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Chalet Hiibou

Serre-Chevalier, France
  • Catered Chalet
  • Sleeps 10
      , nights

      Chalet Hibou is a south facing, modern alpine chalet based in the charming village of St Chaffrey in Serre Chevalier. It features a sauna, wifi, Bose surround sound home theatre with UK channels, large garden and grand verandas with spectacular views of the mountains.

      The chalet is made up of two separate accommodations, one sleeping 6 adults and 2 children and the other 4 people. They are join-able for possibilities of sleeping a maximum of 10 - 12 people. Separately each home has its own kitchen, lounge and dining area, so when combined two lounges become perfect for large groups.

      It is a 5 minute walk to the bus stop, which takes you to the ski slopes, shops, bars and restaurants in Chantemerle. There is also a local village shop for essentials and local bar, a few minutes’ walk away.

      Chalet layout

      Ground Floor

      • Entrance, linen room with washer/dryer, boot warmer and sauna/shower area

      First Floor

      • Kitchen and dining room, large balcony, two lounges one with an open fireplace with plush comfortable sofas, separate wc and shower room and study then entrance to annex

      Second Floor

      • Double bedroom with balcony, wc, bathroom with spacious balneo bath and separate walk in shower, twin bedroom, double bedroom with twin mezzanine (suitable for children).

      Annex Ground Floor

      • Bunk room, shower room, wc.

      Annex First Floor

      • Open kitchen, dining room and lounge with double sofa bed

      Annex Second Floor

      • Double bedroom with large balcony, wc, bathroom

      This operator are owned and founded by your hosts Matt and Jo.

      Together they have over 40 years experience in the travel industry including managing chalets & hotels, childrens entertainment, repping, chefing & ski guiding. They each have a great knowledge of what YOU want from a catered chalet & we aim to provide you with a tailor made holiday you will never forget.

      Their lives have revolved around winters for years now and they reflect their passion for all this & more during your stay.

      They provide you with a personalised stay from before you arrive till after you have left.

      Whilst staying here you can look forward to the following 5 days of your stay:

      • Champagne & canape reception the evening of your arrival (the next if your arrival is late)
      • Comfortable chalet surroundings with dedicated & experienced chalet hosts
      • Shuttle to and from the slopes 6 or 7 days a week *
      • An impressive menu from breakfast to dinner. Whatever your dietery needs are - They cater for all
      • Quality unlimited bottled wine served with evening meals
      • A dinner delivery for your sixth evening meal.
      • Customised menu for kids dinner
      • Baby Equipment
      • Daily housekeeping
      • Quality bed linen & towels
      • Free WIFI
      • Nintendo Wii
      • A selection of board games
      • Ski & boot room *
      • Equipment lockers at the base of the slopes*
      • All week private chauffeur*
      • Spa facilities*

      * Only in selected chalets - noted in description

      Optional Services which can be arranged at an additional cost (please note your interest on booking so we can make arrangements in good time) :

      • Transfers to & from the resort
      • Pre arranged hire delivered to the chalet on arrival
      • Pre arranged lessons with English speakers
      • Pre arranged lift passes ready on arrival
      • Childcare
      • Away days to other resorts
      • Packed lunches
      • Laundry service
      • Honesty bar
      • Ski & board servicing

      They will also offer assistance for arranging restaurant booking etc for the chalet staffs day off. Any other questions about our service please do not hesitate to ask.

      Dining

      Every morning they display the evenings meal on their Menu du Jour board for your perusal. They understand not everyones tastes are the same, so you have a chance to let your chalet hosts know before you leave for the day if you would like an aternative option.

      Catering for those with special dietery requirements such as vegetarians & vegans, guests with food allergies & intolerances is not a problem! They make sure that your meals are as delicious as another's.

      Breakfast Made for a King

      There is nothing like waking up to the aromas of freshly brewed coffee, the scent of bacon & a warm French baguette!

      As we all know "breakfast is the most important meal of the day" food, breakfast, chalet, ski, holiday, eggs, benedict,

      They have an extensive cooked breakfast menu that changes from day to day.

      Cooked Breakfast

      Example Menu

      • Eggs Benedict - Perfectly poached eggs perched on top of a slice of cooked ham or wilted spinach with an English muffin base, drizzled in a light & creamy homemade hollandaise sauce
      • Breakfast Burrito - Creamy scrambled egg topped with sauteed chorizo, caramalised onions and peppers sprinkled with cheese, all bundled into a soft tortilla wrap.

      NB staff day off breakfast consists of cereals and juice

      Breakfast Options

      • Fresh french bread, toast, butter and preserves including jams, marmalade, peanut butter, marmite & nutella
      • Freshly brewed coffee & tea - They also offer a selection of herbal teas & decaffeinated options
      • Yoghurts & fresh fruit
      • A variety of selected cereals from Coco Pops to Muesli
      • Fresh orange juice
      • Cooked Breakfast Option
      • Porridge *on request* served as it is or with cinnamon, apples, raisins & brown sugar

      Afternoon Delights

      Afternoon Tea is laid out for guests from 4pm - to tide you over till Dinner!

      • Fresh baguettes with butter & condiments
      • Freshly baked cake, cookies or scones
      • Hot brewed coffee & tea - herbal teas & decaffeinated options available
      • A selection of cordials
      • Fresh fruit bowl

      Dinner

      The evening meal consists of three delicious; well balanced courses, served with unlimited wine.

      They will then offer you a variety of delicious French cheeses served with accompaniments & a warming glass of Port

      Example Menu in no particular order.

      Starter

      Wild mushroom risotto with a safron, lemon & sage huile and a parmesan crisp (V)

      Main Courses

      Roasted pork in cider, thyme & garlic topped with slow-roasted pork belly. Served with fondant potatoes, minted peas, an apricot, pear & herb confit & a cider jus.

      Mushroom Wellington - a tender medley of sautéed mushrooms in our own unique light madeira sauce baked in a golden pastry parcel (V)

      Dessert

      A homemade vanilla bean pannacotta served with blueberries & a lavender syrup. Topped with homemade honeycombe.

      Wine selection

      In 2014 Matt and Jo were lucky enough to get to know a fantastic friend... who had a friend *and so on* that introduced us to a contact in the Bordeaux vineyards. They are super pleased to say we now stock three fantastic red wines and a perfect all rounder dry white wine from individuals in the Bordeaux and Bergerac areas. Great quality direct from the vineyard.

      Special Requirements

      If you have any dietary needs please tell us when you book. Host are more than happy to cater to your requirements as we all enjoy a culinary challenge.

      Quite often yours dish will be the envy of everyone at the dinner table

      Kids Meal Times Rock!

      Enjoy your bath in peace or read your book for an hour, whilst hosts wear the kids out with an early dinner and games! wheeeee!!! Then you will be ready to get snozzled and eat your din dins in peace!

      Example menu in no particular order

      Main Courses

      Oven-baked chicken breast with a creamy mash, steamed beans & carrots with a side of homemade onion gravy

      Homemade breaded fish fingers served with fresh oven-baked potato chips & garden peas

      Desserts

      Homemade apple crumble topped with creamy custard

      Sticky toffee pudding with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

      They aim to provide your children with a nutricious delicious meal everday so they are bouncing with energy for the slopes. They will keep it simple and steer clear of anything too rich or spicy. Please let us know if your little one has any strong dislikes.

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      Pack Economy

      Beginner
      Suitable for green pistes Suitable for blue pistes

      Ski Line price

      £



      Perfect for entry level skiers looking for the best price. Refurbished equipment from the Sensation and Evolution categories with a maximum age of 3 years.

      Helmets excluded from buy 1 get 1 free promotion.

      Buy 1 Get 1 FREE

      Pack Evolution

      Beginner
      Suitable for green pistes Suitable for blue pistes
      Dynastar SPEED 263

      Ski Line price

      £



      Entry level skis, with a maximum age of 2 years. Perfect for those discovering the thrills of skiing on green and blue slopes. Manageable and reliable skis even on hard snow, complete with good quality boots for very good comfort.

      Helmets excluded from buy 1 get 1 free promotion.

      Example: Dynastar SPEED 263

      Buy 1 Get 1 FREE

      Pack Performance

      Intermediate
      Suitable for green pistes Suitable for blue pistes Suitable for red pistes Suitable for black pistes
      Rossignol FORZA 40° V-CA RENTAL

      Ski Line price

      £



      For all skiers at home on all types of slopes and snow. Comfortable, higher-performance skis that guarantee stability and grip even at full speed. Maximum equipment age is 2 years. Complete with good quality boots for good support.

      Helmets excluded from buy 1 get 1 free promotion.

      Example: Rossignol FORZA 40° V-CA RENTAL

      Buy 1 Get 1 FREE

      Pack Excellence

      Experienced
      Suitable for blue pistes Suitable for red pistes Suitable for black pistes
      Salomon ADDIKT

      Ski Line price

      £



      For the most demanding and experienced skiers. The newest equipment for each season, these are the highest quality skis for every terrain, both on-slope and off. Complete with high quality, technical boots for very good support.

      Helmets excluded from buy 1 get 1 free promotion.

      Example: Salomon ADDIKT

      Buy 1 Get 1 FREE

      Pack Evolution

      Beginner
      Suitable for green pistes Suitable for blue pistes
      Salomon Wild Card

      Ski Line price

      £



      Entry level, multipurpose snowboards, with a maximum age of 2 years. Perfect for those discovering the thrills of the green and blue slopes. Complete with good quality boots for very good comfort.

      Helmets excluded from buy 1 get 1 free promotion.

      Example: Salomon Wild Card

      Buy 1 Get 1 FREE

      Pack Performance

      Intermediate
      Suitable for green pistes Suitable for blue pistes Suitable for red pistes Suitable for black pistes
      Nitro Cinema Rental

      Ski Line price

      £



      For all skiers at home on all types of slopes and snow. Comfortable, higher-performance snowboards that guarantee stability and grip even at full speed. Maximum equipment age is 2 years. Complete with good quality boots for good support.

      Helmets excluded from buy 1 get 1 free promotion.

      Example: Nitro Cinema Rental

      Buy 1 Get 1 FREE

      Pack Excellence

      Experienced
      Suitable for blue pistes Suitable for red pistes Suitable for black pistes
      Burton Custom Experience

      Ski Line price

      £



      For the most demanding and experienced snowboarders. The newest equipment for each season, these are the highest quality snowboards for every terrain, both on-slope and off. Complete with high quality, technical boots for very good support.

      Helmets excluded from buy 1 get 1 free promotion.

      Example: Burton Custom Experience

      Buy 1 Get 1 FREE

      Pack Junior Champion

      Under 12 years
      Suitable for green pistes Suitable for blue pistes Suitable for red pistes Suitable for black pistes

      Ski Line price

      £

      Junior skis/snowboards for children 8-11 years at the 3-star or higher, and 12-13 years olds at any level. Maximum equipment age is 3 years. Helmet hire included.

      Buy 1 Get 1 FREE

      Pack Espoir

      Under 12 years
      Suitable for green pistes Suitable for blue pistes Suitable for red pistes

      Ski Line price

      £

      Helmet hire included.

      Buy 1 Get 1 FREE

      Pack Mini Kids

      3 - 5 years
      Suitable for green pistes Suitable for blue pistes

      Ski Line price

      £

      Junior skis, perfect for kids under 6, to safely carve their first turns. Helmet hire included.

      Prices & Availability

      PP - Price per person based on full occupancy

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