Chalet Valentine - Meribel, French Alps, France

Modern luxury meets Alpine charm at Chalet Valentine. Set just steps from the piste a few miles from the picturesque village of Méribel, this newly built ski villa also has everything from a private spa to a home theater.

The property is available on a self-catered or fully catered basis, and its six bedrooms can accommodate up to fourteen friends or family members.

Sleeps 14:  $3,057 - $6,249 / night

A self-catered holiday at Chalet Valentine includes daily housekeeping; a fully catered stay includes six days of chef service; a host at breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner; a driver and two days of ski instruction. The villa has a range of amenities to both invigorate and soothe, from an al-fresco plunge pool, barrel sauna and hot tub to an indoor hammam. Gather around the outdoor firepit for roasted marshmallows and hot cocoa, or around the foosball table in the games room for a little friendly competition. A home theater with satellite TV and a sound system throughout the villa will satisfy technophiles, while the stunning mountain views will more than please nature lovers.

This vacation rental may have been built recently, but it takes its inspiration from chalets of the past, featuring stone walls, peaked rooflines and pretty cutouts in its wooden railings. The living spaces are chic yet comfortable, filled with sofas and chairs in a warm mix of red, green and cream, all tucked around a fireplace. Both the living room and dining room look out toward the French Alps; the fully equipped kitchen can be closed off for guests’ privacy during a fully catered stay.

Each of the six bedrooms at Chalet Valentine has a double bed, and all but one have en-suite bathrooms. Beautiful details such as sloped ceilings, wood paneling and patterned fabrics give the suites an irresistible blend of sophisticated style and Alpine warmth. For larger parties or families traveling with children, there’s an additional bedroom with twin bunk beds that shares a bathroom with one of the double bedrooms.

With friendly villages, postcard-worthy forested scenery and one of the largest ski areas in Europe spread over the Trois Vallées, the Méribel area is a wonderful choice for a family trip, ski break with friends or even an active honeymoon. Chalet Valentine is just steps from the nearest slope and a short drive from the Parc Olympique and its ski lift, where you can try your skills on the trails used in the 1992 Winter Games. For shopping and dining, make the drive into the center of Méribel, which has bakeries and farmers’ markets alongside upscale boutiques.

BEDROOM & BATHROOM

Bedroom 1 - Master: Double bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower and bathtub, Dual vanity, Television, Private balcony, View of the Alps

Bedroom 2: Double bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower, Television

Bedroom 3: Double bed, Ensuite bathroom with shower/bathtub combo, Dual vanity, Direct access to terrace with hot tub

Bedroom 4: Double bed (or two twin size beds), Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower and bathtub, Dual vanity

Bedroom 5: Double bed (or two twin size beds), Ensuite bathroom with shower/bathtub combo, Dual vanity, Private balcony, View of the Alps

Bedroom 6: Double bed (or two twin size beds), Shared access to hallway bathroom with shower/bathtub combo, Dual vanity, Private balcony, View of the Alps

Additional Bedding

Bunk room: Twin size bunk beds, Access to shared hallway bathroom with Bedroom 6

FEATURES & AMENITIES

Fully equipped kitchen

Breakfast nook

Dishwasher

Ice maker

Espresso machine

Wine cooler

Bar

Formal dining area with seating for 10

Massage room

Hammam

Cinema room

Integrated sound system

Apple TV

Satellite TV

Flat screen TVs

DVD library

Wi-Fi

Foosball table

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Heating system

Ski storage

Boot dryers

Washer/Dryer

Iron/Ironing board

Elevator

OUTDOOR FEATURES

Terrace

Balconies

Hot tub

Plunge pool

Sauna

Lounging chairs

Outdoor furniture

Fire pit

View of the Alps

Outdoor parking

Garage

STAFF & SERVICES

Self Catered includes:

Daily housekeeping

Mid-week towel change

Fully Catered includes:

Chef Service (6 days per week)

Host for breakfast, afternoon tea & four-course dinner (6 days per week)

Complimentary newspapers

Driver service (8:00 AM until 1:00 AM)

Daily housekeeping

Mid-week towel change

Ski instructor (first 2 days)

Extra cost (advance notice may be required):

Villa pre-stocking

Food and wine

Airport transfer

Activities and excursions

Spa services

LOCATION

Points of Interest

3.4 km to downtown Meribel

21 km to Moutiers Salins Brides Les Bains train station

Ski Access

100 meters from the piste

10 minute drive to Parc Olympic de Meribel and Rhodos lift station

Airport

2.8 km to Meribel Airport (MFX)

174 km to Grenoble-Isere Airport (GNB)

180 km to Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)

VILLA POLICIES

Maximum 14 guests

Non-smoking villa

Pets are not allowed

Children welcome

Social events permitted (upon request only)

Check in: 4:00 PM

Check out: 10:00 AM

Two staff members live on-site