Chalet 1597 is definitely one of the finest chalets to rent in Lech. This wonderful property has been lovingly refurbished by the owner paying utmost attention to detail, yet maintaining many of the original features, which have been tastefully combined with lavish fabrics and furniture, creating a very stylish and charming alpine home.
In fact, not by chance this beautiful chalet was awarded in 2014 as Austria's Best Ski Chalet at the World Ski Awards.
Located in the Stubenbach area of Lech, the chalet spreads over three floors, sleeping a total of 12 guests in five spacious en-suite bedrooms. The master suite boasts its own large drawing/study room and en-suite bathroom with free-standing roll-top bath. The chalet’s terrace enjoys sun all day long and is perfectly situated to admire the breathtaking views.
Aperitifs can be enjoyed in the fascinating ambiance of the chalet’s traditional stone cave and wine cellar before dinner is served in the imposing dining room which seats up to 14 people. After dinner, retire to the cozy living area or watch a movie in the cinema room. The chalet also boasts a spa area including a bio sauna with relaxation area which is the perfect spot to unwind and watch the sun set over the stunning mountain skyline of Lech. There is a wonderful private massage room and also a hot bath outside, perfect for relaxing after a hard day on the slopes.
You enter the luxury chalet on the ground floor, either into the winter wet room or directly into the living room. The winter wet room is provided with boot heaters and has a separate guest toilet. A fireplace is located in the dining room, which is served from the separate, well-equipped kitchen. The living room features a Tyrolean stube (traditional heating oven). The stylish cinema room, which is perfect for entertaining the children, is accessed from the living room.
On the ground floor, we also find the spa area with bio sauna glass relaxation area, and a large twin/double bedroom, with dressing area and en-suite bathroom.
Through some stairs from the dining room you can reach the upper hallway, which features a card playing area and reading corner. Four bedrooms are located on this floor. The first master bedroom with separate sitting area and en-suite bath and shower room; a second master bedroom with en-suite shower room; and a twin bedroom with en-suite shower room. The fourth bedroom is a charming en-suite children’s room with four single beds.
Stairs lead down from the dining room to the traditional stone wine cave and tasting room. The laundry room and garage, with parking for one vehicle, are also located on the lower floor (vehicle height restrictions apply). Two additional exterior parking spaces are available as well as the one interior space.
Neighborhood and surroundings:
Located in the Stubenbach area of Lech you can ski-into the chalet from the Rüfikoft ski area on a marked off piste route. It is a 3-minute drive into Lech.