Hotel Web Design is an agency specialising in the creation of websites for hotels, inns, holiday rentals, etc. Our know-how enables us to create websites for all types of accommodation. The digital solutions we offer have been designed and improved over the course of our various experiences with our customers to provide the best solutions to meet the needs of hoteliers in 2022. In this article we have focused on mountain chalets and accommodation. To see our examples of sites you can go to our portfolio or on our article Example of sites for mountain chalets and accommodation.
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Tailor-made website design for mountain chalets and accommodation
But where do the chalets come from?
With no less than 342 ski resortsFrance has the largest ski area in the world. When you're skiing with family or friends, there's nothing better than staying in a chalet. The year 2021 skidata.io has ranked the best ski resorts in France out of the 232 still in operation. One of the 7 ranking criteria is the charm of the resort, and in particular the presence of athentic chalets.
In the past, the chalet was used by farmers to store equipment or food in the mountains, and in winter it was sometimes used as a second home. It was in 1761 that the first English tourists discovered the chalet. Their rustic appearance and cosy, welcoming atmosphere were a hit. Since then, many have been built in Europe, and today the chalet is a top-of-the-range accommodation aimed at a wealthy clientele. Made of wood or stone, their charm leaves no one indifferent. Some people are even prepared to spend a fortune to become the owner of a chalet. These cosy accommodations are proving extremely popular in France.
More modern than in the past, the materials used for rustic chalets remain the same. However, since the 90s we've seen the emergence of new, cheaper mountain accommodation in concrete.
What are the different types of chalets?
Depending on the region, the year of construction or the impact of different architectural cultures over time, the chalet has evolved. So they can be found in different forms, in different places and for different uses.
Wooden chalets :
The stacked solid wood chaletIt is the most rustic, the oldest and the most imposing. It is made of oak logs. The proportions of this construction are regularly imposing.
The post and beam wooden chaletHere, logs are a thing of the past. Based on the same construction technique, wooden planks are positioned horizontally and vertically. But the craftsmanship and materials remain traditional.
The timber-framed chaletThis is based on a technique borrowed from traditional Breton houses, which can also be found in Germany. A wooden structure, stone walls and floors and the typical half-timbered grid pattern visible on the outside.
The timber-framed chaletThis is simply a wooden construction in which the ceiling acts as a floor for the floor above. It is modular and can even be bought in kit form.
Why rent out your chalet?
Living in the mountains and breathing in the fresh air for a few days a year is the dream of many city dwellers. Winter holidays are the most expensive, and the clientele is well-to-do. For someone who has a chalet in the mountains, the opportunity is there for the taking. In February 2022, the occupancy rate in ski resorts was 82% and has been rising steadily since the post-covid period. With demand outstripping supply, prices are rising fast and your property is becoming a major source of seasonal income.
According to skidataio, a study of prices of French ski resorts shows that renting accommodation for a week costs an average of €479 for two adults. Over a 5-month season, this works out at €9580.
How can you manage your chalet rental easily and cost-effectively?
There are certain points that can seem complicated to manage for seasonal rentals and in our case chalet rentals. For example, being fully booked throughout the season, being visible on the web, managing bookings and prices for your accommodation on all the different platforms in one place.
In the end, it couldn't be simpler. And that's thanks to our various digital solutions and more specifically the website creation. Our sites are manageable, responsive, scalable, with booking engine and price management interface and calendar synchronised with OTAs.
Creating a site for a chalet
A chalet website is the innovative solution that will help you stand out from the competition. Our aim is to give you a significant competitive edge. You can even think about setting up a price management strategy or a Yield management. This means changing your prices according to the season and the event to maximise your sales.
Our offer
Our agency specialises in website design and digital communication services for the hotel, restaurant and tourism industries.
Over the course of more than 10 years' experience in the digital sector, we've developed unrivalled expertise in this field. Our specialisation in the hotel industry makes us even more effective in responding to the issues facing the hotel industry.
We offer a 100% booking engine integrated into the website. You will have access to synchronised bookings. Through your management interface, you'll be able to view, modify and cash in your bookings. From any external platform, whether Booking, Air BnB or other, your bookings will all be displayed on the calendar of our booking engine. This will make your life easier and save you time.
All the websites created by Hotel Web Design are Responsive. In other words, they adapt to computers, tablets and smartphones. Their design is elegant and modern. Online payment is integrated and is 100 % secure. What's more, the content and texts are optimised so that the site benefits from excellent referencing on Google. The chalet website will be manageable and delivered turnkey to the owner.
Our offers are available in owner or monthly packages. The owner packages give you greater independence from our company, while the monthly packages guarantee long-term support.
Here's an example of a website we created for mountain chalets and accommodation. More examples are available at our portfolio and here.
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