Take a break and unwind at this peaceful oasis in a traditional chalet with beautiful views over Lenk and surrounding mountains. The 40m2 apartment features open plan dining and sitting room, exceptionally equipped kitchen and outdoor relaxing and dining areas. Breakfast foods and store cupboard ingredients are included to make your self-catering stay easier, cheaper and less wasteful. This apartment is suitable for vegetarians and vegans (contents of apartment are completely vegan but guests are not restricted in food they choose to bring for their own self-catering) and is run on 100% renewable electricity.
The space
- At the front of the property is a west-facing, private, sheltered and sunny patio to enjoy the views from a comfortable sofa, hammock chairs or dining table.
- Around the corner from the front door is a private and sheltered firepit/BBQ area.
- The front door leads from the patio into the entrance hall which has plenty of space for shoes, coats and bags.
- The main living room has a large dining table with four chairs and a large corner sofa which converts into a comfortable double sofa bed.
- There is a 56inch OLED TV, DVD player, soundbar and sub woofer. The speakers can be connected to your phone with bluetooth. Netflix is included and you can log into your own account to watch other streaming services. There is a carefully considered selection of DVDs, books and board games.
- An archway leads from the living room to the well-equipped kitchen - see more details below.
- Also in the kitchen is a combination washer and dryer. There is a line, pegs and an airer to dry laundry outside (note, local laws prohibit drying laundry outside on a Sunday!)
- In a nook from the kitchen is a dedicated work space with a small desk, good lighting, power sockets, a colour printer/scanner/photocopier and office stationery.
- Leading through a doorway from the living room is the bedroom which has a king size four-poster bed with high quality mattress, a wardrobe and drawers.
- The bathroom is en-suite to the bedroom and has a shower cubicle with glass doors and a heated towel rail.
Since the apartment is underground at the back and faces west at the front, with shaded windows thanks to the balcony and large overhanging roof above, it maintains a lovely temperature in summer. There is no air conditioning because it is not required! The cool mountain evenings balance out any hotter days.
The kitchen
Breakfast Included!
All the food and equipment to make your own breakfast is provided. Use the bread machine to make your own freshly baked bread; there is also jam, plant-based butter, peanut butter, porridge oats, breakfast cereals, dried fruits, a large selection of teas, coffee (from bean-to-cup coffee machine) and hot chocolate. Just bring your own milk.
The kitchen is very well equipped because I love to cook and it was my home; now I stay here in the winters. It has the following features and equipment:
+ Induction hob, fan oven, large American style fridge-freezer and dishwasher.
+ Bean-to-cup coffee machine, toaster, kettle and bread machine
+ Nutribullet, hand blender, spiraliser, rotary grater, stand mixer
+ Plenty of crockery, cutlery and glassware
+ Good quality cooking utensils and pans
+ Measuring spoons, cups and jugs and weighing scales
+ Baking trays including cake tins and cooling racks
+ The water that comes out the tap is beautiful mountain water! And there is a Sodastream machine if you want fizzy water. Do NOT bring bottled water here!
+ Cocktail shaker, muddler, strainer, shot measure, ice cube trays
+ Basic food items are here for your use to make self-catering easier, cheaper and less wasteful, including herbs and spices, oil and vinegar, sugar and salt. There are also many store cupboard items such as pasta, rice and lentils. Gluten free foods, such as pasta, bread flour and couscous are also provided.
Other things to note
- The chalet is approximately 200 meters from the carpark at the top of the access road. Access from there includes around 100 steps and a narrow path. It is not suitable for people with mobility issues.
- The access road is narrow and steep. Snow chains are essential in the winter if you wish to drive up the access road.
- Arrival by public transport is highly recommended. Lenk train and bus station are 10 minutes walk from the chalet.
- Parking in town is 10-15 minute walk from the chalet, but you can drop off your things at the top of the road before parking. Town parking is free in the summer and costs CHF30 for a week in the winter.
- Parking at the top of the road is only by prior arrangement and is subject to availability and an additional fee as follows:
2 nights - CHF 20
Each additional night, CHF 5
- Wifi is fast (77 MBPS) and can be used to watch internet accessed channels on the TV.
- The following is provided for your use:
-- Toilet paper. Recycled, plastic-free toilet paper
-- UTZ certified coffee. Whole roasted coffee beans for the coffee machine
-- Household items. Washing-up liquid, dishwasher tablets, cloths and tea towels
-- Toiletries. Hand soap, shampoo and conditioner are provided
-- Dog bowls and blanket if you need them
-- Assurance that previous guests' pets haven't been drinking from the crockery! ;-)
- Info for vegetarians, vegans, allergies and environmental impact.
-- All food items provided in the chalet are vegan, this includes stock and gravy powders; we also have agar agar and nutritional yeast.
-- Gluten free foods such as pasta, bread flour and couscous, are provided and are labelled.
-- All bedding, furniture and furnishings are vegan (no feathers, wool, skin or fur).
-- The chalet is run on 100% renewable electricity, mainly from hydro electricity.
-- All furnishings have been chosen carefully to be as sustainable as possible, eg the duvets and pillows are made from recycled materials.
-- Household and bathroom products, eg shampoo and washing up liquid are all vegan and are chosen considerately to minimise environmental impact and packaging.
The space
Accommodates: 4
Bathrooms: 1 Bath
Bedrooms: 1
Check In: Check in time after 4PM
Property type: House
Room Type: Entire Place
The Kitchen
Kitchen Type: Vegan
Beds
King: 1
Couch: 1
Features
Living room
Garden
Kitchen
Laundry – washer
Laundry - dryer
Porch
Private entrance
Scenic views
Hiking trails
Mountain views
Amenities
Refrigerator
Heat
Oven
Hot water
Stove
Wifi / Internet
Blender
Coffee / tea
Vegan breakfast
Food processor
Vegan snacks
TV
Spiralizer
Netflix / HBO
Cookware
Closet / drawers
Large salad bowls
Desk / workspace
Essentials (towels, sheets, soap, toilet paper and pillows)
House Rules
Suitable for children (2-12 years)
Suitable for infants (Under 2 years)
Companion animals allowed
Parties and events allowed
Smoking allowed
Long-term stays allowed
Vegetarian cooking / food storage allowed
- Breakfast and store cupboard foods are in the chalet for your use. Please use what you would like and tell me if anything is running out. Please do not leave anything with animal products in. - When the apartment upstairs is occupied, please be considerate of noise between 9pm and 9am. When it is unoccupied, you can make as much noise as you like! - Please do not wear hard soled outdoor shoes or high heels inside as it can damage the floor. - Please separate and recycle according to the instructions in the chalet - additional charges may otherwise apply. - Smoking is not allowed inside but there is a sheltered area at the front of the chalet where you can smoke. If you vape inside please ensure the apartment is aired (open all the windows for at least ten minutes) every day and thoroughly aired (windows open for at least 20 minutes) before you leave
Additional Services
Nutrition Counseling
Other
Dogs Dogs are welcome to visit too! The gardens are enclosed and there are loads of great walks in the area. We provide dog bowls and blankets. A charge of CHF 50 is requested to cover provision of this and the additional cleaning. There is a dog poo bin with free bags at the bottom of the road. Infants We provide the following items for infants: travel cot with under sheet and blankets (please bring your own baby-bag/pillows, top sheet etc) high chair, sip cups, baby cutlery and plates. An additional charge of CHF 40 is requested to cover the provision of these items and time to set up and put away the cot. Catering If you want assistance with catering, I can provide personalised recipes with detailed instructions using equipment and food within the chalet and a shopping list of what to bring with you or buy locally. Just let me know if you are interested and we can discuss what sort of food you want, likes and dislikes, level of work etc. All recipes provided are vegan so this is a great option if you want to learn how to create more plant based foods. I have a diploma in vegan nutrition and previously ran a catered chalet business from Chalet Chez Teddy which had five star reviews from every guest.
Cancellations
Strict
Cancel up to 7 days before your trip and get a 50% refund minus service fees back.
Safety Features
Smoke detector
First aid kit
Lock on bedroom door
Availability
2 nights minimum stay
60 nights maximum stay
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Devon, England . Joined in August 2021
I live in Devon, England but lived for a few years in Switzerland, where I still go for the winters. I love snowboarding and like to go split boarding when I can. I have been vegan since signing up for Veganuary in January 2018. I love cooking and have a diploma in vegan nutrition. My partner and I are passionate about environmental issues. We are currently working on complete renovation of a house which we are doing in as environmentally friendly way as possible. We are aiming towards passive house standard and are using environmentally friendly building materials, such as foam glass for the sub floor and wood fibre insulation for the walls and roof.
Amanda's property is located in Lenk, BE, CH
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