Chalet Zirbe St Martin Chalets
About the home
In the small, select resort of St Martin Chalets, built around a natural swimming pond and communal buildings housing the sauna, solarium, gymnasium and reception, our three double bedroom traditional alpine chalet offers true luxury accommodation. Equipped with the latest technologies to make your stay as comfortable and relaxing as possible.
This is not just a self catering let. Please see our rates page for inclusive package deals. Holiday makers can take advantage of all the facilities of the resort and the services provided which include in the summer, guided alpine hikes, short break golfing holidays and pampering breaks. In the winter there are guided ski safari (exclusive ski hire), floodlit/moonlit ski-tours, toboggan evening, snow biking course and safari (equipment included), cross country skiing (exclusive ski hire) and snowshoe tours (equipment included) all free of charge. There are also e-bikes to rent on site and electric golf buggies available for guest use.
You can even pre-book such services as transfer shuttles to and from the airport, ski hire and ski school etc. and this season we're offering a chalet evening catering, a breakfast roll delivery and a shopping service, giving you more time to enjoy your holiday.
Eco chalets caring for the environment.
Vacation in changing times
St Martin Chalets have featured predominantly in the British and Austrian national press due to being the first energy self-sufficient eco village for holidays in Europe. Every care has been taken to maintain the beautiful environment and for these chalets to be as self-sufficient as possible. All natural materials are used wherever possible using traditional methods.
zero-carbon
The core concept is a highly efficient vegetable oil CHP unit that guarantees clean, green electricity and heat supply. If back up is needed, 100% certified green energy from wind, sun, water and biomass is delivered. Buildings are treble insulated glazing (U value 0.7) and an overall U value of 0.9.
zero-waste
A complete recycling system for all waste is required by local by-laws. Organic waste is deposited on the resort's compost heap and re-dug into the vegetable gardens. Educational recycling programmes are part of the holiday!
Sustainable water
The resort and the hamlet of St Martin are supplied by a private spring. On-site, rainwater is collected in a large underground tank and used for irrigation. Quick flush system on all toilets is installed, as well as water saving taps.
Local and sustainable building materials
The chalets are built using natural, untreated timber from the regions' sustainable forests. The roofs are tiled using larch shingles and insulation is with 100% pure sheep's wool. Construction is by a 100% regional labour.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 8, 3 bedrooms |
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| Will consider: | Corporate lets House swaps Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 100m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Gym, Sauna, Log fire, Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 en suite, Solarium / Roof terrace |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (2), Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (2), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 10 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
With underfloor heating, hot water and electricity provided by the communal combined power and heat engine, which runs on vegetable oil based fuel. You will always find the house at a comfortable temperature.
For the winter the house has secure ski storage as well as a large utility room with boot driers and plenty of room for hanging wet gear.
On the ground floor you will also find a toilet and wash room.
The large open plan living area has a traditional fireplace as the centre piece, which can be lit daily for your return.
The spacious hand built kitchen, with raw marble worktops, has all modern facilities including induction hob, dishwasher and coffee machine, although it's not necessary to use all of these as you can arrange to have meals delivered to the chalet.
A huge dining table, seating up to 10, with a combination of traditional benches and chairs and cosy cushions, makes the ideal place to spend evenings together wining, dining and playing one of the many family games. Seating backs onto the fire place to enhance the warmth and the desire to just sit and relax. Double doors look out to the patio area and private garden above the communal swim pond and facilities
You will find the living area a comfy place to relax with it's cosy corner sofa, rocking chair, giant bean bags, big screen ambilite LCD TV, UK and European satellite and a selection of DVDs. There is a selection of family books to use, along with cards and games.
On the first floor there are three bedrooms all with hand built beds, wardrobes and tables. The spacious and airy master has an Austrian twin bed, en suite shower room with fine Italian porcelain and balcony with views up to the slopes of Spiereck. The second double also has a large balcony overlooking the pond and comunal buildings. The third room is a twin that easily converts to a double, with a specially designed sliding bed and table system. The crisp fresh cotton bed linen is all anti allergy.
The family bathroom is fitted out to the highest standard with designer bath, shower and basin. There is also another toilet on the first floor.
Further details outdoors:
Out of double doors form the living area, you will find the patio area and cottage garden which overlook the swim pond and communal area's. You can pick your own herbs and berries from all around the resort.
To the side of the property there is a parking space, and there is also a covered carport. At the end of the carports is the secured ski storage room and recycling area.
The swim pond offers a place to cool down in the summer, or just lounge around listening to the relaxing sound of the waterfall.
The communal buildings which will hold a gymnasium, sauna/solarium and reception facilities are arranged around the pond and set into the landscape so as not to detract from the natural beauty of the surroundings.
Further details
The reception facilities are manned at certain times of the day to answer any questions you have or help you to book any of the many activities.
As a guest, you are entitled to make use of the inclusive activities, free of charge. These include in the winter, snow-biking, snow-shoe trekking, cross-country skiing, skating style cross-country and toboganing. In the summer there is hiking, llama tours, mountain biking, cycle tours, archery, flying fox and rafting to name but a few. Some charges may be made for rental of equipment.
Please contact the owner for full booking conditions and further details.
A pre arrival form will be sent to you for bookable services including ski hire, which is all done in the comfort of the chalet. Lift passes, shopping, daily fresh bread and in chalet food service, hot food prepared locally and delivered to the door.
Conditions
If the availability calendar is showing booked for the dates you require, please still contact us, as other chalets may be available at the same resort.
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The Austrian Alps / Salzburgerland / Salzburgerland region


Lungau is surrounded by numerous mountain chains and safely embedded between the Niederen Tauern and Nockbergen at the southern tip of the province of Salzburg.
The valley is renowned for having a lot of sun shine and the nearby village of Mariapfarr, at the ski area of Fanningberg, is known as the sunniest village in Austria.
The ski region encompasses Grosseck/Speireck, less than 10 minutes walk to the lifts. Aineck/Katschberg, a short bus ride. Fanningberg also a short bus ride. Obertauern can be reached by skiing over Grosseck, down to Mautendorf then taking the bus, or take the bus direct from St Martin. Buses are free on production of a lift pass. This vast region offers skiing from late November until early May!!
The mountains majestically tower to a height of over 3,000 metres. Over 100 lakes lie within picturesque alpine pastures and steep raging cliffs. There are still a few secret hide-a-ways that can be discovered on a hike through the area, after all, only 58 lakes are officially recorded on the hiking maps.
Flora and fauna in Lungau is very diversified and is preserved and protected in the many nature reserves.
The St Martin in Lungau area
The villages of St Martin and St Michael join together and are very traditional, yet have many modern facilities. There is a choice of Supermarkets and Banks within easy walking distance.
You will find welcoming local houses offering traditional hearty food and drinks in a cosy atmosphere, as well as international restaurants. Most of the hotels are open to non residents for dining, with some offering entertainment or dancing.
At the ski lift station there is an apres ski bar with indoor and outdoor area's and the usual drinks and music to help you relax after a hard day on the slopes. If the mood takes you and you still have some energy, there is a disco in St Michael.
Summer activities in the area include golf, mountain biking, white water rafting, gliding, hiking, horse riding and organised nature tours to go llama trekking or wild mushroom picking, to name but a few.
How to get there
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| Airport: | Salzburg, Klagenfurt: 100 km |
Flights to Salzburg with Easyjet, Ryanair and all major operators, also Klagenfurt airport with Ryanair.
Transfers to the chalets available in the management companies own luxury mini bus powered with bio diesel, or regular direct buses available to the village from Salzburg bus interchange.
Hire cars available at the airports.
Activities near St Martin in Lungau
Ski resort location
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf less than 15 mins walk
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Reviews
![]() 30 Nov 2011 |
On arrival at the chalet we were blown away by the beauty of the resort and the welcome that was given. Every attention to detail has been made and the quality of the accomodation, right down to the... more |
![]() 09 Oct 2011 |
St Martin is a small village but has great access to the slopes, which then extends out across the mountain range. The chalets are very well designed with all the facilities you need, i enjoyed my time there so much I am already booked up to go again! Response: We're glad you enjoyed your holiday and look forward to welcoming you back at our home in Austria. |
Guestbook for Chalet Zirbe St Martin Chalets
Thanks a lot for renting your chalet Zirbe to my family. We had a great time there and your chalet is designed and furnished with such a great taste!! It was really nice time there (It's pity holidays are so short ;-))
Kind regards, Petr & Klara
Thank you. We had a fantastic time! The best slopes and snow any of us had been on and it was so quiet, you could go on the lift and down a slope and not see anyone else! Lovely! We're already talking about going back next year. I can highly recommend St. Martin Chalets and the Lungau region. A Waller UK.
We had a great time thanks Laurie. The powder was amazing, especially at the Snow Bowl. Comfy sofa bed too!!
K Whitehouse. UK.
The chalets, combined with the authentic Austrian sense of fun, great food, personal service and optional action-packed evening activities (I can recommend the tobogganing and, for experienced skiers, “Steep and Deep with Herby”!) make this the kind of resort one would come back to year after year.
H Allen-Vercoe. UK
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros € | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 8 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Autumn | 2 Sep 11 | 11 Dec 11 | € 1000 | 150 | 150 | Flexible |
| Early ski | 11 Dec 11 | 19 Dec 11 | € 1000 | 150 | 150 | Flexible |
| Festive season | 19 Dec 11 | 8 Jan 12 | € 2200 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Winter | 8 Jan 12 | 5 Feb 12 | € 1750 | 250 | 250 | Flexible |
| High Winter | 5 Feb 12 | 3 Mar 12 | € 1855 | 265 | 265 | Flexible |
| Low winter | 3 Mar 12 | 15 Apr 12 | € 1750 | 250 | 250 | Flexible |
| Late ski offer | 15 Apr 12 | 6 May 12 | € 1000 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Spring | 6 May 12 | 1 Jul 12 | € 1500 | 220 | 220 | 1 Night |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
8 person rental rates are for the chalet, not per person as many other properties are advertised, and include activities programme and use of on site facilities free of charge. (there may be a charge for equipment hire)
For convenience, ski hire, ski school, shopping, bakery and in-chalet food service, are all available for pre booking.
10% deposit required at time of booking. Remainder to be paid 4 weeks before travel. Any deals or sale holidays are to be paid in full at time of booking.
End of Stay Clean, 125 Euro, mid stay clean, 30 Euro.
Local tax of 1.15 Euro per Adult over 15, per night.
Airport Transfers available at 150 Euro each way for an 8 seater minibus.
Availability
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 3 years listed You are contacting James Royston
Languages spoken ![]() The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This chalet has received 2 reviews from previous guests. ![]() |
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