10/10 Excellent
Paul J.
Feb 18, 2018
Beautiful converted farmhouse in a great location.
Paul J.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
Chalet
Catered Ski Chalet: 260 year old Farmhouse With Stunning Mountain Views
Photo gallery for Catered Ski Chalet: 260 year old Farmhouse With Stunning Mountain Views
Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 141937.5 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore 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
- Courchevel (CVF)66 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Blue Bedroom, Double, 1st floor
1 Double Bed
Family Suite, ground floor
2 Twin Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Crib
Mont Blanc Double Bed Room
1 Double Bed
Small Double Bedroom - Ground Floor
1 Double Bed
Twin wooden beds, 1st floor
2 Twin Beds
4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom for twin bedroom, 1st floor
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Ensuite shower for small double bedroom, ground floor
Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Ensuite to Blue Bedroom, 1st floor
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Ensuite to Family Suite, ground floor
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Ensuite to Mont Blanc Double Bedroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Catered Ski Chalet: 260 year old Farmhouse With Stunning Mountain Views
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 9.7 Review Score on Booking.com based on 165 customer comments.
Our beautiful house dates from 1756; a 270 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.
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 9.7 Review Score on Booking.com based on 165 customer comments.
Our beautiful house dates from 1756; a 270 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
Add dates for prices
Amenities
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Parking available
Have a question?
BetaGet instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Similar properties
Chalet Pierra Menta 2 - 236 m² - 15 people
Chalet Pierra Menta 2 - 236 m² - 15 people
- 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
Important information
You need to know
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 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 GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
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. Traveling with kids? Consider Montchavin-les-Coches Ice Rink and Evolution 2. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding.
La Plagne Tarentaise, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
What's nearby
- Coches Ski Lift - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Peisey-Vallandry Ski Field - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
- Les Arcs - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
- Peisey-Vallandry Ski Resort - 18 min drive - 16.3 km
- Villards (Les Arcs 1800) Ski Lift - 22 min drive - 19.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Le Bistrot Savoyard - 17 min drive
- Le Solan - 18 min drive
- Bar du Mont Blanc - 18 min drive
- La Table du Tarin - 9 min drive
- L'Adress - 17 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Learn moreOpens in a new windowReviews
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
James H.
Feb 2, 2017
Wonderful Chalet
James H.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Tracy U., Versoix, Switzerland
Mar 8, 2014
Fantastic
Tracy U.
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 2 bedrooms have been completely renovated in 2024, together with their bathrooms. 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.
Languages:
English, French, Italian
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback