Chalet Kernow
- Style
- The heights of sophistication
- Setting
- Pristine peaks
Situated just below the main Médran ski station in the centre of Verbier, Chalet Kernow is the height of Alpine sophistication. Designed to be the ultimate holiday home, the atmosphere is relaxed, the style impeccable and the level of comfort unbeatable. The dedicated chalet staff will take care of all your needs and ensure a memorable stay in one of Switzerland’s premier resorts. All you need to do is unwind and indulge in some excellent skiing, fabulous food and one of the best private wine cellars in the Alps.
Need to know
RatesCHF40,500–CHF88,000 a week (about £20,000–£44,000).
Sleeps12 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 forTotal relaxation, excellent skiing (particularly off-piste) and one of the most impressive wine cellars in the Alps
Minimum hireOne 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.
Booking processSmith deposit taken when you book. A deposit of 25 per cent is required when reserving, with the full balance due eight weeks before arrival.
In the know
Eating and drinkingThe chalet has a superb chef who can prepare whatever you like. Breakfast, afternoon tea and a four or five course dinner with canapés, house wine and champagne are included in the price. The chalet owners are wine connoisseurs and there’s an exceptional 2,500-bottle wine cellar with plenty of premier crus to tempt you. Chalet Kernow comes with a staff of five, including an accomplished chef who can conjure up meals to fit your requirements. He’s not available on Wednesdays, which gives you the chance to try some of the excellent restaurants in Verbier. The house wines and champagne are carefully selected and there are 2,500 bottles in the cellar.
HousekeepingYour chalet staff take care of all housekeeping.
ChildrenWelcome. The bunk room sleeps four and has a TV and PlayStation. The self-contained apartment on the ground floor is often used by a nanny and is a great place for children to play. There are plenty of toys, games and a children’s menu.
EntertainmentThe chalet has a music system that is bafflingly state-of-the-art. Essentially, you can listen to a choice of several hundred CDs from any part of the chalet. There are iPod docking stations in several rooms. You can listen to a choice of several hundred CDs from any part of the chalet. There are also iPod docking stations in several rooms, Sky, plus an extensive DVD library to play with.
ProvidedBed linen, towels, bathrobes, Jo Malone toiletries, two chauffeur-driven 4x4s available 24 hours a day, Krug champagne reception on arrival, a free bar, breakfast, afternoon tea and four-course evening meal with excellent house wine.
Packing tipsWe’re hankering after a Nine.9 MX helmet with TuneUps II, so we can listen to our iPod and make calls on our mobiles as we hurtle down the mountain.
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