For the Christmas Holidays we have stayed with two families (4 adults and 6 adult children) in Chalet l'Ardoisiere in Les deux Alpes. Right after the booking we have had very nice contact with the french owners, who have been very friendly and helpful and have done their best to make us feel welcome. The house is situated on the outskirts of the town, but only a 3 minutes walk to the cosy centre of the village of Venosc (which is actually part of the village of Les Deux Alpes) with a lot of shops for you daily groceries. The views are breathtaking and there is a nice large garden with a big terrace on the south. For our dog this was perfect, and also the fact that you can walk up the mountain straight from the garden. The ski-lifts are within a 5 minutes walk. When there is enough snow you can ski almost all the way to the house. The house itself is really beautiful, very nicely decorated with a personal touch (not the average ikea furniture!) and especially for the Holidays filled with Christmas decorations which, shows the attention of the owners. There is a big fireplace and a big table, which accommodates 10 people easily. But the most praise goes to the kitchen which is better equipped than our own: especially the big stove has been a true feast to cook on. Every kitchen equipment you can think of is there! Last of all but very important: the beds are wonderful! One minor detail: the house could do with a bigger or extra sofa. When everybody after a day of skiing wants to relax on the couch, there is not enough space. We enjoyed the house and the holidays immensely!