10/10 Excellent
Michael S., Clarens, Switzerland
23 Jul 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
The best place to stay!
We spent a week in this old renovated fort in La Magdalene in July 2020, and we absolutely loved everything and every moment of our holidays! The house looks tiny from the outside, but is surprisingly spacious and perfectly appointed. It is nested among the trees on the lower edge of the village, and the view over the valley and mountains is breathtaking!
Lucia was very welcoming and helpful, and she showed us around the property and gave us some useful information and tips about the village and region. She was very responsive and accommodating during the reservation process and the week. The house has everything you need, and is divided on three levels: the basement with a generous bathroom with separate toilet, the ground floor with the kitchen and diving area, and the upper floor under the roof with the bedroom with a comfortable (hard mattress which I like) double bed and a bunk bed, and plenty of storage space.
The garden is just the best! Although you are in the village of La Magdalene, you feel isolated… the valley and the forrest in front, the mountains and the village above the property. The garden has wonderful space to relax, to admire the stunning view, to barbecue, to relax, to read, to enjoy a meal or drink, etc… with different spots, either on the lower terrace or under the gazebo.
My only regret is that we could not stay longer than a week! This was one of the most relaxing holidays we had, and we discovered a fantastic region. The are numerous walks in the region (Col Pilaz, Lago di Champlong, Chamois, etc), great little mountain lakes, the wild flowers were unique and beautiful, and great places to picnic in nature. Aosta is only 45 minutes drive from the house, the village of La Magdalene has a small supermarket, and there are other supermarkets, shops and a market in the neighbouring village of Antey-Saint-Andrè (15’ drive) and Châtillon (30’ drive).
We loved our stay in Lucia’s house, and will, without a doubt, be back soon! Thank you Lucia for everything, and for renting out your special little paradise to us!
Michael S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020