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'Chalet Kernow is one notch above'

'For a luxurious family skiing holiday look no further than this chalet'

'A wine cellar to rival anything I've seen in the Alps'

In the know

Sleeps

12 guests (*two extra possible for an additional charge of CHF 1,000) in two double rooms, three twin rooms and a four-bunk room with adult-sized beds

Ideal for

Total relaxation, excellent skiing (particularly off-piste) and one of the most impressive wine cellars in the Alps

Rates

CHF40,500–CHF88,000 a week (about £20,000–£44,000).

Minimum hire

One week, with the rental period normally starting on a Sunday. This helps you avoid most of the crowds and there are generally more flight options.

Also

The main Médran ski lift is a five-minute drive from the chalet. You can ski back to the chalet but it would require a very good sense of direction. Smoking is not allowed in the chalet. There’s WiFi throughout.

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Interior

Bedrooms 

Studio flat: this self-contained apartment on the ground floor has a sitting room with TV and PlayStation. There’s a small kitchen, twin bedroom and en suite shower room.

Bedroom 1: this double master bedroom with en suite bathroom shares a balcony (with hot tub access) with the bunk room and both double bedrooms.

Bedroom 2: a rear-facing twin room with en suite bathroom on the first floor.
Bedroom 3: a smaller twin room on the first floor, which shares a shower room with the neighbouring bunk room.
Bedroom 4: a double bedroom with en suite bathroom.
Bedroom 5: a bunk room with four adult-sized bunks. The room has a PlayStation and TV with full Sky package and is ideal for children.

Kitchen The open-plan kitchen is on the second floor next to the dining area. The chalet chef is on hand throughout your stay, except on Wednesday evenings. Most guests spend lunch time on the slopes but a light lunch can be prepared if you spend the afternoon in the chalet.

Living room The main living room opens onto a south-facing balcony with fine views across the valley. The plump sofas are arranged around a grand fireplace and the free bar is well stocked with champagne, wine and spirits. The small office has a laptop and internet connection, and the snug area has a TV with DVD library, Sky package, PlayStation 2, Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii.

Dining room The dining table is in the main open-plan living space and can comfortably seat 10 or 12 guests. Any more would be crowded, but children staying at the chalet tend to eat earlier.

Other There’s a fantastic spa on the ground floor with a steam room and sauna. There’s also a massage table, yoga and Pilates equipment and an exercise bike (if you’ve got any excess energy after skiing). Next door to the spa is the spacious boot room with heated boot rack. There’s also a pool table on the mezzanine level above the sitting room.

Outdoor

Poolside There’s a hot tub outside on the terrace.

Gardens The chalet is close to the centre of the resort so outside space is limited to the large balconies and the hot tub area.

Parking There are two covered parking spaces and two additional spaces outside the chalet. With a pair of chauffeur-driven 4x4s available 24 hours a day, you shouldn’t need to bring your own car.

Chalet Kernow

Verbier, Switzerland

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Chalet Kernow

Verbier, Switzerland

Getting there

Planes Geneva airport is a little under two hours away by car (www.gva.ch). Chalet Kernow can organise transfers and will meet you at the airport armed with goodie bags for your journey.

Trains Getting to Verbier by train is perfectly possible. The journey to the resort takes three hours from the airport and the nearest station is in Le Châble down in the valley. You can make the transfer to the resort by cable car, which takes you up to the main ski lift station, just five minutes' drive from the chalet. Alternatively, organise a transfer with the chalet manager.

Local taxi service In the unlikely event that you are separated from your chauffeur-driven 4x4s and need a taxi, try May Taxi (+41 (0)27 771 7771) or Taxi Rosset (+41 (0)27 771 1266).

Directions by road From Geneva take the motorway via Lausanne and Motreux to Martigny. Don’t be tempted to choose the cheaper hire cars on the French side of Geneva Airport as these don’t have the permits for the Swiss motorways. From Martigny take the E27 and follow directions to Verbier. Arrange to be met in the main square of the resort; the chalet is only a short drive from there.

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Review

If the altitude doesn’t take your breath away then Chalet Kernow surely will. Right in the heart of Verbier – one of Switzerland’s finest resorts – this chic chalet located directly below the main Médran lift station takes comfort, style and service to new heights. A dedicated staff of five is on hand to make your stay effortless; welcoming you with a Krug champagne reception and taking care of your every need in order to guarantee an unforgettable Alpine experience.

Designed to be the ultimate holiday home, every detail of Chalet Kernow has been carefully considered. The striking interior exudes an exclusive yet relaxed atmosphere where 14 family members or friends can be completely indulged. The two double and three twin rooms have Egyptian cotton bedlinen and goose down bedding and the four-bunk room with adult-sized beds looks so cosy that it’s not just suitable for children. The elegant bathrooms not only have monsoon ceiling showers but also wooden tubs to soak in.

Gather beside the imposing fireplace in the main living room after an energetic day’s skiing. The bar has an exceptional selection of whiskies and cognacs and the ever-attentive staff can rustle up your favourite cocktail. The sitting area with its roomy sofas opens onto the balcony which runs along the entire front of the building. The chalet’s pool table and state-of-the-art TV will keep you entertained if you choose to take a step back from Verbier’s renowned and varied nightlife.

The food and wine are exceptional at Chalet Kernow. Breakfast, light lunch, afternoon tea and a four-course evening meal with canapés are all included in the price. In keeping with the tailor-made service provided at the property, the professional chef will prepare delicious dinners to suit your needs. The first-rate food is complemented by the wine cellar, which has over 1,200 bottles to choose from – an unrivalled treat for connoisseurs. The house wines are excellent but you will find it hard to resist splashing out on some of the stellar grand crus or New World wonders.

Two 4x4s are on constant stand-by to take you to the slopes, and the staff will organise lift passes, ski hire and in-chalet fittings. As well as 250 miles of ski runs and some of the best and most accessible off-piste trails in the Alps, there’s a host of other activities including skidooing, parapenting and ice climbing. All you need to do is decide what you’d like to try and everything will be arranged for you. It’s an added comfort to know that Chalet Kernow boasts a splendid spa with a sauna and steam room and provides massage and beauty treatments.

This chalet in Verbier sleeping 14 guests was reviewed by Jim Whyte

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