The Chamonix Glasshouse Chalet

The house

A large modern chalet on the slope across the valley from the Chamonix massif, built of pale timber, stone and long walls of glass so that the glaciers and needles fill almost every room. In winter it is let only as a whole house.

It is laid out around three big living areas, each with a log fire, plus a TV snug, a library, a games room and a cinema; a long dining table sits against the glass. There is also a boardroom with video conferencing, which suits a working retreat. The wellness floor has a six-metre heated pool with jets that looks out at the mountains, a sauna with a glass wall, a jacuzzi, two massage rooms and a gym. Twelve bedrooms and a three-bed bunk room, all with their own bathrooms, sleep up to twenty-four; ten face the summit and each has a balcony or terrace. A lift serves the floors, one bedroom is adapted for wheelchair users, and there is a helipad and a garage for six cars.

A chalet manager, a private chef, hosts and housekeepers run the house, with a driver on request. Catering is full: breakfast, afternoon tea and a four-course dinner on five days, with spirits, house wines and beer included.

The household

In the house for the whole stay. Drivers, childcare and security are arranged on request.

The estate

• ·Six-metre indoor pool with jets
• ·Sauna with glass wall and jacuzzi
• ·Two massage rooms and gym
• ·Home cinema and games room
• ·Library and TV snug
• ·Boardroom with video conferencing
• ·Three log fires
• ·Terraces with fire pit
• ·Helipad
• ·Lift and adapted bedroom

Good to know

• ·Catered: breakfast, afternoon tea and a four-course dinner on five of seven days, with spirits, house wines and beer.
• ·Let as a whole house only in winter; suites may be let separately in summer.
• ·Three- and four-night stays are possible in low season.
• ·A security deposit may be required.
• ·Prices assume full occupancy.