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'Your staff were excellent and look after us so well'

'Such a charming village; so different from a resort'

Chalet de la Cloche

Tignes Les Brévières, France[view map]

Style: Glam Espace
Setting: Tignes Les Brévières, French Alps

Chalet de la Cloche occupies an enviable position at the foot of the Espace Killy lift system, next to the clock tower in the centre of Tignes Les Brévières, a traditional Alpine village high in the French Alps. This spacious chalet can sleep up to 16 guests and its expert team includes a chalet manager, chauffeur and chef. Although the village may be wonderfully serene, the nearest ski lift is just two minutes walk away and will speed you up to the popular resorts of Tignes and Val d’Isere which are both part of the vast Espace Killy ski area. Even in the height of summer the high altitude and the glaciers means you can snap on your skis and head for the slopes.

Need to know

Sleeps

12 guests, plus an apartment for another four at an extra cost.

Ideal for

Active ski holidays and family breaks within a quieter village setting.

Rates

From £7,000 to £17,000 a week

Minimum hire

One week in winter. Long weekends are available in the summer months.

Also

There’s WiFi throughout the chalet. An excellent collection of design-focused books is available in the salon on the top floor.

In the know

Eating and Drinking

Breakfast and afternoon tea are served daily. The chalet chef also prepares a gourmet four-course evening meal with wine on six nights of the week. Champagne and canapés are also served on six nights a week. The owners source as many ingredients and wines as possible from local suppliers and can discuss individual requirements in advance. The dining table is on the top floor and seats all 12 guests. All drinks – pre-dinner champagne, wine with evening meals and spirits from the bar after dinner – are included in the cost of your holiday. Supermarket: The nearest large supermarket is in Bourg Saint Maurice but you are unlikely to require anything but essentials. There’s a small supermarket in the village which stocks the basics. Deli: There’s a weekly market every Monday in the centre of Val d’Isère. It sells everything from ski gear to jewelry but is also a good place to browse for excellent Savoyarde meats and cheeses.

Housekeeping

The chalet has three staff including a chalet manager and a chef who previously worked at the Savoy; they are on hand to ensure your holiday goes without a hitch. The chef prepares breakfast and afternoon tea every day and there’s Champagne with canapés every night. A gourmet evening meal is served six nights a week leaving you an evening to try some of the excellent local restaurants if you wish. Children’s lunch and dinner menus are available, too. In-chalet massage, yoga and beauty treatments can all be organised. The staff can also drive you to the nearby resorts of Tignes and Val d’Isere further up the valley. Airport transfers can be organised for an additional cost.

Children

Welcome. The chalet is fully equipped and can supply essentials such as high chairs, children’s cutlery and kids’ menus. Qualified nannies, babysitters and ski school instructors can be arranged.

Entertainment

There are iPod docking stations in each bedroom and a music centre in the top-floor living and dining room.

Provided

Bed linen, towels, bathrobes, toiletries and goose-down duvets. The chalet has a staff of three and a chauffeur-driven minibus is also provided. Fresh fruit and flowers are delivered daily. Airport transfers can be arranged at an additional cost.

Packing tips

Bring your swimwear for the swim spa.

Booking process

Deposits must accompany the booking form and full payment must be made 12 weeks before arrival. For bookings made within 12 weeks of arrival payment must be made in full at the time of booking.

For a detailed description of all the rooms and grounds, click here

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