Mr & Mrs Smith

Chalet Kernow

Verbier , Switzerland

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

• Rates information CHF40,500–CHF88,000 a week (about £20,000–£44,000).
• Ideal for Total relaxation, excellent skiing (particularly off-piste) and one of the most impressive wine cellars in the Alps
• 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.
• 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.
• Children Welcome. 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.
• Booking process Smith deposit taken when you book. A deposit of 25 per cent is required when reserving, with the full balance due eight weeks before arrival.
• 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.

Floor plan

• There are two double and three twin rooms, one of which is a self-contained apartment ideal for a nanny (or for snorers). There is also a four-bunk room with adult-sized beds, which shares a bathroom with one of the twin rooms. All bathrooms have Jo Malone products and all bedrooms have humidifiers to off-set the dry Alpine air.
• 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.
• 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.
• Private 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.