Neilson Chalet La Vieille Maison

The word 'charming' gets used a lot in chalet descriptions, but in this case, its use is totally justified. Once an old farm cottage, the Vieille Maison has been lovingly converted with the intention of keeping many of the original features.

The warmth and cosiness of the chalet hits you as soon as you walk in. You're greeted by huge, well-seasoned wooden beams that span the ceiling and rise up from the floor, through the dining table! It certainly makes for a good talking point on the first night.  

The chalet is in the small hamlet of La Daille about 2km from the centre of Val d'Isère. There is a regular ski bus which runs between La Daille and Val d'Isère centre up until 2am.

Nearest lift: 100m to Funival funicular

Bus stop: 50m

Tuition meeting point: 2km (Evo2)

Resort centre: 2km to Val d'Isère centre

Many come to Val d'Isère and divide their time between skiing, clubbing and shopping. Its legendary nightlife is both abundant and lively with over 60 bars, restaurants and nightclubs to choose from. 

Last season saw a replacement to the old four-person gondola in La Daille (great news for chalet guests). 50 new gondolas will take 10 people each and have been designed by Pininfarina (like Ferraris and Maseratis), so you'll be travelling in speed and style! 

The Val d'Isère - Tignes ski area claims to be one of the best ski areas in the world, and we agree. It offers an enormous variety of cruising runs and some far-reaching off-piste too. Head for ‘La Langue du Glacier' on Grande Motte above Tignes. It's wonderfully scenic without being difficult to ski or board. 

With two glaciers in the area (try doing both in a day), you’re guaranteed snow so there’s nothing to stop you covering the miles during the day. Most of Val d’Isère‘s lifts are long and rapid meaning you spend more time actually having fun rather than queuing up! 

Our chalet board basis is designed for skiers and boarders. Start every morning with an extensive continental breakfast, and cooked options on most days. Your daily afternoon tea of freshly baked cakes and biscuits will be waiting for you when you come in from the slopes.

Evening meals are a three-course set-menu with regionally inspired dishes and free-flowing wine throughout the week, all followed by fresh coffee. We provide evening meals on six nights a week leaving you free to head out and explore the resort on one evening. 

All five bedrooms have many original barn features and are a fair size with comfy beds and plenty of character. Most rooms share facilities except the two-floor bedroom which has two sleeping areas, each with its own ensuite. You'll also find luxurious Temple Spa toiletries in each bathroom.