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Condo/Apartment
Angus Potter and Lizzie Orange set up Chez Nous Zermatt to offer our guests a luxury holiday rental experience that feels more personal – more like staying with a friend than in a “vacation home”.
Le Petit is a very pretty, spacious 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment on the 1st floor - perfect for 4 people (and many of our guests put 3 children in to the second bedroom so that it sleeps 5). The apartment has stunning views straight out on to The Matterhorn.
The open plan living/dining room has a kitchen off it and a large wrap-around balcony that faces out to the field with the lovely old Swiss stadels in the foreground and the Matterhorn presiding in the background. The dining area comfortably seats 4-6 people so you can enjoy meals at home and then in the evenings (or on bad weather d...Angus Potter and Lizzie Orange set up Chez Nous Zermatt to offer our guests a luxury holiday rental experience that feels more personal – more like staying with a friend than in a “vacation home”.
Le Petit is a very pretty, spacious 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment on the 1st floor - perfect for 4 people (and many of our guests put 3 children in to the second bedroom so that it sleeps 5). The apartment has stunning views straight out on to The Matterhorn.
The open plan living/dining room has a kitchen off it and a large wrap-around balcony that faces out to the field with the lovely old Swiss stadels in the foreground and the Matterhorn presiding in the background. The dining area comfortably seats 4-6 people so you can enjoy meals at home and then in the evenings (or on bad weather days) you can get cosy in front of the 55' home cinema system (with UK channels and Apple TV) watching a film or reading your book and when it is time to sleep the beds are super-comfortable. We also make sure that 'the basics' are in stock so that you can make tea/coffee and have a glass of wine without having to go shopping straight away!
If you are part of a larger group of family and friends then combining Le Petit with one of our other apartments can allow you all to be together in the same building but free to retreat to own space when needed. We have 3 other apartments: Le Corbassiere (sleeps 6), The Mischabel (sleeps 6-8) and L'Etoile (sleeps 2-3).
All the Chez Nous Zermatt apartments have 180 degree views straight out on to The Matterhorn, over towards Gornergrat and up the Trift valley . One of the only remaining fields in the village is just in front of us which gives a welcome feeling of space despite being so close to all the restaurants, the church bridge and the lift stations/bus.
The only practical point to bear in mind is that direct access to our building from street level (when you arrive and leave) is down 3 flights of stairs. However once your luggage is installed most guests then use the shortcut to the village via a path across the field in front of the house.
House Rules
Pets not allowedKid friendlyNo smoking
Bedrooms
1 Super King1 King
Bathrooms
1 Attached (ensuite)1 Shower
Meet the host
Lizzie O
Hosting since August 2013
Languages spoken: English, French
Response Rate: 100%
Response Time: Within a few hours
Interaction with guests: Lizzie and Angus have lived in Zermatt for the last 10 years (and Angus has skied here since he was 9 years old). We will help you get as much as possible organised before you arrive (ski schools, restaurant reservations, lift passes, help with child care etc) so that you are free to enjoy your holiday.
On arrival you will be met at the station and brought up to your apartment by electro-taxi by our on-the-ground concierge who will help you settle in. Thereafter your apartment is your home for the week but our concierge will close at hand to help with any questions during your stay.
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Can’t say enough about the overall level of detail Lou and Lizzy provide in this apartment. From seamless train transfers, reservations, and a spotless and well laid out apartment with high quality furnishings and bedding. To top it off they had warm lemon cake and basic groceries and wine awaiting our arrival. I own a vacation rental and now have good reason to be embarrassed in comparison to how well they have outfitted and run this apartment. BTW, this apartment had the first soft mattress I’ve had in Europe in many years. Lived it. I dream of the day we can go back and see the Matterhorn our the window every morning. Thank you Lizzy and Lou.
Visited January 2020
Written 23 February 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Scenic489814
Oh thank you Cody - that made for nice reading and above all I am so glad that your trip to Zermatt was a success and that you enjoyed the apartment. We have worked hard to furnish all our apartments in a way that makes people feel at home so we appreciate the feedback - thank you - and hope that we will be able to welcome you back one day!
Very best wishes to you all for the rest of 2020, Lizzie and Lou
Written 2 March 2020. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
shannonriley
9 contributions
Cozy enclave amidst the grandest Swiss mountainscape
Chez Nous provided a sweet home away from home for my family while skiing in Zermatt. Located in the middle of the village and close to great dining, shopping, and Apres ski options, this apartment is perfect. The Matterhorn looms outside you living room window. Owner, Lizzie and manager, Lou respond quickly and thoroughly to inquiries. The apartment is stocked with homemade treats, flowers and wine. Firm but fluffy beds and a broad scope of tv options make it perfect for late night family cuddling. You wake to the melodious chimes from the church tower and sun on the Matterhorn.... Zermatt is pretty close to heaven. Highly recommend.
Visited January 2020
Written 20 January 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Scenic489814
Thank you Shannon - so nice to hear that you loved Zermatt and that our Chez Nous Le Petit apartment was a cosy base to come back to in the evenings! We love it here and it gives us great pleasure to share Zermatt with our guests. Enjoy the rest of 2020! Best wishes, Lizzie and Lou
Written 22 January 2020. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Margrit Birrer
Sarnen, Switzerland4 contributions
Be happy in Zermatt
Schon vom ersten Augenblick fühlten wir uns in dieser wunderschönen Wohnung als Gäste sehr willkommen! Unsere Gastgeber Lizzie und Angus verwöhnten uns mit liebevollen Überraschungen als Willkommensgruss. Etwas Besonderes, das wir so noch nie erlebt haben-ein herzliches Dankeschön dafür! Die Wohnung l'etoile hat uns sehr gut gefallen, bietet alle Annehmlichkeiten und ist wunderschön eingerichtet und dekoriert - eine Wohlfühloase! Ein Blick aus dem Fenster und das Matterhorn zeigt sich von der schönsten Seite. Zermatt ist für uns etwas vom Feinsten, das die Alpen zu bieten haben. Das vielseitige Angebot für Besucher aus aller Welt war Faszination pur! Eine strahlend sonnige Ferienwoche, die viel zu schnell vorüber war. Es gäbe da noch so viel zu entdecken.
Visited September 2019
Written 21 September 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
TravelIsMyMojo
Houston, TX2 contributions
Perfect spot to enjoy Zermatt and Matterhorn views.
We had a wonderful stay at Chez Nous. The property was exactly as described, we were not disappointed. We enjoyed wonderful views of the Matterhorn from the patio areas. It was so nice to have a kitchen and place to wind down after more than a week of hopping from hotel to hotel in a prior motor cycle tour of the Alps.
Lizzie picked us up at the train station, gave us all the needed information for the area - where to eat, buy groceries, hike, etc.
The kitchen was well equipped, the bedding comfortable. The property is so nicely decorated and cleanly kept.
We enjoyed watching a few movies in the evening on the large TV, wifi was good as well, we had no trouble with connectivity.
Thanks for a wonderful stay, we'll never forget it.
Visited August 2019
Written 2 September 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Scenic489814
Thank you so much Cindy - it was lovely to meet you both and be inspired by your trip through the Alps and I am really glad that Le Petit was a comfortable base for you in Zermatt and that you felt at home there - just what we like to hear!
Hope we may be able to welcome you back - best wishes in the meantime, Lizzie
Written 4 September 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
silbermans
Jerusalem, Israel4 contributions
A real gem in the heart or Zermatt
We searched Zermatt high and low for a suitable place that would be in the center and have all the things we hoped for.
As we are not first timers in Switzerland we are well oriented in the agonizing process of finding the right place and not being surprised after booking with a mismatch between the add and the actual place.
We surprisingly found Chez Nous - Le Petit after we have already booked somewhere else.
It is exactly as good as it looks and gave us all the benefits we needed and hoped for.
A real home away from home, not too far from the center (about a 7-min walk),
a very comfortable, cozy place with all we needed to make the 5 night vacation we had a perfect stay.
On top of it all, its always good to interact with an owner who is responsive and professional like Lizzie orange.
Visited July 2019
Written 22 July 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Scenic489814
Hi Benny
Thank you so much for taking the time to do a review of your stay with us - I know only too well how time consuming it can be trawling through lists of potential rentals hoping to find "the one" and am delighted that our Le Petit apartment fitted the bill and lived up to its promise. We have made a big effort to make sure that our photos tell the real story and that the apartment feel as though you are in a home rather than a rental so thank you for your comments.
Do hope that we will be able to welcome you back and very best wishes to you both in the meantime, Lizzie
Written 28 July 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Naishcombe
Bideford, United Kingdom395 contributions
High quality, great views and centrally located
This was our second visit after a couple of years and this lovey apartment was as good as ever. Very clean, spacious and extremely comfortable. Beds are large and high quality linen. Although we did not use them there is an high quality sound and tv system. The dishwasher is very useful as is the washing machine and dryer in the basement all provided in the price.
Visited May 2019
Written 8 May 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Scenic489814
Hello Barry - sorry for my delay in reply to this but thank you for taking the time to do a review for us and I am so glad that Le Petit did not disappoint second time around!
As you know, we don't usually open in May (because it is traditionally "building time of year" in Zermatt) but I know that you particularly wanted to show your friends Zermatt and we were delighted to help you achieve that and relieved that the weather played the game!
Hope that summer is blooming for you in Devon and please do let us know if you are coming back our way - it would be lovely to have you back Chez Nous.
Best wishes, Lizzie
Written 27 May 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Nvkassam
Amsterdam, The Netherlands2 contributions
Definitely Coming Back
We just got back from our first trip to Zermatt. It was a truly wonderful holiday thanks in large part to the fabulous accommodation we found at chez nous. Our family of four stayed in Le Petit and it was perfect. Comfortable, cozy and well equipped. The location was very central to town and easy to walk the kids to ski school in the mornings. We had a view of the Matterhorn from our balcony.
The best part of chez nous was the owner Lizzie Orange and her staff who were always on call if we needed assistance. Lizzie listened to our needs and organized our entire trip for us from ski school to restaurant reservations (which were all incredible!) I can’t thank her enough for sharing her experience and guidance. We arrived in zermatt total insiders!
Zermatt itself is a fantastic resort. It didn’t feel crowded despite being a peak week. The village is charming and offers great shopping, restaurants and bars with lively atmosphere. The restaurants up in the mountains are exceptional.
We will definitely return to Zermatt and to Chez Nous.
Visited February 2019
Written 14 March 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Scenic489814
Oh Nora - what a lovely review! Thank you! It was so nice to know that your first trip to Zermatt lived up to expectations and I am really pleased to know that our Chez Nous service meant you were able to enjoy your trip because all the logistics were in place before you arrived. It genuinely gives me so much pleasure to see our guests enjoying everything Zermatt has to offer - we think it is a very special place and it is lovely to be able to share it with other people who are captivated by its charm. Please do come back - we would be delighted to host you. Very best wishes to you all in the meantime, Lizzie
Written 14 April 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
larryshan916
Dallas, TX1 contribution
Perfect vacation home
Our family of 3 stayed here for 4 nights. We were blown away as soon as we arrived in such cozy & tasteful home just blocks away from the village. The view from the balcony with the Matterhorn in sight to start and end each day while sipping coffee and wine was an unforgettable experience. Beds and linens are exceptional nice which you don’t often find it in rental properties. Kitchen was well equipped. Having two full bathrooms are a bonus. Booking was super easy, Lizzie is friendly and her friend Martin which welcomed us at the train station was so helpful. We would definitely stay here again if we visit Zermatt again. Highly recommended Le Petit for small family or 2 couples. THANK YOU!!
Visited June 2018
Written 20 June 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Scenic489814
Thank you so much Shan! Hope that you have a safe journey home. I am so glad that Le Petit was a good base for you while you were in Zermatt and that Martin gave you such good "on the ground" support - and do let us know if you come back our way - we would love to have you stay "Chez Nous" again. Best wishes, Lizzie
Written 21 June 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Mark L
London, United Kingdom5 contributions
Superb apartment, ideally positioned in Zermatt.
The apartment is so well arranged, furnished and decorated and ideally positioned for both the main ski lifts and central Zermatt restaurants etc.The view over an old meadow to the mountains and the Matterhorn and the sound of church bells are wonderful.In particular,(but in no particular order!), the kitchen is well equipped and self catering would be a pleasure here, the tech is great (we logged onto our Netflix and Amazon streaming accounts easily) and the wifi is v good (better than in most of London!), beds and bathrooms as good as 5* hotels and the view from the terrace great for first drinks back from the slopes. Even the stock of books was well above average.Lizzie and Angus were as usual wonderful hosts, nothing is too much trouble and they really know Zermatt as well as the ski areas and mountains. Cannot recommend highly enough and 2019 booking discussions already underway!
Visited April 2018
Written 12 April 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Scenic489814
Thank you Mark for coming back to us and for such a generous review of your stay. We really appreciate the comments (Angus for the tech and me for the books and beds!) and it is so nice to know that people who also know Zermatt well choose to stay with us and enjoy what Chez Nous has to offer.
Do hope that we will be able to welcome you back soon-ish and in the meantime very best wishes to you all, Lizzie and Angus
Written 23 April 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
jb12000
7 contributions
Homely stay in the Alps
Spacious, clean and very comfortable apartment in wonderful Zermatt. Host Lizzie really went the extra mile to make our stay special - from arranging ski passes and lessons to stocking the fridge and making lunch bookings. It is a 10+ minute walk or short bus ride to the ski lifts, but Zermatt is well set up for this with plentiful lockers to leave skis in at the base and mid stations.
Visited February 2018
Written 27 February 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Scenic489814
Sorry that this reply from me is rather late James - but thank you! I am so glad that your first visit to Zermatt was such a success and that you all enjoyed what Zermatt has to offer (and that our apartment was a homely base for you all to explore from) and really nice to know that you want to come back again next season. We will really look forward to welcoming you all back! Best wishes until then, Lizzie
Written 13 March 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Zermatt deserves its reputation as one of the world's best mountain resorts - there is a magical quality to it all year round.
The Klein Matterhorn cable car is the highest cable car in Europe (3,883m at the summit) and on a clear day gives you simply breathtaking views out towards Mont Blanc and its surrounding peaks. Alternatively start your day on the Gornergrat railway which originally opened in 1898 and is the second highest railway in Europe (after the Jungfrau) - a great feat of Swiss engineering.
From the top of Gornergrat you get a sweeping panorama of 29 'four thousanders' (mountains over 4,000m) including the Monte Rosa which is the highest mountain in Switzerland.In the winter your lift pass covers Zermatt and Cervinia and i
Access
Car not needed
How to get there
Zermatt is a car free resort.
Most people will arrive here via one of the international airports and then get an onward transfer by train with one change at Visp. It is also possible to organise a road transfer (easier and quicker from Geneva than Zurich) or even a helicopter transfer via Air Zermatt. The closest Swiss airports are Geneva and Zurich - but when you are booking flights allow for a 4 hour train transfer from the airport up to Zermatt.
You can also get flights to Bern or Sion but the flight schedule to these airports is usually more restricted. If you are shopping around for flights it is also worth checking flights in to Milan which has a similar rail transfer time up to Zermatt but usually requires more than one change.If you are driving to Switzerland you can drive as far as Tasch and park your car there and then the final transfer up to the village is either by train (10 minutes) or by van through one of the parking operators in Tasch.
Once you have arrived in Zermatt you get around either on foot, on the electrobus or with one the electro taxis.
Activities nearby
Skiing availableTennis court
Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 4 pm • Check out by 10 am
Cancellation policy
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
No refund available once booking is confirmed
Notes from owner
The quoted prices for the Le Petit Apartment include all local taxes. You can fit a child sized camp bed in to Bedroom 2 so that the apartment will sleep a maximum of 5 people for which we will charge you an additional 40chf per night. We can also provide other services (for an extra cost) that you might find useful including a full shop, catered meals on some evenings - please ask for more details.
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