How to Choose the Best Winter Retreat this Christmas
How to Choose the Best Winter Retreat this Christmas
Christmas is all about spending time with your loved ones and creating memories. Sometimes though, it can be hard to decide what ski destination to choose and where to stay. With such a wide variety of choices available, it can be difficult to decide on the perfect ski chalet for your dream winter holiday. When you have to consider this as well as your group’s needs and interests, it can make it exceptionally hard to find lodging according to everyone’s preferences.
In this article, we will provide a guide that should ease you into your hunt for the perfect ski chalet. Whether you’re prioritising luxury, practicality or comfort, we can guarantee our recommendations will appeal to everyone.
Here at The Only International, we represent a number of amazing ski holiday properties, including exclusive ‘off the books’ chalets. Read about our top picks below:
If you’re looking for a rustic cabin experience
For many, the dream winter getaway involves lounging near a wood-burning stove in a remote cabin, with a steaming cup of mulled wine in hand. This fantasy can easily become reality at any of the gorgeous ski chalets based in the Alps that effortlessly emulate this experience.
Our recommendation below is guaranteed to evoke cosy cabin fever — the good kind.
Chalet Norel, Chamonix
Located in the heart of the Chamonix Valley, Chalet Norel is a lavish five-bedroom chalet that has a sublime view of the Alps. If you’re looking to prioritise accessibility, this stunning location sits directly along the famous ‘La Verte’ slope and just above the ‘Saut de la Route’ making it one of the very rare chalets to offer a true ski-in and ski-out location. Additionally, it can accommodate up to twelve people and features large open-plan living spaces, making it the perfect lodging for families and friends.
Chalet Norel has the perfect facilities for relaxation to truly encapsulate that home-away-from-home feeling. This includes a spa, available on the first floor, that comes complete with an outdoor hot tub, hammam, and sauna. You’ll also find a spacious living area and a central fireplace that will make for the perfect backdrop to many warm and memorable evenings.
If you’re looking for a white Christmas
White is a colour that evokes purity and cleanliness. It is a refreshing hue that immediately makes you feel at peace. A handful of luxury ski chalets in Europe are designed in this colour, mirroring the pristine hue of the snow that blankets the Alps.
This lavish chalet is located in the neighbourhood of Cospillot, a popular and chic neighbourhood in Courchevel. With five sublime en-suite bedrooms and one master bedroom, White Dream provides plenty of room for unforgettable evenings with your loved ones.
Completed in 2014, it is a luxurious build that comes with ample space and a range of facilities to accommodate a group of twelve people. Chalet White Dream is a great choice when it comes to making a strong first impression. Its striking exterior which is a completely stark, bright white makes for a welcoming beacon in between the dense forest of pine trees.
However, there’s more than meets the eye with this distinctive chalet. Its interior is just as impressive with a remarkable selection of art and decor that complements the all-white architectural design. White Dream also features jaw-dropping spa facilities, making it the best venue for a relaxing getaway where personal well-being takes centre stage.
If you’re looking for style and flair
As many visitors flock to the Alps for an escape away from the hassle and bustle of global capitals, it’s easy to see why chalets are designed to evoke cosiness and solitude. However, you may be looking for something different that reflects your adventurous side. After all, a fashionable crowd should also stay in fashionable places. Our recommended venue is guaranteed to distinguish itself from the rest.
This venue has achieved what many others have failed to do which is seamlessly blend a fine-dining restaurant and a luxurious nightclub into one high-class establishment — without compromising on class and glamour. Sleek leather couches and glowing lights make for the perfect backdrop to one of the greatest night-outs you’ll find in Mayfair. Follow downstairs and past the outdoor smoking area, and you’ll find the iconic Green Room. Self-proclaimed as one of Mayfair’s ‘best-kept secrets,’ the elusive Green Room of Maddox is where your ears will be graced with the finest deep house hits on offer in London.
Chalet Rock and Roll, Chamonix
Chalet Rock and Roll is a brand-new luxury ski chalet that is situated in one of the best areas in Chamonix — the quaint and cosy valley. Not only do you get a stunning panoramic view, but you’re also a stone’s throw away from the nearby town centre which is busy with restaurants, bars, shops, cafes, and other leisure facilities.
Chalet Rock and Roll, if not apparent by its name, was designed with big adventurous groups in mind. In addition, it’s family-friendly with plenty of amenities that will keep the little ones entertained — particularly the ‘secret’ treehouse that is waiting to be discovered behind a sliding bookcase. However, there’s also plenty of fun for the adults too. The trendy chalet features a state-of-the-art gym that not only includes all the exercise equipment you’ll need but also a unique room dedicated to bouldering.
The festive season is the perfect time to get away, if only just for a memorable stay in one of the luxurious chalets we represent in the world‘s key skiing destinations. These ski lodges make excellent holiday accommodation options. As well as these choices, check out the complete ski chalets list by The Only International. In addition we offer a complete 360-degree concierge service and can cater to whatever need or concern you may have — from sourcing a ski instructor and ground transportation to a private chef and restaurant bookings. Get in touch with us today to learn more about our luxury travel and lifestyle concierge services.
