Villa Flying Dragon
4.8
/ 38 reviews

Villa Flying Dragon

Villa for 8 with summer pool and lake views

Ref: OVO1457
  • 8
  • 4
  • 2
  • 180
  • No

“Perfect getaway”

 — Jeffrey L.

“Breathtaking views of the mountains, lake and paragliders”

 — Marine& C.

“Perfect family getaway”

 — Paul B.

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Features

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Amazing views
  • Child friendly
  • Terrace
  • Home cinema
  • Table football
  • More

Inclusions

  • Free WiFi
  • Linen and towels provided
  • Non-smoking rental
  • Car recommended
  • More
  • Check-in: after 16h00
  • Check-out: before 10h00

Full list of features, inclusions, activities, nearby points of interest and special conditions:

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Deposit

Book 8 weeks or more before your arrival date and pay only 25% to secure your booking.

The full amount of your rental is due 8 weeks prior to your arrival date

Cancellation

Standard option

  • 100% refund up to 8 weeks before arrival
  • No refund within 8 weeks of arrival

Koala Flex option

  • 100% refund up to 8 weeks before arrival
  • 90% refund between 8 weeks and 2 days before arrival

Please Note

IMPORTANT : the pool is available and heated from the beginning of May to October 15. However, should you book a week early May or late October, we strongly advise you to contact us to check the pool availability for your dates.

PLEASE NOTE : the property is situated on the main road from the Aravis mountains down to the lake, which makes it very convenient to visit the area but does mean that in busy periods there can be a fair amount of traffic.

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Every stay includes

WiFi

WiFi

Local tips & concierge

Local tips & concierge

Linen & towels

Linen & towels

Sparkling cleaning

Sparkling cleaning

Location

Talloires - Lake Annecy

Undoubtedly one of France’s most beautiful cities, Annecy sits on the shores of Lake Annecy with its stunning mountain backdrop.

Known as the ‘Venice of the Alps’, ancient buildings line the canals and house boutique shops, wonderful restaurants and a multitude of ice cream parlours.

Add to this a wealth of history and culture, plus beaches, watersports and world-class ski resorts, and you’ll want to return to Annecy year after year.

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Getting around

Ski slopes
25.5 km
Ski school
25.5 km
Town centre
2.1 km
Lake
2.5 km
Supermarket
3 km
Public bus stop
500 m
Cycle path
500 m

The OVO Network Review

Stylishly refurbished by the new owners, Villa Flying Dragon, a stunning 180m2 villa for 8 in Talloires, has two very different yet equally magnificent views of Lake Annecy.

With its outdoor living space comprising of pool, terraces, balconies, dining area, lounge area, and landscaped gardens, the villa is a superb location in the summer. You can even watch paragliders coming in to land at the nearby landing zone from the comfort of the hammock on the terrace!

Inside, the spaces are flooded with daylight, thanks to the many floor-to-ceiling windows. In fact our overriding impression from visiting the villa is of the amount of blue visible in the natural green landscape, provided by the sky, the lake, and the pool.

There are three double bedrooms and a large bathroom on the top floor, and a fourth bedroom, which forms part of a cosy apartment with a kitchen and open-plan living area on the ground floor. But the main living area, with cosy seating, a dining table and a fully-equipped kitchen, is plenty big enough for everyone to get together.

There is plenty of storage space throughout the villa, including room to store bikes, ski kit, paddle boards etc in the long double garage.

The property is within 600m of quite a challenging steep and winding road section of the dedicated cycle path around lake Annecy, 2.5 km from the beach at Talloires, and 3.5 km from the beach at Menthon Saint Bernard. The medieval old town of Annecy is 11.5km away.

You'll need a car when you stay at Flying Dragon, and as the property is split across three levels it is perhaps not ideal for those with limited mobility. However, the apartment on the ground floor has stair-free accommodation for two people.

The OVO Team.

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“A perfect holiday base between the lake and the mountains”

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From the owner

owner

Philippe & Silvia

168 Bookings • Since 2016
“After searching 10 years with hundreds of house visits, we decided to buy the villa at first sight...”

You just cannot resist this place – the lake, the mountains, the sky, the trees, the rocks, the blue, green, white… the great people, the food and drinks - and the view!

Once you have seen the view of Lake Annecy, you will fall in love with this beautiful area - just as we did!.

Over the last 15 years, we have lived and worked in three continents and numerous countries: Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Taipei, Singapore, San Francisco, Denver, Philadelphia, Tunisia, Paris.. But every year, there’s always one place we want to return to - Lake Annecy.

In summer, you can go hiking, swimming, rock climbing, trekking, biking, jogging, golf, and all the mountain activities. In winter, you can explore the different ski resorts in the area and still be back to enjoy the sunset and the view of the lake and mountains.

After a 10-year search and hundreds of house visits, we decided to buy Villa Flying Dragon the moment we set eyes on it.

Knowing this region well, we are still astonished by the view and the brightness of the villa. We call it Flying Dragon for many reasons: the sky is so blue that you feel all the gravity slipping from your life while you are enjoying the view from our deck.

Meanwhile, you will see many paragliders flying around you, enjoying their moment of freedom. We brainstormed many names, the lake, the view, the rock, the four seasons, the fun zone, the cosiness, the happy hour… Thus – Villa Flying Dragon it is.

but none of them expressed what we felt about our villa.

There are two parts of this villa – one main area with a big open kitchen and a bright living room on the first floor and the second floor has three cosy rooms. On the other side, there’s an individual one bedroom apartment with a kitchen, living room and shower/toilet.

We think this could be great for a group of friends and families spending a week together, but who also wish to have some independent space.

In the summer, you will also enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and dining area. Our pool-side sofa area (the lavender zone) is the best place to watch the sunset over the lake.

If the weather is nice, you can relax in the hammock and count shooting stars under the summer sky.

The location is perfect.

You are not far from the town, but very close to nature.

You can ski in winter and swim in summer – all within 10-30 minutes drive. If you are inspired by stories in Peter Mayle’s “A year in Provence”, and dream about the French country lifestyle, food and drinks and a nice neighborhood, enjoy all the earthy pleasure of French country life and would like to live vicariously at a pace governed by weeks, not by the day – come and experience Lake Annecy!

With the lake and mountains on your doorstep and plenty to do in every season, there's no need to compromise!

We hope you enjoy this as much as we do!

Silvia and Philippe

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Who is the owner?

OVO Network is the official booking partner for Villa Flying Dragon.

Your booking will be made directly with Philippe & Silvia, who will also take and hold your payment until your arrival.

Guest reviews

“Perfect getaway”

We had a wonderful stay at the villa and thoroughly enjoyed our time. Valerie was an excellent property manager. The house was very comfortable, well-equipped, and well-located.

— Jeffrey L. Aug 2024

“Breathtaking views of the mountains, lake and paragliders”

We spent a week of vacation with our children and friends, and it was a wonderful escape. The place is peaceful, with breathtaking views of the mountains, lake, and paragliders. The accommodation is functional, well-equipped, and as described, although there were a few unresolved issues during our stay. However, this didn’t stop us from having a great vacation.

— Marine& C. Aug 2024

“Perfect family getaway”

In addition to plenty of air-conditioned and well-equipped indoor space, and a fantastic pool with a stunning view, we enjoyed being so close to Talloires (use the free bus!), beaches, villages along the lake, and the mountains. A great setup for a family of seven.

— Paul B. Jul 2024

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