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My first chalet Holiday and I am a convert. Amazing chalet, food and hosts - thanks.

Nick Hamilton, Sheffield


I go home battered and bruised and with a big smile!

Nigel Fischer, Sheffield


Loads of great hospitality, I'll tell all my friends...

Lynn Harris, London


Good food and good company - Fantastic!

Rob Woodman, London


Thank you - it has been wonderful!

Nesreen Shah, Sheffield


Fantastico! Great Pie!!

Chris Aldgate, London


I can't wait to come back! Thanks so much for everything.

Katy Berry, London


Thanks guys, it was fab. Good luck!

Catrin Cousins, Sheffield


If you are not in heaven here you need a bonk on the head!

Lucretia Sowter, Reading


Thank you, a fantastic holiday with lovely hosts. I'll be back.

Robert Sowter, Sheffield


Incredible week, can't wait to come back. The food was fantastic - Pimp My Pud!

Rebecca Ellis, Sheffield


I've had a perfect first chalet holiday. The food was amazing and the hosts fabulous, I can't wait to come back !!

Sarah Ellis, Shrewsbury


I had no idea what to expect but everything about the chalet was great. Comfort, company and food all first class. A great week. Thank you.

Stephen Brown, London


Thanks for a great week, fantastic food *****

Linda Fancello, Derby


I've been converted, I am now a 'pudding man'. Great food, great hosts - thanks!

Gary Furness, Derbyshire


Best veggie food ever! Superb service made up for lack of snow. Many thanks.

Marika Rajah, Manchester


Amazing chalet and food. Thanks Joe and Rach. Looking forward to Ha Ha this a way again soon!!

Ben Cooper, Sheffield


Bloody amazing!! Great food and hosts. Fantasticly relaxing break!

Tam & Pete, Manchester


A fabulous week - thank you. You've set new standards in chalet holidays! Really hope to come back.

Charlie & Stuart, Plymouth & Sheffield


Amazing food and great hosts - you just need to look into 'radioators' for the chalet!

Sally & Mike, Nottingham & Hereford


The perfect hosts - thanks for everything! Its been fab!

Jo Stone, Sheffield


OUTSTANDING! As an experienced skier and chalet connoiseur I have to say these guys top the lot. The best by miles. Food, chalet, hosting simply superb. Cheers Joe & Rach

Alex Colclough, London


Thank you for a wonderful week, amazing food, surroundings and company. We've had some fantasic days skiing. We'll come back next year.

Emma Best, London


Bruised ribs, a gammey leg and hurting knees didn't detract from a very good holiday supported by the beautiful food served in the comfortable chalet by the so affable of hosts Rach & Joe, thanks loads guys.

Simon Best, Yorkshire


Amazing week Joe and Rachael really looked after us.

Clyde McKendrick, Worcestershire


Amazing hosts, top chalet, great food. Difficult to top.

Chris Falck, Lytham


Hosts from heaven! Thanks for everthing.

Matthew Peakman, Birmingham


Brill, best food ever had in chalet - thanks.

Ross Young, Jersey


Brilliant week - fab food and great chalet. Thanks for a fab holiday and all your help with the boys, we'll be back!

Melissa Sanchez, London


You run a wonderful chalet and have given us an excellent holiday. Thanks!

Ben Mardle, London


As you know we searched long and hard to find the right chalet and the right location!! We definitely found that here. We've been genuinely blown away by the food, the hospitality and generosity of you both. I challenge anyone to beat this. It's been fantastic, thank you Joe and Rach. PS - As Gus says we'll follow you wherever you go!!

Julia Marshall, London


This was a truely fantastic ski holiday! Thank you so much for everything Joe and Rachael. Still not sure which was our number 1 meal - think it was the chipotle soup!

Sanjay & Annikka, London


Joe & Rachael - an amazing holiday, thank you for all the food, the tours and the fantasic ambiance.

Euan & Mags, Manila


The chalet, the food, your company...everything has been just perfect. What you are doing is really wonderful and we wish you every success. We'll be telling all our friends about you, although they better not have booked you up next time we want to come!

Tricia & Kris, Herts/Sydney


Thanks both for a wonderful week. So much skiing.....so much food - brilliant!

Ted & Catherine, London


5 Star all the way, great team work. Thank you so much.

Alan, London


Superb, better than a night out on the toon. Will recommend to everyone I meet.

Mal Bell, Newcastle


Michelin Star food & wonderful hospitality - many thanks.

Clare & Brian, London


Thanks for a fantastic week, amazing food and so well looked after.

Sally & Simon, London


I think the food is very good and the beds are comfy.

Monty Crowe, Somerset


I absolutely love the food and the software on the screen is very useful. The sofa nad beds are comfy. Rach and Joe are REALLY kind and funny. The chalet is cozy and warm. The heating is brill. The snacks in the evening are very pleasant! Thanks you so much!

Elvie Crowe, Exeter


Well, it's my 2nd time here in chalet Meleze. I din't think you could top my 1st visit but you have. You're the perfect hosts and the food, as always, is amazing. The skiing has been awsome too. Looking forward to my next visit, thanks so, so much !! x

Sarah Ellis, Chester


Well I was the injury of the season - but a fantastic stay none the less!! The food never disappoints and the accommodation is superb! Joe and Rach are excellent hosts and accommodate for everyones tastes, and to top it off the area is beautiful. Thanks guys.

Kevin Jaques, Chesterfield


Joe and Rachael, thank you for the wonderful hospitality. You are both very talented people. Do come for lunch on Exmoor. Best wishes, Nick.

Nick Crowe, Somerset


Dear Joe and Rachael, thank you for being such wonderful hosts, you really know how to look after your guests. Best wishes, Katie.

Katie Zurita, London


Thank you so much for a fantastic holiday. The food was excellent. The hosts were lovely nd the chalet beautiful. It was my first time skking and Rach and Joe were very encouraging. I will definitely be back next year. See you soon xxx

Leanne Mapletoft-Zygmant, Chester


Accommodation good and spotless, fab food and Rachael & Joe are incredile hosts with great attention to detail. Many thanks for a fantastic week (& for keeping the kids entertained).

Lisa Rix, Lowestoft


Perfect hosts & a faultless holiday. Many thanks.

Gabrielle & David Newman, Buckinghamshire


Simply the best! Thank you.

Morag & Ray Shaw, Buckingham


Great hospitality, amazing food, learnt to snowboard, felt the pain, what more can I say but....thank you.

Laurence Taylor, London


Bring on the third visit!

Nigel Fischer, Sheffield


It was, like, totally awesome, dude....

Step Haiseldon, London


Mountains of awesome cake....thank you!

Alex Kennedy, London


Moutian skills or hospital bills. one of the best weeks ever guys. THANK YOU!!!

Charlie Hay, London


Once again, truely superb. Amazing food, brilliant skiing, thanks so much Joe and Rach.

Jo Stone & Ben Cooper, Sheffield


Our friends sang your praises, we were not disappointed! Thank you for making us feel so welcome. Totally phat man! xx

Andy & Lisa Maund, Sheffield


Fantastic! You made us feel really at home and are very helpful. Thanks for everything.

Nikki Hawkes, York


Fab food, fab hosts, fab chalet. Will certainly recomend.

Norma Hawkes, South Yorkshire


Absolutely fantastic week, am sad to be leaving. Food was incredible, am going to have to write down what we ate so as not to forget. Skiing great too - thanks for taking us out. Thanks too for both your wonderful hospitality.

Helen Davies, London


We've had a really excellent week despite Oli's cold! You really made us feel at home - if only you could come back with us! We will miss the food!!!

Frankie Towers & Oli Davies, London


Going home 2 stone heavier and much the better at skiing - mission accomplished!

Owen Byrne, Newmarket


Thank you so much for helping make this a brilliant holiday! Great food (+ drinks), lovely chalet, hope to be back soon!

Simon Mackey, London


An amazing holiday - great chalet, food out of this world. Thanks so much Joe & Rach, and I've finally learnt to snowboard xxx

Nicola Cobb, London


The best week boarding I've had in years. Escapade record set, belly expanded!

Nick Hamilton, Sheffield


Fantastic fun - thanks! Great food, and we'll Escapade by 3.30pm next time!

Mark Henderson, London


10/10 all round!!! Hope to return x

Sarah & Tim Hughes, Bridgenorth


Terrific hosts. So warm and friendly, shame about my boarding skills - but fab location, weather, company and food. C u @ xmas?!

Ash & H Rolfe, London


Even better than last year! Thanks for being so fab with the kids & brilliant hosts. Great snow, fab food and lots of sunshine! We'll be back again for sure! Thank you so much.

Melissa, Mauricio & Dylan, London


The best holiday I have ever had and the best chalet owners Joe & Rach.

Harri Falck, Shropshire


Great holiday, best snowboarding ever. Great hosts Joe & Rach.

Adam Falck, Shropshire


The best cooks in the world, you are amazing friends and cool snowboarders.

Woody Falck, Shropshire


Even better than last year. You are the best.

Chris Falck, Shropshire


Just the best! Joe and Rach your food is fantastic and your hospitality first class. You go the extra yard and it makes all the difference!

Martyn Leader, Chepstow


The best ski holiday yet! Great chalet, fab location, only surpassed by your fantastic hospitality. Thank you both.

Louise Leader, Chepstow


What a wonderful time, Joe & Rach are great, I think there could be tears tomorrow!!

Alison Mellor, Bayston Hill


Very good, easy to get on with, amazing food!

Phil Mellor, Bayston Hill


Best Holiday Ever!! Thanks for everything.

Emma Mellor, Bayston Hill


Thanks for a fantastic break, great food and good company.

John & Dave, Walsall


Great Holiday, brilliant hosts & great food. Many thanks for a brilliant week.

Andy Mellor, Bayston Hill


What a great week! Thanks especially for the really excellent veggie food cooked just for me! Certainly be seeing you again!

Tim Davies, Berlin


Joe and Rach have proven to be splendid hosts. Food is fantastic, but....if you are reading this you know that already!!

Kevin & CArol Murray, Linlithgow


Joe & Rachael you have managed to make our week perfik!!! Everything laid on a plate to perfection, just like the food!! So gonna miss the cakes! xxx

Keith & Penny Russell, Ashford


Fantastic hosts and moutain guides and amazing food, best holiday yet! Thank you! X

Mel Saggars, Duxford


Best hosts ever, thank you for the most fantasitic time and the best food ever. Will recommend.

Richard Berry, Duxford


Great holiday and perfect hosts. Skiing has been amazing, but keep that GPS out of my hands! Amazing food all tound brilliant.

Tom Churton, Cowden


Fantastic hosts, very friendly and will do anything to help. Great holiday!!!

Paul Wallis, Bromley


Fab hosts, great chalet. Joe & Rach - just wait, I'm sure the Michelin star is coming!!

Navin Chohan, Wimbledon


Excellent week, great atmosphere, cooking and snow - perfect for record breaking runs!

Al Burn-Murdoch, Reading


Record breaking week, awesome all round -thank you Joe & Rach.

Paul Harper, London


What a wonderful week! Thank you so much.

Richard Duncker, London


Excellent food, great snow, fantastic hosts, toffee vodka, throbbing gristle. All this and more made a great holiday. Thank you Joe & Rachael.

Mike Robinson, Dorset


Perfect break, everything spot on. Thank you so much for making it so.

Jason Hillyard, Bedfordshire


It has been a long time since my last trip to the Alps and this week has been so much better than I remembered, thank you!

Matilda Duncker, London


Brilliant holiday, food has been excellent! Thank you for making our stay so brilliant.

Daniel Lewis, Bedfordshire


Thank you for looking after us so well. We've had an amazing holiday, thanks.

Penny & Philip Gowing, Tunbridge Wells


Thanks for an amazing week. Our best skiing holiday yet - excellent hosts, incredible food and very lucky with the snow! Hope to be back soon.

Katy Laurence, Edinburgh


Thanks for a great week. The food has ben amazing and you both looked after us so well.

Sophie & Simon, Newcastle


I like the food, I did 24 blacks and its just been a good holiday.

Harrison Staines age 7, Colchester


I love the food it is amaxing. You're really nice, thank you.

Megan Staines age 9, Colchester


Thank you for making us so welcome. Brilliant food, company and see you next season xx

Wendy & Richard Staines, Colchester


My second visit this season and I've loved it - even the sun beard!!! The food and hosts were perfect as usual. I'm very, very sad to leave!!

Sarah Ellis, Chester


Great food, grat snow, great company.

Mal Bell, Newcastle


Perfect holiay and definitely the best way to spend a birthday!

Rebecca Ellis, Sheffield


Thanks for such a fantastic week. Really loved the food and the company & especially the ski guiding.

Sarah-Jane Close, Torquay


Another fantastic holiday, already planning my next visit.

Robert Sowter, Sheffield


A fabulous week! Fine Dinning, wonderful scenery, lots of fun. Thanks Joe & Rach.

Wendy Trowbridge, Sheffield


Joe & Rachael - what fabulous hosts, nothing too much trouble. Lovely outings and every meal and adventure! 11/10

Sheila Ellis, Shropshire


Wonderful week, food, walks, and good fun & games! 5* service again, thanks for everything xx

Fiona Berry, Sheffield


Magnificent meals, splendid hospitality, excellent entertainment. Joe & Rachael are wonderful.

Graham Berry, Sheffield


Had another awesome holiday here in the chalet. The new menu was lovely and very tasty. Can't wait to return in March.

Sarah Ellis, Chester


Great first experience on the slopes - a tiring but very enjoyable week made even better by the fantastic hosts and awesome food.

Matt Upfield, Chester


Your hospitality lured us away from any reminders of a former life. Possibly for the first time I feel completely 'holidayed'. Thank you you talented people X

Annabel Smart, Exeter


Even though I was quite ill they did everything they could to make me well. The food is SO GOOD. We all had the flu but it felt like a hospital. I love the puddings.

Monty Crowe age 9, Exeter


Like the last time I had a brilliant time and the food was yummy, the beds comfy, the computer useful, EVERYTHING GREAT.

Elvie Crowe age 10, Exeter


Every bit as good as last year! A lovely way to spend Christmas - lovely!! Thanks x

Faye Milburn, Millstone Murcott


Best Christmas dinner ever (lets hope Mum doesn't read this). You're great company, thanks for a great Christmas!

Jake Milburn, Millstone Murcott


Great food, great company, great snow, great Xmas.........bad knees!!

Chris Milburn, Millstone Murcott


Great stay, great food, BRILL.

Sam Milburn, Millstone Murcott


Our second visit and it was even better!! How can you beat Christmas on the snow!? Thank you Joe & Rach for a fantastic and completely relaxing holiday. You are both great hosts. Thought for the week "duck or the pork?".

Louise Leader, Chepstow


Joe & Rach - there is no-one to beat you for hosting, food or musical and film knowledge - a fantastic Christmas; thanks very much!

Martyn Leader, Chepstow


Best Christmas dinner ever, I also really liked the pasta and duck.

Max Leader age 10, Chepstow


Our 2nd trip and every bit as good as last year. I'm sure we'll return! Looking forward to it already!

Morag, Ray, Siobhan & Ali Shaw, Buckingham


We've had our second brilliant holiday with Joe & Rachael. They are the perfect hosts and we already look forward to our next visit. Thank you for such a great time.

Gabrielle, David, Georgina & Jolyon Newman, Lillingstone Dayrell


Excellent holiday. Joe & Rachael fantastic hosts. Made my 40th birthday extra special. A very big thank you from all of us.

Kate, Shaun, Jodie & Thomas Marriot, Stoke Albany


Fantastic holiday, made to feel very welcome, excellent food. The skiing and you as hosts made one of our best winter holidays.

Andy Stratford & Debbie Gardener, Bexhill-on-Sea


Well, we certainly have been converted to chalet holidays, thanks to Rachael & Joe. Food was fabulous, chalet so comfortable & cosy. Oh, and great skiing too!

David & Sarah Hull, Stoke Albany


Great hospitality for our short break. Wonderful food. Thanks Rachael and Joe for making our stay so easy.

James Bishop et al, London


Thanks for an AMAZING week. The food was outstanding.

Graham and Anna, London


Joe and Rachael. Thank you so much for looking after us so well.The food was amazing as was the hospitality. We'll definitely be back again! Thank you.

Nic and Nicole, London


Joe and Rach - Really didnt know what to expect however, i've been so impressed by the passed week at chalet Meleze - the hospitality, the food and the overall experience were exceptional! Thanks

Nic and Nicole, London


Thanks for everything this week. Great hospitality, great food and company on the slopes/in pub. All the best for the future what ever you do and make sure you look up up for a lebanese meal at Kenza!

Pani and Roxy, London


Fantastic week, fabulous food, outstanding company. Couldn't be better

Lynn Barton and Mike Ellis, England


Top job. Very tolerant. God bless you.

Colin, Redcar


Simply the best!!!! You will never beat here!

Simon, Redcar


Awesome! And i will be seeing you next year. Thankyou.

Nick Sharpe, Germany


A perfect holiday will great hosts, outstanding food, a real home from home. We will be back for sure. Thank you so much.

Oob and Sarah, London


Great holiday - As usual Joe and Rach are the best hosts. My second visit and i'll defo be back next year. Thanks!

Nicola Cobb, London


So bummed to have arrived late - but we made up in lost time! Fun, Fun, Fun! Whoop, Whoop and Yeehaa! Thanks!!!!!!

Jenn Hammond, London


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