Rent Chalet Barbara France
Holiday Home Rental Description
Nestled beautifully into the hillside of Le Cret, a sun-drenched and charming Val d’Isere hamlet enveloped by majestic mountains sits the exquisite Chalet Barbara. This splendid alpine retreat offers captivating vistas over Val d’Isere and is conveniently located within walking distance of the town and a mere stone’s throw away from La Daille. A masterfully renovated old farmhouse, Chalet Barbara presents a chic and stylish haven for up to ten guests. With its four remarkable bedroom suites, an inviting open-plan living area, a cinema room that doubles as extra sleeping space, a dedicated ski and boot room, and an outdoor hot tub, this chalet is a haven of comfort and luxury.
The traditional wooden architecture of Chalet Barbara, influenced by Savoyard’s design, seamlessly blends with opulent contemporary furnishings and lavish fabrics. Throughout Chalet Barbara, you will discover the allure of solid oak floors, luxurious soft furnishings, and the enchanting warmth of stone fireplaces that infuse an Alpine ambience. The lower ground floor is graced by the dreamy master bedroom suite, the inviting cinema room, and the secluded hot tub. On the ground floor, the stunning open-plan living area beckons, opening onto a spacious terrace and the convenient ski room. Ascend to the first floor to find the remaining three bedrooms, each a heavenly retreat for a peaceful slumber.
While all the bedrooms exude warmth and charm, the master bedroom suite stands as a true gem. Adorned with a beautifully draped king-size bed, an intimate fireplace, a walk-in wardrobe, and a fabulous ensuite bathroom complete with four-poster drapes, it exudes romance and opulence. The cinema room offers a delightful space for relaxed movie nights, featuring a cosy corner sofa arrangement and vibrant red walls that echo the sofa piping. This room doubles as additional sleeping quarters for two. For weary adventurers, the hot tub provides a luxurious escape to soothe aching muscles, where one can unwind with a glass of champagne while marvelling at the panoramic views.
The living area boasts another inviting fireplace, cocooned by sumptuous sofas and stylish chairs, creating the perfect setting for afternoon tea or pre-dinner drinks. Culinary delights come to life in the charming, fully-equipped kitchen, complete with top-notch appliances, including a range cooker and a Nespresso coffee machine.
The final trio of bedrooms, positioned on the upper floor, includes one with a cosy double bed and two others with superb twin beds. Adorned with exquisite soft furnishings and pristine cotton bedding, these rooms exude comfort and elegance. Each bedroom at Chalet Barbara boasts its own ensuite bathroom, featuring either a shower or a freestanding bath.
Chalet Barbara stands out as an exceptional choice, with its inviting ambience, thoughtful touches, and strategic location. The heart of Val d’Isere, with its captivating historic centre, upscale boutiques, ski rental shops, vibrant nightlife, and proximity to the Solaise and Bellevarde lifts, is just a fifteen-minute stroll away. This picturesque Savoyard town is renowned as one of Europe’s premier ski destinations. Alongside the neighbouring Tignes ski area, the Espace Killy region offers an impressive array of slopes and lifts, all set against breathtaking vistas. The resort caters to skiers of all levels, featuring nursery pistes, magic carpets, expert ski instructors, and even dedicated slopes and lifts for beginners. Gondolas equipped with heated seats and Wi-Fi, a selection of luxurious spas, and a splendid leisure centre all add to the resort’s allure. For those arriving by car, the chalet offers a garage and ample parking space for two vehicles.
Chalet Interior
Lower Ground Floor
– Master Suite with en-suite bathroom
– Cinema Room
– Hot tub
Ground Floor
– Open plan living and dining area with a fireplace
– Fully equipped kitchen
– Ski Room
– Garage
First Floor
– One double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and WC
– Two twin bedrooms each with an en-suite bathroom and WC
Additional Facilities
– Oven
– Hob
– Dishwasher
– Fridge
– Freezer
– Microwave
– Kettle
– Toaster
– Nespresso machine and coffee percolator
– Spacious terrace
– Boot warmers
The Espace Killy area, including Tignes, is the birthplace of the Olympic skier Jean-Claude Killy. Its connections and advanced ski infrastructure is excellent, with more than 3400 km of pistes and 99 lifts. As well as the Grande Motte glacier, which offers 20 km of summer ski runs, it also boasts the challenging black-rated piste, Face de Bellevarde, with its 915 m drop. Its height altitude from 1850 m to 3400 m guarantees some of the best snow in Europe. The ski area is perfect for all levels of skiers with its mythical slopes, almighty challenges and its quiet ski areas for beginners and children. The Valkids area and Valpark, a brilliant snow park, are welcome additions for families. Passes can be bought for any number of days as well as for those that do not want to ski. Family passes are also available. Pedestrians do not have to miss out on the stunning views and family lunches on the slopes as they can access many lifts, including the Solaise gondola, the Pim Pam carpet, the Poum carpet, the Vallon gondola, the Funival, the Daille gondola, the Olympique cable car, the Fornet cable car and the Bellevarde chairlift. The resort operates some brilliant ski schools.
When the ski runs are closed, Val’d’Isere is a fabulous place for a wander, for evening entertainment and for shopping. It is extremely picturesque with a 17th-century church in the historic centre and delightful, characterful shops, restaurants and bars. It is a known party destination, with La Folie Douce being one of its main evening attractions. For those that don’t ski or want a day off, there are some excellent spas and a brilliant leisure centre. There is a lot of entertainment for children, which is very helpful. During the summer, Val d’Isere enjoys fabulous biking and hiking trails and the wonderful Vanoise National Park.
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