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  • Arron (not verified) Reply >>

    Looking forward to next trip
  • Jenny Carruthers (not verified) Reply >>

    I just love Deux Coeurs,and the Scotts are such friendly people - I thoroughly recommend a visit!
  • Francoise LeBlanc (not verified) Reply >>

    We felt that the fondue was too small, but otherwise the maison is very good standard of equipment
  • Simon Hunt (not verified) Reply >>

    Hi David and Roger. Many, many thanks for letting us stay in your fabulous house in Samoen. I speak on behalf of all us hairy a@?ed (Roger's name for us) bikers when I say we had a tremendous time. The whole area is a playground, for many, the skiing, for the adventurous, the paragliding and WW rafting, for us it was the fabulous roads to play on. The pool was great, tip - don't try and show off , as one if my mates did, by doing a forward roll from the hot tub! Even when sober - it hurts! Superbly equipped kitchen, lovely rooms, comfortable beds and no queues for the loos! Had a lovely meal at the Mezzanine by the two 'nice' gentlemen. A superb trip (not allowed to call it a holiday - we keep our wives happy by calling it that) spoilt only by my lovely BMW dropping its engine oil all over the A26 north of Reims . Rapt least it was o the way home! Thanks again Roger and David, we all loved it! You lucky sods! Best regards Simon. Ps photos to follow.
  • Hazel (not verified) Reply >>

    Have just returned from a wonderful 10 days at Deux Coeurs. It was really hot, 35C, so thank goodness for the pool- it was great! Must say that despite the great heat, the house remained pleasantly cool, and for those needing respite from the heat, there were cool places indoors. Wonderful holiday for the family- children were able to cycle (quite strenuous, I believe), they went to lake and swam and did the "Go-ape", white water rafting etc. and at the house, the Xbox and technology that children enjoy,a good choice of DVDs, CDs, books and boxed games, as well as the pool and hot tub. We all enjoyed the facilities to barbecue and dine on the decking, with the gazebo to shelter from sun or wind, and to sunbathe round the pool. As a family we ate out in Samoens at delightful restaurants offering traditional French food, and when we chose to eat in, in the spacious dining area, a visit to the market was a wonderful opportunity to buy local food - the cheeses are fantastic, and the charcuterie is renowned, not to mention the irresistible patisseries from the local boulangerie. The wine was quite new to us, as it is generally unavailable in UK, but we have all developed a taste for it, it is good. The house is very well equipped, ( a Gaggia coffee maker!) and we all found the beds very comfortable. A visit to Sixt was memorable - a most beautiful little village higher up the valley, but we were disappointed that we couldn't go up the ski lift to the little restaurant at the top. The prices at Sixt were better than in Samoens, so if looking for souvenirs.......and we had a lovely lunch at a super restaurant there. The little train will take you to Sixt from Samoens on a guided tour, but we didn't avail ourselves of that. We did find prices on some things high, but there is a Carrefour in Samoens, which supplies most of our needs, and has a good choice of meat and veg and fruit, don't expect a fish counter, however! The market on a Wednesday is wonderful, but get there early, nip round quickly , as it closes at midday. Husband bought a snazzy little hat for 1 euro, and I bought a lovely pair of hand made ear-rings for 13 euros. The house is well situated for those who enjoy a leisurely stroll either into town or round the wonderful old farms in the valley. There are shady walks/cycling by the river and the house is right by the river, which is so clear, but quite turbulent, especially after the spectacular thunder storm we experienced one night, with sheet lightening which lit up the entire valley, and unbelievably heavy rain, but it just cleared away, leaving everywhere refreshed. The tap water is really good to drink,, straight off the mountain, and makes a good cup of tea. Can't recommend Deux Coeurs enough-a wonderful place which certainly ticked all the boxes for us ( all 3 generations!) and there is good support from the local team if needed. We found the guidelines for using facilities in the house clear and helpful, and for all the local amenities. Thank you for a stress free holiday.
  • Claire (not verified) Reply >>

    We stayed at Deux Coeurs for two weeks in August and had a wonderful time. The house is very comfortable and real treat to stay in. We cannot think of anything negative to say about the house or its standard and extent of equipment/fittings (including excellent cookbooks and games etc. The weather was great while we were there so we enjoyed the hot tub and jet pool everyday, sometimes twice! My little boy (aged 5) who is learning to swim particularly enjoyed practising in the jet pool. We also visited the outdoor pool in Samoens which is reasonably priced and worth a visit. We found the house to be in an excellent location and the surrounding views are spectacular. The walk into town is very easy and took about 10 minutes when strolling. We enjoyed walking down by the river to the park and lake, it took us about half an hour. Again, the views on this walk of the river and mountains are beautiful. In fact it's easier to say that Samoens is beautiful wherever you look! The lake/park is great for relaxing and activities e.g. play park, pony rides, golf driving range into a lake (lots of fun!) and there is also the Indiana Parc which is a high rope course with three levels, for those who dare! During our stay we also went to Morzine, Chamonix, Mont Blanc and Annecy. At Morzine and Chamonix we enjoyed the different luge rides that were there. We took the train up to the glacier of Mont Blanc which was a great experience. We enjoyed going into the ice cave, even if there were 430 steps up and down, it was worth it! Annecy was lovely and we rented motor boats to go out on the lake for an hour - lots of fun! There is a small village called on the far side of Morzine calledLes Lindarets which is also known as "Goat Village" which is well worth a visit as long as you like goats! We also went to Sixt Fer a Cheval which is absolutely stunning to see and walk around. The cafe there also serves delicious sorbets and ice-creams. In Samoens we enjoyed catching the gondola up the mountain to see the even more stunning views and watch the parapenters running and jumping off the top! One of the lovely things about Samoens is that all day you can see parapenters filling the skies! Its also good to see them land so easily at the park too. We enjoyed many days out, but also lots of chilled days too. It was always lovely to get back to Maison Deux Coeurs! We ate out at a few restaurants:- La Clarine, La Serrac, La Tornalta and Mezzanine, all very nice. We also enjoyed barbeques at Deux Coeurs too. We shopped at the Super U in Tangines or the more local Carrefour. For barbeques we liked to visit the butchers in Samoens near to the Market Square, which is always busy! The pork espellete sausages are particularly delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Samoens at Maison Deux Coeurs and hope to return! It's not a question of if, but when!
  • Heleen (not verified) Reply >>

    David, Sue, Thank you for staying in your fantastic house. It was like a real home for us. Comfortable, cosy, luxureous.... All the nine of us really enjoyed being there and it made it a great vacation. Especially the moments we could not ski beacause of the wether, it was not at all a problem to spend the day in the house. For a group of nine, your house offers a lot of privacy and comfort. Samoens is a nice place to be. Bethan and her husband have surprised us twice with a real good dinner and there is good support from this local team if needed. Your excellent kitchen made it possible to coock ourselves as well. And the large dining table was a perfect place to start the day with a fresh breakfast and a good cup of coffee or tea. We've never had such a great place to be during a skiing holiday. Most of the times the apartment is too small, not well equiped and offers no privacy. Your chalet is unique!! Thanks again for staying there and for you making it a wonderfull time for all of us!!!
  • Julie (not verified) Reply >>

    David We had a great time in Samoens skiing made extra special by staying in your lovely chalet. It was so convenient to the Ski bus and we even walked back some afternoons stopping at the Sherpa (supermarket) for a few groceries etc. There were 11 of us and it was never cramped (5 couples and me). The 2 lounge areas were handy as it ended up with the 'older' persons at one end reading or dozing and the other end was used by the 'younger' members playing games and having a quiet drink. The hot tub was absolutely lovely and warmed the bones and helped with the aches and pains and the views of the mountains were beautiful. The kitchen was well stocked and enabled us to have a 'Come Dine With Me' competition with a different couple cooking each night. The only thing we missed was an electric hand whisk to beat the eggs for a pavlova. The chalet was very warm and we certainly chilled out after a hard days skiing. We love the Grand Massif range and hope to return and would certainly stay at Deux Coeurs again.
  • Emma Batson (not verified) Reply >>

    Dear David, Thank you for hosting us last week in Samoens. The chalet is lovely - very comfortable and well-equipped, and so well positioned to walk into Samoens village which is incredibly picturesque and provided everything that we needed. For a novice, the powdery snow was perfect and I am so proud that I was able to ski down the mountain! The ZigZag tutor was excellent for our first lesson, and thank you for your patience on day 2!
  • Iain Richards (not verified) Reply >>

    A great chalet in a very good location. Good skiiing (even though the weather messed it up a bit).
  • Eddie BODEL (not verified) Reply >>

    We spent a wonderful week holiday in a small mountain village ideally situated close to shops and ski lifts The cottage is very well equipped, lacks nothing, even the bar is full! If you like walking , a small river passes near the cottage that you can follow to make walk to the village center. We were fortunate to have snow and bright sunshine throughout our stay, the children enjoyed the family holiday we keep a very good memory. Thank you to David and Sue for their hospitality and kindness
  • Roger and Carol (not verified) Reply >>

    We had 5 wonderful days skiing under blue skies. Maison deux coeurs is very convenient for the bus stop to the ski lift. Very warm comfortable and spacious. Would recommend shopping in the Carrfour market, either using your vehicle or local taxi which was excellent. Kitchen is well equipped for home cooking. Plenty of eating places to choose from within walking distance. Hot tub was enjoyed by those brave enough to venture outside in swimwear! A beautiful place to be at the beginning of January. We all had a wonderful week. Thank you. Roger and Carol
  • Carole (not verified) Reply >>

    Returned form a great a lovely week with family in Samoens, made even better by the 5* chalet! Everything went so smoothly, from the time I made the reservation with David way back in July right up to our last day. The chalet had everything & more than we need for our stay, all that you see on the website is true, it has been decorated to a high standard and it was never cold and that was with the radiators turned at a low/medium setting! The log burner was great to have on in the evenings, nice and cosy :-) What can I say about the hottub.....amazing, great way to relieve those tired muscles after skiing! The chalet is only 5-10 minutes from the centre of Samoens, a lovely village/town although it was very quiet when the week we were there, somedays it seemed as though there was no-one going about. Apres-ski is quiet, fine for me & my husband, but too quiet for the young couples with us. It didn't detract from our holiday though and the food from the 3 restaurants that we visited was excellent, much better than previous resorts we've been in. We did a 'come dine night' 3 times and the carrefour just out of the village had everything that we needed....except for fresh chillies... required for all 3 nights :-( Unfortunately the weather wasn’t all that kind to us for producing snow in the mountains until the night we were leaving when it even fell in the village! We managed to ski every day, although not all runs open and the pistes were getting a bit bare in some places. Even managed to get stuck in Flaine because they stopped the life back up to Samoens. Would I go back? In a heartbeat, an amazing chalet!! 
  • Dave Tittle (not verified) Reply >>

    Maison Deux-Coeurs is fantastically located close to both the resort and village amenities. Well maintained, a great welcome and good cuisine. Relaxing CPD experience, which is driven by those attending the course, with the assistance of experienced, inspirational and motivational facilitators. Adventurous training was informal, yet organised; great fun and great people.
  • Andy Adler (not verified) Reply >>

    A beautiful chalet besides the running water within close reach of the slopes made for some varied skiing. The company meant that the CPD was challenging and varied which lead to a very busy 4 days and some good learning.
  • Adrian Oliver (not verified) Reply >>

    With the snow melted and Samoens but a dim and distant memory I have had a chance to reflect (in an Actif manner obviously). Maison Deux Coeurs is a fabulously comfy chalet with everything needed to create a perfect atmosphere for relaxed learning. You and David have found a real niche that would be appreciated by many. The MOTM course was well facilitated and fun and I want to thank you whole- heartedly for a really productive few days with friends old and new.
  • Issa (not verified) Reply >>

    1. Maison Deux-Coeurs a lovely cosy home from home, where the days adventures on the mountain were regaled over a hearty meal with plenty of wine and good company. I was thankful for the wood burning stove, the hot tub and the warmest of welcomes and care by our hosts. Conveniently situated for access to the slopes and the town centre of Samoens, you can be as independent or group orientated as you wish. The town is very picturesque and the locals and snow sports instructors friendly. 2. CPD Actif - combining the adventurous training with the other elements of active learning and personal development offers one of the fastest ways to bond a group of individuals and create an environment where everyone feels able to express both their strengths and offer their weakness for development by the group.
  • The Cairns Clan (not verified) Reply >>

    Thank you so much, David and Co, for allowing us to try out the delights of your beautiful residence, and in the stunning location of Samoens. We only had a week, but packed in loads of activities, which have all been described in detail above, and truly fell in love with the whole area. The chalet is a delight! The 6 of us were spoilt for choice as to where to sleep, with beautifully appointed bedrooms throughout, some with balconies, and bathrooms/en-suites aplenty. The kitchen was the best-equipped I've come across, in a self-catering property, and I could have been very adventurous with the cooking if I'd wished....being a very hot week, we spent much of it outdoors till pretty late, coming back to enjoy the wonderfully cold pool, with obligatory glass of crisp, local Rose wine and a crisp or two.....quick shower then off in to enjoy the delights of the numerous, characterful local restaurants - all within about 10mins walk. We also did carry-out pizza, with amazing local fresh veg for salad, and more local wine of course! So, apart from simple breakfasts (mainly local fruit, yoghurt and the obligatory pain au chocolat or newly discovered 'crevettes', I really didn't use the kitchen to its full potential. I get the feeling had the weather been worse, and/or this had been a winter holiday, I would have cooked more elaborate meals for sure. My Brother has a place in Flaine, so one day we tried the brand new, extremely clean and lovely 'piscine' in Les Carroz, before visiting Flaine. Flaine is not as big as Samoens, and has always been quite a functional ski-resort, but has some stunning scenery and walks too. Our favourite spot so far, is Sixt Fer a Cheval, and had the loveliest hike up to the waterfalls - truly like something out of Jurassic Park! Only down-side of the holiday, was Lee thinking he was a teenager again, leaping off a high rock ledge on the rafting trip, and losing the GoPro....anyone else going rafting with 'Atypik' anytime soon, might find it if they fancy diving to the bottom of a swirly, deep pool under 'said rock ledge...apparently it's full of great rafting footage of Lee and the 3 boys :( Having skied in the Alps for many years (40+, I'm terrifed to admit!), this was our first summer Alpine break, and we're completely hooked, and hope to be back very soon :D
  • Julia (not verified) Reply >>

    We loved our stay at Deux Coeurs...perfect for us as we were a large family and it never felt cramped. The hot tub and pool were great though I would have liked a bit more resistance. Perfect spot for strolling into the lovely town...all in all, a holiday to remember

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