Kick off the ski season with a stay at Richard Branson’s The Lodge in Verbier
The Lodge, Verbier is Sir Richard Branson’s privately owned ski chalet which throughout the ski season is available for exclusive hire for up to 18 guests. Beautifully designed, extremely luxurious and sustainably built, The Lodge is the ultimate ‘eco’ place to stay this winter.
When refurbishing The Lodge, Branson took the time to make sure that he was being as responsible as possible and during the initial building stage Branson insisted on using reclaimed timber for the main structure. Much of the furniture through out the property is also made from reclaimed sources.
The following steps at The Lodge have been taken to make sure the Chalet is as energy efficient as possible.
· Where appropriate, lights are on a timer system and where possible, energy saving light bulbs are used. LED’s are used for the outdoor lighting.
· Toilets are fitted with a two flush system to reduce water consumption.
· Guests are encouraged to change towels mid week rather than daily to help save energy and water consumption.
· Fire pits which are fuelled with sustainable sourced timber are used rather than patio heaters.
· The Lodge operates two big powered ventilation systems for the pool and jacuzzi area. Latent heat from these systems is used to heat the water in the pool and jacuzzis.
Research is also taking place to use eco-friendly products in all areas of daily operation; including 100% recycled paper, eco-friendly cleaning and laundry products. Every effort is being made to be more responsible for the environment, something increasingly important to both the team and their guests.
The Lodge in Verbier is part of Virgin Limited Edition, Sir Richard Branson’s privately owned collection of award-winning luxury retreats.
