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Le Portetta Hotel, Lofts & Mountain Lodges Re-Launch

July 2010: This ski season will see the Lime Wood Group rebrand and rename Chalets de Vanoise and Le Portetta hotel to become Le Portetta Hotel, Lofts & Mountain Lodges.

Located in Courchevel 1650 (Hotel & Lofts) and 1750 (Mountain Lodges) within tranquil and stylish surroundings in the largest ski area in the French Alps, Le Portetta Hotel, Lofts & Mountain Lodges are a haven dedicated to skiers. Offering an exceptional location with the ultimate in “ski in, ski out” luxury, the hotel, recently accredited with a French 4 Star rating, has thirty eight rooms and six stylish lofts. The lodges further up the slope – suitably named after local mountain animals, Chamois, Blanchot, Marmotte and Petite Marmotte – can accommodate between ten-fourteen guests with Petite Marmotte accommodating two making it the perfect setting for a couples retreat.

Chairman of the Lime Wood Group, Robin Hutson says – ‘Following a recent re-design and refurbishment we are thrilled that the hotel and lodges are now under the same Le Portetta umbrella. Offering something for everyone the three different accommodation choices provide the perfect base for the ultimate luxury ski experience.’

Le Portetta Hotel, Lofts & Mountain Lodges are elegantly luxurious and superbly situated in the desirable resort of Courchevel, with stylish oak interiors, inviting fireplaces, rejuvenating and relaxing spa facilities and a traditional restaurant with a delicious menu serving locally sourced ingredients.

Le Portetta Hotel, Lofts & Mountain Lodges are part of the Lime Wood Group, a small group of luxury entities also comprising Whitley Ridge and the group’s latest project Lime Wood, which opened in November 2009, both located in the New Forest.

All of the Portetta properties can be booked through us at our website, or by calling +44 (0) 1865 398130.

Oct200912

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Focus on Val D’Isere

The king of classic, French, alpine resorts, Val d’Isere remains a firm favourite with both the British and French. Situated in the heart of the Espace Killy, Val d’Isère is the perfect place to explore the 300km of marked runs and the almost limitless off piste that the region offers. As the host of last season’s World Alpine championships it is not hard to see why Val d’Isère has a reputation as the place to go to prove one’s courage and ability.  However there is also plenty of skiing suitable for those less courageous among us with the Solaise side of the valley hosting a great area for those who like to cruise the blues and have a long lunch in the sunshine. With over 300km of marked runs, and unlimited off-piste skiing, Val d’Isère and its neighbouring resort of Tignes, makes it an ideal location for skiers and boarders of all abilities to find something which satisfies all. It also has a fantastic range of Luxury Chalets and Hotels to retreat to for some well deserved relaxation after a day on the mountains.

Open for its first full season the Avenue lodge Hotel on the main street of Val d’Isère is offering great value considering its enviable location, chic decor and excellent levels of service. Double bedrooms are available from €330- €450, per night, including breakfast.

Another key player in Val D’Isere, VIP are offering a new improved service know as its platinum collection, reflecting the burgeoning demand for high quality cuisine and service in the privacy of a chalet environment. Guests staying in Juniper, Mulberry or Birch Suites, on the top floor of the Aspen Lodge can experience a completely tailored holiday experience. They will work with their personal holiday advisor to create the holiday that they want, picking from a range of extras to include valet parking, airport lounge access and private transfer to resorts. Their personal chef will work with them prior to departure to design a bespoke dining experience. Tailored meals will be accompanied by fabulous wines, chosen by the award winning Master Sommelier.

From après ski until the end of the night, you will never get bored in Val d’Isère. Val d’Isere is renowned for its lively après ski scene and with around twenty different bars, there’s bound to be something to suit your tastes. There are over 60 restaurants where dishes range from the usual savoyard specialities, to fine haute cuisine. If you enjoy shopping then Val d’Isère has everything from haute couture and technical clothing to art galleries, and the village has much to entertain with an indoor swimming pool, English cinema, skidoo-ing, fitness centre, paparpenting, ice-climbing, ice rink, husky rides, ice-dving and snow-shoeing.

Aug200928

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Wonderful Chalet in Morzine in an incredible location

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Completed in summer 2008, this Chalet in a modern take on the traditional apline chalet model. The spacious living area is tastefully decorated in modern French style and opens onto a large terrace, with further balconies for four of the five en suite bedrooms above. There is also an additional TV room upstairs  giving the additional space to relax often needed for groups of ten. The chalet is superbly situated on a large plot in the centre of Morzine. It is within site of the Pleney lift, only 100 metres away. 500 metres away in the other direction the Super Morzine lift sits ready and waiting to whisk one up into the fantastic avoriaz ski area and  even on into Switzerland. Such is the extent of the Portes du Soleil ski area.

This luxury chalet  is available to rent in both summer and winter. The winter rates range from £399 to £1,129 per person, per week. The booking price includes a chalet host who will greet you on arrival and provide you with their intimate knowledge of the resort. They will also provide a delicious breakfast each morning to set you up for your day on the slopes and exquisite dinners each evening.

For more infomration on this chalet please call us on 01865 398 130 or view the chalet on The Oxford Ski Company website

Jun200906

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Le Village – Alp d’Huez

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Built around an atmospheric courtyard, the five chalets of Le Village epitomise the most that skiing convenience has to offer along with exceptional design and space. Located in the Rond Points des Pistes area of Alpe d’Huez, the name is a true give-away as pistes pass Le Village on two sides and the chalets lie a mere stones throw away from access to the resort’s skiing. The start of your day’s skiing is truly a ski length’s away.

The five chalets vary in size, perfectly adapting to large parties of family and friends as well as more intimate groups. They all share the unrivalled piste-side location, incredibly generous room sizes and the ultimate in skiing convenience along with ubiquitous sauna and hot tub. Add to this the ultimate luxury a dedicated ski school, directly next to Le Village, private nanny service and superior chalet host standards and you have all the ingredients for the perfect holiday.

Explore all five chalets here….

Known as the Ile de Soleil, Alpe d’Huez is famed for its sunshine making it one of the most perfect places to learn to ski. Come to think of it though, Alpe d’Huez caters for every level of skier and boarder with a large skiing area to rival the best. Nestled in a natural bowl, pistes stretch from the resort as far as the eye can see.

One of the oldest ski resorts in France, Alpe d’Huez is a melting pot of architectural style, its diversity somehow perfectly at home with the majesty of the natural surroundings. An easy resort to find your way around, the main street is home to a selection of shops, restaurants and bars as well as the one of the resort’s two swimming pools and the skating rink. Snowline’s Le Village is at the top of the resort, right next to the pistes but you are only a five to ten minute walk of the main centre depending upon where you want to go to.

At the bottom of the resort, about a 12 minute walk away from Le Village is the resort’s fantastic cinema and sports complex. Over 30 sports are housed inside, including climbing wall, gym, squash, tennis and a second swimming pool. Many of them are also completely free with a ski pass. There are frequent film showings in English for those that would like to venture outside, though with your own flat screen TV, complete with surround sound and comfortable sofas, most people would probably prefer the comfort of their own personal screening.

You are immediatley struck by the friendliness of the resort, the locals are extremely proud of where they live and genuinely want you to share their love of Alpe d’Huez. With such a warm and laid-back atmosphere, coupled with great skiing and a multitude of off snow activities, it’s hard not to agree with them.

Extract taken from snowline.co.uk

Jun200904

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Hotel Kilimandjaro

On 3rd June 2009 the Hotel Kilimandjaro, Courchevel 1850 was awarded 5 stars (upgraded from 4 star luxe).

The hotel has also recently been awarded a Michelin Star for its gourmet restaurant “La Table du Kilimandjaro”.

The hotel is one of the finest in the luxury ski resort of Courchevel 1850 France. With a ski in ski out location, the hotel comprises of both hotel suites and stand alone luxury ski chalets.

For bookings contact The Oxford Ski Company for more information on 0870 787 1785

You can find details of the hotel on their website: http://www.hotelkilimandjaro.com/

Jun200903

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Winter Flights on Sale

Flights for the winter 2009/10 season are already on sale – book your flights and accomadation early for the best rates.

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Jun200903

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Bellevarde Lodge – save £100pp

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Book the Bellevade Lodge for weeks commencing 10th Jan 2010, 17th Jan 2010, 24th Jan 2010 or 21st Mar 2010 and save £100 per person (if booked before 31st Oct 09).

From £869 per adult and £769 per child, this booking price includes luxury accommodation with ski in, ski out access, London flights, transfers to the resort and a fully catered experience.

For more information on this luxury ski chalet, take a look at the following link….

Jun200902

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Yellowstone Lodge


This season marks the launch of a great new concept in the resort of St. Foy, France – a hidden jewel in the alpine crown. A perfect resort for beginners and for those seeking back country skiing  all day long. Within easy reach of numerous other resorts (Val d’Isere, Les Arcs, La Plagne, La Rosiere and La Thuile) St. Foy is the perfect base for a ski safari.

ski sa-fa-ri (-noun): a journey or expedition in the Alps, hunting for untouched powder, skiing numerous resorts in one short break


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Jun200901

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Welcome!

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Blog which will include details of new properties, informative resort reviews, news of special offers, late deals and, starting in December, regular weather and snow forecasts to keep you up to speed with the conditions in the Alps. The whole team will be contributing to the Blog so why not use your RSS reader to subscribe to our post and also save it to your favourites. 

“What is the difference between your website and blog?”
For those of you unsure of the difference, our www.oxfordski.com is our main website which showcases the luxury chalets, lodges and spa hotels available to rent in the Alps. This Blog, is a platform for news stories, letting you know about new properties and special offers. Blogs are much more interactive than websites and will allow our sales consultants to share their experiences and news stories with you. You will also have the opportunity to comment on our Blog posts – ie, after reading one of our resort reviews, why not ‘comment’ on it and share your experiences of that resort.

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