Chalet La Varappe, Meribel & Mottaret, France

From the moment you step into Chalet La Varappe, you know you’re somewhere rather special. Originally built by Mr Pomagalski (founder of the world-leading company, Poma), much of the interior is clad in the wood cleared whilst building the lift system in Méribel, giving the chalet an incredibly authentic and alpine-esque ambience. With its welcoming warmth and attention to detail, it’s not surprising that until now, La Varappe has been a private home. Now an exciting addition to our portfolio of exclusive chalets, it can at last be enjoyed by those looking for homely luxury after a long day on the slopes. The heart of La Varappe is its alluringly cosy yet sumptuous sitting room. With its striking stone fireplace, exquisite artworks, intriguing antiques and quintessentially English furnishings, you’ll feel like you could curl up on the sofa forever. The dining room’s laden bookcases and opulent furnishings promise a relaxed yet sophisticated culinary experience. And with 10 seats at the table, it’s a fantastic spot to get together over beautiful food and wine. Its spacious terraces, garden and private outdoor hot tub allow you to marvel at the mountains even after you’ve kicked off your skis. The chalet also offers a steam room for aching muscles, a TV/games room and, of course, a large ski and boot room. Located in the centre of Méribel, Chalet La Varappe sleeps 10 people in supreme comfort within five beautifully designed bedrooms, each with an en-suite bath or shower room. There is an additional attic bedroom suitable for two or more children.

• TV room
• Steam room
• Outdoor hot tub
• Private car parking
• Bedroom 7-Twin or super-king bedded room with private bathroom with shower over.
• Large ski room-With heated boot racks
• Infant Cots-Three of the bedrooms are suitable for cots

Service

A skiing holiday isn’t just about skiing – and we never forget how important your holiday is to you. That’s why we do everything we can to ensure you have a hassle-free holiday with everything just the way you want it. You’ll have access to an exceptional concierge service, a dedicated minibus and chauffeur, professional in-house masseuses and childcare and one staff member to every two guests.

• Private minibus service
• In-chalet ski and boot fitting service
• Delicious four course dinners six days of your stay
• Unlimited champagne at any time
• Fine chateau and domaine-bottled wines
• Your lift pass waiting for you on your arrival (Cost of pass not included in price)
• Egyptian cotton sheets and fluffy towels
• Mid-week towel change
• Goose down duvets
• Two pillows for every guest
• Luxury dressing gowns and slippers
• Hair dryers in every room
• Neal’s Yard toiletries
• Fresh flowers, daily newspapers, magazines
• Fresh flowers in every bedroom
• Complimentary bar of wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks
• Nespresso coffee machine
• Personal laundry facilities
• A huge selection of books and games
• TV room with DVD player
• Full Sky television UK channels
• Apple TV with many of the latest films
• Extensive DVD library
• Wi-Fi internet access. A computer is available if required
• Security safe
• Telephone. A fax is available if required

Bedroom 1:

Twin or Super King with en-suite bathroom with shower over.

Bedroom 2:

Super-king (170 cms) with en-suite bathroom with shower over and balcony.

Bedroom 3:

Twin or king with en-suite shower room.

Bedroom 4:

Super King with en-suite bathroom, separate shower with balcony.

Bedroom 5:

Twin or super-king with en-suite bathroom and balcony

Bedroom 6:

Room under eaves suitable for two small children.

Exquisite Food & Wine

The cuisine offered is a huge part of what sets a holiday apart. Eating has always been a memorable experience, akin to eating in a top quality restaurant. And we are proud that, in a recent competition run by The Times newspaper in which scores of excellent companies were nominated by the public, and won the Times Chalet Chef 2010 award. So our food has been independently rated as the best cooking in the Alps. Setting yourself up for a great day on the slopes and rewarding yourself afterwards are some of the best elements of a skiing holiday. You'll start your day with a beautifully presented breakfast of fruit juices, fresh coffees, teas, yoghurts, cereals, porridge, eggs, jambon cru, cheeses, fresh fruit salad, fresh bread and freshly baked croissants and jams. After your day on the slopes, homemade cakes and biscuits await you in the sitting room. Dinner is the pièce de résistance. Before your meal, canapés and champagne allow you to unwind in true style. You're then treated to an exceptional four-course meal, rounded off with freshly ground coffee, a digestif and homemade truffles. We're more than happy to tailor your meals to your dietary preferences. A range of teas, coffees and fresh fruit are available at any time along with a complimentary bar of champagne, wine, spirits, beer and mixers. Beautiful cuisine deserves only the finest wine, which is why our wine list is composed by the acclaimed Master of Wine and owner of Savage Selection wines, Mark Savage. Mark brings interesting, small production wines to the table, all deeply characteristic of their origin and beautiful paired with our food. What better way to end a fantastic day on the slopes? During dinner, you will be served – at the chef’s discretion – a selection of wines from our cellar (a different red and white each evening). We offer a choice of brut, non vintage champagnes “on tap” (in other words, you can drink it whenever you wish): Taittinger Cuvee Prestige and Veuve Clicquot.

Bar

Each chalet is also stocked with an open bar of spirits, beers and soft drinks. And if we don’t normally stock your favourite tipple just let us know and we will get it for you. Some premium brands/drinks are excluded.

Digestifs

Finish your evening with a digestif from from the chalet’s well stocked bar.