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.
