Where EVERYTHING falls into place
The fire’s going. Come on in.
Imagine returning from a long day on the slopes, cold-cheeked and exhilarated, to this. A door flung open on a crackling fire; warm smiles ready to sort whatever you need, no trouble; the tell-tale tumble of a cocktail shaker, beckoning you to a well stocked bar. And – is that dinner? That smells good. You can’t unbuckle your ski boots fast enough.
Perhaps you’re not skiing, but celebrating a wedding. Or cycling – summers in Morzine really are something else. Whatever brings you to the doorstep of Hotel Coutettaz, whether in snowfall or sunshine, you can expect the same thing. Perfection.
French FLAIR and English reserve
All you need (and more).
At our boutique Morzine hotel, we pair exquisite beauty with understated English charm and hospitality. The place itself is stunning, with original stone walls and pristine white shutters gazing out over the surrounding mountains. And you’ll struggle to choose a room. We’ve meticulously styled each to preserve their unique characters, so expect rustic romance, indulgent fabrics, original features and beautiful bathrooms.
But what’s a place without people? Ours are exceptional, trained to take incredible care of you and yours for every moment of your stay. From the brilliant chefs who could whip up heavenly breakfasts in their sleep, to the genuinely welcoming front-of-house staff offering personalised ski itinerary advice and more, we’ll quietly go out of our way to make every visit memorable.
HOTEL COUTETTAZ has history
So much has changed. So much will change. But even more has stayed the same.
Our original Alpine manor house is the oldest standing structure in Morzine, and has seen kings reign, wars fought and France changed and changed again.
It was constructed in 1771 during the reign of Louis XV by the original owner, Antoine Plagnat, a local Morzinoise and influential figure in Morzine’s slate mining industry. Morzine is a village built on slate, and Antoine used his mining profits to fund the original manor house. At the time, it was split in two: half for the family, and half for his herd of cattle during the winter. Don’t worry – we’ve cleaned up, and then some, since.
From Antoine, the house passed to the prominent Baud family of lawyers and solicitors which, over the following 200 years, included the mayor of the town. We can thank the Bauds for the property we love today; they added many of the rooms that now serve as bedrooms, including workshops for seamstresses, cobblers and carpenters and a traditional Mazot.
Our current owner, Dorrien Ricardo, leased the house to run as a hotel in 1993 and bought the building soon after. Since then, he has lovingly and respectfully renovated the house and grounds, carefully preserving the dark wooden beams and Morzinoise slate flooring that hint at the Hotel’s past.
Louis XV, the French monarch at the time of the building’s construction
The manor house overlooking Morzine, viewed from the from the eastern part of the town
The building’s original fireback dating from 1771 and featuring Louis XV’s regal crest
Choose from ELEVEN stunning rooms
FAMILY was the original master bedroom of the manor house
The rich colour scheme of INDIA was inspired by the subcontinent
BLUE is perfect for honeymoons and romantic stays
ATELIER was once the workshop of the manor house
MAZOT is our historic garden hideaway
OLD KITCHEN began life as part of the stables
CELL was the town’s jail in times of trouble
POMMIER was the harvest store for apples and pears
CORNER has panoramic views over the Morzine old town, Pléney and Avoriaz
GRANGE began life as part of the original working barn
CORDONNERIE was once Morzine’s only cobbler’s workshop