Christmas in Chamonix

Don’t miss out on this luxury ski chalet still available for Christmas!

Chalet Serena sleeps 14 guests in 7 x luxury twin/double bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms, south facing and with access to either a balcony or terrace. All have LCD TVs / DVD player.

Facilities:

Large open plan living area with sunken lounge, large feature fireplace, dining area with large French oak table, bar, desk with PC, music system, DVD player, large wall mounted plasma TV, floor to ceiling windows with breathtaking views of Mont Blanc and the surrounding peaks, a separate kitchen that is fully equipped, an indoor slide leading to the children’s play room with PlayStation and Wii, a games room with pool table, beauty treatment room, wine cellar, guest toilet, ski and boot room with heated boot warmer, sauna/steam room, outdoor Jacuzzi for 6 people, outdoor furniture, garden and private parking.

A fully catered VIP luxury stay between 19th – 26th December 2011, costs – 28,980€

What’s included?

• 7 nights luxury accommodation
• Exclusive use of the property and its facilities
• Dedicated service from the property staff
• Daily housekeeping
• Pre-arrival itinerary build and booking of all services
• Pre-arrival menu consultation
• Breakfast of your choice, afternoon tea and cakes daily
• Pre-dinner canapés and champagne, 5 nights
• Superb 4-6 course dinner, 5 nights
• Carefully selected wines with dinner
• Children’s mealtimes to suit you
• Open bar with a range of spirits, beers and soft drinks
• Luxury bath and body products, dressing gowns and slippers
• Chauffeured vehicle daily and in the evenings (in resort only)
• Private Geneva airport transfers
• Daily ski snack pack

If you are looking to spend Christmas in this chalet, or another, please give a member of our team a call now on 01993 899 421 to find out more.

Arrange your flights now for your luxury ski holiday 2011/12 season

With just over 3 months until European ski resorts open, now is a good time to get your flights arranged. Snowjet offer flights from Gatwick and Stansted to Chambery and Sion, opening up some of the best resorts the Alps have to offer.

Chambery – Ideal for Courchevel, Meribel, La Plagne, La Tania, Tignes and Val d’Isere.

Sion – Ideal for Crans Montana, Saas Fee, Verbier and Veysonnaz.

If you are interested in booking a luxury ski chalet, or if you would like further information on any other properties on our portfolio, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the chalet team on 01865 398 131.

Hotel Le K2

Opening in December 2011, this brand new five star luxury ski hotel is going to be the place to stay in exclusive Courchevel 1850 this winter!

There are 29 rooms and suites which are serviced to an exceptionally high level. There are also 5 independent ski chalets for rent, with the services of a chef, butler and house keeping. Le K2 has an excellent position as it is “ski in, ski out” on the Cospillot piste, close enough to walk in to the centre, should you wish, or of course you can use the driving service.

If you are interested in either a hotel room, or a chalet, please call one of the team on +44 (0) 1865 398 130.

Zermatt Early Booking Discount

Book before the 4th September 2011 and get 10% discount (weeks commencing 18th December 2011, 15th January 2012 and 5th February 2012) on the following chalets in the luxury Swiss ski resort of Zermatt:

Chalet Pollux – Sleeps 8. Convenient location for Klein Matterhorn lift. Outdoor hot tub.
Chalet Castor – Sleeps 8. Located next to Chalet Pollux. Outdoor hot tub.
Chalet Gemini – Sleeps 10. Convenient location for Klein Matterhorn lift. Outdoor hot tub.
Chalet Carmen (pictured) – Sleeps 8. Duplex apartment. Convenient location for Klein Matterhorn lift.
Chalet Heidi – Sleeps 6. Self catered apartment. Located in the resort centre.
Chalet Venus – Sleeps 6. Self catered apartment. Convenient location for Sunnegga Express lift.
Mona Lisa – Sleeps 6+2. Self catered penthouse apartment. Located in the Winkelmatten area of Zermatt.
Chalet Zeus – Sleeps 6. Self catered penthouse apartment. Convenient location for Sunnegga Express lift.
The Zermatt Lodge – Sleeps 10. Penthouse apartment. Convenient location for Sunnegga Express lift. Outdoor hot tub.
Heinz Julen Penthouse – Sleeps 8. Penthouse apartment. Located on the mountain side, just above the resort centre.
Zermatt Loft – Sleeps 6. Apartment. Located on the mountain side, just above the resort centre.

For more information on these chalets or on any other chalets within our portfolio, please contact a member of the team on +44 (0) 1865 398 131 who will be very happy to help you.

Split Chalet Options in Val d’Isere

For the weeks commencing 22nd & 29th January, 5th February, 18th & 25th March 2012, we have some fantastic luxury chalets in Val d’Isere, taking bookings on a room-by-room basis for £1,250 per person, based on two sharing. The chalets are catered and serviced to a high level, all come with hot tubs, and have a resort driving service to take you to/from the slopes and the resort centre. The chalets which are included in this offer are shown below –

Chalet Kilimanjaro: Week commencing 22nd January 2012

Chalet Bergerie: Weeks commencing 22nd & 29th January, 18th & 25th March 2012

Chalet Mistral: Weeks commencing 22nd & 29th January, 5th February, 18th & 25th March 2012

Chalet Chardon: Weeks commencing 5th February & 25th March 2012

Call the Oxford Ski company to plan your holiday at any of these properties on: +44 (0) 1865 398130.

New St Anton Properties for next season

The Oxford Ski company are delighted to announce that they will have 5 new apartments available in St Anton for next season. The apartments were finished in 2010 and were rented for part of last season, with 2011/12 being the first full season.

The apartments are ideally situated in the Nasserein area of St Anton, just a few minutes walk from the Nasserein lift station, and can be rented individually, or three of them can be combined to make the fantastic Chalet Austria which is ideal for large family gatherings or corporate groups. The apartments can be rented on a catered or self catered basis, and when rented on a catered basis come with services such as a driving service and complimentary ski instruction on one day of the week.

To get to/from the resort centre it is a flat 10 minute walk, or of course you could use the complimentary driving service.

Aspen Lodge available for half term!

Aspen Lodge, Hawthorne Suite (sleeps 8), has just become available for half term at the great price of £1,500 per person, including charter flights from London Gatwick to Grenoble with Aer Lingus, with return transfers.

Aspen Lodge is a revolutionary new concept in catered ski holidays. Sliding glass doors from the high street open onto our hotel-style reception and comfortable lounge area with complimentary Internet access and a huge open fireplace. We have a reception desk for advice, information and concierge service.

The Lodge comprises 12 chalet-style suites. Each suite is entirely independent, with its own living and dining areas and its own dedicated chalet host. The Hawthorne suite has four en suite bedrooms, with the chalet itself designed and equipped to the very highest standards with widescreen, surround-sound DVD television and south-facing balcony. The suites are very generously sized, and are furnished with tastefully understated style, from the invitingly large sofas to the funky designer bathrooms.

This offer will be taken up quickly, so if you are still holding out for that great last-minute half-term offer, look no further!

Call us now to discuss either a per room booking, or to book the whole property – both options available but first come, first served!  Don’t miss out!

+44 (0) 1865 398130, or follow this link to view other properties within the complex, for a feel of the style and standard of this property: Aspen Lodge, Redwood Suite.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Tivoli Lodge, Davos – 2011/12 Season Availability

The fantastic Tivoli Lodge in Davos has just released it’s pricing for New Year 2011/12. This luxury chalet is one of the best in the Alps and is serviced to the very highest level. Features include an indoor pool and children’s play room. The chalet will be running from Tuesday 27th December 2011 to Wednesday 4th January 2012 (8 nights) and the price is £72,150.

If you are interested in the New Year week, or any other week of next season (or indeed, this season – all availability for which is up-to-date on our website), please do not hesitate to contact one of the team on +44 (0) 1865 398130.

Hotel Mont Cervin Palace gains Zermatt’s first Michelin star

The Mont Cervin Palace, a member of the “Leading Hotels of the World” and the “Swiss Deluxe Hotels”, has been accommodating superior guests from all over the world since 1851. Experience the finest Swiss hotel tradition combined with sincere hospitality.

Situated in the heart of Zermatt, the hotel boasts an attractive southern façade and a roof with numerous turrets. The red horse-drawn carriage is a popular photographic motif and awaits you at the station in Zermatt.

The Mont Cervin Palace has over 175 rooms in four different buildings. These are connected to each other and offer a multitude of individually and stylishly appointed rooms and suites.

The hotel′s pool and the 1,700 m² wellness and spa area is one of the most prestigious in the Alps.

The Hotel Mont Cervin is exemplary for childcare. Guests of the Mont Cervin benefit from free, day long kindergarten run in its sister hotel, the Schweizerhof, which is just a street away. The Mont Cervin, itself, provide a children′s table where a buffet is served at 6pm. There is also a children′s pool and play room in the spa area.

And now, the hotel’s Ristorante Capri has been awarded the resort’s first Michelin star, which will no doubt attract yet more discerning skiers to this most unique of resorts.

For pricing, availability and more information on the Mont Cervin Palace, contact our hotel specialist on +44 (0) 1865 398130.

Free 3 Valleys Lift Pass for guests staying in Chalet Virage, Meribel

The Oxford Ski Company are pleased to be able to offer one free 3 Valleys lift pass per couple in Chalet Virage.

Chalet Virage is a modern, comfortably furnished chalet, with original artwork on the walls. The living area has a high vaulted ceiling with a central fire place and magnificent views of the Meribel Valley. All 8 bedrooms have fantastic views, an ensuite bathroom with bath and shower. Some bedrooms are able to accommodate extra beds.

This chalet has a hot tub on the sun terrace, a sauna, childrens playroom, heated boot rack and equipment room, free wi-fi access.