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Snowgums
Briançon,
Hautes-Alpes
Self-catering
+33 (0)6 78 39 65 73
Visit owner's website
€130 - €215
€920 - €1500
2 places
Each sleep 4
Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome
Pippa tells you where to find wild flowers, babbling brooks and butterflies... and hike, bike and swim. Magic for families
€130 - €215
€920 - €1500
Your dates are available!
2 Guests 05 Dec 25 - 05 Dec 25
Visit the owner's site and book direct with them. No fees or fuss from us.
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Ask a question€130 - €215 per night
€920 - €1500 per week
The Experience
Next to the apple and pear trees, Pippa has created a lovely spot in the garden from where you can soak up the views. You’ll catch them anyway from this charming old farmhouse, whose rustic walls and vaulted ceilings house two big apartments. Find cheerful covers on pale pine beds, cotton rugs on tiled floors, jolly towels in shining showers, brightness, comfort and joy. The cupboards spill novels and games, there are cots and high chairs for the asking, and the cable car is a two-minute drive. Raised in Australia, Pippa has that charming, relaxed manner you would expect and makes a stay here memorable. She and her daughter have a deep love for the outdoor life and will point you in the direction of hundreds of walks, from gentle saunters by the river to treks from one mountain refuge to another. What’s more, you’re five minutes from the World Heritage listed town of Briancon (beautiful squares, a super pool). Pippa buys local produce for the welcome pack and is totally involved with village life. Brilliant all round.
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Essentials
- EV charger
- Self check-in
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Oven
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Television
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Barbecue
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- Microwave oven
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Electricity included
- Dishwasher
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Fire guard
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Accommodation
Pricing
- Nightly price
- from €130
- Weekly price
- from €920
- Damage deposit
- €200
- Surcharges
- Extra bed/sofabed available at no charge.
- 1 Apartment for 4
- From €1304 beds1 bedroom
- 1 Apartment for 4
- From €1434 beds2 bedrooms
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Information
Special offer: For bookings of a fortnight or longer, 50% off the second week (excludes two Feb half term weeks). Make the most of your your travel time & cost, and really relax & enjoy the mountains!
Booking information
- Check in
- From 4pm
- Check out
- By 10am
- Other details
- Minimum stay: 3 nights. 7 nights in high season.
- Closed
- Rarely.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property
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Reviews
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Thank you so much - we had a great stay at Snowgums in August 2020. Pippa is an amazing host, sharing all her tips for great hikes and attractions in the area. Thanks to her suggestions, we had a fabulous time exploring the area and relaxing with some great homecooked food (from one of the local chefs). The apartment is very comfortable and with easy access to the garden- ideal for kids. Great for a family holiday. Highly recommend and can't wait to stay at Snowgums again.
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Thank you so much for a wonderful holiday. We have had a magical time and you have been the most wonderful hosts. The apartment is lovely, you were both so great with the children and the village and skiing was amazing! We can't wait to come back next year!
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We wanted to visit France but are not fans of the bustle of areas with big populations visiting but were travelling in the peak season and after contact with Pippa decided that this accommodation would fit the bill of our requirements Looking back, we now know what a fluke this choice was. We loved every moment of our visit and experienced so much that we had not anticipated. As a childhood fan of the books about Heidi, I felt I stepped into that world again when I was able to see the first glacier that I had witnessed. The whole experience of our visit was exceptional.
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We loved staying at Snowgums! The apartment is very homely and Pippa made us feel relaxed from the get go. Our children (ages 6 and 3) had many hours of fun running their restaurant in the Wendy house and having races each evening down to the bottom of the field out front. The ice cave at La Grave was very impressive and the kids also loved the Monty express (luge), and of course Le Tour was a highlight! It was a fantastic place for walking our dog and Pippa gave us many valuable tips and suggestions for where to go - she is a terrific host.
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Location
The neighbourhood
Local points of interest from Pippa Curtis
- Briancon old town, UNESCO world heritage listed, fortified cobbled streets, bursting with atmosphere and character, street theatre, events & medieval festivals in season.
- Thermal spa (10 mins) - internal and external thermal pools, jacuzzi, fountains, whirl pool, plunge pools, music dome.
- Winter - in the heart of ski valley Serre Chevalier (250kms of pistes, 1200 - 2800m, all levels), snowboarding, sledging, relaxing, snowshoeing, husky sleigh rides, ski boot room, sledging slope opposite the house, free ski bus to the highest cable car
- Spring, summer, autumn - excellent local swimming pool + long slide (5 mins), swimming lakes, Italy (15 mins), hiking, cycling valleys or Tour de France passes, kayaking, climbing, BBQ/ relax in large garden, safe bike storage.
- Facilities - feather pillows and duvets, great games cupboard for all ages, toys + Wendy house for children, everything for children and babies, wifi throughout, excellent showers, optional chef prepared main meals - highly recommended!
- Travel - Gatwick Turin with BA, 2 hours drive to here, other airports too, direct Eurostar London Lyon (then train or hire car), or overnight train from Paris, or TGV to nearby Oulx with connecting bus to bring you to Briancon
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We loved staying in such an old building - brought alive by reading Emilie Carle;s Wild Herb Soup. We enjoyed super skiing, mostly in sunshine. Snowfall on the last day made for added adventure and excitement. Lovely twilight walks by the river, sunbathing on the terrace accompanied by Chine, the dog, and many delicious treats from the Chantmerle patisserie. We have been really charmed by this very special corner of the Alps.