Highs:
Direct & easy access to ski area.
Quality and spacious appartment (3 rooms 2 adults 3 kids).
Parking in building (50€/week)
Free WIFI
Friendly staff
Lows:
No swimming pool/spa
just a bit remote from Tignes Val Claret center and restaurants (10min walk)

We've just returned from a fantastic week skiing in Tignes. We stayed at the Ferme du Val Claret on the recommendation of the various reviewers here and we weren't disappointed.
From what I saw of Tignes, Val Claret is the better 'village' to stay in and the Ferme du Val Claret is a great location, close to many of the pistes, restaurants and bars. It is still possible to ski in and out of the resort.
There were four of us and booked a two bedroom 'duplex'. On arrival we were upgraded to a three bedroom appartment which meant we could use one as a dressing room/storage. The appartments are comfortable, tastefully decorated and well kitted out.
Couple of complaints, -
- the living area was small with a three seater sofa so I couldn't work out how the 6 people that the appartment was intended for could be comfortable.
- it was possible to borrow a DVD player from the reception but they have no discs to lend you and nowhere in town to buy or rent them, so bring some with you.
- they provide a basic cleaning kit and very small rubbish bags and no replacements so bring a couple of decent bin bags with you.
Very stange.............we had a 7pm return flight so intended on skiing the last day. I asked if there was any possibility to extend the check out, (worth a try) but were told no and had to be out of the room by 10am. I asked the receptionist if there was somewhere we could change out of our skiing gear and freshen up and she said no we wouldhave to go to the local tourist office. I thought this was a bit strange so asked whether they had a public toilet we could use, she said no.......very wierd but I left it at that.
On the last day we left our luggage in the storage room (door unlocked), went skiing and returned to a different receptionist on the desk. I asked the same question, where can I change and was told most people change in the luggage room. It wasn't until after changing did I discover that they did have a lavatory that one could change in...............whether they didn't want people to change in the loos I don't know...very strange and left a bitter taste in my mouth after a decent stay.
Having said that I would return and would recommend.

You cant really ask for more with this property - we stayed in January when the prices are at their cheapest,We had a car which was free to park in the underground car park, check -in was fast,efficient and the receptionist was friendly and helpful.

We stayed in a 3 bedroom apartment which as spacious and comfortable - Very well kitted out. You can ski from just beside the locker room and return to opposite the complex on a pulley lift or a slope. I was a 5 - 7 minute walk up into the resort as it is located lower then the main street.

You can avail of the leisure facilities in l'ecrin des neige for a fee. ( if you stay in L'ecrin it's free) I was a bit expensive however it was worth it as the facilities were first class.

Entrance lounge is comfortable and nice to sit by the fire and read a book.

This complex is really a hidden gem and well worth a visit.

Stayed here for 1 week in January. I had only been skiing in America before and had heard bad reports about accommodation in France.I was pleasantly surprised. The accommodation was spacious for six people, clean and comfortable. Ski lockers were very good.I really had no complaints. Staff were very helpful. Location was great, near lots of restaurants, bars and spa. Would definitely return here again.