This is a fantastic place to stay accommodated by great hosts. We decided to spend a week on lake Geneva and I am very glad we chose Jongny as our destination. Jean Claude was always quick to reply to an email so made our pre travel plans very easy. We decided to use public transport for the week which was easy enough as long as you plan ahead. This was made easier with Marianette picking us up from Vevey Station on the first day and kindly did the reverse trip on our last. Thank you!
The views from the apartment are breathtaking. The apartment was perfect for us. Extremely quiet and a perfect place to relax.
Some hints and tips from a family of 4 with a 5 year old and an 18 month old:
1. Public transport is very easy and efficient. The bus from Vevey to Jongny runs every hour
2. There’s a 10-15 minute walk to bus stop from house
3. The bus takes approx 20 mins from Vevey to the stop nearest the house
4. There are no shops near the house, the nearest supermarket is in Vevey. The Denner Supermarket is the most affordable.
5. The buses are free to guests once you have registered. This is sorted by Jean Claude after you arrive.
6. This gives you free bus service in the Montreux Riveria area
7. Also gives you half price on museums, castle and the steam boat
8. Market is Saturday and Tuesday. Food is awesome, so worth a look.
9. Jongny Village has a nice restaurant which is 3 stops away.
10. There is a nice forestry walk behind the apartment where our children loved playing every evening.
11. There are a number of children’s parks along the front and a public swimming pool on the lake next to Nestle headquarters.
All in all this was a highly enjoyable stay. I would recommend this to anyone and if we had the chance would be happy to return one day.
Big Thank you to Jean Claude & Marianette