Chalet Iona

A True Mountain Retreat

You might not have heard of Le Villard. The name does not waltz off the tongue in any recitation of great ski destinations. Few of your peers have discovered this ancient village surrounded by well-watered pastures and woods, on the edge of a protected mountain forest, with its chapel dating back to 1645. That Le Villard occupies a sunny position just above Meribel les Allues, with its high-speed access to the skiing paradise of Les Trois Vallées, and commands the best views in the Meribel valley, might come as a surprise. Le Villard’s reputation is discrete and exclusive. Those really in the know, those who live and work surrounded by this glorious landscape with some of the world’s best skiing on their doorstep, choose to make their homes here. Come and join them! 
 

Chalet Iona will welcome you with a whole lot of luxury and an open heart. Under the gentle protection of its own orchards surrounding the property, you are assured of the utmost privacy. For sure, you are not skiing in and out of the boot room, there is no clank of lift installations over your head as the sun peeks its morning face over the horizon, but you are truly in the Alps. A personal driver means you have the flexibility to be where you want to be, when you want to be there. When, that is, you get round to venturing from the Chalet. There, you will have your own world, and it is a supremely comfortable world of gorgeous dining and immaculate service in exquisite surroundings. And, most likely, the house-party of a lifetime.

This is a gracious home. The furnishings and style, full of individuality and impeccable taste, reflect the spirit of the Chalet’s loving owners. There is entertainment space and there are cosy corners. There is a dining table fit for a banquet. A sauna, sundecks and barbecue areas and a jacuzzi on the deck. With log burning chimneys, Chesterfield sofas and a fascinatingly stocked book library of personal favourites, the days and evenings are rich with the joys of spending time with your carefully chosen guests. Those you know will appreciate the delights of a haven as special as Chalet Iona, and, quite possibly, its enticing hidden wine cellar.

There are many options on the size of your party, depending on use of the beautiful conversions of old buildings around the property. From the main chalet, where the six magnificent double bedrooms offer possibilities to add on small children here and there, to up to ten more guests in the adjacent chalets. Service is subtle and flawless, as you would expect. They understand how to ensure that your house-party is one your esteemed companions will remember. Of course, your guest list will be thoughtfully curated, those with whom you are happy to share the secret of the exclusive alpine destination that is the village of Le Villard.