Owner-operated chalets come with so many benefits to your stay. Not only are the owners really invested in making your holiday the best it can be, but they are experienced hosts who can provide insider knowledge. Owner-operated chalets provide a personal touch, creating a magical and memorable holiday.

Owners have a vested interest in your stay

Owners want you to have a great time in their chalet, because when the customers are happy, their business is happy! Staff will be personally chosen by the owners, so you know you’ll be getting good service, good food, and a brilliant space to relax in. They will be much more experienced than young seasonaires you may get with a travel company. Why not check out Go Ski Meribel now, an independent chalet accommodation provider, committed to offering you exceptional ski and snowboard holidays in the Meribel Valley.

Chalet Lagopede, Ski Meribel (FMA32923)

Owners know all the resort secrets

Owning a chalet comes with knowing the local area, and this is why owner-led chalets are great for your holiday. Which is the best restaurant in town? Where are the lifts? Would you recommend the bakery down the road? Chalet owners will know all the answers, making your holiday easy, and they have their favourite spots too. They will also know other business owners in the town, which may come in useful for your stay. Plus, their close proximity to the chalet, and direct decision making authority, means that there will be quick problem solving should you have any issues.

Check out Chalet du Guide, which has been owned by the same owners for well over 20 years, and have been in Meribel Village for over 30 years as a family. Between them, they can help with all your holiday needs from a self-catered holiday to a full catered package.

Chalet du Guide (FMA34183)

Their chalet is their pride and joy

A little like when you’re having visitors round for dinner, you make your house look good right? It’s the same with chalets. Owners want their chalet to look as good as possible, because it’s their pride and joy. They have worked so hard to make it enticing to guests, so you’re guaranteed to stay in a chalet made and decorated with love and personal touches. We know that guests love to return to the same resort and chalet, and knowing you’re returning to a beautiful chalet with great hosts, is just one incentive to stay with a owner-operated chalet.  Check out the owner-operated Chalet Neve now!

Chalet Névé (FMA29393)

Some owners have special skills!

Some owners open chalets because they have previous experience in the hospitality industry. For example, check out Chalet Vithos, where Scott and Sophie are both passionate chefs with many years’ experience in private dining. Sophie worked as private head chef to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire for 11 years and has even cooked for the queen. Scott has extensive experience having worked in numerous fantastic restaurants across South Yorkshire and Derbyshire both in the kitchen and front of house. Therefore you’re guaranteed a special stay at Chalet Vithos, with amazing food and experienced hosts.

Chalet Vithos (FMA34005)

You can organise your own holiday

Some people love the travel companies because they do everything for you, but that doesn’t suit everyone. If you go with an owner-run chalet, yes you’ll have to book your own flights, but this means you have the choice and the flexibility to arrive and leave when you want. If you need an airport transfer, this is something a lot of independently run chalets can organise for you too.

We have chalets for all budgets on ChaletFinder, and parties can often work out cheaper than hotel accommodation. Why not check out what we have available for your next winter or summer holiday?

(P.S. Remember, if you have a great stay in an owner-run chalet, be sure to leave them a review!)