Description
Chalet Doss is a luxury ski chalet in the Dolomites that has a little magic about it. Firstly, it’s situated in a stunning and peaceful location, just outside the town. Sit quietly on the veranda and you’ll hear the babbling of water just behind the property and the leaves whispering in the breeze as you gaze out over forests and meadows. There are few ski chalets where you can be so close to the action and also surrounded by nature.
Step inside, and you feel like you’ve walked into a fairytale Gingerbread cottage. Chandeliers hang from a vaulted wood ceiling, cosy leather armchairs are gathered around an enormous fireplace and a rustic wooden table is surrounded by beautifully carved chairs, where you can relax over long, leisurely meals prepared by your chef.
Picture windows look out onto the forests and the snow and make you feel as cosy as can be, tucked inside on comfy sofas under warm throws and blankets, after a day out on the slopes. Should you need warming through before you take to the sofa with your blanket, you might like to have a dip in the outdoor hot tub with built-in hydro massage to soothe any aching legs picked up on the slopes. There’s also a wellness area downstairs with Jacuzzi and sauna, where you can happily while away an afternoon letting go of all your worries.
On snowy afternoons, escape to the games area for a game of pool, a film or a Playstation tournament in the TV room, as you wind down before the evening begins in earnest. Dinners are a bit special here, and you’ll want to be well rested to make the most of your chef’s fabulous local, seasonal menus.
After dinner, we recommend you take your drinks out onto the terrace to watch the stars and listen out for the rustle of local wildlife and perhaps spot the odd badger or owl, just getting up for the night.
When you retire to your bedrooms, you’ll find each en-suite room is uniquely decorated in its own style. But each has a simple, luxury feel with Scottish linens and beautifully crafted beds and mattresses that ensure the deepest of sleeps.
Location
This luxury ski chalet in the Dolomites is hidden away down a lane at the edge of the village with uninterrupted views of forests and meadows and with the River Sarka bubbling just beneath. It’s situated just a 7 minute drive from Madonna di Campiglio, a fabulous ski area comprising 156km of slopes and 61 ski lifts.
You’ll have an in-resort driver service whisking you to the local ski lifts or into Madonna di Campiglio with all its Michelin-starred restaurants, bars and nightclubs.
The nearest airport is Verona, approximately 2hrs drive away.
Inclusions
Please call us on +44 (0)203 432 7784 for rates and the latest availability.
Rates include:
Firefly pre-arrival concierge service
Daily continental breakfast
Afternoon tea
Pre-dinner Prosecco and antipasti plates
3-course dinner with wine (5 evenings)
Early children’s dinner if required (5 evenings)
Luxury bathroom products
Daily housekeeping
In-resort driver service to local ski lifts
In-resort concierge service
Rates are based on up to 10 guests (additional guests carries a supplement charge).
Bedrooms
Chalet Doss sleeps up to 16 adults + 4 children across nine bedrooms.
Bedroom 1 (Aquila):
Master bedroom on top floor with en-suite bathroom and private terrace.
Bedroom 2 (Scoiattolo):
Children’s bunk room on top floor, interconnected with master bedroom.
Bedroom 3 (Orso):
Double/twin bedroom on ground floor plus mezzanine with single bed (for one child) and en-suite shower room.
Bedroom 4 (Marmotta):
Double bedroom on ground floor with en-suite shower room.
Bedroom 5 (Capriolo):
Double/twin bedroom on lower ground floor with en-suite shower room.
Bedroom 6 (Lupo):
Double/twin bedroom on lower ground floor plus built-in bunk beds (for two children) and en-suite shower room.
Bedroom 7 (Volpe):
Double/twin bedroom on lower ground floor plus built-in bunk beds (for two children) and en-suite shower room.
Bedroom 8 (Tasso):
Double/twin bedroom on lower ground floor with en-suite shower room.
Bedroom 9 (Mucca):
Double/twin bedroom on ground floor with en-suite shower room.
Rates are based on up to 10 guests (additional guests carries a supplement charge).
Please note that the maximum capacity is for up to 20 guests.
Dining
Good food and fine wines are as much a part of the experience here at Chalet Doss. There is a strong belief that food should be as local and as seasonal as possible – the chalet owners are proud that the fresh butter on the chalet’s table changes colour by season, depending on what the cows are eating!
Help yourself to breakfast in the mornings, from plates of bread, pastries, eggs and cheese and the steaming coffee machine. Definitely don’t miss out on the Krapfen – the local and much superior sister to the donut! When you return from the slopes, afternoon tea waiting to be devoured.
In the evenings, the Prosecco is opened around the fire and antipasti plates, piled high with treats from the local farm, are shared round, while your chef prepares a three-course hearty Tyrolean dinner. The fare is simple, filling and delicious – think rustic pasta and meat dishes, followed by strudel and mountain cream. But the chef is always keen to cater for any dietary requirements, or just prefer lighter food in the evenings, you have only to say.
Complimentary regional wines are served with dinner, as well as a traditional grappa after pudding. Prosecco from a small indie label and a local beer are both on tap, too. If there are any wine, champagne or gin connoisseurs among you, the chalet’s private cellar stocks lots of bottles to appeal to everyone.
On the chef’s two nights off, there are several wonderful eateries in nearby Madonna di Campiglio. The staff are also happy to organise fine dining experiences for your party, including a night at the rifugio of the local farmer up the mountain, where you can try traditional Dolomite dishes with a wonderful view, under the stars.
Staff
Firefly pre-arrival concierge service.
Chalet staff include:
Chalet manager & host
Chef
Housekeeper
In-resort driver service
In-resort concierge service
Additional staff such as nannies and massage therapists can be arranged on request.
Kids
This luxury family-friendly ski chalet is well set up for those travelling with children. There’s lots to keep little ones busy here, whether it be a competitive game of pool, splashing in the Jacuzzi, or relaxing in the separate TV room, equipped with a flatscreen TV with Netflix and a PS5 console.
Two of the double bedrooms also have extra bunks for children and another two have a single bed. There’s also a dedicated kids’ room, so there’s plenty of space to accommodate children of all ages.
The kitchen has a small children’s table so kids can eat with the grown-ups but without the pressure of being on best behaviour at all times.
Childcare and ski lessons can be arranged on request.
