Overview

Chalet Babel is a luxury catered chalet that has been carefully designed to provide the ultimate alpine home-from-home, for even the most discerning of guests. The chalet is ideally located with direct access to the village gondola, which arrives directly at the ski station.

Thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows, guests can enjoy the amazing views of the lake, mountains and Tignes les Brevières village throughout the property.

Named for its centrepiece – the stunning one-off motorbike used by Vin Diesel in Hollywood film Babylon AD – the chalet features memorabilia from and contemporary artwork inspired by the world of sci-fi film.

Spanning five levels of stylishly spaces over 280 square metres, this alpine retreat can accommodate up to eight adults and four children in its five en-suite bedrooms.

Boasting a contemporary design, the chalet features a spacious living area ideal for spending the evenings at the pool table, drinking a favourite cocktail at the bar, or just relaxing on the comfortable sofas admiring the views.

Chalet Babel is part of the Black Diamond estate, a collection of unique chalets (including Chalet Ubuda) with access to outstanding shared facilities; guests can kit up for the day in the comfortable ski lounge with its dedicated team of ski butlers before heading out for their day on the slopes; in the evenings, guests can socialise on the Après Terrace – which features a full bar, fire pits and music – or relax in the spa with its indoor swimming pool, hammam, sauna, and treatment area.

For a luxury ski holiday in a contemporary chalet with excellent facilities, Chalet Babel is the perfect choice.

Overview

This gorgeous alpine property is the ultimate ski chalet in Chamonix and consists of five individually themed bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, and a real sense of luxury and relaxation.

The magnificent ski chalet boasts vast living areas with incredible views, an outdoor heated swimming pool and outdoor hot tub. Indoors there is a spacious luxury spa with a yoga studio with Hamman, sauna, sunken Jacuzzi, massage treatment room and cinema room, perfect for relaxing at the end of a busy ski day.

Chalet Alpine has incredibly breath-taking views of Mont Blanc, and at only two minutes from the centre of Chamonix, and having facilities available all year, is the ideal location all year round.

In the summer months, guests can gather on the terrace to dine al fresco and socialise around the pool after a swim.

For those visiting during winter months, it’s the perfect time to cosy up next to the fireplace and make the most of the on-site cinema room. Guests can still enjoy the heated pool, which is covered by a translucent protective dome during winter, or relax with a view in the outdoor hot tub.

Beautiful furnishings and natural design invite you to get comfortable in the living area, with soft leather sofas to curl up on, and enjoy the welcoming open log fireplace where guests can snuggle up with a good book in front of the fireplace.

Each of the five en-suite bedrooms have all you could need, including a flat screen TV, and also includes luxury bathrobes, slippers and bath towels, so all you have to do is to relax and unwind and nestle into the lavish bed after a busy day on the slopes.

A full team of staff is available to cater to every need and ensure that guests have a dream alpine holiday.

Overview

Melona Manor is an exclusive-use safari villa, which is part of the Kwandwe Private Game Reserve. This location offers a sophisticated safari experience to the discerning traveller with understated luxury and one of the highest land-to-guest ratios in South Africa.

Extending over 22,000 hectares of untouched wilderness, the Kwandwe Reserve is home to the famous Big 5, and a remarkable variety of predators. Kwandwe flanks both the north and south banks of the Great Fish River and it privately owns 30 km of river frontage.

Surrounded by the breathtaking vistas of the Afromontane forests, Melona Manor is built in a U-shape. The four en-suite bedrooms are strategically clustered around the central courtyard with its large beautiful swimming pool. This safari villa was designed to offer guests a unique experience where they can get in touch with nature whilst being pampered with all the finest luxuries.

Melona Manor is a contemporary farmhouse that incorporates modern touches. Distinctively South African, this luxury villa features simple colonial furniture pieces combined with large comfortable sofas. The interior has a unique charm created by a blend of textured fabrics and different materials. Guests can enjoy various communal living areas and are able to gather in the dining room with its farm-style kitchen or at the big farmhouse table on the terrace. As part of this special safari experience, guests can also choose to sample delicious meals at the picnic site at the mid-game drive.

This holiday home provides different private spaces and living areas for guests to relax and unwind when not out exploring the wilderness. The bedrooms are a great place to retreat and relax on the large verandas, the comfortable beds, and the large bathtubs that offer expansive views of the bushvelds.

This property is ideal for families and small groups of friends traveling together, representing the perfect add-on to an itinerary including Cape Town and the famous Garden Route. At Kwandwe, the days are designed to thrill you with intimate wildlife encounters and pamper you with warm South African hospitality. The smallest detail of your stay is taken care of by a team of private chefs, a butler, a ranger, and a tracker.