La Grange au Merle by Clarian Chalets

Property Description

La Grange au Merle is a newly renovated traditional Savoyard farmhouse located in the picturesque resort of Châtel, at the heart of the vast Portes du Soleil. Our proffesssional team offer catering, concierge and in-resort chauffeur to ensure you have a relaxing and memorable holiday. 

The Property

The original character of this property has been maintained with wood interiors, exposed ceiling beams and a roaring fireplace. The addition of modern facilities including an outdoor hot tub and sauna create a mountain retreat from which to enjoy the landscape, sumptuous food and hospitality.  

The heart of the chalet is the full width, south facing living space, from which to enjoy the stunning scenery.  This area comprises a cocktail bar, lounge with warming fire and seated dining for 12 guests.

A movie lounge and kids playroom are available along with a library and office in the mezzanine.

In the cave under the chalet the carnotzet can be found, where guests can escape for an evening of wine tasting.  

Six tastefully decorated bedrooms accommodate friends and families. The ground floor comprises a master ensuite bedroom and two further double/twin ensuite bedrooms. Each has direct access to the south facing balcony or garden terrace. A further generous double bedroom with separate adjoining bunkroom share a large dedicated bathroom. The sixth bedroom is in the mezzanine with ensuite.  

For relaxation after a day on the slopes enjoy the outdoor hottub and sauna or  visit the carnotzet in the cave under the chalet for evening wine tasting. 

The chalet has safe enclosed gardens with chidlrens alpine playhouse, covered double garage and additional parking for three cars and laundry facilities.  

The Service

Full catering consists of a continental breakfast accompanied by a selection of hot options, afternoon tea of home baked treats with tea, coffee and vin chaud.

In the evenings canapés and pre-dinner drinks are served followed by a mouthwatering four course meal with paired wines. All beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks are inclusive. Lunches and early dinners can also be prepared as needed for children. 

There will be one staff day off at which time a Continental breakfast will be set out and guests can sample one of the many restaurants in the village in the evening.

During the day, the guests have an all day driver available for transport anywhere in the resort. If guests wish to go the picturesque village of Châtel for some apres-ski in the evenings it is a pleasant 10 minute walk to the village square. There is also a free ski bus service to the village from directly outside the chalet. 

We work with partner organisations to bring you

- ski hire which is fitted at the chalet with no queuing at the rental shop

- lessons or guiding for groups or individuals

- ski passes which are waiting for you on arrival

- airport trasfers from Geneva airport, 90 minutes away

- professional childcare with caring nannies  

We look forward to welcoming you. 

Deposit Details

30% deposit required to secure the booking

Payment Details

Direct bank transfer and credit card

Cleaning Details

Cleaning is included

Linen Details

Linens, towels and robes included