Maison Blanche et Verte, Chatel

Description

With a full complement of staff and just a few moments from the centre of Chatel, Maison Blanche et Verte has plenty to offer in both Winter and Summer. Whether you dream of cycling through the sweet-smelling Alpine meadows, or carving your way down frosted pistes, you’ll feel utterly cosseted in this luxurious pad.

Light floods in through the floor to ceiling windows in the stylish open plan living room, dominated by a large wood fire. The sound of the kids having fun drifts down from the mezzanine level as you sink into a stylish sofa with views over Chatel and the valley. Just chill out with champagne and canapés, or a beer from the complimentary bar as your private chef prepares a sumptuous dinner.

It’s the clever little touches that make the difference. For a start, an inspired aspect of the chalet’s design is to separate the sleeping and living quarters so that the party can go on all night without keeping sleepyheads awake. Genius. A wealth of luxury extras provide plenty of pampering at Maison Blanche et Verte. From Molton Brown products in the bathrooms, to the indoor pool with its jet stream, the gym and sauna. It’s tempting to spend the day enjoying invigorating exercise followed by relaxing massages and ending with a classic movie in the cinema room.

The chalet’s driver can drop you at the ski lifts or wherever else you want to go, then pick you up for teatime treats at home. The chalet host can arrange all sorts of activities from sledging to visiting the local cheese farm. Who needs skiing when you have so much else to do? Equipment hire and childcare can be arranged. All you have to do is enjoy yourself, and that isn’t very difficult at Maison Blanche et Verte.

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
Luxury bath products and robes
Ski equipment delivered to the chalet
In-resort driver service
In-resort concierge service

Location

Maison Blanche et Verte has a commanding position high in the French resort of Chatel in the extensive Port du Soleil ski area. It is just a 3 minute chauffeured drive into the centre of the village.

The nearest airport is Geneva, approximately 1hr 40mins drive away.

Rooms

Maison Blanche et Verte sleeps 12 guests in six bedrooms. 

Bedrooms 1 – 3:
Double/twin bedrooms on first floor with en-suite bathrooms and shared balcony.

Bedrooms 4 & 5:
Double/twin bedrooms on second floor with en-suite shower rooms and shared balcony.

Bedroom 6:
Double/twin bedroom on second floor with en-suite bathroom and private terrace.

Eating

At Maison Blanche et Verte, the private chef is at your disposal, creating menus to suit your tastes, and making sure that your stay is memorable for the wonderful food. Every morning your breakfast is cooked to order, and every afternoon a spread of delicious cakes and pastries awaits your return from the slopes.

As the sun sets over the valley, drinks and canapés get the party spirit going whilst you wind down and exchange tales of mountain adventures. On four evenings, a stunning four course dinner will be served and one night you’ll enjoy a two course comfort food style meal.

If you need it, the chef can whip up an early meal for ravenous children who are too young to wait up, before serving up your gourmet feast. Locally sourced ingredients, freshly cooked, are the hallmarks of this chalet, and the chef is happy to tailor meals to your requirements.

Carefully selected house wines are served with the evening meal and available throughout your stay at this luxury ski chalet. There is also an open bar with beers, spirits and soft drinks. On two nights, you have the opportunity to explore the many restaurants and bars of bustling Chatel.

Staff

Firefly pre-arrival concierge service

Chalet staff include:
Chalet manager
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 is a very child-friendly chalet with lots of activities to keep kids entertained, both indoors and out. Maison Blanche et Verte has a dedicated playroom which is located in the bedroom section of the chalet. It is the perfect place to set up a mini-creche for your little ones. Just ask if you need nannies or babysitters during your stay.

Of course, the indoor swimming pool is perfect for the kids to splash in for hours on end, and Maison Blanche et Verte has several other potential play areas. The mezzanine level, above the open plan living room, has computer games and makes a great play den whilst still being easy to supervise. The private cinema room seats ten people and is great for family movie nights – with drinks and popcorn for everyone!

In summer, the chalet is the perfect base for cycling expeditions and has its own bike room as well as a private garden. In winter, if your children are having ski lessons they can be dropped off and picked up by your in-resort chauffeur service, so they won’t get over-tired. Whatever they like doing, from going sledging to visiting toy shops, the chalet staff can arrange it.