OVO NETWORK - UNIQUE PROPERTIES IN THE FRENCH ALPS OVO Network specialises in beautiful, hand-picked exclusive properties for unique stays in the mountains. Gorgeous chalets, villas and apartments in the Alps and beyond. We find the right properties, with outstanding locations, fabulous style and first-class facilities. We hand-pick every home to ensure it meets our high standards. This selective approach has ensured a loyal following of guests and owners. Today we are the leading chalet rental specialist in the Northern French Alps, with over 190 properties and welcoming over 30,000 guests every year.

OVO Network specialises in beautiful, hand-picked luxury properties for unique stays in the French Alps. La Ferme des Artistes is an OVO Network property. The OVO Network team’s opinion - La Ferme des Artistes is a delightful, three-storey property for eight guests, with four double bedrooms and three bathrooms. A very thoughtful renovation of this former farm building has resulted in a wonderful blend of traditional charm and modern facilities. Lots of windows mean the property is full of light, and there's a wonderful view from every room. There is also a huge amount of space! With a sunny sitting room, a cosy sofa in front of the woodburning stove, a separate sitting room where you can curl up with a book and a vast TV and games area under the eaves, there's plenty of room to get together or find your own space. The kitchen has everything you will need during your stay, and you can either eat inside with views of the mountains or outside on the furnished terrace. We love the playroom for younger children, with child-sized furniture, soft toys, books and games. There are four double bedrooms, all of which have doors on to the balcony. The master bedroom has a large bathroom with a separate walk-in shower and two handbasins. Although the other bedrooms are smaller, they are all imaginatively decorated and share a shower room and separate WC. There's another bathroom on the ground floor. The original features of the farm have been preserved, especially on the first floor, in the wood-clad hall and ski room. Winter sports artefacts add to the character of this space, but you'll also find plenty of storage and a heated boot rack. La Ferme des Artistes is a great choice for two families with children, or for a group of friends travelling together. Free wifi, cleaning, towels & linen included.

The charming farming village of Mieussy is a great base for guests who want to explore the French Alps, at any time of year. Those visiting in the winter will find local skiing in Praz de Lys/Sommand, but if you're prepared to travel a little further, you can explore Samoens in the vast Grand Massif as well as resorts in the Portes du Soleil. There's also a wealth of Nordic skiing trails through Alpine pastures and forests in the Giffre valley. For a change from skiing, why not try a trek with sleigh dogs, snowshoeing or fat biking? Outside the ski season, there are numerous hiking and biking trails to discover through forests, mountain pastures and traditional villages. The Giffre river is the scene of some great kayaking, rafting and other watersports, but if you'd rather take life at a slower pace, there's fishing at the Lac d'Anthon. Mieussy is the birthplace of paragliding, so while you're here, why not give it a go? There's a paragliding school in the village, so you won't have to go far. This rural area is famous for its cheeses and local produce - every day farmers take their milk to the village's dairy, where it is made in to Reblochon and Tomme de Savoie. Visitors can see the cheese being made and pick up some to take home in the dairy's shop. The village of Samoens, said to be the most beautiful village in Haute Savoie, is just a 25-minute drive from La Ferme des Artistes. This traditional farming village is full of character with beautiful stone buildings and a long tradition of farming. Enjoy a stroll through the market and lunch in the picturesque square before visiting the botanical garden.