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Charming Chalet | Private Indoor Pool & Sauna | Alpine Location | sleeps up to 9
- Chalet175 m²
- Sleeps: 9
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Separate Toilets: 2
- Min. Stay: 5–7 nights
Sleeps up to 9 people in 5 bedrms. 2 bathrms, 3 showers, 3 WCs, Sauna & Pool
Bedrooms
Amenities
Featured
- Swimming pool
- Internet
- Fireplace
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 3, Separate Toilets: 2
Safety features
- Smoke detector
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon-monoxide detector
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- mountainMoleson is a small alpine village with lifts to the summit and lots of mountain walks
- resortMoleson is a small resort with ski lifts, restaurants, leisure facilities etc
- Rural
- village
General
- HeatingElectric radiators are in each room - all controlled individually
- Linens providedQuality cotton bed linen is provided for each bed. We have feather pillows and duvets but a limited number of non-feather bedding is available for allergy sufferers.
- Washing machineThere is a new washing machine in the pump room area between the pool room and the sauna
- Fireplace
- Parking
- InternetFree wireless internet which is up to 50mbps download and 10mbps upload, with a brand new router with Swisscom's latest technology for stable, fast internet.
- Towels availableLa Taupiniere has super-soft, eco-friendly bamboo/cotton towels. We have a large bath sheet (100cm x 150cm) and a smaller towel (70cm x 130cm) for each guest.
- Fitness room / equipmentA 30ft heated indoor swimming pool and large sauna. The pool is fully automatic and is heated by an eco-friendly air-source heat pump for 9 months of the year and PV solar panels.
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Living RoomThere is a large and comfortable corner sofa, seating 5 people, and another 3-seater sofa. There is also some bench seating for 3 people next to the fire place. There is a coffee table in the middle.
Kitchen
- DishwasherIntegrated Zug Dishwasher
- FridgeBuilt-in, full-height fridge-freezer
- HobInduction 4 ring hob
- Ovenelectric oven
- Microwave
- BBQ
- ToasterThere is a large toaster
- Blender
- Dishes & utensilsThere are loads of plates, bowls, serving dishes, pans, utensils and the kitchen is very well-equipped.
- KitchenThe kitchen has a large fridge-freezer, oven, hob & dishwasher. There is a microwave, kettle & toaster, as well as a food mixer, fondue set, & plenty of pots, pans, dishes, crockery & cutlery.
Dining
- Dining area
- DiningThe dining area is open plan with the sitting area. The extendable dining table seats 8 people comfortably and easily seats 10 plus when extended.
Entertainment
- StereoA speaker dock for your iPod/MP3 player/smartphone - perfect for your music collection, Spotify etc. There is also a digital DAB radio.
- BooksThere are a few book cases dotted around the chalet with a variety of novels, non-fiction and guides. There are also children's books.
- GamesA large trunk of board games, cards and plenty of games and toys for children and grown-ups.
- Games for kids
- ToysSee 'Games' above
Outside
- GardenThe garden wraps all around the house and is a lovely play area for children, or a private area to enjoy the sun. In winter it provides a fun sledging area.
- BalconyThe wrap-around balcony leads from the front door around to the dining/living area, which is accessed via large bi-fold glass doors. There is a small table & some chairs - ideal for al fresco eating.
- Deck chairs
- Deck / PatioThe terrace faces south and east & is in a lovely sheltered spot next to the chalet - a real sun-trap. There is a wooden pergola over with Virginia creeper, providing welcome dappled shade in summer.
- Ski & snowboardThe ski slopes are just 500m away. There is a nursery slope with tow lift. A funicular railway then accesses the main slopes. There is a ski school too. There is a ski rack outside the front door.
- TennisThere are public tennis courts in the village
Pool / Spa
- Indoor pool
- SaunaThe large sauna can have three adults lying flat or up to 8 people sitting.
- Heated pool
- Private poolA 30ft indoor heated pool is a lovely luxury. There are seats & recliners around the pool. The water is around 28c all year. Full height glass windows/doors on to the garden with mountain views.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 30 days before check-in.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property that is caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed - We have spiral stairs with a top stair-gate only. We have spiral stairs with a top stair-gate only.
No pets
No parties/events
No smoking - La Taupiniere is strictly a no-smoking houseLa Taupiniere is strictly a no-smoking house
Max guests: 9 (sleeps up to 9 adults)
Cleaning practices
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
Cleaned with disinfectant
Enhanced cleaning practices
Map
La Taupiniere is located in the small alpine village of Moléson-sur-Gruyeres, surrounded by pastures, yet only 15km away from the N12 Autoroute. Geneva is about 70 miles/125km away, and Airport & Palexpo (exhibition centre) is 75 minutes by road.
Winter/Ski: The chalet is located in the small ski village of Moleson, which has pistes of all standards. www.moleson.ch
Nearby are other small village resorts, such as Charmey, La Berra and Les Paccots. The advantage of these villages for skiing are that they are cheaper and far less crowded than the well-known resorts.
Within an hours drive (and some a lot nearer) are the internationally-known ski resorts of Verbier, Villars, Les Diablerets, Leysin, Gstaad, Chateau d'Oex, Murren & Wengen, as well as many other, smaller resorts.
Summer: La Taupiniere and Moleson are ideally located for summer activities - be it walking, hiking, summer activities, scenic drives etc.
Property Manager
Sarah Dowding
- Languages:
- english, french
About Sarah Dowding
I now manage the chalet on behalf of my mother, who purchased Chalet La Taupiniere in 1988. We had previously owned another chalet in the village since 1978. So I have grown up holidaying in Moleson and we really love both the chalet and the area.
Sarah Dowding purchased this Chalet in 1988
Why Sarah Dowding chose Moleson
My parents jumped at the chance to buy La Taupiniere as it had the fabulous indoor swimming pool and more space. Unlike most chalets in Moleson the parking is right outside, on flat ground, and there are no steps to the chalet. It is also situated in a very quiet no-through road with just 8 other chalets and there are open fields to the front, so it's very peaceful. As it's been our holiday home for so long, it really is a 'home' - well equipped, nicely furnished and the little touches and details that lift the chalet from being a mere 'soulless rental' to a homely base for your holiday.
What makes this Chalet unique
I love being in a lovely little village in the mountains, yet it is so easy to get into the main town of Bulle and to other places in Switzerland. Compared to many ski chalets that are a long way up a mountain, where it's nigh-on impossible to leave once there, Moleson is really well located. So whether you want more skiing, restaurants, supermarkets, the tourist attractions of Gruyeres and the area, or the larger cities of Fribourg, Bern and Geneva - it's all really easy to access. A really great year-round holiday home.