Zems Lodge, Morzine

Description

Perched up the hill, a short walk from the centre of Morzine, Zems Lodge offers breathtaking views across the French Alps whilst showcasing the immaculately groomed pistes the Portes Du Soleil is famed for.

The property spans across five floors and is the ultimate in luxury ski chalets. From the ground floor up, the designers have left no locally sourced stone unturned. Ancient timber framework, contemporary colours and luxury touches combine beautifully to form your perfect Alpine retreat.

A short hop in the lift delivers you to the stunning en-suite bedrooms. Each one unique in style and oozing with class as well as views across the village and snowy hills beyond for their own balconies. On the next floor, the master suite offers a lavish space and a free-standing nickel bath awaits. Surely there are few better spots to unwind than parked up, neck deep in hot bubbles, armed with a glass of champagne watching the sun set over the glistening mountains outside.

Above this is where you’ll spend the majority of your time at Zems Lodge. The open plan living area is a stunner. A state of the art kitchen with all the conveniences you’d expect from a chalet of this quality, provides the centrepiece to a warm, welcoming, homely space. Clever use of colour adds contrast to the aged timber and stone and with the flickering flames adding a dancing auburn hue from the hanging cast iron stove and you have the perfect place for you and your family to spend a week in consummate luxury.

After a busy day on the slopes, why not unwind in the glass-fronted sauna which takes in stunning views, then dip into the heated outdoor plunge pool. For those who require further pampering, there is a dedicated massage treatment room where guests can enjoy the chalet’s in-house Bamford treatments.

What’s Included

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

Catered rates include:
Firefly pre-arrival concierge service
Daily hosting and housekeeping service
Pre-arrival menu consultation
Daily breakfast
Daily afternoon tea
3-course dinner (5 nights)
Children’s early dinner if required (5 nights)
Selection of house wines, spirits bar and artisan beers
Bamford bathroom products
Mid-week towel change
In-resort driver service (8am – 10.30pm)
In-resort concierge service

Please note that the catered service is offered during non-peak weeks.

Self-catered rates include:
Firefly pre-arrival concierge service
Arrival meet and greet
Welcome hamper with essentials, local specialities and selection of wines
Linen and towels with beds made for arrival
Mid-week towel change
Mid-week housekeeping
Bamford bathroom products

If taken on a self-catered basis, additional services such as in-resort concierge, grocery shopping, additional housekeeping and linen change can be provided at additional cost.

Location

Zems Lodge is ideally located moments from the centre of Morzine, a five-minute stroll across the footbridge to the Super Morzine lift and the centre of town, yet it sits in a quiet spot with sweeping views across the valley.

If taken on a catered basis, your in-resort driver can also whisk you to the Prodains lift in just 15 minutes, or to Le Pleney which is 10 minutes drive away.

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

Rooms

Zems Lodge sleeps up to 8 adults + 6 children in six bedrooms.

Bedroom 1:
Master bedroom on second floor with super-king/twin beds, freestanding bath and en-suite shower room.

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

Bedroom 3:
Double/twin bedroom on first floor with en-suite shower room.

Bedroom 4:
Double/twin bedroom on first floor with en-suite shower room.

Bedroom 5:
Triple bunk room on first floor with shared en-suite shower room (shared with bedroom 6).

Bedroom 6:
Triple bunk room on first floor with shared en-suite shower room (shared with bedroom 5).

Eating

During non-peak weeks, Zems Lodge can be offered on a ‘Relaxed Catered’ service, where guests can expect mouth-watering meals prepared by the chalet’s dedicated cook.

To set you up for the day, your chalet host will lay out a hearty continental breakfast each morning plus a selection of hot options on five mornings. Once you’ve burned all that off on the slopes, you’ll return to your chalet to find afternoon tea with either sweet or savoury tart from the local artisan pâtisserie laid out for you to enjoy.

A 3-course dinner is provided on five evenings and early kids’ tea can be arranged if required. On staff days off, you’re free to either explore a wide range of restaurants in Morzine, order a takeaway or cook for yourselves in the comfort of your chalet.

The chalet will also be pre-stocked with a selection of house wines, spirits bar with speciality gins, craft beers and European larger for guests to enjoy.

Zems Lodge can also be taken on a self-catered basis if you prefer, giving you the flexibility to set your own schedule.

Staff

Firefly pre-arrival concierge service

Chalet staff include:
Private cook
Chalet hosts
Daily housekeeping
In-resort driver service
In-resort concierge service

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

Kids

If skiing all day around the Portes Du Soleil wasn’t enough to entertain the children, then the penthouse of this fine chalet ought to. The pool table and numerous musical instruments available for use ought to bring out the best in their budding talents. Couple that with the outdoor plunge pool and the cinema room at Zems Lodge and they’ll be kept busy all the way to bedtime.

Then, they’ll have a choice of their own triple bunk rooms. Bespoke bunks created from ancient timber and an array of toys for the young ones, streaming services and seamless Wifi throughout ought to keep them busy whilst you relax over dinner.

Cots and highchairs can be provided for smaller guests and childcare can also be arranged on request.