Saaga Apartments, Yllas, Finland / Lapland

· 2 minutes’ walk to the gondola · 2 minutes’ walk to the nursery slopes · in the centre of Ylläs resort’s ski village · some apartments are connected to the Hotel Saaga, while others are a very short walk away · 5 minutes' walk to the ski school meeting point

Waking up in the morning and knowing you’re only a couple of minutes from the slopes is the dream – and with the Saaga Apartments, it can be a reality.

Nestled in the tree line of the Yllästunturi fell, these spacious and luxurious chalet-style apartments are also within walking distance to the gondola, ski school and nursery slopes.

All 95 of them are fitted with traditional Nordic wooden-clad feature walls, contemporary wooden flooring and a variety of modern furnishings. When you’ve returned after a day on the slopes, you can escape to your own private sauna to cleanse and relax.

Staying here means that you can take everything at your own pace. Breakfast in bed and dinner in front of the TV – it’s up to you. If you do fancy a break from cooking, take a quick walk to the Hotel Saaga’s restaurant and bar to try some traditional Finnish cuisine.

You can also take advantage of the spa and wellness facilities inside the hotel, which, depending on the block you're staying in, are either connected to the apartments, or a short walk away. It’s free to swim some laps in the indoor pool, or relax in the hot tub and saunas, but any treatments or massages cost a little more. There’s also a games room, so your little ones can get stuck into some video games or make friends over table hockey.

The skiing is great, plus Ylläs also has plenty of other amazing activities on offer. Visit the Snow Village, where architects construct whole buildings out of the white stuff. Or you can take a trip to Konijänka’s petting zoo or go on a reindeer sleigh ride.

· hotel bar and lounge with fireplace · three restaurants · WiFi · indoor pool, kids' pool, sauna, steam room and hot tub · extra charge for treatments and massages · games room · kids’ play area · parking · laundry facilities · on-site ski shop and rental service · ski room with lockers · lifts to all floors

All apartments are non-smoking and have a fully equipped kitchen with oven, microwave, hobs, fridge and dishwasher, plus flatscreen TV, hairdryer and clothes-drying cupboard. Towels and bed linen are included and there is also WiFi in some apartments. Safes are available to use in the reception area.

1 bedroom apartment - sleeps 2-4 (max 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children up to 12 years): Twin or double bedroom, living area with sofa bed, private shower, WC and private sauna.

2 bedroom apartment - sleeps 4-6 (max 5 adults or 4 adults and 2 children up to 12 years): Two twin or double bedrooms, living area with sofa bed, private shower, WC and private sauna.

Please note: Rooms may be in different buildings. Some are connected to the hotel and some are a very short walk away.

Self Catering

· self-catering apartment with kitchenette facilities · optional upgrade to bed & breakfast with buffet breakfast · optional upgrade to dinner only with 3-course evening meal · optional upgrade to half board with breakfast and evening meal · Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve gala dinners included with half board · meals are taken at Hotel Saaga