Harpers Bazaar Article: The Worlds Coolest Chalets
Date of publication: 01 October 2008
A rooftop hot tub and views to die for come as standard with the new breed of super-luxe chalets.
FELICE HARDY sorts party pads from firm favourites in her essential guide to the season
FOR AUTHENTIC ALPINE CHARM - LES BARATTES, ARGENTIERE, FRANCE
A break at the hamlet of Chalets Philippe in Le Lavancher, between Chamonix and Argentiére, is a magical way to experience the beauty of Alps. Theatre impresario Philippe Courtines has spent the past 20 years creating this unique resort of seven individually designed chalets, and Les Barattes, one of the smallest, looks like a doll’s house, complete with beams, wood panelling and granite fireplace.
Extras: home cinema, steam room, hot tub, 17th-century dining hall (all shared by the hamlet); WiFi, cable TV, concierge service From £110 a person a day self-catering, based on two people sharing (sleeps four), Both with Pollen Brooks Leisure.
(01344849135; www.pollenbrooks.com).