Chalet Emilie, Courchevel, France

Chalet Emilie is located in Le Praz the prettiest and most charismatic village in Courchevel. It is tucked away down a private drive yet close to the telecabin and newly installed express chairlift giving you fast and easy access to the magnificent 3 Valleys Domain. You can ski back to within 200 metres of the chalet along a winding forest piste. The village centre is a few minutes' walk from the chalet and has narrow winding cobbled streets traditional village shops, renowned restaurants and après ski bars. If you want even more choice of bars and restaurants a free shuttle bus runs from Le Praz to Courchevel 1850

Courchevel has five different base resorts and most people rate the traditional village of Le Praz as the prettiest by far. Chalet Emilie has a traditional wooden Alpine style exterior with a bespoke chic and contemporary interior, boasting an outdoor hot tub and barrel sauna. There's an elegant open plan living room with a grand log fire as a centre piece leading to a stylish dining area and bar and the four bedrooms each boast ultra-smart en-suite.

Services Included :

• Personalized welcome with flowers and champagne
• Three course evening meal on 6 niights with wine pairing (choice of menu and unlimited wine)
• American breakfast with chef
• A daily afternoon tea with homemade cakes, tea, coffee and hot chocolate
• Daily cleaning of the common, bed and bathroom. A change of sheets in the middle of the stay
• House staff until 4 p.m.
• Private concierge for reservations of your service and restaurant activities with selected qualified service providers.
• Daily chimney preparation
• Self-service coffee machine (5 coffee selection)
• Unlimited newspapers on tablet
• French and international TV channel + Sky sport, Canal +
• Christmas tree (only for Christmas and New Year's weeks)
• Baby welcome including cot, high chair, bathtub, bath thermometer, changing mat and night light
• Welcome kitchen including washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, tea towel, sponge, salt, pepper, olive oil and balsamic vinegar
• Delivery of ski equipment for any reservation at the Olympic Sport store

A la carte services that can be pre-ordered :

• Selection of wines and champagnes
• Purchase of ski passes

Concierge services :

• Transfers by car or helicopter
• Ski instructor
• Baby sitter
• Activities reservations
• Restaurants reservations

• 4 bedrooms (all of which can be Doubles or twins)
• All bedrooms have an en-suite shower or bath together with toilet and washbasin, Flat screen T.Vs,
• Large open plan living and dining area
• Satellite TV
• Wonderful central feature fireplace
• Outdoor hot tub and sauna
• Free WIFI
• Bluetooth Speaker System
• Paid parking in the village
• 200m from the main lift and village centre
• Heated Boot warmers and ski lockers
• Hair Dryers in all bathrooms
• Individual safe in each bedroom

Top (Second) Floor

• Contemporary large living room with a stunning central feature fireplace, large flat screen T.V
• Dining table with seating up to 10 people, bar
• Bedroom 4 - Double or Twin with balcony, en-suite shower, toilet and sink. Flat screen T.V

First Floor

• Bedroom 1 Twin or double with large balcony en-suite with bath, overhead shower, double sink and toilet, flat screen T.V
• Bedroom 2 Twin or double with balcony, en-suite shower, toilet and sink Flat screen T.V
• Bedroom 3 Twin or double with balcony, en-suite shower, toilet and double sink. Flat screen T.V

Ground Floor

• Entrance hall with boot warmers and ski store
• A luxurious private Spa Centre

Note: For this chalet we take a 25% deposit

During your stay in one of our catered chalets we will serve you hearty breakfasts on five days of your stay and self-service on two days; tasty home-made cake for afternoon tea and a delicious evening meal each evening for six nights of your stay, all complimented with unlimited bottled wine.

Breakfast

As skiers ourselves, we know how important breakfast is to set you up for a good day on the mountain so on the 5 days where a cooked breakfast is provided you can take your pick from porridge and eggs cooked to order, French bread, preserves, croissants, yoghurt, muesli, cereals and a differing cooked option which includes sausages and bacon, fluffy pancakes, scrambled eggs with lardons, all served alongside fruit juice and freshly brewed coffee or our specially imported Yorkshire tea. On our self-service days there is a good selection to choose from including cereals, bread,ham and cheese etc.

Afternoon Tea

It’s a favourite chalet tradition, coming back to your chalet at the end of a hard day on the piste to a freshly baked cake along with tea and coffee.

Dinner

Our menu is freshly prepared to create delicious wholesome dishes that may range from local mountain favourites such as a traditional rich boeuf bourguignon to Loin of pork with caramelised apple and cider all served with delicious accompaniments and seasonal vegetables. We finish with scrumptious desserts such as a classic warming apple crumble or a melt in your mouth chocolate fondant. All of our food is complimented with a choice of handpicked wines and finally we round off the evening with freshly brewed coffee and tea. On your final evening we serve a fourth course of cheese.

Wines

Your host will serve our house wine throughout the meal which we have specially chosen to accompany the dishes on our menu. We have a good selection of white and red wines based on our pre-season wine tastings which we do every year plus feedback that we receive each year from our guests. In addition you may you may upgrade to our premium/luxury selection of wine by purchasing them by the case before your holiday.

Children’s Meals

Children aged between 2 and 12 will be served an earlier 2 course menu of simple home cooked favourites at around 6.30 pm. For children under 2 baby food is not provided.

Special Diets

If you have any particular dietary requirements please talk to us beforehand so we can do our best to get things just how you like it. We are able to source some ingredients for you as long as we know beforehand. Vegetarian options are available on our normal chalet menus and there is no charge for this but we will need at least 2 weeks notice to obtain the products.
We can cater for other special diets such a vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, wheat-free, specific food allergies. Etc. There will be a charge of £50 per person per week. Any dietary requirements must be advised to us at the time of booking in order for us to be fully prepared. Due to our delivery service for food it does mean that we cannot cater for any special diets that have not been notified to us at least 2 weeks before arrival.

Staff Day off

In order to comply with all legal regulations in France and the EU all of our chalet staff have two full days off during your stay. On their days off breakfast is provided for you and it will be all laid out the night before so it will be help yourself. In the evening of the days off it’s a great chance to try out one of the local restaurants; your chalet host will know all the good ones and will be pleased to make a reservation for you.