Chalet Mirabelle

As a mother of two and an interior designer, owner Jacqueline has invested a whole load of herself into making Chalet Mirabelle such a dream family home in the awesome French Alps. It’s a place to escape as a family – a sanctuary – which, in her own words, is about ‘phones off, fresh air and quality time together. It’s also bristling with designer style that’s earned itself features in the ‘Luxe’ edition of Homes & Interiors and on the chic website, The Pink House. Cosy yet contemporary, organized yet eclectic, polished yet comfortable are just some of cornerstones of Jacqueline’s vision that have made the Chalet such a perfect blend of formal and informal, wow factor and family friendliness.

High in the French Alps, Chalet Mirabelle has been designed to make the most of its gobsmacking views over majestic Mont Blanc, with floor to ceiling windows, a wraparound dining terrace and a steamy hot tub under the stars. The panoramic living space, with funky wall art, is open plan and divided into a cosy lounge with a woodburner, designer chairs and furry throws; a sleek dining area; and a gleaming contemporary kitchen with a dine-at island. Fresh pastries can be delivered each morning (with prior arrangement, at additional cost) as well as an afternoon cake for a well-earned après ski sugar kick, plus organic wines are provided and families can arrange bespoke catering if required.

Children have a brilliant den they can call their own, decorated with a cool mountain fresco and kitted out with a play kitchen, toys, puzzles, games and a Smart TV to watch Netflix or the Movie Channel, snuggled into a giant sofa bed. The den can be made up to sleep 4 children, in addition to the Chalet’s 5 luxurious and peaceful bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, including Spa products and toiletries by Neals Yard Remedies. After exhilarating and exhausting days on the nearby slopes, grown-ups can also soothe away aching bones in a deep slipper bath, power showers and a Nordic sauna/spa.

Accommodation overview

Chalet Mirabelle has 5 bedrooms and sleeps up to 10 guests, plus the children’s playroom can be made up for an additional 2 children up to age 12 (more may be possible on request, subject to prior agreement), and 2 wooden cots are provided. The ground floor is the heart of the Chalet, where families can store skis and all the gear in a purpose built boot room then spread out into the open plan living space of a comfy, cosy lounge, a dining area and contemporary kitchen, all flooded with light through the panoramic windows and glazed doors that open onto the wraparound dining deck and hot tub. The master bedroom is on the lower ground floor, with an ensuite bathroom comprising an indulgently deep slipper bath, walk-in shower, double vanity units and WC. Also on the lower ground floor is a second master bedroom, with an ensuite shower room/WC; a bedroom with two built-in bunk beds and adjacent WC; the sauna / spa room; and a laundry room. On the First floor, a double bedroom opens onto a balcony and the fifth bedroom, which also opens onto a balcony, can be made up as a double or twin. The playroom is also on this floor, which can be made up as an additional bedroom for four children and there is a family bathroom too, with an integrated bath / shower and WC. The Chalet has been well equipped with all the practicalities families need for stress free packing and holidays made easy.