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.

Rates include:
Firefly pre-arrival concierge service
Pre-arrival menu consultation
Daily breakfast with a hot option on 5 days
Daily afternoon tea
Gourmet dinner (5 evenings)
Children’s early supper if required (5 evenings)
Selection of quality house wines
Crémant de Loire or Champagne served throughout
Gin Bar with various gins and speciality tonic
Open spirits bar
Signature Cocktail List curated in-house
Artisan beers
Daily housekeeping
Luxury bath products
In-resort concierge service
In-resort driver service (8.00am – 10.30pm)

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.

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

For those wishing to be wined, dined and pampered by some of the friendliest chefs and hosts in the industry, sit back and let them do their thing. Nothing but the finest locally sourced ingredients are used to create mouth watering meals to suit your ever desire whilst our hosts ensure your time at Zems Lodge is as spent in the ultimate in luxury.

Your stay at Zems Lodge will begin with a Champagne reception to kick things off on the right note. Throughout your stay, you can be assured of being kept well fed and watered at all times.

In the mornings there are various hot options for breakfast, or you can choose from the continental buffet. On your return from the slopes, you’ll be welcomed back by afternoon tea with freshly made breads and cakes.

On five evenings, your private chef will prepare delicious gourmet meals and you can arrange an early dinner for the children as well. Whatever you want, from high tea for your children, supper all together, or finger food by the open fire, it can be arranged. Though the dining is flexible at this luxury ski chalet, your hosts recommend to include one evening of Kaiseiki, a six-course Japanese fine-dining experience; an evening at Chef’s Table to try a six-course tasting menu with matched wines, designed to showcase the chefs’ skills; two ‘gourmet’ dinners designed especially for your group and one relaxed dining evening, allowing you to enjoy the comforts of your chalet in front of a film.

There is always a list of at least eight selected house wines served with dinner and you’re welcome to ‘upgrade’ to any of the bottles in the chalet’s own cellar, too.
Additionally, there is an open spirits bar and a fine collection of gins and single malts.

You’ll have two evenings to sample the local restaurants of Morzine and your chalet hosts will be more than happy to make recommendations and bookings.

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

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 quiet whilst you relax over dinner.

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