Chalet Calvert
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About the home
Chalet Calvert is privately owned home that has been designed and built to specification in 2007. It is fully equipped and furnished to a very high standard and has been awarded "Four Star Luxury" by the Swiss Tourist Board in Gstaad. It is suitable for families or groups of friends and has a large living/dining area for socialising.
The chalet is light, spacious (220 sq m) and elegantly furnished on 3 floors. All the rooms have uninterrupted south-facing views over Zweisimmen and the Gstaad resort ski slopes. The chalet is located on the edge of the village but is only 5 minutes walk from the centre of the village, local shops and the railway station. The location is very quiet with a south facing balcony for sunbathing!
| Size: | Sleeps up to 12, 5 bedrooms |
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| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets |
| Access: | Car advised |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Satellite TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 5 Bedrooms, 5 bathrooms of which 2 family bathrooms and 3 en suites |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (4), Cots (1), Dining seating for 12, Lounge seating for 10 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
Bedroom 1 (Upper floor) - double bed, large wardrobe, dressing- table, bedside tables
Bedroom 2 (upper floor) - bunk beds, large wardrobe, dressing-table
Bedroom 3 (Upper floor)- double bed, large wardrobe, dressing-table, bedside tables
Bathroom 1 (Upper floor) -well appointed with shower, bath and basin
Bathroom 2 (Upper floor) - well appointed with shower and basin
Very large open-plan kitchen and living room with a sofa-bed in a recessed area off the living area. Dining table seats 12.
Cloakroom on middle floor.
Bedroom 4 (Lower floor) - double bed, large wardrobe, dressing table, bedside tables
Bedroom 5 (Lower floor) - double bed, dressing table, bedside tables
Bathroom 3 (Lower floor) - shower, bath, twin basins
Further details outdoors:
The middle floor has a large balcony with wonderful south-facing views. Bedroom 2 has a similar balcony. There is parking for 3 cars in front of the chalet.
Conditions
No smoking and no pets.
Prices include heating, water and electricity.
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The Bern/Obwalden region
Zweisimmen is in the Simmental area of the Bernese Oberland. It lies about 1 hour by car due south of Bern. The entire region, and the Simmental in particular, is ideal for a wide range of winter sports and summer activities including skiing, snowboarding, snow cross, hiking, mountain biking, cycling, horse riding among others.
Zweisimmen town lies at 1,200metres and the top of the Rinderberg (ski lift connecting with Gstaad) is 1,800m. The resort provides direct access to the prestigious resort of Gstaad all within the same ski pass. The season runs from beginning of December until late March/early April and even beyond that there's the Glacier 3000 which is part of the same ski area.
The area is extremely beautiful and unspoiled by mass tourism. It is generally regarded as one of Switzerland's best kept secrets.
The Zweisimmen area
Zweisimmen is a quiet, traditional Swiss village at the heart of the Simmental area and on the edge of Saanenland. It has many amenities including a busy railway station so you don't necessarily need to hire a car. Unlike some other villages which are primarily or exclusively for skiers Zweisimmen is a vibrant community throughout the year. There are tennis courts, a swimming pool and a very sophisticated rope-park within the village.
WINTER
Zweisimmen is a traditional Swiss village in the heart of the Bernese Oberland. Surrounded by beautiful vistas and miles of skiing in one of the most picturesque resorts in the Alps. In the winter the region has skiing for all abilities from family friendly slopes to great off-piste rides.
Zweisimmen itself has all the amenities of a large town but retains the traditional atmosphere with plenty of good restaurants and a ski lift up the local Rinderberg mountain which connects with the vast Gstaad piste area. The Gstaad ski area is full of traditional mountain restaurants and throughout the season there are snow park events, ski cross and night skiing for the more adventurous. Although the area is not renowned for its apres - ski there are few traditional bars dotted around the ski slopes with the highlight being a winter igloo serving gluhwein at the top of Sannenmoser. For those seeking nightlife the prestigious resort of Gstaad is a ski journey or 15 minute car journey away.
There are plenty of traditional Swiss restaurants around Zweisimmen including the infamous Wildhorn Hotel where you will find yodelling and delicious fondu. A cocktail in the Gstaad Palace is also a real treat of an evening.
SUMMER
In the summer Zweisimmen and the surrounding areas are perfect for walkers and hikers with routes of varying degrees of challenge within easy reach. Many can be combined with charming train journeys, either outwards or return or both.
There is an equally extensive range of cycling options with dedicated cycle tracks created specifically for recreational cycling, including many challenging mountain bike trails. A very popular activity is to use the extensive lift system to gain height and then enjoy an exhilarating downhill ride to the valley.
There are also plenty of lakes in the area for summer swimming after a long hike.
The world famous Montreux Jazz Festival is only a 1.5 hour car journey away from the Chalet.
How to get there
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| Airport: | Bern: 60 km |
| Railway: | Zweisimmen: 0.7 km |
There are excellent travel links to Zweisimmen.
Flights to Basel followed by a 2 hour car journey or a 3 hour train journey.
Alternatively there are flights to Geneva which is a 2.5 hour car journey or 3 hours by train.
A smaller airport, Bern is only a 1 hour car journey from the house or 1.5 hour train journey.
The chalet is a 7 minute walk from Zweisimmen railway station.
Easyjet fly to Basel as do Swiss from London City.
Activities near Zweisimmen
Ski resort location
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 09 Jan 2012 |
We rented this chalet for a new year's trip with friends and found it to be most comfortable and perfectly Alpine in character. The chalet is centrally located within the very pretty ski resort of Zweissemann. We were just a short walk from the ski hire shops and all other amenities, including a well stocked supermarket. The chalet itself was in a pleasing and attractive traditional Alpine style and was very well maintained. Each bedroom was a good size and we enjoyed a lovely, large communal area which was great to relax in after a day's skiing. The kitchen was fully equipped and boasted excellent amenities for self-catering. There was also a boot room and balconies from which to enjoy the scenic views. Zweissemann boasts great skiing and the chalet was just a short drive or a 10-15 min walk from the nearest ski lift. You can also travel to the glacier nearby which is a lovely day trip and has excellent skiing opportunities. I would thoroughly recommend this chalet for those looking to stay in a traditional Alpine chalet in a pretty ski resort. |
09 Jan 2012 |
Very good chalet overall.All bedrooms on top floor are the most comfortable,including the one with a double decker suitable for children.On the middle floor well equipped kitchen with dining table for 12 peoples and a big living area with a tv set.On the ground floor,2 big and comfortable bedrooms,a foyer and laundry room.There are 4 bath rooms,2 on top floor and one each on the other floor. Nice location,15 min walk to the nearest ski slope,12 min walk to the train station and COOP.We did not need a car. We would stay there again definitely . |
03 Nov 2011 |
Chalet Calvert is situated on the hillside in the lovely town of Zweisimmen. You have beautiful views over the snow-capped mountains and the chalet is lovingly decorated with luxurious interiors and large spacious rooms, perfect for a family holiday or a relaxed holiday with friends. The skiing is a short walk or drive down the hill which gives you access to the surrounding area and mountains and is also a 30 minute drive to an amazing glacier for guaranteed skiing even during warmer seasons. I would whole-heartedly recommend this property to anyone who wants a relaxed skiing holiday in beautiful surroundings. |
Guestbook for Chalet Calvert
"Beautiful chalet with fantastic skiing on your doorstep - I would definitely recommend!"
" I went with a big group of friends and we had a fantastic week. The chalet is spacious and VERY comfortable and a has a big communal area to relax in in the evenings after pounding the pistes".
"Fantastic week. Can't recommend it enough".
"Amazing chalet, great location, brilliant skiing, beautiful weather - go!"
Rental prices
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| Prices for group size 7 | ||||||
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| 9 Jan 12 | 29 Jan 12 | £ 1450 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 29 Jan 12 | 11 Mar 12 | £ 1950 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 11 Mar 12 | 18 Mar 12 | £ 1550 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 18 Mar 12 | 8 Apr 12 | £ 1450 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 8 Apr 12 | 27 May 12 | £ 1350 | - | - | 1 Week | |
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| 30 Sep 12 | 28 Oct 12 | £ 1350 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 28 Oct 12 | 16 Dec 12 | £ 1300 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 16 Dec 12 | 23 Dec 12 | £ 1300 | - | - | 1 Week | |
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| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| 8 Jan 12 | 29 Jan 12 | £ 1450 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 29 Jan 12 | 11 Mar 12 | £ 1950 | - | - | 1 Week | |
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| 18 Mar 12 | 8 Apr 12 | £ 1450 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 8 Apr 12 | 27 May 12 | £ 1350 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 27 May 12 | 1 Jul 12 | £ 1450 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Jul 12 | 2 Sep 12 | £ 1550 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 2 Sep 12 | 30 Sep 12 | £ 1450 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 30 Sep 12 | 28 Oct 12 | £ 1350 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 28 Oct 12 | 16 Dec 12 | £ 1300 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 16 Dec 12 | 23 Dec 12 | £ 1400 | - | - | 1 Week | |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Prices shown are for the chalet per week in pounds sterling.
Prices include all additional costs such as cleaning and linen.
Catered weeks considered on individual request and prices start from £450 per person/week
Changeover day is Saturday/Sunday. Arrival from 16.00 and checkout is 10.00.
Please enquire for Christmas and New Year rates
Groups of more than 10 people may be considered upon individual request.
Payment terms are 25% to reserve the chalet with the balance payable 6 weeks before arrival.
A damages deposit of 200 CHF is payable with the balance and will be returned within 2 weeks of leaving the chalet.
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 2 years listed You are contacting Jacki West
Languages spoken     The owner is based in Germany and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This chalet has received 5 reviews from previous guests.  |
