“The big five” – five of the best luxury ski chalets

Below, we introduce to you a selection of five of our top luxury ski holidays. The Oxford Ski Company features luxury ski chalets and hotels throughout Europe and North America…

1. Chalet No.14, Verbier

More private boutique hotel than luxury ski chalet, this property offers extreme levels of comfort and style for large groups. The perfect destination for a corporate ski event or a large gathering of family and friends. During the peak weeks of the season the property is available to take exclusively, sleeping up to 26. During other weeks of the season you can experience long weekends or bookings on a room by room basis. More details >>

2. Chalet Gentianes, Courchevel 1850

Located in arguably one of the best positions in Courchevel 1850, this luxury ski chalet is located in the forest, directly on the piste yet only a stones throw from the very centre of the resort. Location aside, this luxury ski chalet in Courchevel 1850 offers refined levels of service and has some of the best private chalet spa facilities we have seen. More details >>

3. Chalet Marco Polo, Val d’Isere

A newcomer to the Val d’Isere luxury ski chalet scene this season, Marco Polo is the sister chalet to the already-renowned Chalet Lhotse, Le Rocher and Solyneou. Offering 750sqm of living space, this chalet has been conceived to include every facility imaginable, from a private spa, swimming pool with decks and lighting to create the most incredible pool party, down the refined levels of comfort in the bedrooms with the finest bed linen and down duvets. More details >>

4. Chalet Dent Blanche, Verbier

While Verbier is renowned for having one of the greatest densities of luxury ski chalets in Switzerland, this beautiful chalet is often overlooked by the press and reviewers. We love it. At 950sqm and sleeping up to 14 people this is a large chalet with a fantastic indoor swimming pool, massage room and spa, and with an enthusiastic team of staff to look after your every need. More details >>

5. Chalet Zermatt Peak, Zermatt

Launched for the 2010/11 season, this luxury ski chalet in Zermatt has been a huge hit with our guests. Commanding one of the best positions in Zermatt, the chalet overlooks the village and Matterhorn, and has been finished with an extraordinary level of detail. The same attention to detail is mirrored in the levels of service by your chalet manager, host, private chef and housekeeping staff. More details >>

For more information on any of these luxury ski chalets and lodges, please contact The Oxford Ski Company on 01865 398 130. Each of these chalets has been personally inspected by one of our team to ensure we can find the perfect chalet to match you requirements.

Chalet Ormello, Courchevel 1850 – true luxury Alpine ski

Chalet Ormello – arguably one of the most prestigious luxury ski chalets in the Alps.

With exceptional service, cuisine and accommodation that is the height of luxury you couldn’t fail to want to return again and again.

The Chalet boasts a beautiful indoor swimming pool, gym, private cinema, bar and 9 fabulous bedrooms making ample space for a relaxing and indulgent ski holiday.

With easy access to all ski resort Courchevel 1850 has to offer, there is no fault found. With plenty of availability still left for the looming Winter season, why not contact us at The Oxford Ski Company today.

Brand new images have just been added to our website, to show case the delights this luxury catered ski chalet has to offer.

Call on +44 (0) 1865 398130 or visit us at our website.

Christmas in Courchevel Availability

Hotel le Chabichou, Courchevel 1850

If you are looking for a Christmas ski getaway, availability can still be found in the popular resort of Courchevel. However you have to be quick, as rooms are selling fast after an influx of Christmas enquiries. We have a great selection of luxurious chalets and fantastic hotels on our portfolio, in Courchevel 1850, Courchevel 1650 and Courchevel 1550.

For example, the Hotel Chabichou as pictured above, perfect for families and couples with ski in, ski out access and a Michelin star restaurant, now only have a small handful of family rooms and suites available over the festive season.

To save you the hassle, why don’t you give us at The Oxford Ski Company a call and we will be delighted to find the perfect property to suit your requirements. Between us all we have visited every property in resort, and will be more than happy to pass on our knowledge and provide impartial advice.

We look forward to hearing from you on +44 1865 398 130.

Brand new chalet in Val d’Isere for 2011/12

Marco Polo, a fabulous new uber-luxurious chalet located in the heart of Val d’Isere has been added to our portfolio for this coming season.

This unique chalet brings you over 600m² of Alpine chic, comfortably sleeps 12 guests in six beautiful ensuite bedrooms.

Wellness is at the heart of Marco Polo as the whole first floor is dedicated to your relaxation and well-being. The spacious pool with jet stream sits adjacent to the hot tub and is flooded with natural light from the floor to ceiling windows. The sauna and relaxation area, complete with entertainment system allows you to completely unwind and enjoy the ultimate ski-chalet.

Chalet Marco Polo has great availability for 2012 so why not stay there and enjoy the luxurious surroundings on your next ski holiday.

To enquire about Chalet Marco Polo please contact one of our sales team on 01865 398 131 who will be happy to help you.

New chalet in Val d’Isere

We are pleased to announce a stunning new chalet in Val d’Isere to add to our portfolio.  Chalet L’hoste (sleeps 10) and is located in the heart of Val d’Isere, but still maintains a feel of exclusivity and privacy, with stunning views of the world famous Men’s Downhill race course the La Face piste.

The chalet is an impressive 350 sqm only 5 mins walk to the lift with spa facilities second to none, boasting an indoor heated swimming pool and state of the art projector screen, massage room, solarium, hamman, gym and outdoor hot tub.

This stunning chalet is still available for New Year, so why not treat yourself. Rates start at GBP 1,890 per person.

Contact a member of the chalet team on 01865 398 131 for more information.

Flights Filling Fast for Winter 2011/2012

Many enthusiastic skiers are thinking in advance this year and booking their ski holiday for next ski season now. Snowjet have alerted us their flights are filling up already, especially for December departures. In fact, they have sold so many seats they have put on extra flights to meet this high demand, with up to four departures a week heading out to the French and Swiss Alps as early as the 16th December! There is no better time than right now to take advantage of the lowest fares.

We have some fantastic luxury chalets and five star hotels on our portfolio, to include Verbier, Zermatt, Courchevel, Meribel, Val d’Isere and Tignes. These popular resorts are only a short transfer from Sion or Chambery Aiport where Snowjet conveniently fly to. However these are also booking up quickly, with some already fully booked over the festive holiday period.

We don’t want you to miss out, so to check the latest availability please call us at The Oxford Ski Company on + (0) 1865 398 130.

“Not Exactly Roughing It” at Beaver Creek, Colorado

Park Hyatt, Beaver Creek

As Beaver Creek‘s clever marketing slogan “not exactly roughing it” may suggest, luxury is not hard to find here. A few of us took a trip out in March this year, and found a pretty resort full of North American charm, beautifully appointed hotels such as the Park Hyatt above, quiet slopes in comparison to some of the larger European resorts, and amazing snow.

We were most impressed, as we discovered throughout Colorado, at the fantastic snow conditions. Beaver Creek receives, on average, an annual snowfall of over 7 and a half metres. The resort closed on the 17th April 2011 with a massive 210cm snow base…it had to close on this date not due to lack of snow, but to allow for the annual Elk migration.

Skiing Beaver Creek is suitable for all abilities, so perfect if you have a mixed group. Your lift pass will also cover you for skiing Vail and Breckenridge, so you really are spoilt for choice in terms of ski terrain. If you are looking for luxury in a resort with an excellent snow record, then Beaver Creek is definitely worthy in our opinion, as is any other resort on our North American portfolio.

To book your holiday to North America for next year’s ski season, please call The Oxford Ski Company on + (0) 1865 398 130.

Introducing One Ski Hill Place, Breckenridge, Colorado

One Ski Hill Place, Breckenridge

As you may already know, we are expanding our North America portfolio to include Breckenridge, Beaver Creek and Vail along with Aspen, and have included many exciting luxury properties such as One Ski Hill Place in Breckenridge, shown above. One Ski Hill Place really is a fantastic property ideal for families, or those venturing over to North America for the first time. It is ideally located at the base of the slopes and the ski school meeting point, the hotel itself has a whole array of facilities to keep you entertained such as a large indoor pool, movie room, and even its own bowling alley!

With all this entertainment you do not really need to leave the hotel, however just a short ride away you find Breckenridge Main Street. Here you will find a typical American, almost ‘Wild West’ ski town, with an abundance of shops and fine eating establishments to cater all tastes. We believe Breckenridge to be a great resort with plenty on offer, not forgetting its impressive snow record, a massive 7.5 metres a season on average!

To find out more about One Ski Hill Place, or indeed all our North American properties, please call the Oxford Ski Company on: +44 1865 398 130.

North America Early Bird Offers

The Lodge at Vail, Colorado

For those of you keen to book your 2011/2012 ski holiday early there is no better time than right now to take advantage of some fantastic offers.  North American resorts are always keen to secure early bookings, with their early bird incentives reflecting this. Pair this with the amazing snow record, for example Vail accumulating an impressive 12 metres of snow last season, maybe a ski trip to North America is on the cards?

As an example, The Lodge at Vail as featured above, are currently offering a staggering third off all bookings for next season. For a 10 night stay in January 2012 it will cost you just £949 per person in a Deluxe Hotel Room, saving over £300 from the original rate.

To find out about the above offer and many more early booking incentives for next season, please call the Oxford Ski Company on: +44 1865 398 130.

No. 14 Verbier Weekend Offer

No.14 Verbier is arguably one of the most unique chalets available to rent in this highly acclaimed and prestigious ski resort. Sleeping up to 26 people in thirteen elegant bedrooms, No.14 can be taken on an exclusive use basis, but is also available for individual room bookings during most weeks of the season. Unlike many of Verbier′s hotels and chalets, No.14 is also available for weekend stays as well as offering highly discounted reverse weekends (Sunday to Thursday).

Due to a recent cancellation, The Oxford Ski Company is pleased to offer our clients a 50% reduction on No. 14 for the weekend of 24th-27th March 2011. This stunning property is available to book on a room by room basis at £1,720 per room or on an exclusive use basis for £22,360.

Call us now for more details or to book, on +44 (0) 1865 398130.