AlpenParks Hotel & Apartment Sonnleiten, Saalbach, Austria

· ski-in, ski-out on the nursery slope · 2 minutes’ walk to the Kohlmaisbahn lift · 10 minutes’ walk down the nursery slope to the resort centre · 12 minutes’ walk to the ski school meeting point · 12 minutes’ walk to the ski bus stop

It’s all about the location here. You’re just above the resort centre, which means it’s nice and quiet in the evening, and lots of the apartments have great views over the town to snowy peaks beyond. Then there’s the piste de resistance. The complex is slap bang on a beginner ski run, so getting going in the morning is easy-peasy. And in the evening, you can crunch down the edge of the nursery slope to get to the resort centre.

It’s a case of modern meets traditional inside. Crisp, white walls and soft lighting add an up-to-date feel, with retro skis and sepia photos to bring a dash of old-school mountain charm. You’ll also get a balcony or terrace to make the most of the scenic setting – and as an extra perk, most apartments even have a private sauna.

Cook what and when you want in kitchenettes that come with all the bells and whistles you could want. To make mornings more straightforward, you can upgrade to bed and breakfast. And if you fancy a night off from chef-ing, pop into the complex’s à la carte restaurant for a mix of tasty Austrian and Mediterranean fare.

· bar and lounge with open fireplace (4-11pm) · Troadkastn à la carte restaurant (Wednesday-Sunday) · sun terrace (4-11pm) · heated outdoor pool · kids’ play area · ski room with lockers and heated boot racks · WiFi · lift to all floors

All apartments are non-smoking and have a kitchenette with oven, hobs, fridge, freezer, kettle, coffee machine, microwave, toaster and dishwasher, as well as a smart TV, telephone, hairdryer, safe and WiFi. Towels, bed linen (beds made on arrival) and end-of-stay cleaning are included.

1 bedroom apartment (approx. 70m²) – sleeps 4-6 (max 5 adults or 4 adults and 2 children aged under 14 years): Double bedroom with private bath and WC, open-plan living and dining room with double bed and sofa bed (suitable for one adult or two children), extra private bath and WC, balcony and private sauna.

Superior 2 bedroom apartment (approx. 90m²) – sleeps 4-6 (max 5 adults or 4 adults and 2 children aged under 14 years): Two double bedrooms each with a private bath and WC, open-plan living and dining room with sofa bed (suitable for one adult or two children), extra private bath and WC, balcony and private sauna.

2 bedroom apartment (approx. 75m²) – sleeps 4-6 (max 5 adults or 4 adults and 2 children aged under 14 years): Two double bedrooms each with a private shower and WC, open-plan living and dining room with sofa bed (suitable for one adult or two children), private bath, WC and terrace. These apartments are split over two levels.

Cots are available to hire for approx. €20 per week, payable locally.

Self Catering

· hot and cold buffet breakfast