Chalet la Griotte

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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.5

About this property

Historic Charm: Chalet la Griotte in Chesières offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy mountain and city views, parquet floors, and free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: The guest house features family rooms with shared bathrooms, balconies, and outdoor furniture. Each room includes a sofa bed, wardrobe, and free toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay. Convenient Facilities: Chalet la Griotte provides a lounge, games room, and shared kitchen. Additional amenities include ski equipment hire, ski storage, bicycle parking, and free on-site parking. Activities and Attractions: Guests can enjoy skiing, hiking, and cycling in the surrounding area. Nearby attractions include Chillon Castle (26 km), Montreux train station (29 km), and Rochers de Naye (45 km). Geneva International Airport is 119 km away.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Villars-sur-Ollon, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1

    • Free parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
3 single beds
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1 double bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
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1 bunk bed
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1 sofa bed
1 single bed
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1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marc
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Lovely owner, very simple but clean and pleasant and practical”
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Good location. Simple but value for money. Great to have use of the kitchen facilities.”
  • Denis
    United States United States
    “Mountain chalet vibe , quiet , practical and great host”
  • Jildou
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “It was like a home away from home! Super nice to have everything there to use”
  • Wai
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    “The host of the hostel is friendly and the house is clean and comfortable.”
  • Mariken
    Canada Canada
    “For my purposes and habits, this funky, personable, non-luxurious chalet was perfect. The fully equipped kitchen gave me a chance to cook some meals for myself and avoid expensive restaurants. Rita is upbeat and easy-going. The hiking trails start...”
  • Hitakshi
    India India
    “The owners, who also personally manage the Chalet, are the most warm and helpful hosts. They were on top of communication, very relaxed as they accommodate everyones needs and manage this place where spaces are to be shared. It was very well kept...”
  • Jasinta
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Friendly and warm owner. Excellent recommendations. Clean shared facilities.”
  • Stéphane
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Accueil super chaleureux. La chambre et la salle de bain était top et très propre. Vraiment très sympa pour une sortie en montagne. L'option d'une petite cuisine collective est vraiment pratique.”
  • Malik
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Charmant logement en face de l’arrêt de bus pour Villars et accueil très sympathique.”

Managed by Rita

Company review score: 9.5Based on 146 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Norwegian that has been living in Switzerland since 2008 after 11 years in Canada. From Tromso, Norway, north of the Polar Circle. Interests: Outside sports such as hiking, snow shoeing, skiing, biking and swimming. Love the mountains and is very happy to be living in the beautiful Swiss Alps. Love travelling and meeting new people and will be happy to meet you and advise you about Villars with surroundings and all it has to offer. Looking forward to welcoming you at la Griotte! Rita

Property information

La Griotte is located in the hearth of the Swiss Alps. Ideally located for all outside activities such as skiing, hiking, mountain biking, golfing, etc. A charming authentic mountain chalet that dates back to 1850, it has kept its old charm while having been updated to today’s comfort. Centrally located in Chesierès, the old part of Villars, with all commodities in walking distance: restaurants, stores, ski rentals. The rooms have high quality beds and mattresses. The kitchen has been kept in old retro style, updated with all equipment of today where you can cook your meals. All bathrooms have been renovated over the last years. A living room with TV, DVD, films, games and books is at your disposal. Ski room and storage for bikes and motor bikes. Public free parking just outside the chalet. The chalet offers a family atmosphere with the common kitchen and living room. We please ask you to consider other guests and be quiet after 23 hrs. Easy access with bus stop across the street, where the free shuttle bus in the winter, takes you to the ski lift Roc d’Orsay, center of Villars and train station for the mountain train to Bretaye. Welcome to Chalet La Griotte!

Neighbourhood information

La Griotte is located at 1200 meter over sea level in the Vaud Alps with all it has to offer. Villars-sur-Ollon is one of the liveliest ski villages in Switzerland. It offers activities and entertainment all year. Ski lift is in walking distance and Alpes Vaudoises offers 630 km of pistes, including skiing on the Glacier 3000. Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoe trails. All year inside Skating ring, Bowling hall, Tennis and 18 hole Golf Course with a spectacular view. Hiking and Mountain Bike trails. When saying for the period of June-October, a Free Access card is offered to all guests. It gives free access to all cable cars, local transport, lots of sport and other activities in Villars, Gryon and Les Diablerets. There are many restaurants and bars in Villars, as well as a night club. The outside bar in front of the train station offers live music Winter and Summer. For Easter, there is free live music in the pistes, as well as in the village. Easy access from Geneva Airport by train from the airport to Aigle and bus from Aigle train station that stops in front of the chalet. Bus stop: Residence de Soleil, Chesieres. Distances: 1 km from Villars-sur-Ollon.

Languages spoken

English,French,Norwegian

Property surroundings

Facilities of Chalet la Griotte

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • City view
  • Mountain view
  • View

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Ski

  • Ski equipment hire on site
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage

Activities

  • Mini golf
  • Squash
    Off-site
  • Bowling
    Off-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Games room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Street parking

Services

  • Shuttle service
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Norwegian

House rules

Chalet la Griotte takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using Visa and Mastercard.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform the hotel about your estimated arrival time to ensure that you can access the property.

Please bring your own house shoes because it is not allowed to access the chalet with shoes or ski boots.

Please note that silence to be respected in the property 22:30 - 07:00

Please note that due to Covid restriction, kitchen time must be reserved upfront: 30 min breakfast, 1 hr for lunch and dinner.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Chalet la Griotte in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

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