Chalet Gueret is based on an old farmhouse which was built before the French Revolution and had stood for more than 200 years.

Five years ago it was rebuilt to offer truly luxurious accommodation while retaining the charm of the original building with a wealth of exposed beams and ancient timbers.

The first floor features a spacious lounge/dining area for 14, with sofas and armchairs and a hi-fi system. There is an open fireplace and a balcony with stunning views over the valley to the mountains beyond.

Off the main room is a library with a gallery and a separate intimate dining room for meetings, smaller parties and childrens’ meals.

There are two bedrooms on this floor, each with its own bathroom and separate shower cubicle. One has a balcony and the other opens onto a terrace.

Up the wide wooden staircase on the top floor are a further four bedrooms, all with private bathrooms, balconies and two with shower.

On the ground floor, off the entrance hall, there is a fully equipped office with a computer, internet link, UK plug and modem adapters, fax, photocopier, telephone and safe. Also on this floor are the sauna with its own shower, the games room and the staff apartment. Down one more floor you have the ski room with drying facilities, a laundry room and the wine cellar.

For guests who like to soak away their aches and pains in style there is an outdoor hot-tub. There is parking for three cars and ample space around the chalet for sledging, building snowmen and other outdoor activities.