Spacious ski chalet with cinema room, pool and garden is a great base for a mountain holiday
- Chalet
- Slopes 3 km, Village 3 km
- Ski bus 400 m
- Cosy living room with log burner
- Home cinema and hot tub
- Sauna
- Views over the Mont Blanc
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About Chalet Woodman ...
A summer outdoor pool, a sumptuous cinema room, a hot tub and incredible views of Mont Blanc are just some of the features of this impressive chalet set in a large garden just outside St Gervais les Bains.
Situated on a quiet road, this three-storey chalet for 14 also offers seven spacious bedrooms, all with en suite showers and bathrooms and balconies.
The ski bus stops 400m away, but you'll need a car to make the most of your holiday at Chalet Woodman. If you're visiting in winter, you'll need snow chains, winter tyres or ideally a 4x4, but you'll be rewarded with great views and superb skiing in every direction.
For the ultimate in pampering, head to the thermal centre at St Gervais, where you can relax in the sauna, in the indoor and outdoor baths or enjoy a massage.
Whatever time of the year you visit, there's plenty to keep you busy in this beautiful area.
About the property ...
There is plenty of space for up to 14 guests at this large three-storey chalet, with seven elegant en suite bedrooms.
As you enter the house on the ground floor there's a ski room with a heated boot rack off to the right, and a large garage to the left. Before you is the stunning open plan living area. After a wonderful day in the mountains, the huge soft sofas are the perfect place to get together in front of the log-burning stove, or step out on to the pool terrace to catch the last of the sun, or maybe watch for shooting stars. Alternatively, you might prefer to relax in the hot tub or in the sauna.
The contemporary kitchen has everything you need to cook for a crowd, including a large hob, traditional ovens and a steam oven, a dishwasher, wine cooler, a thermomix and a boiling water tap. And with a large central island, there is plenty of room for several cooks to share the work. Enjoy your meal at the large dining table with views of the terrace and pool.
How about a film after dinner? There are three more huge sofas to sink into in the cinema room!
There's also a utility room on this floor with a washing machine and dryer.
You'll find five of the bedrooms on the first floor - they are all spacious doubles with doors to a balcony as well as seating, dressing areas and bathrooms with double sinks as well as a walk-in shower and a separate bath.
The final two bedrooms are up on the top floor, where the views are even better! These spacious rooms have sofas in front of sliding doors onto the balcony, large bathrooms with double sinks, freestanding baths and separate showers, and WCs.
All of the bedrooms have elegant lighting, televisions, soft carpets and top quality bed linen - you can't fail to get a great night's sleep!
About the area ...
Saint Gervais, nearby Combloux and Megève, are part of the Évasion Mont-Blanc ski area, and it's a 30-minute drive to the Espace Diamant, which comprises Praz-sur-Arly, Bellecombe, Crest-Volant, Flumet, and Saisies. This area played host to the winter Olympics in 1992.
Experienced skiers looking for some stunning night skiing should head for the Vallée Blanche - do hire a guide for this 23km run which, with a 2,000m drop, will take you from the Aiguille du Midi to the Mer de Glace, an almost surreal experience under a full moon.
For a change from skiing, why not try dog-sledding or snow-shoe walking, which are both available within a short drive of Chalet Woodman. For a little more adventure, why not try ice climbing, via ferrata or paragliding.
In the summer, the mountains become the domain of walkers and cyclists. There's so much to see in this varied landscape, explore the Argentière glacier or perhaps the Baroque footpath, a 20km trail from Combloux to Les Contamines-Montjoie, which takes you past some of the area's finest baroque buildings. Look out for marmots along the way!
Fancy a swim? Head for Lac de Passy where you can relax in the pure waters fed by mountain streams surrounded by wildflowers and stunning views of Mont Blanc. Take a picnic and relax while the kids enjoy the great play area. There's also a treetop adventure course, pedalos and mini-golf as well as windsurfing, paddle boarding and fishing - it's a great family day out.
And at the end of an exhilarating day, return to soak in your private pool, hot tub and sauna at Chalet Woodman, enjoy the sunset from the terrace or get together on the cosy sofas and plan your next mountain adventure.
What next?
If you would love to spend your next mountain holiday at Chalet Woodman, check your dates against our availability calendar - we can hold two weeks for you, with no obligation, for 24 hours.
But please get back to us as soon as possible - large chalets in great locations, especially ones with such great facilities, are always very popular with our guests!
“10/10 would recommend”
— Henri K.
“Charming getaway”
— Jon H.
“Peaceful chalet with stunning views”
— Nathalye H.
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Features
- Hot tub spa
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Amazing views
- Secluded location
- Child friendly
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Inclusions
- Free WiFi
- Linen and towels provided
- Non-smoking rental
- Car recommended
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- Check-in: after 16h00
- Check-out: before 10h00
Full list of features, inclusions, activities, nearby points of interest and special conditions:
Deposit
Book 8 weeks or more before your arrival date and pay only 25% to secure your booking.
The full amount of your rental is due 8 weeks prior to your arrival date
Cancellation
Standard option
- 100% refund up to 8 weeks before arrival
- No refund within 8 weeks of arrival
Koala Flex option
- 100% refund up to 8 weeks before arrival
- 90% refund between 8 weeks and 2 days before arrival
Please Note
Snow chains are required for access to the property in winter.
Chalet Woodman was formerly "Chalet Rocalillie" on our platform
Location
Saint-Gervais
Holidaymakers have been flocking to this elegant spa town since the 1900s - and with good reason.
As the gateway to the Evasion Mont Blanc ski area, you’ve great access to more than 450km of well-groomed slopes, walking and bike trails, and at the end of the day you can unwind in the thermal baths, perhaps adding a spa treatment or two! Saint Gervais-les-Bains is a great choice for families too - the town has Famille Plus status, so there’s always something going on to keep children entertained.
Getting around
- Ski slopes
- 3 km
- Ski bus stop
- 400 m
- Town centre
- 3 km
- Supermarket
- 3 km
- Train station
- 5 km
The OVO Network Review
Chalet Woodman is a very spacious, detached chalet for up to 14 guests, with accommodation set over three floors. The property is set on a huge plot, with a wonderful garden edged by forests and meadows and a lovely pool terrace.
Set in a quiet road, the access is quite steep, so you'll need to make sure you have snow chains, snow tyres or are driving a 4x4 vehicle.
The pool is available to guests in summer season - there's also a hot tub and sauna on a separate terrace that you can enjoy all year round.
There's no shortage of space at the chalet - the huge living area is filled with light, thanks to the sliding doors to the terrace, and the oversized sofas are the perfect place to relax with your friends and family. We love the sleek modern kitchen, with great cooking facilities, as well as the large utility room with washing and drying facilities.
All the en suite bedrooms at Chalet Woodman have access to a balcony, as well as dressing areas and sofas, where you can curl up with a book if you want a bit of time to yourself. We really love the luxurious deep pile carpet, which add to the cosiness of the rooms.
The cinema room is one of the best we've seen - three huge sofas are set on tiered stages, so that everyone can watch in comfort and get a great view.
St Gervais is a great location for an Alpine holiday, and this chalet is a great base to enjoy it all, summer or winter.
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From the owner
Richard
We are a large and ever expanding family (currently at 11) who bought this wonderful chalet where we could get together and escape from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives.
The tranquil location facing Mont Blanc and overlooking the valley is a real sanctuary, surrounded by nature.
We hope you enjoy this wonderful family house in the mountains as much as we do.
Richard Woodman
Who is the owner?
OVO Network is the official booking partner for Chalet Woodman.
Your booking will be made directly with Richard, who will also take and hold your payment until your arrival.
Guest reviews
“10/10 would recommend”
Chalet Woodman is a beautiful, spacious chalet, perfect for a week or two of relaxation. The location is perfect for a morning hike or a visit to a charming village. Our chalet manager made us feel very welcome. 10/10 would recommend.
“Charming getaway”
Nice house! All of the rooms are beautiful.
“Peaceful chalet with stunning views”
The chalet is beautiful and matches the description. Demmy (the manager) is lovely and responsive in case of any issues. The only downside is the need for a car to get bread in the morning or to move around. The place is beautiful and peaceful.