Chalet Eugenia

Klosters is arguably the most beautiful resort in the Alps but it doesn’t like to court attention like its flashier rivals; after all, it hardly needs to. Its sophisticated and elegant air makes it a perennial favourite with Europe’s care-worn aristocracy eager to avoid the limelight and enjoy the mountains in peace. One of the first to fall for Klosters’ charm was Baroness Thyssen-Bornemisza who built Chalet Eugenia as a family winter retreat in the early days of the resort. It’s hard to imagine a place that better encapsulates this famous Alpine town.

Eugenia is surrounded by mountain pastures but is only two chauffeur-driven minutes from the centre of town. Most rooms have their own balconies with fabulous southerly views over the resort to the slopes of the impressive Gotschna. You can enjoy these views to the full from the comfort of the suitably baronial living room with its central stone fireplace. Next door the dining room is richly panelled with dark wood creating the ideal surroundings for dinner parties. For something less grand but equally stylish a small, rustic second dining room is perfect for relaxed meals next to the wood-fired grill.

The chalet’s bedrooms boast the same Old World charm and refinement. Up to 16 guests can be accommodated in eight bedrooms – six en suite. Each is gloriously comfortable but the master bedroom on the top floor is in a league of its own. The spacious bathroom even has its own fireplace and there can no finer way to unwind that in the roll-top bath next to a roaring fire. Other guests needn’t be too jealous as the spa on the ground floor is fully equipped with a sauna and steam room and a wide range of soothing in-chalet treatments can be arranged. Guests are also free to use the exclusive Vereina Spa a short stroll from the chalet.

In keeping with the original use of the chalet, Eugenia is ideal for families. A children’s ski lift is right on the doorstep and the gently sloping terrain is an ideal place for sledging or learning to ski. Everything you might need for infants and older children can be provided so there’s no need to struggle through Arrivals weighted down with kit. Hand-picked and fully-qualified nannies are also available.

The service at Chalet Eugenia is exceptional, as it is at its sister property of Chalet Falcun a short distance up the mountainside; a six staff are on hand to pamper you rotten. The chalet chef prepares breakfast and afternoon tea each day as well as a gourmet evening meal six nights a week. The chalet manager arranges all ski hire, lift passes and mountain guides for you and can recommend and book the very best restaurants and activities in Klosters. A highlight for many guests is a horse-drawn carriage ride through the snow followed by a delicious fondue – it’s the perfect way to enjoy the magnificent Swiss Alps.

This chalet in Klosters sleeping 16 guests was reviewed by Jim Whyte

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