Zermatt holiday ski apartment rental with walking, log fire, disabled access, balcony/terrace, internet access, telephone, TV, DVD

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Zayetta 54 (apartment)

Home description

• Zayetta 54, an apartment with something for everyone, has a special and indefinable feel to it. The charming wood panelled interior and open fire place, together with a 'gemutlich' newly furnished living room, offer a warm, welcoming and comfortable respite to a hard day on the slopes.
• The south facing balcony, with its unimpeded views over the rooftops of Zermatt and a small paddock where horses graze lazily in the Spring, provides relaxed sunbathing for non skiers and spectacular views of the stunning Matterhorn amphitheatre.
• Be first on the slops, with the famous Gornergrat mountain railway only a 3 minute walk away, or take the 2 minute meander down to the bakery for fresh croissants.
• The apartment is wonderfully located in the car free centre of Zermatt and next door to the renowned Alex Hotel with its mouth-watering array of facilities for relaxation & fun when off the slopes. When the weather comes in, what a joy, leaving boots and coats behind, to walk past the exotic Alex pool on your way to a delicious lunch in the ' Garden Room ' conservatory, while the snow pours down outside.

Looking over the rooftops of Zermatt	The living room and balcony beyond
Our 5th floor flat in the Zayetta apartment building	Summer walking below the Matterhorn

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The Swiss Alps / Valais/Swiss Alps region

Since getting married in one of Zermatt's mountain side chapels nearly 40 years ago, we have continued to revel in Zermatt's unique charm and varied skiing. This enchanting village is surrounded by 38 of Europe's 76 four-thousand-metre peaks and lies at the foot of the majestic Matterhorn in the South of Switzerland. Zermatt is connected to the ski area of Cervinia in Italy via the Theodul (3,300m) and Testa Grigia (3,480m) passes and from the top of the Klein-Matterhorn cable car you have a magnificent view of the hightest mountain in Europe, Mont Blanc (4,807) which lies just across the French/Italian border. The hightest peak in Switzerland is here too, the Monte Rosa with its Dufouspitze (4,634m) named after one of Switzerlands most famous generals. Journeys by train or car around the Valais area are full of spectacular views and vistas, but perhaps best of all is a day spent on the Zermatt to St Moritz Glacier Express.

Zermatt area

For guests travelling by car from Geneva, a stop at Martigny is not to be missed, where the Fondation Giannada has not only a permanent art exhibition but antique cars and other exciting short term exhibitions. Zermatt, whether in Summer or Winter, is a paradise for the sporting - but there are concerts too and the Zermatt Chamber of Music Festival in September and other activities such as glamorous shopping, dining in first class restaurants appeal to all tastes and ages and gastronomic adventurers. Quaint, cobbled streets among traditional rustic chalets and old wooden barns - where animals living below once provided central heating for Zermatt's farmers - are still to be explored in the very centre of this world famous resort and all of this enjoyed without the pollution and nuisance of cars. Silent electric vehicles or horse drawn sleighs are the taxis in this idyllic village where even bicycles are not allowed to disturb the joy of a stroll down the unchanged traditional main street, lending an intimacy and enchantment reminiscent of yesteryear. Mountain bikers must circle round Zermatt before attempting the many challenging specially designated mountain bike trails! And be sure not to miss the new excellently presented Zermatt museum.

For the skiers, Zermatt is blessed by her altitude and the glaciers which offer skiing in winter and summer. But more importantly, even in a bad winter when snow is scarce in the Alps, Zermatt has more snow making machines than any other resort in Europe, so it is always possible to find good skiing. There are 313 km of runs of all standard to choose from, and once back in town, there are many spas to rejuvenate those weary limbs. Even in winter some hiking is possible, though it is usually to meet skiers at one of the many mountain restaurants that offer a high quality of both time-honoured Swiss cuisine and more innovative dishes - indeed which restaurant to ski or walk to has always been a subject of much discussion. There is simply too much choice!

Other winter attractions include: cross-country skiing, ski touring (the official Haute Route goes from Saas Fee to Zermatt to Chamonix), tobogganing, ice climbing, skating, curling and heli-skiing (or heli-sight- seeing) with Air Zermatt's hightly experienced pilots. You can even visit an igloo, and you should not miss the ice schulpture museum at the top of the Klein-Matterhorn.

In Summer apart from, the skiing, tennis and mountain biking, there are 400 km of well marked footpaths through the pine-scented mountain forests, past Alpine lakes. You can even scuba dive under the glacier! But not to be missed, for even those who have never climbed is a day out with a mountain guide in the 'Gorge'. This spectacular tour takes you down a deep ravine, where you spring with fixed ropes from one side to the other - yet always feeling secure! Another adventure, the Klettersteig where you climb vertical rock faces while securing yourself to fixed wire and, if you have a mountain guide, you can go much further and end up being belayed 300 m down a vertical drop back to the higher paths of Zermatt - even if you have never climbed before! And if you are lucky, Swiss horns will serenade you on your return. If this does not appeal, a ten minute train down to Tasch will take you to the Matterhorn Golf Club.

How to get there

Fly to Geneva (Easyjet) and on leaving the airport station, enjoy three & a half hours of picturesque scenery up to Zermatt. Alternatively, drive more quickly by car to the village of Tasch where there is covered parking before the 10 min train journey to Zermatt. (runs every 20 mins from 6 am - 11.30pm after which taxis are available.)
Trains from Milan & Zurich are marginally longer though it is promised that Zurich to Zermatt will be 3h 16 mins from Christmas 2008. Please check: www.sbb.ch
There is no need for a taxi in Zermatt because luggage can be put on trolleys at Tasch station and taken round the front of the Hotel Alex to Haus Zayetta. (3 mins walk)
With the Gornegrat train and main square only three minutes away, guests staying in Zayetta 54 are perfectly situated to catch this famous mountain train which provides skiing links to Zermatt's other two ski areas. Zermatt's other two lift stations can be accessed by electric taxis or free electric shuttle in the main square.

Activities near Zermatt

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Situated on the fifth floor with lift, the apartment has 3 bedrooms
*a large en-suite double bedroom with satellite TV - ideal for snow reports on the region.
*a large twin bedroom with generous sofa
*One small double bedroom (140 x 200cm bed) situated off the living room.
* 2 fully tiled bathrooms - one full bath with hand shower & one smaller bath/ shower
*The living/dining room has a superior music system with Ipod connectivity, (WiFi everywhere) and lovely paintings, some by the owner, portrait painter Arabella Dorman.

Further details outdoors:
On the ground floor there is access to the laundry room (two washing machines & two tumbler dryers) and the ski room. From the spacious entry hall, there is immediate entry to the luxury Hotel Alex with its spa/dining facilities. A real bonus - the wonderfully atmospheric bar and cosy secluded sitting areas are a joy for all while the gastronomic feasts offered at the restaurant makes it a perfect holiday for those not wishing to shop & cook.

Conditions

We require payment in the following installments:

Following a request for a villa we will hold the property for 7 days, allowing time for us to receive the completed booking form and 30% confirmation payment.

If payment is not received the property will be released and open for other bookings. The remaining 70% is due 5 weeks prior to the first day of the booking.

A Sfr 300 refundable deposit is payable on arrival to the key holder as security against any damage to the property.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Mid-Season	3 Jan 09	7 Feb 09	1049£ 1,049	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season	7 Feb 09	4 Apr 09	1388£ 1,388	0-	0-	1 Week
Peak Season	4 Apr 09	18 Apr 09	1625£ 1,625	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid-Season	18 Apr 09	25 Apr 09	1388£ 1,388	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	25 Apr 09	12 Dec 09	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.

Reductions availiable for last minute bookings - please inquire for details.

Guestbook

Email from guest 4th April 2008
We loved your flat and had a wonderful holiday. Thank you so much. Everything worked fine and of course the view was great ! We did so enjoy your picture collection on the walls in all the rooms.

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Name:	Pauline Dorman
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