Annecy Balcon Vue

There is a lift to this sixth-floor apartment, but there are eight steps to the main entrance, which may make it unsuitable for those with limited mobility.

Annecy is a wonderful city to visit at any time of year - with festivals, markets, canal-side restaurants and, of course, the beautiful lake with its many beaches, you'll never be short of something to do.

About the property ...

Take the lift to the sixth floor where you'll find the entrance to this three-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment. There's hanging space and cupboards for coats and shoes, as well as full-height mirrors, a utility cupboard with a washing machine and tumble dryer and a separate WC.

On your right is the entrance to the open-plan living area. There's a bright and airy seating area with two leather sofas with plenty of cushions and throws so that you can snuggle down in front of the Smart TV. This room, like the rest of the apartment, is decorated in contemporary colours with original or limited edition art, lamps, plants and books and there are Sonos speakers so that you can enjoy your own music.

The sleek, contemporary kitchen has everything you need to cook for your group, including an induction hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, coffee machine and Soda Stream. As the owners are keen cooks, you'll also find a selection of recipe books and plenty of bakeware! There's also a breakfast bar with views across the old town to La Tournette and the Semnoz mountains and an extendable dining table with room for six.

Doors open from this room on to the 3x2m balcony, where there's room to enjoy a drink or a meal as well as the fabulous view. On hot days, an electric blind can be dropped to block out the UV light, but not the view.

There are three bedrooms in the apartment. The first has a double bed, a wardrobe, shelves and drawers as well as a desk, chair and en suite shower room. Bedroom 2 has twin beds which can be arranged as a kingsize bed, hanging space, drawers and shelves as well as a desk, chair and en suite bathroom. The final room has a double bed, a wardrobe, shelves, drawers, a desk and two storage baskets. This room has an en suite shower room. All of the bedrooms have blackout curtains and metal shutters, and the apartment has underfloor heating throughout.

About the area ...

There is plenty to discover all year round in this beautiful medieval city, but Annecy’s Alpine location also puts it at the heart of five ski resorts.

The intimate resort of Semnoz is 30 minutes away, and it's just a little further to the Aravis resorts of La Clusaz (45 minutes), Le Grand Bornand (43 minutes) and Manigod (39 minutes). In the Aravis, 220km of pistes offer challenges for skiers of all abilities, and there is plenty of scope for cross-country skiers and snowshoe walkers.

At the end of a day in the mountains, enjoy an evening in one of the many bars or restaurants in this medieval town - apres-ski doesn’t come much better than this!

In December, the whole town gets the festive spirit, with fairy lights, Christmas markets, concerts and an open-air ice rink. The weekend following Shrove Tuesday, Annecy plays host to a Venetian carnival, when hundreds of masked and costumed figures parade around the cobbled streets.

In the summer, Annecy has something for everyone - a romantic city steeped in history, fine dining, boutique shopping, watersports, mountain activities and picturesque villages to explore. Watch the world go by over a coffee in a street cafe, take a cruise on the lake, or pick up some local specialities at the Sunday food market.

If you’ve a little more time and energy, enjoy a round of golf or hire bikes and cycle the 44km route around the lake. The more energetic might prefer to tackle the mountain routes, which often feature in the Tour de France.

What next?

If a stay at Annecy Balcon Vue sounds like the perfect holiday for you, check our availability calendar to find out when it is free. We can hold up to two weeks for you for 24 hours, but remember to come back and confirm your booking before the hold expires.