Description

Rustic good looks are what makes this luxury ski chalet in Les Houches, Chamonix a home from home. The building was originally a farmhouse, built in 1833. It has since been carefully and thoughtfully renovated to include every luxury and detail that will make your holiday here truly special.

Chalet Norel’s unique setting, right on the Kandahar slopes in Les Houches, with the facility to ski in and out, is what makes this luxury ski chalet a real treat. You’ll never waste a second getting out onto the snow in the mornings. And when you’re ready to come home, warm yourself in front of the fire and refuel on hot drinks and homemade cakes, you can ski straight back to the door, chuck your ski gear in the ski room and be on the sofa ready for some serious rest and relaxation in moments.

This is a fabulous property for a sociable gathering of friends. In the main living spaces, floor-to-ceiling windows flood the property with light and offer wonderful views of the mountains, while wooden floors and rustic vaulted ceilings bring a really relaxed feel. The sunken lounge area has a large corner sofa (and a sledge coffee table, of course!) with room for everyone to sprawl in the afternoons and catch up on all the action from the slopes. Adjacent is a sociable dining area where you and your fellow guests will enjoy meals long into the evening. A breakfast bar looks out into the kitchen so you can gather and watch your chef at work or simply catch up with your friends over a few glasses of wine. And outside is a spacious terrace, home to an outdoor Jacuzzi and also a wonderful spot to take a drink and just take in the view of the valley.

A mezzanine floor houses a media room and chill-out area, so there’s always somewhere for everyone to escape to, whether the kids want to watch a movie while the adults have drinks, or some of you want to kick back in the afternoon with a book or a film. And if you like your rest and relaxation turned up to eleven, just trot down to the spa where you can treat your aching legs in the sauna and steam room.

Supremely comfy and cosy bedrooms with lovely surprises, from corner bath tubs to TVs, mean everyone has a luxury room to retreat to at the end of each action-packed day.