Elle Hotel of the month: the chalet “The Barn” in Lech

Admittedly, we usually put ours in this section every monthElle Hotel des Monatsbefore. So why a chalet in January 2025? Because that “The Barn“ in the Austrian ski resort of Lech is much more than a typical chalet. A stay there feels like a vacation in a luxury hotel. This is thanks to the 24-hour butler service, three private chefs, 24/7 chauffeur and concierge service, twice-daily housekeeping and half-board. Everything included.

Very few hotels offer this much service... After a stay at “The Barn” you will understand why chalet holidays are THEwhen it comes to winter holidays in 2025.

The first impression is deceptive. If you drive up to “The Barn”, all you see is a low log cabin. The dimensions of this XLChaletsare only revealed on the inside. Four floors, an incredible 1000 square meters of space for 14 guests in seven bedrooms, each with one to two en-suite bathrooms.

It's best to go to “The Barn” with lots of your favorite people... and let yourself be pampered right from the start. Everyone is provided with their own slippers to welcome you. The suitcases are brought to the room, butler Clemens offers a glass of champagne, the fire crackles in the open fireplace. A chalet holiday in “The Barn” means deluxe comfort.

Heart of theChaletsis the living and dining area with the large bar table and bar stools. There is a shiny chrome portafilter machine here, and glasses and dishes with “The Barn” initials shine in the display cases. And the large dining table is already set.

Everything at The Barn is warm, inviting and cozy. This is also reflected in the interior. Cashmere plaids, glen check patterns, inch-thick white wool carpets, textured wallpapers, heated wooden floors. There are even books and vases in the bathrooms. And when you come back to the chalet after sunset, the lanterns on the balcony flicker. Clemens lit the candles. You feel at home from the very first evening.

She is responsible for the exquisite service and the harmonious furnishingspepper-collection. The family-run hospitality brand from Austria runs five chalets in Lech and three hotels. The years of experience and, above all, the best local connections of General Manager Axel Pfefferkorn and his team are essential when it comes to getting a table in one of the popular restaurants during the high season. Or recommending the best ski guides.

It's not just the European nobility who come to Lech for winter sports. The snow El Dorado lies at 1,450 to 2,450 meters and is one of the best ski areas in the world with more than 300 kilometers of slopes. “The Barn” is just 50 meters from a blue piste that leads down to the Schlosskopfbahn. Of course, the chalet has its own ski room - and a spacious private spa! Including an indoor pool and sauna, steam room, daybeds as well as a fitness room and a massage room. If that doesn't warm you up after a day outside...

TheChaletis located in the exclusive part of Oberlech, just a short walk fromJames Turrells Skyspaceremoved. The short hike is worth it! Not just because of the phenomenal view of the sky that the American land artist creates with his walk-in work of art. But also because of the view of the peaks of the Lechtal here. Breathtaking!

Down in the valley December 2024 has thisArlberg Club Houseopened. A multi-concept house and THE new meeting place in town with a restaurant, concept store and a sophisticated club called Margo - named after the owners' little daughter.

But if you prefer not to leave the chalet at all, you can also let yourself be pampered in “The Barn”. Starting with the star-worthy dinner by chalet chefs Karl “Charlie” Eggetsberger, Florian Winkler and Toni Urban. Your homemade spruce needle ice cream for dessert is to die for! In the basement there is also a fully equipped bar in a party room with a snooker table and karaoke. Of course, “The Barn” also has its own wine cellar. You don't even have to leave the house for wellness treatments. A private massage room is available. Tip: ask for Stella, her Lomi Lomi Nui massage is pure relaxation.

The chalet "The Barn“ is an address in itself in the already elegant ski resort of Lech. Beautifully located on a hillside, it offers space for 14 guests in seven bedrooms, all of which are furnished in cozy chalet chic. Because a butler, private chef, concierge and chauffeur are available around the clock, a stay is almost nicer than in any luxury hotel - “The Barn” guarantees pure privacy.