Lake Geneva villas Holiday rentals - villas & holiday homes to rent on Lake Geneva
Lake Geneva needs no introduction - surrounded by the mighty peaks of the Alps, the lake is home to some of Switzerland's top cities such as Montreux and Lausanne.
With it's historic town centre plus easy reach of many international ski resorts, Lake Geneva makes an ideal destination and a good option if you want to combine a ski holiday with a lakes & mountains holiday.
Under the French and Swiss cultural influences, the resorts around Lake Geneva offer the best of both worlds with Swiss efficiency, lakeside cafes, chic shops and sophisticated dining.
| At a glance... | |
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| Lakeside beaches | ✔ |
| Watersports | ✔ |
| Skiing | ✔ |
| Spa & wellness | ✔ |
| Golf | ✔ |
| Mountain biking | ✔ |
| Hiking trails | ✔ |
| Horse riding | ✔ |
| Main airports | Geneva, Zurich, Berne |
Featured villas around Lake Geneva
The accommodation around Lake Geneva is of a very high standard and is a good mix of holiday rentals including superb spacious villas on the lake, many with private swimming pools and apartments to rent. Offering a warm and very friendly stay, the various resorts and villages on Lake Geneva are generally excellent value and provide the ideal base for exploring this incredibly beautiful part of Switzerland.
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Things to see and do
Lake Geneva is full of historic villages, museums and gardens plus there are some superb excursions. Here are a few suggestions....
- Boat tour of Lake Geneva taking in the sights of the historic city of Lausanne
- Visit the stunning cosmopolitan city of Montreux with it's famous medieval Château of Chillon
- During the summer, visit the beach resort of Le Bouveret near the mouth of the Rhone. A mecca for watersports enthusiasts
Skiing
If you are visiting Lake Geneva during the winter, you can always go skiing in one of the many nearby ski resorts such as:
| Resort | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Chamonix | 99 | 1 hours 5 mins |
| Le Grand Bornand | 65 | 1 hour |
| Villars | 121 | 1 hour 25 mins |
| Crans Montana | 181 | 1 hours 55 mins |
Our view on Lake Geneva
Lake Geneva benefits from the blend of cultures making it one of the most cosmopolitan lakes in Europe. We think the resorts around Lake Geneva offer a wide variety of choice from the quaint and traditional to the lively towns like Lugano. Spectacular scenery, great restaurants and plenty to see and do any time of year....
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