Chalet Northstar is exclusively available through Crystal/Thompson Ski Holidays and is located 2 blocks off Main Street (and about 10 mins walk from the Peak 9 ski lifts) in Breckenridge, Colorado.
We'd never stayed in Chalet style accommodation before, and although Northstar was rated 4 star in the brochures we had no idea what to expect.
The Chalet is quite sizeable with 11 bedrooms in all and hosting around 20 or so guests. We were there for Christmas week and so it was full, but this gave a very convivial atmosphere and we enjoyed the company of the other guests.
I am certain that with any such holiday, a lot rides on the personality of your co-guests and the Chalet hosts. The 3 hosts for the 2008/2009 ski season (Ollie, Sarah and Rachel) are delightfully warm and friendly. They really made the chalet a very happy and welcoming place (all have several years experience of being chalet hosts). They were very easy to chat to and made you feel really at...
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