Le Petit Rêve

It feels special arriving here at a deliciously cosy log cabin with a glittering lake in front and mountains all around. In summer, you’ll enjoy swimming and paddle boarding on the lake, walks in spectacular scenery, and in winter it’s a short bus ride to the ski lifts in Morzine or Avoriaz.

Park across the road then take the steps up to your chalet, about 50 years old but cleverly renovated with lots of charming touches: an L-shaped sofa piled high with cushions, Netflix and DVDs for rainy or snowy afternoons, maps and guides for wild swimming, hiking, biking and skiing. There’s a well-equipped kitchen, a dining table and a smart shower room with a polished granite basin and White Company potions on the ground floor too.

Take steepish stairs to your pretty bedroom in the eaves with a sofabed for an extra guest. Every window drinks in the magical views of a bird-filled garden that wraps around three sides of the cabin, the lake and mountains.