Grande Maison, Morzine

Description

If you’re looking for the perfect bolthole for a large group of friends or family, Grande Maison is a fantastic option. Consisting of Chalet La Maison plus the adjoining Owner’s Residence, this luxury ski chalet can accommodate up to 20 guests with vast entertainment spaces.

Situated in the small hamlet of Montriond just outside Morzine, this exquisite architectural transformation has kept every soupçon of charm our French ancestors would have envisaged. This luxury ski chalet has been impeccably and thoughtfully renovated, leaving the 18th Century building predominantly in tact with the 250 year old beams still holding the place together.

Featured on the ground floor is the lavish swimming pool with a splendid swing suspended over one end. Alongside you have a Hammam and the all important indoor Jacuzzi bubbling away in the corner. If a movie night or gaming experience is more your thing, the divine snug clad in beautiful aged wood contains a huge LED TV with every channel imaginable awaits on this level too.

Climb up the stone staircase and bear witness to the primary feature of this extraordinary building. The open plan living/dining area is a mind-blowing work of architectural art. Maintaining the original beams and cleverly combining the old and new by slotting in a glass floor, the designers have opened the entire home up. This genius design floods the entire house with, not only natural light but the azure swimming pool lights dancing up from below.

The living space is segregated into separate yet conjoined areas including an Italian DeManincor island kitchen that is simply stunning. The grand dining area seats 13 of your closest friends in consummate comfort and when you’ve finished your mouth watering dinner, you can wander across to the pièce de resistance; the floating wine cellar above the swimming pool. It wouldn’t normally be such a big deal but factor in the glorious glass floor beneath you and allow the blue waters to light up the bar above and it’s the perfect place for a glass of, well anything!

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
Pre-arrival menu consultation
Champagne reception
Daily breakfast (reduced menu on 2 mornings)
Daily afternoon tea
Dinner (5 nights)
Children’s early dinner (5 nights)
Selection of at least 10 premium wines
Signature cocktail list curated in-house
House Champagne served throughout the week
Open spirits bar including various gins and speciality tonics
Artisan beers
Daily housekeeping
Bamford bath products
In-resort driver service (8.00am – 10.30pm)
In-resort concierge service

Location

Grande Maison is located right in the heart of the Montriond village square, a short drive into the main centre of Morzine.

Skiing is easily accessed by the Ardent lift, approx. 10mins chauffeured drive away, giving access straight into the heart of the Portes du Soleil ski area. On route, you will also pass the breathtaking Lac de Montriond where you can ice dive in the winter, or bathe come summer.

The nearest airport is Geneva, approx. 1hr 20mins drive.

Rooms

Grande Maison sleeps 16 + 4 guests in nine bedroom across La Maison and the adjoining Owner’s Residence.

La Maison (six bedrooms):

Bedroom 1 (ground floor)
Double bedroom with super-king/twin beds, en-suite shower room and walk-in wardrobe.

Bedroom 2 (ground floor)
Double bedroom with super-king/twin beds and en-suite shower room.

Bedroom 3 (first floor)
Double bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite shower room.

Bedroom 4 (first floor)
Double bedroom with king-size bed, en-suite shower room and walk in wardrobe.

Bedroom 5 (first floor)
Double bedroom with super-king/twin beds, freestanding bath and en-suite shower room.

Bedroom 6 (first floor)
Double bedroom with super-king/twin beds, freestanding bath and en-suite shower room.

Owner’s Residence (three bedrooms):

Bedroom 7 (first floor)
Quad bunk room with separate shower room across hallway.

Bedroom 8 (third floor)
Double bedroom with super-king/twin beds and en-suite shower room.

Bedroom 9 (third floor)
Double bedroom with super-king/twin beds and en-suite shower room.

Eating

Included in your stay at Grande Maison is your own personal and highly trained chef.

The most important meal of the day is not overlooked at this luxury chalet. The Breakfast Club, as the team like to call it, includes daily hot options and full continental fare. Afternoon tea with a fresh cakes and pastries are served daily and, five nights in your week you will be treated to a selection of fine dining the likes of which you will struggle to find again.

The professional chef’s culinary creations can, upon request include Kaiseki; a traditional Japanese 6-course fine dining experience – highly recommended, a six-course tasting menu savouring some of your chef’s finest creations can be arranged upon any evening you wish too. Your team will have received any dietary requirements prior to arrival and are trained to provide their guests with meals to die for. Nothing will be too much trouble for you at La Maison.

Luxury dining is offered on five evenings. Your chalet host will be happy to recommend and book a restaurant or help arrange a delivery of freshly made pre-prepared meals to the chalet (at additional cost) on chef’s nights off.

Staff

Firefly pre-arrival concierge service

Chalet staff include:
Chef
Chalet manager
Chalet host
Housekeeper
In-resort driver service
In-resort concierge service

Additional staff such as nannies and massage therapists can be arranged on request.

Kids

If sliding around the nearby mountains all day doesn’t tire out the kids, then the swimming pool with its fountains and jets, two hot tubs and pool table ought to. Once worn out and ready to wind down, they can relax in the TV snug for movie nights.

Most of the bedrooms can be configured as twin rooms, giving you flexibility no matter how many children you have in your party. Cots and highchairs can also be provided for babies and toddlers.

Your private chef will also be happy to prepare an early children’s tea five nights a week, allowing you to put them to bed and then enjoy a quieter, adult meal in the evenings.

Nannies, babysitters and children’s ski tuition can all be arranged on request.