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last minute summer self-catering deals

lakeannecyexpert — Sun, 15 May 2011 23:38:40 +0000

Maison Shanti still has a few weeks free this summer. The house benefits from a great view over lake Annecy and the nearby mountains, a secure garden for children and a very peaceful location along the slopes of the lake. The house sleeps up to seven people on a self-catering basis. It is a great place to relax and a brilliant base for lake and mountain activities.

Below availability and discounts:

w/c 16 July 2011 – reduced price £950/week (reduced from £1050)

price includes bed linen, set of towel, utilities and tourist tax for up to seven people.

w/c 06/08 August 2011 -reduced price £990/week (reduced from £1100)

price includes bed linen, set of towel, utilities and tourist tax for up to seven people.

For more information email info@maison-shanti.co.uk or visit our website for lake Annecy accommodation.

lake Annecy now on Twitter

lakeannecyexpert — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:51:39 +0000

we are pleased to announce that you can now get the latest updates about lake Annecy on Twitter. Join us on http://twitter.com/lakeannecy. We will be tweeting on all things useful and obscure about the lake and the region in addition to our usual posts:

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Outdoor, mountain activities and skiing in the region
lake Annecy holidays and accommodation rental deals
Property ownership, homes and Annecy real estate
Cost of living on lake Annecy
Practical advice for your visit to the region
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So join us on http://twitter.com/lakeannecy

Cheapest fare to lake Annecy

lakeannecyexpert — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:12:14 +0000

Given that I have travelled forwards and backwards to and from lake Annecy over the past 10 years, here is my take on the cheapest way to get lake Annecy from the UK.

I kind of ignore convenience, speed of travel and personal preferences. If you visit lake Annecy you should ideally have some means of transport as public transport services are very infrequent around lake Annecy. However a car is not essential as there are buses, boat services and taxis available for use. Cycling is also an option locally but not from the UK!!!

You basic choices are Air, Rail or Car. Below some of the assiciated cost to travel to lake Annecy from the UK.

By Air to lake Annecy

There are plenty of regular and budget airline flights from UK airports to Geneva (most convenient), Chambery, Lyon and Grenoble. Car hire is available at all these airports.

Return flight from UK: £60 – £100 (late booking suring peak periods £200+)

Airport Parking / Airport transfer UK: £8/day

Car Hire in France: £25/day (£30 if you include insurance)

Airport transfer lake Annecy: £25/person

Total 7 days pp (car hire option): £285 – £335 (single person), £180 – £210 (two people sharing)

Total 7 days pp (airport transfer): £145 – £175 (single person), £115 – £145 (two people sharing)

By Rail to lake Annecy

Annecy got a fast rail connection TGV. You can travel Kings Cross – Paris – Annecy in as little as 7 hours. In Annecy you got car hire options.

Return train ticket from UK: £160 – £320 (depending on how flexible you are)

Car Hire in France: £25/day (£30 if you include insurance)

Total 7 days pp (car hire option): £330 – £500 (single person), £250 – £410 (two people sharing)

Total 7 days pp (no car hire): £160 – £320 (single person), £160 – £320 (two people sharing)

By Road to lake Annecy

By Road the fastest route is Calais – Annecy via Dijon about 900km. By motorway, the journey takes normally between 8 – 10 hours depending on the number of comfort breaks. By route national the journey is a lot longer and slower and is not feasible in one day and requires an overnight

European Roadside Assistance: £30

Motorway fees return: £140

Petrol return (estimated): £200

Total 7 days pp: £370 (single person), £185 (two people sharing)

Here you go. Some figures so you can make a budget for your holiday to lake Annecy. The train journey is probably the most enjoyable but also the most expensive. As a single person , flying from the UK is probably the cheapest option. As soon you are two people or a small group the journey by car will work out the lowest cost option and you got the flexibility. The drive is not too bad and you can stop of in the Champagne to stock up on some reasonably priced Champagne. I always drive if I stay longer than a few days, that way I can bring back some of the local produce to the UK.

Just in case you need accommodation on lake Annecy. My house sleeps up to seven and mid season prices are £500/week inclusive bed linen, towels, local tourist tax and utilities. That works out less than £15/day if you are five people sharing.

Enjoy the planning

Annecy rentals hit by UK recession?

lakeannecyexpert — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:37:27 +0000

I have been asked over the past months how my holiday lets are affected by the UK and global recession. Difficult question to answer, anecdotal evidence suggests yes. I still have two weeks available during the summer peak holiday period for my house (Maison Shanti), which is the first time since I started letting in 2002. I know other owners that are in a similar situation.

On the other side, lake Annecy is very diverse holiday region. It caters not only for one type of holiday maker but for many activities and variety of tasts. It is protected that way. It also has a very finite capacity given the limited amount of land and accommodation around the lake. The region has not suffered from over development in recent years. There are no empty holiday resort developments

The euro has recovered a little, which helps lowering holiday expense compared to 6 months back across the euro zone. You can drive from the UK to lake Annecy in less than 10 hours. You don’t need to buy expensive flights and car rental in advance. It is possible to go last minute at any time.

Rental rates on lake Annecy have always been at similar levels to Paris and the Cote d’Azur do to expensive property prices in the region. Lake annecy has never beeen a budget holiday destination, but there are bargains to be had not just during a recession. My house is available from £450/week, sleeping seven to start with.