Chalet Apartment Santons Isère, Val d'Isere, France

Chalet Apartment Santons Isère combines convenience with tranquillity in one of the best resorts in the world, Val d’Isère. Just 150m from the nursery slopes and major Solaise and Bellevarde lifts, Santons Isère has easy access to the whole Espace Killy ski area, and is moments walk from the vibrant centre of this fantastic resort. Isère, located on the lower ground level and right by the Isere river, is one of 6 chic apartments in the Santons building, formerly a hotel but converted 9 years ago.

The apartment is ideal for both families and friends. Isere comprises of 3 bedrooms (twin / double) each with its own bathroom (shower or bath, sink and WC). One of the bedrooms also has a set of bunk beds should you want to sleep 8 in the chalet. The large open plan chalet living room has smart contemporary furnishings and looks out on to a completely secluded snow bank and the Isere River that runs past. The chalet is equipped with all the mod cons – wireless internet and Sky TV.

Please note that in the two Santons apartments there is a private chef in each apartment, and one host that floats between the two properties to take care of you. She will be present on a daily basis both morning and evening to ensure your needs and the up-keep of the chalet are taken care of. Your Val d’Isère Resort Manager will also be very present and hands on in the chalet throughout your stay.

• Cot space in 2 rooms and childcare facilities available
• For children < 12 in their own rooms we offer a 10% discount off the quoted price per person. For infants in cots in their parents’ room there is a surcharge of £100.

Our Chalet welcomes children and have all the necessary bits and bobs that come with them including cots, highchairs, toys, sledges, sterilisers and lots more.

Let us know in advance and they can buy any additional necessities for you so you don’t need to lug everything with you – nappies, wipes etc.

They also offer a high-tea where your chef will provide a variety of balanced meals and puds for your little ones and will of course cook up any of their favourites! Your chef will give you a call before you arrive to discuss this in detail.

They can source babysitting and other childcare services with certified nanny companies in both Meribel and Val d’Isère. The Val d’Isère chalets are very close to the Ski School meeting points making mornings that little bit easier for getting to Ski School on time.

Making sure the children have as much fun as the adults is just as important! They'll take great care in ensuring this by going the extra mile, from decorating Christmas trees to Easter egg hunts and bum-boarding.

Modern amenities: DVD player and library, CD player / radio, sky TV, board games, iPod connection to stereo

Wi-Fi with your own laptop

Private terrace with deckchairs overlooking the river

Ski locker

Snowshoes and sledges at your disposal

• A full breakfast spread with daily specials
• Afternoon tea
• Homemade children’s tea
• 5 course evening meal – canapés, starter, main, pudding and cheese

Winners of The Times Chalet Chef 2010, the team has a wealth of experience and some might say a rather unhealthy passion for food!

A good skiing holiday isn’t complete without good food, which is why they strive to provide some of the best dining experiences the Alps has to offer by carefully hand-picking restaurant chefs and allowing them free rein when it comes to menus allowing them to show their natural talent.

At the same time they are extremely flexible in adapting to your needs. Your chef will call you in advance to go through finer details of likes, dislikes, special requests, allergies and children’s food.

As much as some might love fine-dining every night the they are also aware that eating 4 courses every night (especially after a big lunch!) might not be everybody’s cup of tea. They will happily provide lighter, more simple, 2 or 3 course meals for you. Don’t worry, they won’t be offended just ask.

In addition to the extensive House Wine List, they now also have a cocktail, spirit and digestif selection for you to choose from.

All the wines to be ‘House’ wines which flow freely throughout your stay included in the price of your holiday.

They do not believe in charging a supplement for any of these, as far as they are concerned they are all of the same merit and want you to drink these at your leisure not think about how much they cost. Great food goes hand-in-hand with great wine and therefore do not compromise on the quality and range of the wine list. They offer a variety of wines to suit all pallets and to balance perfectly with the diverse chefs’ menus.

Enjoy working your way through the list over the course of the week, and if there is one you particularly enjoy they are happy for you to make it your tipple of choice all week long! Santé!

Your Catered Holiday:

• Bespoke pre-holiday care including assistance with booking of transfers, lessons, ski hire, passes and massage
• Seven nights’ accommodation
• Dedicated service from the team (trained chef, host and resort manager) *for 6 bed chalets there is one member of staff who works as a chef/host
• 6 days fully catered service (full English breakfast spread with breakfast special, afternoon tea, canapés, 3 course evening supper, cheese)
• Champagne on arrival
• Unlimited complimentary hand-picked wine (choice of 5 white, 5 red and rosé), sparkling wine, beers and soft drinks
• Home-cooked High Tea for children (6pm, 6 days)
• Linen and bath towels
• F&P Extras: towelling dressing gowns, ‘smellies’, goodies on your bed, daily UK newspapers, tissues and chocolate bars to take on the slopes

What’s Not Included

• Travel to and from Meribel or Val d’Isère
• Insurance
• Ski pass
• Ski hire
• Ski lessons
• Lunch (this is available from your chef as a packed lunch picnic for €6.50 per person per day for a sandwich, fruit, chocolate or health bar and a drink (with the exception of the chalet staff’s day off).
• A la Carte wine and house spirits
• Self-catered upgrades

In Val d’Isère there are plenty of options for a little relaxation and pampering. The resort is home to some excellent beauticians offering facials, pedicures, massages and body treatments all designed to meet your pampering needs. How about trying some reflexology with Mountain Equilibre. If you are looking to be pampered in the comfort of the chalet, then the qualified Physiotherapists from Progression Ski can do just that – providing both massage and physio treatments. They work regularly with international athletes and at some of the world’s largest sporting events. The new sports centre in Val d’Isère, Oxygen, has a Wellness Area so you can unwind after a day’s skiing. This includes a pool, sauna, hammam and Jacuzzi. Entrance to the Wellness Areas is 14 Euros.