Description
If you have never visited Zermatt, you are in for a rare treat. This car-free, historic village is very special, full of romance and character and the substantial recent investment in the infrastructure means that Zermatt is now a ski area to rival the best in the world.
Chalet Louise is a contemporary, spacious apartment in the centre of Zermatt. Equidistant between the Matterhorn Express and the Sunnegga Express, staying here allows you to benefit in equal measure from Zermatt’s extensive skiing, the extraordinary views of the Matterhorn and the village’s unique charm. Outside school holidays, Louise is available for couples, singles and small groups to book by room, making it a sociable and cost effective alternative to a hotel. We call this our Ski Boutique.
Chalet Louise occupies the east-side of the top three floors of the building and shares a communal staircase with Chalet Zaphir from which the bedrooms lead. The large open plan living space on the top floor has a large south-facing balcony and direct views of the Matterhorn. The modern look is light and airy and enhanced by an art deco fireplace.
All of the bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and flat screen TVs and the majority of the bedrooms are very spacious with plenty of space to enjoy some privacy and peace and quiet.
Whether you are a weary skier or a non skier, the new wellness area on the lower ground floor features a steam room/hamman, shower, WC and small relaxation area. The new hot tub will be functional from early February, so the wellness area will be limited until this time. However, we are offering complimentary spa passes to the nearby Hotel Rex (2 minute walk) which has the advantage of a 15x8m swimming pool, Finnish and Bio saunas, steam room and hot tub.
If you fancy a treat, one of the local beauty therapists can come to you to offer massages, facials, manicures and pedicures. After indulging yourself, the large balconies are ideal for soaking up the sun while admiring a view you will never forget.
We think great food, wine and service are prerequisites of a successful skiing holiday and our Premier service will ensure that you can focus on skiing, spending quality time with friends and family and recharging your batteries. Assuming you can find space after one of Zermatt’s legendary mountain lunches, your chef will delight you with creative and exquisite dishes and your host will pour well matched wines to complement them. The whole Scott Dunn team is dedicated to ensuring that your skiing holiday is the best you have ever had.
Guide price
£1,305 per person per week (Jan)
£1,305 based on 2 sharing a room for 7 nights in a catered chalet in mid January. The price includes scheduled flights, transfers, a Scott Dunn chef, hosts and food. Includes Champagne reception on six evenings.
Accommodation
Chalet Louise has 5 light and airy bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. There are two twin rooms, two Austrian twins and a smaller double. Of the two Austrian twins (twin mattresses in a double frame), one has a good quality sofa bed. All rooms have flat screen TVs, DVD players and some English channels. The bathrooms are modern, spacious and well appointed with a shower above every bath.
Because the central staircase serves the whole building, all rooms can be locked and rooms 2, 3 and 4 share a landing and can be closed off as a 3 room suite.
| Room 1 - Austrian twin | A very spacious (around 35m2) en-suite bedroom on the top floor with exposed wooden beams with a super king size Austrian twin bed. The bedroom has a balcony overlooking the village and has views of the Rothorn mountain. Bathroom with shower over the bathtub. Armchairs, coffee table, flat screen TV with satellite and a DVD player. |
| Room 4 - Austrian twin | A very spacious en-suite bedroom (around 35m2). The Matterhorn is just visible from the sofa and there is a balcony with views over the village and the Rothorn mountain. The bathroom has a shower over the bathtub. Flat screen TV and a DVD player. |
| Room 5 - Double | A small double room (around 11m2) with a king sized bed. The en-suite bathroom has a bath, shower over the bathtub and twin washbasins. The room also has a flat screen TV with satellite and a DVD player. |
| Room 2 - Double/twin | A very spacious master bedroom (around 30m2) with a large balcony which has amazing views of the Matterhorn. The room has a super king bed which can be set up as a double or twin. There is also a sofa and large en-suite bathroom with a shower over the bath. The room has a flat screen TV with satellite and a DVD player. |
| Room 3 - Double/twin | Smaller than rooms 1, 2 and 4, this room is around 15m2 and has two single beds which can be linked or split. The bathroom has a shower over the bathtub. The room has a pair of armchairs, a flat screen TV with satellite and a DVD player. |
Childcare
Scott Dunn pioneered skiing holidays with childcare and this is an optional extra that many families consider indispensable. We offer childcare from 4 months and ensure that children have the most fantastic holidays and that parents can completely relax with peace of mind that their family is in great hands. Your children can be taken to and collected from ski lessons and will be kept entertained with a varied and imaginative activity programme and given healthy home made lunches and snacks.
Our childcare staff are qualified professionals and guests at Louise can opt to have a private nanny service. Babysitting is available too. A wide range of equipment for babies and toddlers can be provided to all guests on request, mostly free of charge.
| Baby sitting | Baby sitting in the evenings is available on a request basis and is approximately 15 Euros per hour until midnight after this time the charge is 20 euros per hour which is payable locally. |
| Scott Dunn Private Nannies | Qualified (CACHE trained or similar) nannies who are recruited for their mature but fun approach to childcare. Scott Dunn offers pre-season training, which includes a comprehensive first aid course. Nannies provide a structured day including food, entertainment and transport to and from lessons. |
Facilities
Chalet Louise has a new wellness area on the lower ground floor and features a steam room/hamman, shower, WC and a small relaxation area. The new hot tub will be operational from early February.
On the ground floor there is a shared ski and boot room with heated boot warmers.
The living room has a flat screen television, DVD player, CD and iPod player. Games console and a selection of games and telephone. There is WiFi connection.
| Steam room | Steam room ideal for soothing aching limbs after a long day of skiing. Use of Chalet Artemis' spa facilities is complimentary. Seats 4. |
| Ski/Boot room | A shared ski and boot room with boot warmers and ample space for skiing equipment. |
| Lounge | TV, DVD, CD player. Telephone and Internet access. Games Console and games. |
| Wireless ADSL | Broadband wi-fi. |
Activities
Zermatt has plenty to offer guests other than skiing. The village itself is a pleasure to explore, whether on foot or in a horse-drawn carriage, with a wealth of shops, restaurants and historic buildings to enjoy. Exploring the mountain is also straightforward with mountain railways and some wonderful walks, whether on foot or on snowshoes. If you would like a really close view of the Matterhorn, a helicopter flight around it is truly breathtaking.
Zermatt is much more of a cultural centre than many other resorts. The English church is a highlight, especially at Christmas and art exhibitions, concerts, films, walking tours are plentiful. Every April, the Zermatt Unplugged music festival attracts big name acts.
There are also plenty more active possibilities including the fitness centre, indoor tennis and squash, gym, heli-skiing, ice skating, paragliding, stunning walking tours, gorge adventures, ice climbing and tobogganing
Finally, if all of this sounds exhausting, there are some top quality spas where you can be pampered to your heart’s content.
Services
Chalet Louise is complemented by our Premier service. Our team pride themselves on ensuring that service is seamless and anticipating your every need. Your private chef will serve mouthwatering dishes from a menu tailored to your tastes. Your host will manage your whole holiday, from restaurant bookings to advising you on snow and weather conditions and keeping your glass topped up with a carefully chosen wine or a perfectly mixed gin & tonic.
A la carte breakfast is served daily, gourmet dinners offered on six nights and wine, Champagne and spirits are included. Organic bathroom products, slippers, towels and bathrobes await after a hard day on the slopes.
Above all, our Premier service is personal and we will endeavour to make your stay your perfect holiday.
| Chef | Your chef will be qualified, experienced and have a passion for great food. He/she will design a menu to suit your tastes and dietary requirements and will deliver beautifully presented, balanced and varied dishes prepared with the best ingredients. Chefs are given specific training to ensure children's food is imaginative, healthy and well received. |
| Chalet Host | Our friendly chalet hosts are hospitality professionals, carefully selected for their service skills and charm and are trained to exacting standards. From bringing you tea in bed in the morning, to entertaining your children and serving you canapés and Champagne, their role is to ensure your chalet is delightful and welcoming home from home. |
| Chalet Manager | Your Chalet Manager will be an experienced hospitality professional who will take responsibility for ensuring that your skiing holiday meets and exceeds your expectations. They will arrange transfers, lift passes, ski guiding and tuition, advise you on where to ski, where to have lunch and where not to and address any problems that come up. |
| Beauty Therapist | In Zermatt, Scott Dunn has a dedicated beauty therapist available during the day and in the early evening to provide a full range of relaxing treatments including facials and massages. |
| Private Nanny | Scott Dunn private nannies are available on request. All our nannies are fully qualified with a mature but fun approach to childcare. |
| Ski School | Years of experience have enabled us to identify the best ski schools and guides who combine local knowledge, technical expertise and excellent communication to enable you to make the most of your skiing holiday, whether you are a beginner seeking confidence, an intermediate wanting to improve or an advanced skier looking to go off piste or heliskiing. NB book early in school holiday weeks. |
| Ski Equipment | We have identified recommended suppliers who are specialists in ski equipment and will provide high quality skis and boots together with the best possible service and advice to guarantee you the most comfortable and most appropriate equipment to enable you to get the most from your skiing. |
When to travel
Zermatt offers excellent conditions throughout a long season. Skiing is well under way by early December and even late November due to high altitude glacial terrain around 4000m. As the season progresses, lower runs offer great conditions too and the skiing below 2000m is appealing when it gets really cold. By April when other resorts can be knee deep in slush, Zermatt will have the best conditions in the Alps. Check out the Zermatt Unplugged music festival in April too.
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Location and directions
Zermatt, Switzerland
Chalet Louise is in a prime location, just 3 minutes walk from the village centre. The closest ski lifts are the Sunnegga Express and Matterhorn gondola which are only a 10 minute walk away or 5 minute bus or taxi ride.
Geneva 244km, Zurich 267km, Turin 307km.
How to get there
Scheduled British Airways flights from London to Geneva followed by a luxury coach transfer (2hrs 30 mins) and a 15 minute picturesque mountain train ride to the heart of Zermatt. Train transfers from Geneva or Zurich airports are also possible (but slightly longer and may involve platform changes). Helicopter transfers also possible.
Additional notes
Communal staircase.Chalet Louise and chalet Zaphir are 3 and 2 floor penthouse apartments on either side of one building. Bedrooms on the lower floors and Wellness are accessed by a communal staircase, lift and landings.
