
Richard has over 10 years experience in the hotel trade and is a fully trained professional chef, apprenticed at Whately Manor, Malmesbury (now Michelin starred). Further experience alongside Patrick Tweedie (former Roux brother head chef, trained with and worked in partnership with Gordon Ramsay) at St Martin on the Isle, Isles of Scilly (Michelin starred).
After taking a decade’s break to study a degree at university (Hospitality Business Management) and work in the Advertising Industry in London, he launched Tranquillityinfrance, a Gite business in South West France and now is owner and chef at GourmetSki.
Fiona also has nearly 20 years experience in the hospitality business and customer service. She studied Hospitality Business Management at university and continues to fly part time as airline crew. We aim to make your break with us a relaxing and memorable one.
Richard and Fiona live on-site (to provide a constant service) in a separate appartment with their 5 1/2 year old son, dog (Labrador and Pyrenean Berger cross) and two child friendly cats.
“ Thank you all for a wonderful stay. The chalet is beautiful, the food was amazing and your company was great. Looking forward to coming again soon. ”
“ What a fantastic chalet and ski resort, had a wonderful time and the food wasn't bad too! Thanks for making it so special.”
“ Many thanks for looking after us so well. We had a brilliant time andloved our stay .”