Believe everything you read about the excellent hosts, Rene and Bibiane! We arrived in the late afternoon and instantly felt at home as we sat outside and enjoyed a late afternoon snack of cheese and grapes that we had brought with us, accompanied by tea, coffee and conversation supplied by our hosts.
Rene gave us maps, bus/funicular travel passes, restaurant recommendations and all the information we could possibly want.
Breakfast was served inside as the weather had turned cool. A nice assortment of meats, cheese, buns, jams homemade by Bibiane, granola, yogurt..and very good coffee. Far from rushing off we found ourselves lingering to discuss everything from art to history, to CERN,to tidal power.
Laughter and fun are a constant in this accommodation. Rene and Bibiane have a real zest for life and enjoy meeting new people which makes them perfect for a B&B.
Basics about the rooms...not huge but room enough to accommodate two people, luggage and good lighting for reading in bed plus lots of wonderful natural light which I really appreciate. Very comfortable beds that actually raise up at the head for reading. Nice warm color palette in the decor. I had thought from the photos that both rooms faced the front but actually one is at the front of the property and the other is behind on a small courtyard. Both had very good showers and fast hot water. Lovely linens and towels.
View from the patio is really nice..reminded us of home (BC) and Bibiane has a nice touch with the garden and the many blooms.
We really liked the location as we drove 3 minutes up hill to park and then took the funicular down to Vevey. Rode the bus from Vevey to Montreux as well. Funicular and bus included in the transit card provided by Rene. We also did a day trip to Geneva to visit CERN ..easily accessible from Chardonne.
Quite enjoyed Vevey and had 3 very different but all very good meals in the town at spots recommended by Rene.
Even though only spent 3 nights here we left feeling like we were saying good by to friends.
You can book here with confidence knowing you'll be treated like welcomed friends and guests. I would definitely stay here again if I returned to this area.
