La Grange au Merle, Chatel

Description

This traditional Savoyard farmhouse has been tastefully renovated with a warm and cosy feel and offers all the modern facilities one would expect from a luxury ski chalet. Professionally staffed, your private chef will prepare meals using the finest ingredients while the chalet host ensures your every whim is catered for on your luxury ski holiday here.

The heart of the chalet is the double height open plan living space which opens onto a south facing balcony overlooking the mountains and stunning Mont de Grange. The log burning fire, cocktail bar and dedicated TV snug/playroom are arranged with everyone’s comfort in mind, allowing both adults and children to find space to relax. Outdoors you will find a bubbling hot tub or why not relax in the sauna?

Six tastefully decorated bedrooms accommodate up to 12 guests (including a family suite of a double room and joining bunk room). Many of the bedrooms have direct access to the south facing balcony or garden terrace where there are enclosed gardens.

La Grange au Merle caters for both friends and families seeking a holiday which provides plenty of action and indulgent quality time. For the adults, the carnotzet can be found in the cave under the chalet with an enticing selection of wines waiting to be savoured. Perfect for an evening after a thrilling day in the beautiful Portes du Soleil ski domain. And, there is plenty to keep children entertained, from the outdoor playhouse, toys and games/arts and crafts supplies, early suppers can also be arranged at their very own children’s table.

During summer months you can enjoy the great outdoors and spectacular scenery from La Grange au Merle (on a self-catered basis), there is plenty to do including hiking, cycling and water-sports in Châtel at this time of year.

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
Champagne reception on arrival
Daily breakfast
Daily afternoon tea
Pre-dinner drinks and canapés
4-course evening meal (4 nights)
2-course ‘comfort food’ evening meal (1 night)
Self-service Raclette evening (1 night)
Children’s early dinner if required
Paired wine with dinner
Sparkling Crement de Limoux served throughout the week
Open bar including selection of premium gin, vodka and local ‘eau de vie’
Daily housekeeping
Molton Brown bathroom products
Ski equipment delivered to the chalet
In-resort driver service to and from the slopes
In-resort concierge service

Location

La Grange au Merle is located just a 2 minute drive or 10 minute walk from the centre of Châtel, which forms part of the Portes du Soleil ski area. As well an extensive ski area, Châtel has a great selection of bars, restaurants and shops to choose from.

Châtel is approximately 1hr 40mins drive from Geneva airport.

Rooms

La Grange au Merle sleeps up to 10 adults + 3 children in six bedrooms.

Bedroom 1 (Les Marmottes):
Double/twin bedroom on first floor with en-suite shower room.

Bedroom 2 (Le Crocus):
Double/twin bedroom on first floor with en-suite bathroom.

Bedroom 3 (Le Thym):
Double bedroom on first floor with en-suite shower room.

Bedrooms 4 & 5 (Les Pommes):
Family suite on first floor with double bedroom, interconnecting kids’ triple bunk room and en-suite bathroom.

Bedroom 6 (Le Grenier):
Double/twin bedroom on top floor with en-suite bathroom.

Eating

The bespoke dining table seats twelve guests and is at the heart of this luxury ski chalet for relaxing evenings with great food, wine and company.

Each morning, a filling and delicious breakfast is served to set you up for the day and when you return from skiing, afternoon tea is ready for you.

Just when you start to feel peckish again, pre-dinner canapés arrive to whet your appetite for your evening meal. On four evenings, a stunning four-course dinner will be served with paired wines. On one evening, you’ll enjoy a two-course family style meal, plus one self-serving raclette evening during your stay.

For children, early dinners are provided or menus tailored to accommodate younger palates.

You’ll have one evening to sample the local restaurants and your chalet host will be more than happy to make recommendations and bookings.

Staff

Firefly pre-arrival concierge service

Chalet staff include:
Chef
Chalet host
Daily housekeeping
In-resort driver service
In-resort concierge service

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

Kids

This chalet lends itself beautifully to children with ample gardens for playing in the snow and an alpine play house ‘Crystal de Neige’ which they’ll adore. A separate TV snug with a selection of DVDs, games, toys and craft supplies should keep them occupied indoors.

The family suite with an adjoining bunk room is perfect for little ones who wish to be close to parents. For babies and toddlers, buggies, high chairs, cots and baby monitors can be provided on request.

Your chef will be on hand to tailor menus to their young tastebuds and can serve supper at an earlier time and the chalet’s chauffeur can ferry them to and from ski school to ensure everything is as effortless as possible.

Professional nannies can be arranged, offering fun and adventurous childcare options.