The Lake House

The Lakehouse is a stunning residence with a private waterfront terrace and access onto Lake Annecy. The 5 stars rating property is located at the Southern tip of Lake Annecy, 15kms away from the famous town of Annecy, the Venice of the French Alps. Enjoying river and lake frontage with a terrace overlooking the pristine Lake, this is a very special location.
The outdoor spaces consist of a large terrasse with a large green lawn area leading onto the water side terrasse and ponton. There are plenty of sun loungers, 3 paddle boards available for the guests and 2 large outdoor dining areas with BBQ and outdoor fridge to relax and enjoy al fresco meals.

The house offers stunning light and airy open plan living spaces, a large dining table and an American style modern kitchen fully equipped to cater for 16.
The separate Tv / sitting room has a table football and is a great snug place for kids and teens and leads onto a back terrasse with ping pong table and shaded outdoor furniture.

The House is set over 3 floors with 8 double bedrooms, 2 twin rooms and a room with bunk beds, all elegantly decorated most with their own bathroom and TV and amazing views on the surrounding landscape .

The ground floor offers a limited mobility room with ensuite and 3 other bedrooms for 2 (1 double, 1 twin and 1 bunk) with 1 ensuite bathroom.
The first floor has 3 double beds with ensuite bathrooms and a mini lounge with sofa bed.
The second floor has a superb studio space with kitchen and full bathroom.
The forecourt parks 4 cars and a large garage is available to park bikes, cars and sports equipment.



* price for mooring is extra, please contact us for more information
* please note that french law requires access must be granted to the public along the waterfront edge and that a member of the public can cross on the grounds.
* A holiday insurance is compulsory that includes damage to the property. We recommend this insurance cover from Albinet https://www.albinet.fr/en/travel-insurance/cancellation-travel-insurance-tenants-liability/?a=642305

Rental Agreement

RENTAL TERMS & CONDITIONS - THE LAKEHOUSE
1. DEFINITIONS
In these Booking Conditions:-
“the Owner” shall mean, Mr Jonathan Blanchart or any other person or company representing him
the Client” shall mean the person or company in whose name the booking is made and shall include the person or persons on whose behalf the same is made. In the case where the Client be a number of persons, and unless otherwise specified in writing, each individual person within the group is bound to this contract.
“the Property” shall mean the The Lakehouse, 1850 Route d’Annecy, Bout du Lac, 74210 Doussard, France.
The Signature or the online acceptance of the hereby rental conditions implies the unconditional acceptance of the terms of this rental agreement by the Client, his guests and visitors.
2. BOOKING AND DEPOSIT
To reserve the Property, the Client should complete the online booking form or booking form and click or sign to accept the associated terms and conditions. The Client should then pay the initial deposit (50% of the total rent due). Following successful processing of the deposit payment, the Owner or his representative will send a confirmation email, acting as the formal acceptance of the booking.
3. TERMS OF PAYMENT
The balance of the rent is payable not less than 90 days before the start of the rental period. If the balance payment is not received by this due date, the Owner or his representative reserve the right to give notice in writing that the reservation be cancelled immediately and without any legal notice or else. The client will remain liable to pay the balance of the rent unless the Owner or LacMontagne Properties Ltd are able to re-let the Property. In this event, clause 6 of these booking conditions will apply. Reservations made within 8 weeks of the start of the rental period require full payment at the time of booking.
4. INCLUSIONS AND CHARGES
The price includes heating, water, gas and electricity (up to 500 kw).
Any chargeable expenses arising during the rental period should be settled locally with the Owner or its representative before departure.
The Cleaning fees are compulsory.
5. SECURITY DEPOSIT
A security deposit of GBP 2000 is required for each rental period and is payable prior to arrival. The Owner or its representative will account to the Client for the security deposit and refund the balance due at the end of the rental. The deposit, free of interest earnings, will be returned as soon as it is proven that:
a) All dues have been paid
b) No furniture, items or linen is missing, damaged or stained, or if such is the case, that replacement for identical or amounts for repairs have been settled to the Owner or its representative
c) The property has not been damaged and rooms are left tidy and in good condition (all waste in cupboards, bins and fridges is disposed off, dishes cleaned and put away, etc)
However, the sum reserved by this clause shall not limit the Client's liability to the Owner and in advance agrees to cover the entire amounts requested. A complete inventory is available in the welcome pack provided to the Client upon arrival at the Property. The Client shall check the inventory left at the Property and report any damage, defects or breakdown in the equipment, plant, machinery, appliances or in the garden, any damaged or missing items and report these to the Owner or its representative, within 24h of arrival at the Property. Arrangements for repair and/or replacement will be made as soon as possible without the Client being able to claim any discount or goodwill gesture on the amounts paid.
6. CANCELLATION / AMENDMENTS
The cancellation of the property rental by the Client will cause the loss of the amounts paid at the date of cancellation. In the unlikely event of a cancellation by the Owner or its representative, due to the property being destroyed, substantially damaged or sold before the start of the rental period, the Owner will refund the amount already paid by the Client at the time of the cancellation. In these circumstances the Owner or its representative shall not be liable to the Client for any loss, damage or inconvenience suffered.
Amendments in the bookings are not guaranteed and must be requested in writing. Amendments will be granted exclusively by the Owner, and will depend on availability. If the amendment require cannot be granted, the original booking terms will apply. No amendment request can be made within 15 days of the arrival date. Should the amendment be granted, the fee of GBP 200 will apply, as well as any variation in the rental price due to the change of tariff on the period required. Any stay already started is due in its entirety. No discount or refund will be grated in case of delay in arrival date or early departure.
7. LATE PAYMENTS
Late payments will be sujects to interest charges corresponding to 1 per cent per month, each month already started being due. Penalties applicable, never affect the collection of any amounts due because of damages to the Property.
7. RENTAL PERIOD
For weekly lettings, arrivals, unless otherwise stated, are from 16:00. The departure time is to be no later than 10:00am. The Owner or its representative shall not be obliged to offer the accommodation before the time stated and the Client shall not be entitled to remain in occupation after the time stated, unless agreed otherwise in writing. If the Property is not vacated within the required times, a fixed fee of GBP 500 per day will apply. This fee is not negotiable and will not affect the collection of the any amounts dues for damages to the Property as a consequence of delayed departure.
8. RESPONSIBILITIES
a) The maximum number to reside in the Property must not exceed 16 persons for the full house or 8 persons in the Apartment only.
b) The Client agrees to be a considerate tenant, to take good care of the Property and to leave it in a clean and tidy condition at the end of the rental period.
c) The Client undertakes to ensure that doors and windows are locked at all times when the Client leaves the Property whether during the day or at night, and when away from the Property. The Client will be responsible for any loss suffered by the Owner ,or which the Owner is unable to claim under his own insurance policy, as a result of theft or illegal entry in the Property if entry is gained via unlocked doors or windows.
d) The Client agrees not to act in any way which would cause disturbance to those resident in neighbouring properties.
e) Sub-letting the Property entirely or partially, even for no monetary compensation, is strictly prohibited.
f) The rearrangement or modification of the layout of the Property and its furniture is forbidden.
g) Any damaged furniture or item will be invoiced to its replacement value. Any damaged to the Property itself will be charged to the value of the repairs required.
h) The Owner or its representative reserves the right to make a retention from the deposit to cover additional cleaning costs if the Client leaves the property in an unacceptable condition.
i) The Client cannot oppose to the Owner’s or his representative’s visit of the Property, when they have requested it.
9. LIABILITY OF THE OWNER
The Owner shall not be liable to the Client:
a) for any temporary defect or stoppage in the supply of public services to the Property, nor in respect of any, equipment, plant, machinery or appliance in the property or garden.
b) for noise or disturbance originating beyond the boundaries of the Property, or which is beyond the Owner’s control.
c) for any loss, damage or injury which is the result of adverse weather conditions, riot, war, strikes or other matters beyond the control of the Owner.
d) for any loss damage or injury suffered by the Client, his family, children or guests howsoever incurred, during the term of the rental period. The Owner gives no warranty as to the suitability or safety of the house, equipment or grounds for use or occupation by any person other than the Owner and in particular for use or occupation by young persons and children under the age of 18. It is the responsibility of the Client to ensure that all young children are properly supervised by an adult at all times.
e) Personal belongings and valuables are under the sole responsibility of the Clients / occupants
f) Under no circumstances shall the Owner's liability to the Client exceed the amount paid to the Owner for the rental period.
10. LIABILITY OF THE OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE
LacMontagne Properties acts as a representant of the Owner and shall not be liable to the Client:
a) for any temporary defect or stoppage in the supply of public services to the Property, nor in respect of any, equipment, plant, machinery or appliance in the property or garden.
b) for noise or disturbance originating beyond the boundaries of the Property, or which is beyond the Lacmontagne Properties Ltd’s control.
c) for any loss, damage or injury which is the result of adverse weather conditions, riot, war, strikes or other matters beyond the control of Lacmonatgne Properties Ltd
d) for any loss damage or injury suffered by the Client, his family, children or guests howsoever incurred, during the term of the rental period. Lacmontagne Properties Ltd gives no warranty as to the suitability or safety of the house, equipment or grounds for use or occupation by any person other than the Owner and in particular for use or occupation by young persons and children under the age of 18. It is the responsibility of the Client to ensure that all young children are properly supervised by an adult at all times.
e) LacMontagne Properties Ltd cannot be liable for any cancellation should the Property be destroyed, substantially damaged or sold by the Owner, before the start of the rental period
f) Under no circumstances shall the LacMontagne Properties Ltd's liability be called upon to cover amounts paid directly or indirectly to the Owner.
11. INSURANCE
The Client is strongly recommended to arrange a comprehensive travel insurance policy (including cancellation cover) and to have full cover for the party's personal belongings, personal injury or accident, public liability or in the need of cancellation, since these are not covered by the Owner's insurance.
12. ANIMALS
Animals are not accepted in the Property
13. SMOKING
No smoking is permitted within the Property
14. JURISDICTION
This contract shall be governed by French law in every particular including formation and interpretation and shall be deemed to have been made in France. Any proceedings arising out of or in connection with this contract must be brought only in the tribunal d'Annecy.

I hereby, Mr. J Blanchart, owner of the Lakehouse 1850 Route d'Annecy, Doussard, have read and approuve the rental terms and conditions above as published by my Representative, for the rental of my property.

Payment Agreement

We require 50% deposit to confirm the booking
The balance due and security deposit are payable no later than 12 weeks prior to arrival
The security deposit will be reversed within 7 days of your departure.
Payments can be made online by card or by bank transfer in EUROS or GBP

House Rules

- No smoking except outside the property
- No parties or event unless approved beforehand with the Owner- Noise restriction applies and drugs and overuse of alcohol is strictly prohibited.
- Check-in from 4pm &  Check-out by 10am, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the property manager. 

- The number of guests cannot exceed the number of sleepers published.
- The Property offers open spaces and non secured access to water. Children must be supervised at all time. 
- The booking is not cancellable. Please ensure that you have the appropriate insurance policy when making your booking. 
- We recommend that you wear swimming shoes when swimming in the lake as glass and other debris can be deposited along the lake edge.
- Pets are prohibited unless approved beforehand 
- Groups of young adults must be accompanied by a responsible adult that will take responsibility for the group. 

- Guests will receive a house manual with a full list of property details, rules and local recommendations a couple of weeks before arrival. We will require each guest to sign a waiver prior to occupancy, which will be emailed before check-in. PLEASE LET US KNOW THE DAY BEFORE YOUR RESERVATION WHAT TIME YOU'LL BE ARRIVING....