Chalet St. Lorenzen, Carinthia

Description

Finding a true sense of peace in today’s frantic world is becoming more difficult by the day, but we’ve done the legwork for you here and found a spot where quiet really means ‘quiet’ and the only neighbour you’re likely to see is the occasional mountain deer.

Chalet St. Lorenzen, a luxury ski chalet in the Carinthia region of Austria, has been renovated from a beautiful 17th century farmhouse. It’s made from hundred-year-old larch and pine beams and has a traditional bell tower, which would once have been used to call the farmer home for lunch (fear not – a polite and much quieter ‘lunch is served’ will suffice during your stay).

This superb ski chalet in Carinthia is surrounded by 40 acres of farmland, so there’s plenty of room to roam, with wonderful hiking and golf on your doorstep, and you’re not far from some of the world’s best skiing in winter either, in resorts such as Turracher Hoehe, Bad Kleinkirchheim and St. Oswald.

Step inside, though, and frankly we won’t be surprised if you decide not to set foot out of this luxury ski chalet all week.

Beautifully designed and thoughtfully furnished, an atmosphere of relaxed calm pervades. Muted shades make every room a cocoon and wonderful design features make this a truly unique property. The master bedroom is reached via a wooden bridge with transparent glass on each side, while elsewhere the central ceiling structure has been removed to allow you to appreciate the original roof.

Underfloor heating beneath the oak floors means getting out of bed each morning is always a delightful experience, and even in the spa-style bathrooms, local stone is heated from beneath to ensure your morning ablutions are as comfortable as possible.

There are two spacious living areas, ideal for socialising. One has a dining area and a traditional plastered stove, the other an open fireplace and sunken TV area. And there are plenty of boltholes to escape to as well, from the study in the loft to the children’s play area on the landing, so there’s never any danger of getting under each other’s feet.

And all the little details have been taken care of too, from the outdoor hot tub with mountain views to the chalet’s very own cellar. Once here, we’ll be surprised if you ever leave.

What’s Included

Please call us on +44 (0)203 432 7784 for rates and the latest availability.

Rates include:
Firefly pre-arrival concierge service
Welcome hamper
Chalet housekeeping
In-resort concierge service (daytime)

Additional services such a private chef, chauffeur, shopping service during your stay, or childcare can be arranged on request.

Location

Chalet St. Lorenzen is set in 40 acres of private farmland in Carinthia in the Tirol region of Austria, so offers a truly peaceful retreat from the world.

If you’re staying in winter the ski resorts of Turracher Hoehe, Bad Kleinkirchheim, St. Oswald and Hochrindl are all within a 15-20 minute drive. The nearest village is Ebene Reichenau which is approximately 10 minutes drive away and a chaufferur can be arranged to shuttle you around.

The area is also renowned for touring and hiking and the 18-hole championship golf course by Don Harradine is just a 20 minute drive away.

The nearest airports are Klagenfurt (Kärnten Airport), a 50 minute drive away and Ljubljana, 1hr 30mins drive away.

Rooms

Chalet St. Lorenzen sleeps 10 guests in five bedrooms in the main chalet.

Bedroom one
Master bedroom in loft with adjacent study and private south facing balcony; en-suite bathroom with tub.

Bedrooms two to five
Four double bedrooms; 2 with en-suite bath tub, 2 with en-suite shower.

For larger groups, two separate barns located 40m from the main chalet can also be taken at additional cost. They sleep 2 guests in each, offering two floors of accommodation including bathrooms with bathtub, a small living area and coffee/tea making facilities. One or both barns can be included with the main chalet and rates will vary accordingly.

Eating

Chalet St. Lorenzen is offered on a self-catered basis, allowing you to set your own schedule during your luxury ski holiday.

There’s a spacious living and dining area where you can enjoy your meals or in the summer months you might like to venture out onto the balconies for breakfast or enjoy a leisurely evening meal as the sun sets in the outdoor dining area.

If you prefer not to venture out in the evenings, it is possible to hire a private chef to prepare delicious meals for your party. There is also a shopping service available to ensure that the fridge is pre-stocked for your arrival.

Staff

Firefly pre-arrival concierge service

Chalet staff include:
Chalet manager
Housekeeper
In-resort concierge service (daytime)

Additional staff such as a private chef, chauffeur or nanny can be arranged on request.

Kids

Children might enjoy a splash in the outdoor hot tub. This luxury chalet is set in 40 acres of private land, so there is lots of room to run round and burn off energy and plenty to enjoy at every time of year – perfect for mini outdoor adventurers.

There’s also a large, sunken TV area and a play area where they can chill out after a morning’s skiing or hiking.

Nannies and babysitters can be arranged on request.