Penthouse Nidus / Lech

This magnificent apartment is not just at the top of the prestigious Nidus building, it’s also at the top of the luxury accommodation scale in the wonderful Austrian resort of Lech. With space, balconies, spa facilities and views to rival any luxury chalet, the brand new Nidus Penthouse also boasts some of the best design you’ll see in any Alpine property.The Nidus is a landmark in Lech. Its central position makes it an easy choice to enjoy the best of all worlds: Skiing is right on hand (the Schlosskpf chairlift is a 2-minute walk), and if the social scene is your priority then you can walk to the resort’s charming center in 10 minutes or drive there in three.

Lech is one of the Europe’s most exclusive resorts, and to occupy the heights there takes a very special property. Nidus Penthouse more than lives up to the challenge. This 211-square-metre property takes up the whole top floor of the Nidus building, with sleeping accommodation for 10 in five bedrooms. This is a perfect family property with excellent children’s facilities, but it will also tempt friends or corporate groups.

It is the design that will catch the eye first – both superbly up-to-date and with a timeless sense of comfort – but Nidus also delivers on facilities, service, extras and environment. Lift access brings you into a hallway that sets the tone of luxury – and practicality with lots of storage and seating - that runs throughout Nidus Penthouse. Turn to your left and you’re straight into the living and dining area. There is only one balcony in this high-level apartment – accessed from the living area – but it has the bonus of great height to its ceilings to accentuate the light and make the most of the big, big windows. Beyond them lie some of the most iconic mountain views in the world, best enjoyed from your own terrace with a glass of Champagne in hand. Polished oak floors and wooden walls and ceilings are ultra-traditional, while huge, soft sofas are ultra-comfortable, super-sized and seriously stylish. A large fireplace adds ambience and provides a focus or a private nook into which to escape with a book. Music from an integrated sound system helps set the mood, while large screen TVs and DVDs, and the best Wi-Fi mean there are plenty of diversions for Nidus Penthouse’s guests.

The dining area is also long on style and space, with seating for up to 12 and an open-plan kitchen equipped with the best appliances. All of the bedrooms are individually designed, but all share a feeling of opulence that invites you to sink into your surroundings, switch off and truly relax. Fabrics, furniture and products are all beautifully chosen for form and function – this place is a comfortable as it is beautiful. The master suite boasts its own sauna in its en-suite bathroom that also features a separate shower. A private shower is also shared by a pair of twin/double rooms. The decoration in the children’s bunk room is enchanting. It shares a shower room with the final twin/double bedroom. The standout Nidus, clad all in wood, is beautifully situated and also has very good shared facilities, including plenty of ski storage and heated boot warmers for all guests.

Layout
located on the third floor
Open plan living and dining room and kitchen
1 master double bedroom (TV, safe, dressing area, en-suite bathroom with separate shower and sauna)
1 twin/double bedroom (TV, safe)
1 twin/double bedroom (TV, safe)
1 shared shower room
1 twin/double bedroom (TV, safe)
1 shared shower room
1 children's bunk bedroom (sleeping 2)
Guest WC

The chalet normally has a shared driving service from 8:30am – 1:00am when sold on a fully catered basis.

Lech is a very traditional Austrian ski resort, and the associated town is very cosmopolitan with lively bars and excellent restaurants. The sophistication of Lech very apparent, but it doesn’t overpower the long established charm of the town and the slopes. Lech in the West Alberg region in western Austria on the banks of the river Lech, 120 km west of Innsbruck, and 20km from the town and ski resort of St Anton. Guaranteed snow, world-famous hospitality, tradition and sophisticated tranquility have been attracting winter sports enthusiasts from all over the world for at least a century to this Eldorado of winter sport which lies between 1,450 and 2,450 meters above sea level and is one of the distinguished circle of 12 locations dubbed "Best of the Alps". It’s not just skiers, free riders and snowboarders who get their money's worth here; winter hikers, connoisseurs. Lech is one of the world's best known ski regions and has managed to keep the charm of a classical Austrian resort with stunning luxury ski chalets.

There are 88 ski lifts covering over 260km of prepared piste. In addition to downhill skiing there is also 15km of cross country track, a snowpark, ice bowling, skating, Heli-skiing, paragliding, snow shoe hiking and a toboggan run. You won't be disappointed by the shopping opportunities in the exclusive boutiques of sophisticated Lech am Arlberg, and the varied winter activities such as the horse-drawn sleigh rides which will turn your winter holiday into an unforgettable experience. Winter in Lech am Arlberg offers numerous cultural and culinary highlights for those who are interested in culture and cuisine. Well-stocked sun terraces, cosy huts and "Alps" invite you to stop a while or to have a fantastic five course menu. The connoisseurs amongst Arlberg’s winter guests will want to take opportunity for travelling up the mountain and back down into the valley. This way you can easily reach the high-altitude cross-country ski trail and winter hiking trails or just simply enjoy the wonderful view. Lech also offers snowboarders and freestylers the best opportunities to indulge their passion. On the Schlegelkopf, the 1,600 m high Lech snowpark, which continues to grow and offer ever more professional facilities, gets snowboarders' and freestylers' pulses racing. From the beginning of December, riders can show off their skills here and so enjoy an early start to the season, away from the glaciers, in Lech am Arlberg.

Terrain Summary:
Resort Height: 1450 m
Skiing Elevation: 1305-2650 m
Pistes: 276 km
Blue: 39 %
Red: 50 %
Black: 11 %
Runs – 54
Longest run – 5 km
Lifts (34)
4 cable cars
18 chair lifts