of Lausanne and Montreux, and the lovely vineyards of the region – in particular, the 11th century terraces of Lavaux, which are now a Unesco World Heritage site – provide the perfect excuse to indulge in a little sight-seeing, shopping and wine-tasting. 
 
Thanks to the excellent public transport system, it is an easy journey to Gryon from Geneva airport. The local mountain train links Bex in the valley with Gryon and Villars, and from Villars continues on up to the Col de Bretaye. 

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The apartment does not have a dishwasher, microwave or laundry facilities, although a laundry service can be provided if necessary and at an extra cost. Free street parking is available in the village.

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The area offers every sort of sport and relaxation in an idyllic setting. Featuring a spectacular panorama extending from Lake Geneva to Mont Blanc, the region is a paradise for hikers and mountain cyclists – in summer, more than 300km of marked hiking trails and 150km of all-terrain bicycle trails give everyone the chance to explore the beautiful countryside. Discover the historic mountain villages and restaurants, and climb into the high Alps to view the glaciers. There's an 18-hole golf course at an altitude of 1,600m, a sports centre with swimming pool, and public tennis courts in both Gryon and Villars. The Villars-Gryon Freedom Pass allows visitors free use of many facilities in summer, including all mountain transport. In winter, the mountain train and two telecabines give access to the 77 ski lifts of the Villars-Gryon-Les Diablerets and Glacier 3000 ski area, as well as 220km of marked cross-country and snowshoe trails.

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Price Table				Season Rate
3 January 2010 7 February 650 7 February 14 March 700 14 March 12 April 650 12 April 1 June 550 1 June 1 October 750 1 October 18 December 550 18 December 3 January 2011 950				Low Season Price:	Fr550 per Week
				High Season Price:	Fr950 per Week

Note: these prices are in Swiss francs and are for two people for seven nights; please ask for details for three people and for longer or shorter stays (minimum of four nights except at Christmas/New Year and February/March). Payment by bank transfer only. A refundable damage deposit of SFr500 (approx £300) is required with final payment. Payment details and cancellation policy will be sent with reservation confirmation.

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