Nicky Dobree has long been credited in the industry with setting the trend for luxury chalet residences. The British interior designer, famous for her elegant, award-winning interiors, started her own design business in 2002 with a philosophy to create a home that is comfortable and harmonious while retaining the soul of the building. So you can imagine that we were particularly excited when we were invited to take a look around one of these alpine palaces – her chalet, Ferme de Moudon, which featured on Grand Designs Abroad and was labelled “The finest winter house in the French Alps” by Tatler.
With an amazing vista across the valley to the snowy peaks of the Portes du Soleil, the rustic abode is located on the outskirts of Les Gets – an unspoiled resort that lies an hour into the French Alps from Geneva. Described by master Kevin McCloud as the “ultimate James Bond pad”, the five-bedroom ski chalet comes complete with woollen throws, furs, cowhide accents, a roaring log fire, a sauna and a luxurious hot tub.
Not keeping her secrets all to herself, Nicky’s design influence and style can be detected throughout the Alps – she has designed chalets for discerning clients in Verbier, Val d’Isere, St Moritz, Gstaad, Chamonix and Megeve, amongst others. Here, we chat to Nicky about her style and tips for creating a luxury chalet of your own.
La Ferme de Moudon is available to rent through winter and summer. For further information please visit
