Chalet Les Sorbiers Du Raffort, Meribel, France

For the money this luxury chalet in the Raffort area of Meribel offers exceptional value. It has all the bells and whistles and with almost 600 square metres of space is generously proportioned. Fully staffed with manager, chef, driver and housekeeping.

The Chalet Les Sorbiers du Raffort is one of a growing number of luxury properties that are putting the hamlet of Raffort very firmly on the Meribel Valley map. Smart money is beginning to buy up plots of land here, or older chalet buildings, to turn them into highly desirable chalet properties that will rent for a much cheaper rate than equivalent chalets in the main resort of Meribel. If you are worried about access to and from the ski area, then don't be. The middle station of the Olympe Gondola stops less than two minutes' walk from this chalet and the gondola lift will access the main Chaudanne lift hub in main Meribel within 5 minutes.

This large chalet (offering 575 square metres of internal space) has a well-equipped spa area with indoor sauna, steam room, hot tub, gym and massage table, as well as six en-suite bedrooms and a separate TV room. The chalet also comes with four members of staff including a Chalet Manager, professional chef, driver and housekeeping. The drive from the chalet to the main centre of Meribel takes no more than 5 minutes should you not want to take the gondola lift.

All the bedrooms have their own Apple TV and most have balconies. The master double bedroom sits at the top of the chalet and has its own sitting area, dressing area and large bath/shower room. All four floors of this prestigious alpine chalet are served by a lift.