Samoëns - Chalet

Chalet Esse

Bright and spacious chalet with large flat garden in a quiet but central Samoens location 

  • 10 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 1 km to ski lift
  • 0.1 km to ski bus
  • 0.4 km to village
  • 4 parking spaces
  • EV-possible
  • Garden / terrace
  • Log fire
  • Wi-Fi
  • Change over day: Sat

Chalet Esse is a lovely detached chalet with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, sleeping 10 people in space and comfort over an impressive 160m2. The chalet boasts a large open lounge area with comfy sofas and a unique suspended fireplace. Just off the lounge is a games area with table football, and vast array of board games, cards and books for the family to enjoy. A full size table tennis table is also available for guest use, perfect to set up on a warm summer's day.

Located in a quiet position the chalet is only a 5 minute walk from the centre of Samoens and all its amenities. In winter the ski bus stop is just 50m away and the ski lift 10 minutes walk from the chalet. If you chose to use one of our partner rental shops, ski equipment storage is available at the top or bottom of the ski lift. In summer the chalet has a good sized sunny garden with terrace, BBQ, a table tennis table and stunning views.

Private parking for several cars is available, while bike and equipment storage is possible in a large locked garage.

This property is privately owned and has been carefully selected to be in Alps Accommodation’s premier portfolio. It has a Saturday changeover day, however in low season and for last minute bookings, flexible arrival day and length of stay may be available. Contact us for more information.

Enter the chalet to its huge open plan living, kitchen and dining area spanning the full length of the property's lower floor. A unique suspended fireplace provides a central focal point. The quality kitchen is fully equipped with large fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave, raclette and fondue sets, and plenty of work space. It benefits from an island unit with further preparation space and breakfast bar. Leading off this is the dining area for 10 people with two French doors providing access to the surrounding lawns. The lounge area has three large comfy sofas plus two additional single-person loungers, so plenty of space for everyone to relax after a day in the mountains. There is also a table football, table tennis, Smart TV (with English & French channels), DVD player with DVD's, a Sonos Bluetooth speaker and Wi-Fi.

On the ground floor there is a large entrance lobby with plenty of space for outdoor wear, plus a utility room with washing machine and drying area as well as a WC. There is also a shower room with stylish mosaic tiles, sink, WC and large corner shower. A hairdryer, iron and ironing board are provided for guest use.

Bedroom 1

Sleeps 2, 1 x king bed (160cm wide)

Bedroom 2

Sleeps 4, 4 x single bed

Bedroom 3

Sleeps 2, 1 x super king bed (180cm wide)

Bedroom 4

Sleeps 2, 2 x single bed

Stairs lead from the living room to the upper floor where you will find the chalet's four bright and spacious bedrooms. The king size bedroom features two chests of drawers, hanging space and a large sky light. Across the hall is the quad bedroom with four single beds. This room is plenty large enough to suit adults or children alike, and provides access to the chalet's upper balcony. The adjacent super king size bedroom also benefits from this lovely south facing balcony, with the fourth bedroom a charming twin bedroom with large built-in wardrobe. Two of the property's three bathrooms are located on this level, each equipped with sink, WC and bath with shower attachments. The third bathroom, a stylish shower room, and additional separate toilet are located on the ground floor. Two hair dryers are available.

A cot and high chair are available on request.

The chalet's single car garage provides ample storage space for bikes and other equipment. There is plenty of private, off-road parking at the front of the chalet. Regarding charging of electric cars, you are able to park your EV close enough to the property (or in the garage) to use your own EV charging cable and standard electrical socket within the property.

A flat and sunny garden space surrounds the property and can be enjoyed at all times of the year with external table and chairs for 10 people, a BBQ and deck chairs.

Kitchen appliances
  • Dishwasher
  • 4-ring hob
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Fridge freezer
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Raclette machine
  • Fondue equipment
  • Weighing scales
  • Filter coffee machine
  • Slow / pressure cooker
  • Other coffee machine
Kitchen utensils
  • Cafetiere
  • Saucepans
  • Roasting and baking dishes
  • Cooking utensils
  • Salad spinner
  • Teapot
Household items
  • Washing machine
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Vacuum cleaner
  • Clothes airer
  • Linen and towels
  • Multiple hair dryers
  • Portable fans
Entertainment
  • Wi-Fi
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Table tennis
  • Table football
  • Board games and jigsaws
  • Maps and guides
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services
  • Bluetooth speaker
  • CD player
Babies & children
  • High chair
  • Cot
  • Sledges
  • Stairgate
  • Child dinnerware
Outdoors
  • Table and chairs
  • Barbecue
  • Ski Locker
  • Bike storage
  • Sun loungers
Indoor sports & leisure
  • Log fire

The superbly located Chalet Esse is situated in a quiet neighbourhood a mere 5-minute walk from the village of Samoëns. Its peaceful and yet convenient setting make it an ideal choice for year-round, alpine holidays.

The chalet’s vast lawn and proximity to the river and nearby forest is every nature lover’s delight, and yet you are never far from the convenience of village life. An easy, 5-minute walk leads you straight into Samoëns with its many shops, bars, restaurants, beautiful gardens, and medieval square, which features a stunning church, ancient buildings and of course the bustling Wednesday morning market.

During the winter months the stop for the free ski bus is just 50m away, guaranteeing quick and easy access to the main Grand Massif Express lift and our impressive skiing domain. Another favourite winter activity is ice skating and the newly built 600m2 ice skating complex is only about a 10-minute walk from the chalet. When snow coverage permits, the vast Nordic ski domain can be accessed almost directly from the chalet.

In the summer months, guests can access a number of walking and biking trails immediately upon exiting the chalet. Take a 5-minute stroll along the nearby Clevieux stream and find yourself on the banks of the Giffre river. Or explore one of the many nearby forest trails. The Grand Massif Express lift also operates throughout July and August, giving guests access to even more hiking and biking options. 

No car is required at this chalet due to its convenient location, but if you do plan to drive be sure to take a trip to Sixt, just 10-minutes up the valley. Here, you can immerse yourself in the spectacular scenery of the Cirque du Fer a Cheval, a national park renowned for its many waterfalls and hikes.

GPS Coordinates for the chalet: 46.078572, 6.731921, as shown on the map below. If you want to see the location of all the properties and facilities such as supermarkets, restaurants, ski bus stops, ski lifts and other points of interest etc, visit our interactive map.

Registration number : 742580008443B

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Property reviews

“Superb chalet, well equipped. We particularly enjoyed the board games, table football and table tennis. Blue Dog property managers were also excellent- extremely friendly and nothing too much trouble.”

Harvie, Chalet Esse, August 2024

“We had a wonderful week in Samoens. We really liked the chalet for its interior space and garden, its decoration and its location, which is both peaceful and a 5-minute walk from the centre of the village. The chalet is very pleasant and makes you feel at home. It was just what we were looking for for our family with 2 little twins aged 16 months and a little fellow just 3 years old. The chalet was very well prepared for our arrival and our stay. Everything was put in place to take account of our twins: 2 highchairs, cots, a barrier for the staircase. Thank you to the Esse family for sharing their chalet with us. We'll be back if we can.”

Filippi, Chalet Esse, August 2024

“We had the most wonderful stay in Chalet Esse last week with our daughter and family. We all loved the chalet. Thank you for your help; the website is very user friendly and the booking could not have been easier. Thanks too to Blue Dog Management Company who were very accessible if need be.” 

Ellis, Chalet Esse, August 2023

“Very good stay at Chalet Esse!”

Lapierre, Chalet Esse, July 2023

"Lovely house, well equipped, we have booked for next year."

Mollinger, Chalet Esse, March 2023

"Fantastic holiday, great chalet. All the recommended services were good too. Would come again."

Mullins family, Chalet Esse, March 2017

"Many thanks for organising the lift passes - we had a great holiday and were very happy with the accommodation. We will definitely recommend your company to our friends and hope to use you again in the future."

McCool Family, Chalet Esse, March 2016

"From the moment we arrived and looked around Chalet Esse, we were all truly amazed at such a beautiful and well equipped chalet, it really was 'home from home'. We knew instantly that we had made the right choice in booking this chalet. Thank you so much for allowing us to share your home."

Hicken family, Chalet Esse, February 2016

"Chalet was great. Transfers very timely and efficient. Alps Accommodation organisation was 10/10."

Williams, Chalet Esse, March 2012

"This is a lovely and comfortable chalet and we had a lovely stay. The table football and ping pong table were very much appreciated."

Smith-Litiere, Chalet Esse, July 2011

"We had a lovely week in your beautiful chalet here in Samoens! It's such a great location and we did lots of walks around the area. We would love to come again. Thank you."

McKane family, August 2012

About the owner

We are farmers from Norfolk with 4 children. We all love skiing/boarding and stumbled across Samoens by chance whilst looking for a property in Les Gets. We were shown the field sectioned into plots and told there was 1 left.  We then built Chalet Esse with the aim of making it a real home for family and friends.  We love the all year round appeal of Samoens, the market, restaurants and the really friendly people.  We have spent so many happy holidays here with lots of skiing, fun, food  and not forgetting the Genepi! We hope you will find this a home from home and have an amazing holiday.

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Premier Services - what's included?

This property is booked directly with the owner and the price includes:

  • Welcome basket of food and drink
  • Sample selection of toiletries (often Eco)
  • Firewood included
  • Towels and linen provided
  • Beds made for your arrival
  • End of stay cleaning included
  • Provision of cleaning products
  • Washing up liquid, and a starter pack of bin liners and dishwasher tablets
  • In-Resort Assistance
  • Utility bills and Tourist Tax included
  • Payment by card or bank transfer
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