Competitive Rates on this Quality Private Chalet-Style Apartment in Top Resort of Courchevel
Well Suited for Families with Children, Two Couples or a Small Group of Friends (Penthouse)
Sleeps 4 - 8 With Children (4 Bedrooms)
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Escalade III is a lovely refurbished chalet-style apartment in Courchevel 1650 near the slopes. Effectively the penthouse it offers exclusive accommodation on the second floor for a family perhaps with a grandparent or two or a nanny and room for the children. Also ideal for one group of 4-6 adult friends or colleagues (we can accommodate more but we don't like to crowd you). This cosy private property has all you should need whether you're out on the slopes all day or snuggled up with a book in front of the fire keeping afternoon tea under surveillance! Escalade III occupies one of the best positions for access not only to the slopes but also to all the resorts other services and facilities yet managing a sense of peaceful distance. Far-reaching views from 3/4 bedrooms. Chalet Host/Manager lives out and provides all your catering and guest services. Breakfast and afternoon tea provided on 7 days with a tasty 3 or 4 course evening meal with wine, cheese and coffee on 2-6 evenings.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 16 December 2011 - 23 December 2011 | £450 | - | ||
| 23 December 2011 - 30 December 2011 | £750 | - | ||
| 30 December 2011 - 6 January 2012 | £950 | - | ||
| 6 January 2012 - 14 January 2012 | £600 | - | ||
| 14 January 2012 - 21 January 2012 | £550 | - | ||
| 21 January 2012 - 28 January 2012 | £575 | - | ||
| 28 January 2012 - 4 February 2012 | £599 | - | ||
| 4 February 2012 - 11 February 2012 | £575 | - | ||
| 11 February 2012 - 18 February 2012 | £899 | - | ||
| 18 February 2012 - 10 March 2012 | £599 | - | ||
| 17 March 2012 - 24 March 2012 | £550 | - | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 7 April 2012 | £650 | - | ||
| 7 April 2012 - 14 April 2012 | £650 | - |
Notes on prices
Per person for 6 guests, may vary with Euro-pls ask for quote for S/C, children, more/less 6 guests, flexi-dates. Empty beds:not all charged. Incl:breakfast, afternoon tea (7d), tasty 3 course evening meal with wine, cheese and coffee (6d), luxury bedlinen, firewood, daily cleaning (6d), Chalet Host/Mgr services, arrival reception, luxury bathrobes/towels and towel change if you wish, wi-fi connection, CD, DVD, TV, games etc. High season please contact for quote. Not included: travel, insurance.
Changeover day
Usually Saturday changeover day although there may be some flexibility e.g. around Christmas/New Year so please contact for further details.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | 1= double en-suite. 2= double or twin, shared facilities. 3= small eaved twin (end to end beds) shared facilities. 4= small eaved single/twin (single bed + pullout single) own shower. |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite to bedroom 1, with bath and WC. 2 shower rooms. Separate WC. |
| Kitchen: | Cooker, hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave and coffee machine. |
| Living Rooms: | All newly furnished for 2008. Open plan, cosy, sociable sitting/dining/living space, sofas around wood burner 2 x original French doors to balcony. Flat-screen TV, CD, games, Internet access. |
| Other: | Ski/board room with boot warmer (4 pairs). Sorry, stag groups and groups under 30 not usually permitted. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Luxury bed linen ready and made-up on arrival day. Luxury bath and hand towels provided. Towel change if required. Chalet cleaning 6 days including self-catering guests. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher iron/ironing board satellite tv tv telephone internet access central heating cot high chair |
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Notes on accommodation
Privately owned. En-suite or private facilities when booked by two couples. Cot and highchair on request. Stair-gate for interior staircase. Snow Club for younger children and ski school for older children 1-2 minutes walk. Choice of French or International Ski Schools. Children's tea 3+ prepared at an earlier service. Request our special rates for older children eating adult evening meal service. Excellent restaurant in Hotel le Seizena (owned by the 5* Luxe Kilimanjaro in Courchevel) - early booking highly recommended. Range of good restaurants and a selection of bars/bistros for apres-ski nearby. Single rooms: Two single rooms are possible for a group of six guests. One single room is possible for a group of seven guests. Summer 2011 - please note we are closed for re-decorating this summer.
Accessibility
Luggage drop-off outside property. One short staircase to first floor, accommodation is on second floor accessed via a short private staircase within the property. Secure, discrete underground parking close by.
Outside
Slim balcony on front of property. High quality French food store with Boucherie/Charcuterie, fine wines and champagnes, fromage, vegetables, French bakery, baby products and toiletries is situated on the ground level of this chalet building. A fully stocked chemist can be found nearby along with doctors and physiotherapists. Restaurants, bars, bistros and non-resident hotel bars ranging from good to luxurious for eating out and apres-ski nearby.
Golf
Golf, 18 holes, is available in nearby resort, in the summer.
Skiing
The Courchevel area is one of the sought after resorts in the Three Valleys ski and snowboard area of France. Its 63 ski-lifts, and 117 downhill skiing runs with an accumulated length of 150km, guarantees you quality snow cover (thanks to its 562 snow cannons) and can offer fantastic skiing throughout the season. The wider area includes 200 lifts & 330 pistes totalling more than 600km. For red run skiiers Courchevel 1650 is just four lifts away from the Meribel Valley and from there on to Les Menuires and Val Thorens for lunch before returning to Courchevel for well-earned afternoon refreshments. Meribel is also accessible to blue run skiiers via an alternative route. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced skier, a back-country enthusiast, a family skier, or a board rider or even if you prefer wintery walks, snow-shoeing, gourmet dining, designer shopping or a snug ride in a horse-drawn carriage, Courchevel can offer the experience you're looking for.
Special interest holidays
Substantial walking and hiking and mountain biking for all levels and experiences in the summer season July-August. Climbing and swimming. Free transport around the main resort areas.
Travel
For Guests' Guidance: Geneva 80 miles/2-21/2 hours. Lyon Saint Exupéry 115 miles/2 1/2-3 hours. Chambéry 60 miles/1 hour. Grenoble 80 miles/2 hours. Easyjet and Flybe flights available to Geneva/Chambéry, from Birmingham, Exeter, Norwich and Southampton. Ryanair and BA from London and regionals. Transfers to resort pre-bookable. Eurostar est. 9 hours from Calais- map available. (Transport not included). Extra time may be required in high-season and holiday times as well as in snow &/or storms.
Distances
For self-drivers, Tignes and Val D'Isere are possible for a longish day trip (about 1 - 1 1/2hrs one way in good weather) along with the famous resort of Chamonix/Argentiere and the famous Mont Blanc. La Plagne with its new cable car linking to Les Arcs is nearer, about 1hr. Geneva is within a couple of hours as is Lyon with it's fabulous architecture, fine dining and retail experiences. In summer Annecy is within a couple of hours with its beautiful lake.
Further details
Heli or Plane-transfers directly in to Courchevel 1850 are possible - please contact us if you would like further details.
Booking notes
Insurance: Your reservation will be made on receipt of approx. 25% deposit for the total accommodation booking plus a signed booking form detailing all guests. We ask you to have appropriate travel, medical and holiday insurance cover which also covers your deposit should you need to cancel. Try Fogg Travel Insurance. Payment must be made in full 8 weeks prior to arrival. Credit card payments will incur a 2.5% charge. Full terms and conditions will be provided to all guests.
Guest comments
'Gorgeous accommodation. Beautifully furnished and extremely comfortable. Many Thanks We will be back!' Joanne G and Family New Year 2008
'My 1st week skiing ever! I couldn't have landed luckier - fab time. It won't be my last. Thank you Zoe.' Gill B and family 23.2 - 1.3.08.
'Just a quick email to feedback what a great set up you have at Escalade III. Stephen and Jess were great ambassadors for your company, nothing too much trouble and Evening meals of the highest quality. Top quality chalet/apartment combined with a great location.We had a great holiday.'
Guests 26.12.09 - 2.1.10.
We had a great time in Courchevel!
Steven & Jess were wonderful hosts, their cooking was unbelievably good. Your place there is probably the the nicest accommodation we've had in France - we are definitely up for coming back.
Matt & Rowan 16-23.1.2010
“We had such a great time...loved the chalet and Katie and Andy could not have looked after us better. The food was absolutely delicious.” (Mar 11)
House swap
House swap considered - child friendly, well appointed, UK summer beach house e.g. Croyde, France beach or summer house with pool or other EU or N.Am winter ski property for ave 8.
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