Top 5 Alpine chalets for an extended stay
While it's not exactly about reinventing the wheel, the current situation offers the opportunity to rethink the entire experience of work / life balance. Currently, offices and workspaces are closed, some temporarily, some permanently. This has made it possible for more and more people to be able to work from home. There are huge advantages to not being tied to a workplace, having to commute, and being able to operate at full efficiency from your own home environment. One of these advantages is the possibility of an extended stay in a luxury rental at your favorite ski resort. If you can work online, the world is your oyster.
Cottage owners and operators are rethinking the way they fill their properties now that people are reluctant to book vacations. Instead of booking week after week, they are now ready to rent for relatively long terms. There are big savings to be made. It is now possible to book for several weeks while for many owners and operators the chalet staff is also optional. This greatly reduces the rental price. Here are five fantastic options that you could consider as your own personal office for an extended stay.
Hidden dragon, VeysonnazNestled in a forest, Hidden Dragon could be the workspace / office of your dreams. Located along a private road and situated in its own exclusive domain, with panoramic views over the Rhône valley and the real luxury of ski-in / ski-out access.
The 700m² of luxurious living space was created with ancient feng shui principles in mind. There is a hint of Asia, balanced by a healthy dose of Swiss charm. Exquisite antique pieces blend harmoniously with both the contemporary chalet design and the use of organic materials. When a chalet is designed to celebrate all the best things in life, an exceptional spa is guaranteed. If you can detach yourself from the spectacular views from your master bedroom, go down to the garden level. Here you will find complete and utter peace on Earth. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the hammam, sauna, whirlpool and rain shower. The Hidden Dragon site was prepared with Shinto rituals to cleanse the earth and appease the mountain spirits. Hidden Dragon is not your everyday wood-clad mountain hideaway.
When you stay in a place as fabulous as Hidden Dragon, staying indoors is the new way out. Each minute of care spent in the chalet is a chance to absorb the positive energy that circulates around your environment. A working day has never been so good.
Le T Chalet, VerbierThis chalet is a real stunner, the epitome of Alpine charm. The Ti Chalet offers stunning views with easy access to the city center. A thing of beauty, Le Ti was lovingly constructed from stone and old hand-hewn wood and is a true charmer. This traditional chocolate boxed chalet is beautifully rustic and luxuriously decorated with warm textiles, antiques and colorful kilims.
The chalet is a perfect family retreat and is also suitable for small groups of friends. The open-plan living room includes a comfortable lounge with comfortable sofas, a traditional open fireplace and a refined dining area with a separate kitchen. Wooden doors open onto a spacious terrace and a charming open staircase leads to the comfortable mezzanine which houses a twin bedroom.
The lower floor has 2 charming double bedrooms and a triple bedroom with bunk beds, each with a private bathroom. An additional bathroom serves the mezzanine bedroom above. Downstairs you can enjoy the large relaxation room which includes a pool table, flat screen TV and bar. This space is an ideal escape space for children as for older children. It certainly wouldn't be difficult to do an 8 hour shift at this magnificent property.
Sweet little house, St AntonLogging in for a day's work in this beautiful chalet would make the day work a pleasure. The most photographed chalet in St Anton; Sweet Little Home is a unique and historic Alpine chalet that has undergone a complete modern renovation. Ideally located, just 4-5 minutes from the ski lifts and slopes and 30 seconds from the main street, this practical, cool, memorable and unique chalet combines history and modernity. Dating from 1911, the house has undergone some dramatic changes since. With an eye-catching pop of color on the front, you are treated to understated elegance inside. Beautiful interiors, standout features and unique touches all help make this chalet one of the simplest and most desirable properties in the entire resort.
The five en-suite double bedrooms provide relaxation and a good nights sleep, all equipped with walk-in closets and wet showers.
The two master suites on the top floor benefit from elegant stand-alone tubs as well as walk-in showers for pure relaxation. These suites are joined by the second lounge of the chalets, allowing an escape for movie evenings, story time for children or simply to sit and relax in peace.
The main living room is a well-designed eclectic mix of comfy sofas, bespoke armchairs, and an open fireplace to keep you beaming with furs and throws to snuggle up to. For the ultimate in relaxation, you just take a few steps through the back door, along the patio, and indulge in the outdoor sauna and hot tub. Pure luxury to heal your limbs and relax body and mind after a day's work.
Comfortable, welcoming, unique and luxurious in this fantastic home away from home. We would challenge anyone not to fall in love with their own Sweet Little Home.
In a resort teeming with superb luxury ski properties, Montana has the right to be one of the best. Chalet Montana was recently named "The Best Chalet in the Alps" by the Sunday Times. He was chosen for a reason. Offering extraordinary levels of luxury in the heart of Val d'Isère, the magnificent Chalet Montana combines endless luxury features with a location hard to beat. A beautiful, welcoming chalet where contemporary designs blend effortlessly with soft woods and antique furniture - a true temple of modern alpine life.
Perched on the Face de Bellevarde aux Carats piste, the resort's most exclusive area, Montana is a beautifully traditional ski chalet in a class of its own. Occupying undoubtedly the privileged place of Carats, the most exclusive enclave of Val d'Isère, the chalet is private, but accessible. Chalet Montana is of course ski in ski out, and only a few minutes by car or on foot from the shops, bars and restaurants of the village and the lively center.
After another day at the grindstone, what better way to unwind than in the fabulous indoor pool? Equipped with soothing jets to soothe sore limbs, you can also swim against the pool's jet stream while taking in the view of the snow-capped peaks. In addition to the swimming pool, the spa area includes a sauna and a relaxation area. Other highlights of the chalet include a beautiful living room, a comfortable one with an impressive flat screen TV and a private office with computer and wireless broadband network where you can easily set up a desk.
Chalet Spa, VerbierOne of Verbier's flagship chalets and one of the finest in our collection, Chalet Spa Verbier is a magnificent five-bedroom chalet, located a short walk from the Savoleyres ski lifts on a private road. The architect of the chalet has masterfully achieved his goal of combining the charm of a boutique hotel with limitless comfort in a magnificent private residence. Surely one of the most beautiful offices you will ever work in.
With no expense spared, the chalet offers contemporary design, sophisticated spa areas and the latest technology. Chalet Spa Verbier offers 5-star luxury and comfort, combined with extraordinary views. Spread over 4 floors, 3 of which have lovely terraces offering an exceptional view of the Alps. this chalet allows up to 10 adults or children and 2 babies to enjoy the beauty of the mountains and all that Verbier has to offer.
The living room is extremely spacious with materials and interior design offering the promise of total relaxation. The central fireplace, an important architectural element emphasizing the contemporary atmosphere of the rooms, has a fireplace at ground level.
With a name like 'Chalet Spa Verbier', you would expect the property to have a state-of-the-art spa area, and you won't be disappointed. The unique 500 m² space includes a spectacular 10-meter swimming pool, sauna, hammam, fitness room and a comfortable health corner. A bay window offers a breathtaking view of the Alps. The spa area extends outwards, with a covered terrace housing a magnificent jacuzzi. It is without a doubt one of the most beautiful spa areas in our collection. There is also a separate private treatment room where clients can enjoy an unlimited number of outpatient treatments, from aromatherapy to chromotherapy and a la carte massages (from hot stone to Indian head), all using organic products.
In addition to all of this, there is a Concept rower on the patio and a spinning bike, a traditional outdoor mountain cedar wood hot tub with perfect views of the valley and a covered jacuzzi outside the pool. swimming pool with pop-up TV and music system. All the essentials after a day's work.
There is a cinema with a scheduled library of around 250 up-to-date movies and around 10,000 albums loaded in the state-of-the-art music center. There's also wifi everywhere, of course, as well as Xbox 360, Playstation, and Nintendo Wii game consoles. And they can fix it all - they even converted one of the rooms into a trading room with a bank of flat-screen TVs and a secure system configured for a bank customer. A workspace to compete with most dedicated office spaces.
There's also a lovely sun terrace awash with designer teak furniture and rustic lounge chairs draped in cozy Swiss wool blankets and a stunning rattan umbrella. With a full barbecue setup, you could be forgiven for thinking you're out on an Ibiza patio on a summer day! The chalet even has a ping-pong table and a play area on another terrace.
All of the above chalets are provided with service levels corresponding to the best 5 star hotels, if required. Or, you can take care of yourself and treat them all like home. I think a day's work in one of these spectacular cabins would go with a swing.
Danny Frith is a director at SkiBoutique. SkiBoutique is a luxury ski chalet agency based in Switzerland. If you would like to be a guest blogger on A Luxury Travel Blog in order to enhance your profile, please contact us.