Catered Ski Chalet: 260 year old Farmhouse With Stunning Mountain Views

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Delicious home made food to come home to.

The log fire lit in the beautiful living room

Traditional cosy wooden single beds with curtains, fit for a prince or princess

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6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14180 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

La Plagne Tarentaise, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Coches Ski Lift13 min walk
Les Arcs10 min drive
Villards (Les Arcs 1800) Ski Lift22 min drive
Lyon (LYS-Saint-Exupery)119 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Separate loo

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Catered skiing holidays (winter); B&B (summer).
Demi-pension en hiver; chambres d'hôtes avec petits déjeuners en été.

For people in search of something authentic.

At La Portette you will find genuine hospitality in a fabulous setting.

We are right at the heart of Paradiski with over 425kms of pistes. Situated at 1150 metres on one side of the Tarentaise Valley, the village is covered in snow from December to the end of March.

The owners are your hosts: Andy and Liza and our daughter Camille. Our concern for the personal is reflected in your kind responses: the 5* Trip Advisor reviews and the 9.3 Review Score on Booking.com based on 165 customer comments.

Our beautiful house dates from 1756; a 260 year old farmhouse whose original features include exposed stonework, lots of beams, old wooden doors and quirky archways. A spiral staircase leads up to the stunning top floor with a spacious open plan living and dining area. Balconies open off 2 sides of the house from picture windows with amazing views up and down the Tarentaise valley across to the distant peaks of Mont Blanc.

The airy living room has huge, squashy sofas, a log fire and an extensive library.

Downstairs is traditional and cosy. The family suite features a 4 poster bed hung with muslin curtains. One twin room has built in wooden cupboard beds with curtains, adored by children. Every room is furnished differently, with nice linens and a shelf – or two – of books.

Fabulous food is served: daily breakfasts, afternoon teas, and evening meals with wine.

SAMPLE MENUS
Brie and Cranberry Pastry Parcels
Salmon with dill sauce, rostis, roast veg and green beans
Salted Caramel Cheesecakes

Parmesan, Rocket and Red Onion Salad
Boeuf Bourgignon
Sticky Toffee Puddings

Paradiski has some of the best skiing in Europe, with 425kms of pistes and high altitude slopes. But the purpose built resorts of the 60s and 70s that go with this aren’t for everyone. The farming hamlets of the lower slopes will offer you the charm and authenticity, the tradition and character, of the Savoie. With a free 3 minute minibus shuttle to the lifts of course!

Here since 2003, our detailed knowledge of the area will help you make the most of your holiday. Whatever your ability, slope preference or even the weather we can advise on itineraries. And we can suggest activities for non-skiers too.

Contact us here for more information or a personalised price.

Property manager

Liza Smedley

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Amenities

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Mountain view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Discounts for children.

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events are allowed on site

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bellentre

Located in La Plagne-Tarentaise, this chalet is in a rural area and on a river. Les Arcs and Tignes Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Travelling with kids? Consider Montchavin-les-Coches Ice Rink and Evolution 2. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.

La Plagne Tarentaise, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

What's nearby

Coches Ski Lift - 13 min walk
Peisey-Vallandry Ski Field - 6 min drive
Les Arcs - 10 min drive
Peisey-Vallandry Ski Resort - 18 min drive
Villards (Les Arcs 1800) Ski Lift - 22 min drive

Getting around

Landry Station - 7 min drive
Grenoble (GNB-Grenoble - Isere) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

Skiset le Dos Rond - 11 min walk
La Taverne du Monchu - 5 min drive
L'Origan - 5 min drive
La Table du Tarin - 9 min drive
Le Joli Bois - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Catered Ski Chalet: 260 year old Farmhouse With Stunning Mountain Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Catered Ski Chalet: 260 year old Farmhouse With Stunning Mountain Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Catered Ski Chalet: 260 year old Farmhouse With Stunning Mountain Views?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Catered Ski Chalet: 260 year old Farmhouse With Stunning Mountain Views located?

This family-friendly La Plagne-Tarentaise chalet is located on the riverfront, within a 15-minute walk of Coches Ski Lift, Montchavin Ski Lift and Espace Paradisio Aquatic Center. Montchavin-les-Coches Ice Rink and Peisey-Vallandry Ski Field are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

18 Feb 2018

Beautiful converted farmhouse in a great location.

Liza provided exceptional customer service. Unobtrusive yet always available to provide information about the entire resort. The shuttle service provided on both a daily basis and local pick up at the beginning and end of the holiday was efficient. The property was lovely with high quality catering. We loved the book collection. We would recommend this property as a ski destination.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James H.

2 Feb 2017

Wonderful Chalet

A lovely homely chalet great for a few families to share, the food and drinks were plentiful and very good quality, the chalet hosts Tom and Charlotte were also pleasant and efficient. Liza and Andy , the owners couldn't do enough for us ferrying us up to the lifts and collecting us again as well as sorting out all our lift passes and ski gear. A wonderful place which we would love to return to ... if they will have us !

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy U., Versoix, Switzerland

8 Mar 2014

Fantastic

We were treated to a luxury skiing holiday at this fabulously quaint catered chalet. The owner was very accommodating to all of our needs and the chalet staff were first rate. The cooked breakfasts in the morning filled us up for the day until our afternoon tea and cake. The children enjoyed their dinner at 6pm which allowed for the adults to enjoy our three course meal in relative peace. Montchavin is a fabulous place to ski, which combined with La Plagne, gives enough terrain for skiers of all abilities.

About the host

Hosted by Liza Smedley

We are Andy and Liza, the owners of La Portette. Once dedicated city dwellers, we upped sticks from London in 2003 and moved to a tiny rural hamlet in a clearing in the forest on the side of a hill: Montorlin. When in 2002 we bought this house, we'd almost given up looking. Over 2 summers we'd seen modern houses, tiny sheds, old barns with the wind whistling through them, but nothing that made us gasp. As we stood at the foot of the house, the estate agent chattering to me in French about the 3 vaulted cellars, Andy jumped up and down at my side. 'This one? Does she mean this one?' That was it. Love at first sight. We married here in 2005 and had our daughter here in 2007, Camille.

Why they chose this property

We'd always loved La Plagne for the skiing: huge, varied and snow sure. As a keen walker I wanted somewhere beautiful to explore in the summers too, and as we intended to live out here, somewhere that had a life all year round. Montorlin changes with the seasons: wintersports in winter, cows and sheeps and goats in spring; walkers and mountain bikers, paragliders and watersports in summer; cows and sheep and goats again in autumn! Getting here is easy (getting away harder!) Autoroutes all the way to Albertville, 'A' roads from there to Bourg St Maurice, smaller but well maintained mountain roads up the hill. Once here you are away from everyone. The valley stretches out below and in front of you, and its broad base means the surrounding hills don't oppress, just cradle you.

What makes this property unique

We looked up at the 4 storeys of house from the foot, and saw something original and charming: thick old stones, walls with no right angles, a curving tower (the staircase), all topped with a huge balcony. Inside we found character and modern plumbing; old beams and a new roof; nooks and crannies and a huge open living area. Each room has its own character. Downstairs is old with 3 foot thick walls and beamed ceilings. The room on the stairs has an original old door and amazing views. On the 1st floor the 3 bedrooms each have a different feel, from the white washed twin to the high wooden four poster and the traditional curtained cupboard beds. At the top of the spiral staircase the house opens up into light and space, with picture windows and supporting beams into the apex of the roof.