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Le Petit Nid
Saint Alban des Hurtieres,
Savoie
Self-catering
+33 (0)4 79 36 07 54
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€100
€600 - €750
6 beds
4 bedrooms
Sleeps 8
A finely crafted staircase, a friendly owner next door, an Alpine garden to die for - groups large and small will love this old watermill
€100
€600 - €750
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The Experience
A winding side road snakes down from the sleepy Savoyard village of St-Albans-des-Hurtières to a former watermill with a magnificent panorama. At once welcoming, light and airy, the lovingly renovated interior combines impressive craftsmanship with neat design: note the handmade staircase and the dining room table. Bedrooms are clean and tidy with interesting details, from a restored, original oak bed to handcrafted side tables. The well-equipped kitchen makes cooking a pleasure and the living room is airy yet cosy with a wood-burner; no frills, no chintz, but books, games, WiFi, and traditional Alpine touches. Sarah, the warm and cheerful owner, lives next door, lets you help yourself to veg and herbs that flourish outside. As for the garden, it’s idyllic, with bright flowerbeds, bubbling trout stream and a wisteria–shaded barbecue area decorated with old millstones. The surrounding mountains promise walks, cycling, skiing; by summer the welcoming local community hold festivals, fêtes and markets well worth exploring.
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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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Pricing
- Nightly price
- €100
- Weekly price
- from €600
- 1 House for 8
- €1006 beds4 bedrooms
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Information
Booking information
- Check in
- From 2.30pm
- Check out
- 10.30am
- Other details
- Short breaks available.
- Closed
- Rarely.
- Dogs
Towels for drying off wet dogs.
Max. 2 dogs.
There’s a small garden with a stream for doggie paddling. Recommendations for some great mountain and forest walks. Sheep in fields.
- Meals
- Dinner, with wine, €25. Restaurant 1km.
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Reviews
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We stayed for two weeks at Le Petit Nid. The chalet was very clean, comfortable and well equipped. It is spacious yet homely, with a good selection of books to fill any spare time. The owner, Sarah Gill, is particularly helpful with local recommendations of places to visit and restaurants at which to eat. We particularly liked the recommendation in Italy! A graduate of the Cordon Bleu school in Paris, Sarah offers to cook cordon bleu meals at a very reasonable price. We thoroughly recommend that guests take her up. The food is truly excellent & great value, served in relaxed surroundings
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Large ancient stone house refurbished and maintained to 5 star standard. Perfect location for exploring the French Alps and conveniently close to quaint villages. All amenities provided by an owner dedicated to providing the best holiday experience possible to her guests. A unique property which will delight and amaze anyone lucky enough to be able to stay here at any time of the year. A real gem!
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We had a wonderful stay. Everythig here is first class. A warm welcome, a beautifully presented property in every way. Sarah cooked delicious suppers, as we relaxed with an aperatif by a cosy fire. We felt very spoiled. We will definitly return.
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Location
The neighbourhood
Local points of interest from Sarah Dougall
- Sarah trained at Le Cordon Bleu cookery school in Paris & provides delicious 3-course meals using local ingredients such as wild mushrooms, venison, wild boar, Savoyard cheeses, chestnuts & wild strawberries.
- Swimming lake with sandy beach & restaurant 5 minutes away.
- The region has some of the most scenic and challenging cycle rides in France with many of the cols featured in the Tour de France easily accessible.
- The outstanding surrounding scenery offers superb walking opportunities in summer, with spectacular displays of wild flowers, crystal clear lakes, forests and beautiful clear mountain air.
- There are ski resorts within approximately 30 minutes with great slopes and even greater prices. The 3-Valleys Express from Orelle (which links to Méribel, Courchevel & Val Thorens) is only 25 minutes away.
- Although set in tranquil countryside, La Chambre, Albertville & Chambery are a short drive away for shopping. Local artisanal products include soap, hand-blown glass, honey and goat’s cheese which make special gifts.
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Arrived after a tiring day and sat down to a divine meal cooked by Sarah, so good in fact we arranged 3 more. Sarah is a qualified cordon bleu chef and a charming hostess. We spent a week doing some serious hiking (coming home to cordon bleu meals) and combined this with lazy days at the lake. Sarah and Sebastian are charming hosts, fantastic cooks. Le Petit Nid seems the perfect place to tackle some of the Tour de France Cols, (we didn't have our bikes) but Sarah and Sebastian provided us with a wealth of info on hiking trails. Really a great week, made extra special by Sarah's meals.