The villa consists in the Lakehouse and The Lakehouse aparment, with stunning lake and mountain views, and situated in the village of Talloires itself. The picturesque village centre and lakeside are 5 minutes walk from the front door.
This advert is for the rental of the main house only: The first, second and attic floor of the house (The Lakehouse ) are yours. An extension with a stunning lakeview double bedroom and small office is also available to rent with the House for a supplement over 10 people.
The ground floor flat (The Talloires Lakehouse Apartment) can be rented separately.
Please contact us should you have any questions about these options .
We kindly ask all our guests to respect 'Quiet time', both inside the house and on the terrace, between 10pm and 8am.
The Talloires Lakehouse was extensively renovated in 2017. A modern, light, Scandinavian feel was chosen with huge picture windows overlooking the lake, white walls, oak floors upstairs and polished concrete downstairs.
A large open-plan kitchen/living/dining area traverses the entire front of the house, with amazing lake views. The kitchen has brand-new, top-of-the-range equipment, granite worktops and island unit. Sliding doors open onto the terrace with spectacular lake views and a bar to enjoy your sundowners. A TV den with home-cinema, a second kitchen/utility room and WC complete this floor.
Upstairs there are 5 bedrooms, of which 3 have spectacular lake views. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with bath overlooking the lake. 3 of the other bedrooms have shower facilities. There is also a shared bathroom and WC. 3 double bedrooms and 2 twin rooms.
The annexe room on the lower ground floor if rented for 12 people contains a double bedroom , office room and toilet and basin area.
Please note that there are a further 4 beds (2 sets of bunkbeds) in the attic. This is not a bedroom (no door, no blinds). It is an open-plan dormitory/games/fitness space, intended for larger groups.
The enclosed Alpine garden with swing set, trampoline and rope swing is perfect for kids to run around and let off steam. Leaving the adults to relax on the terrace and enjoy the lake and mountain views!
- it sleeps a further 4 people. This space has separate parking, entrance and terrace from the main house and has been carefully designed with both parties' privacy in mind.
We have had a home in Talloires since 2010 and will be delighted to advise you on what to do during your stay.
Talloires is a typical little French village with a lot of character! It's a paradise for nature, sports and food lovers.
Winter sports lovers can enjoy the family ski resorts of La Clusaz and Le Grand Bornand (45 mins) or smaller local resorts Montmin (15 mins) and La Sambuy (30 mins). Chamonix, Meribel, Courchevel and Val d'Isere are 1h15-1h30 away.
Set on the lake but with woods and mountains just behind, Talloires offers a huge range of exciting activities including water-sports, paragliding, canyoning, hiking, mountain-biking, road-biking. A 42 km cycle path goes around the entire lake.
Talloires beach is a great spot to relax and enjoy the lake. Kids love the paddling pool, slide, children's pool, diving board, swimming platform, table tennis tables and sandpit/volleyball pitch.
A range of restaurants will keep you entertained in the evening from the Savoyarde on the beach with its amazing views and delicious pizzas, to ultimate gourmet and romantic dining experiences at Michelin-starred chef Jean Sulpice’s Auberge de Pere Bise and the more traditional Hotel de l’Abbaye.
The house has its own private parking. There is a bus stop at the bottom of the road. Buses, ferries and water-taxis link Annecy to Talloires. A 42 km cycle bath goes through Talloires and around the lake.
Talloires is 14km from Annecy, which has a direct rail link to Paris. It is 45 minutes from Geneva airport and 1h45 to Lyon.
