Combining the very best in Alpine chic, distressed leather sofas and reclaimed wood fused together with the interior set off by African carvings and furnishings. This exceptional property also boasts the finest spa and wellness area, finished throughout in Italian marble with phenomenal views over the valley and mountains beyond – you can even swim in an L shaped pool with adjustable floor depth and swimming current (floor can be lowered or raised for children or turn into a dance floor), steam away in a hammam or the sauna, plus enjoy the outdoor hot tub, or indulge in the massage room, where a professional masseuse can smooth out those aching ski limbs.
Chalet Nyumba sleeps 12 + 2 in 7 bedrooms. Everything inside is breathtakingly beautiful in equal measure with vast amounts of exquisitely designed, hand-crafted spaces spread over 4 floors – an open-plan living and dining area (seats 14) with dramatic double-height windows that frame incredible mountainous views. Stairs lead from the dining area to a very handy mezzanine office and then the granddaddy of master bedrooms with fabulous en-suite marble bathroom and that’s right, an open fire for added romance and atmosphere.
The further two floors are home to more beautifully appointed bedrooms with some quickly features to point out. On the ground floor bedroom, 5 has a private bathroom accessed via the cinema room and on the third-floor bedrooms, 6 and 7 share a bathroom if they are both occupied.
Kids will absolutely love Chalet Nyumba with the wonderful cinema room with projector screen and extensive DVD library, not to mention the large playroom crammed with toys and games galore. The ground floor offers also offers access to the garage and the wine cave, where you can handpick from an extensive collection of world wines to quaff on.
At Nyumba it is the exceptional 360-degree views that make this super luxury ski chalet, really stand out as the Verbier flagship property. Your professional chef is on hand to create culinary delights and gourmet feasts and your dedicated chalet host and chalet manager are at your service, arranging anything from ski lessons to restaurant bookings.
it’s easy to see why Chalet Nyumba draws in countless returning friends and family seeking a unique and memorable super luxury ski holiday.
(At Chalet Nyumba The link to Africa extends beyond artefacts or furnishings, as a proportion of the rental is donated towards ‘Give a Future Foundation’, a UK registered charity supporting education projects in Ethiopia).
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