Vestlia Resort, Geilo, Norway

· 1 minute's walk to the lifts and slopes · 1 minute's walk to the hire shop · free shuttle bus to the village centre (2km away) · 5 minutes' walk to the ski school meeting point

The Vestlia's a luxurious hotel with fab facilities and food, just a snowball’s throw from the lifts and ski school. It's on the quieter Geilolia side of the resort, but it’s easy to jump on a shuttle bus to the village centre. The modern rooms are beautifully decorated with dark wood and warm colour, plus most of them have balconies, so you can make the most of the views of the valley and slopes. All over the hotel, your eyes are drawn to vintage ski posters and other eye-capturing artwork – including originals from famous Norwegian painters such as Edvard Munch and Kai Fjell.

When you finish on the slopes, you have a number of places you can relax and unwind. Just off the lobby is a huge indoor pool, kids’ pool, hot tub and waterslide that loops outside. Downstairs you can pay a little extra to use the adults-only spa, which has a second pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub and plunge pool, plus a range of treatments and massages. On top of that, you can pop to the bar for a drink, let the kids run wild in the huge indoor soft play area, or go for a few games in the bowling alley - just note this'll cost a bit more too.

Norwegians pride themselves on their food and the Vestlia is the perfect example, from the excellent spread at the breakfast buffet – you can even cook your own flower-shaped waffles – to the top-quality 3-course evening meals you'll get if you upgrade to half board.

· indoor pool, kids' pool, waterslide and hot tub · extra charge for spa with a second indoor pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub, plunge pool and relaxation area (over 16s only. Bathrobes must be worn) · extra charge for bathrobe hire · extra charge for massages and treatments · bar and lounge · restaurant · free WiFi · boot room with lockers · kids' soft play room · extra charge for bowling alley · free spinning classes, yoga classes and fitness room · safety deposit box available at reception · lift · 165 rooms

All rooms have a flatscreen satellite TV, free WiFi and hairdryer.

Twin room- sleeps 2: Twin beds, private shower and WC.

Junior suitewith balcony or terrace- sleeps 2-4: Double bedroom, living area with double sofa bed, dining area and kitchenette with oven, hobs and kettle, private shower, WC, and balcony or terrace.

Cots are available to hire for approx. kr300 per week, payable locally.

Bed and Breakfast

Half Board

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · free tea and coffee throughout the day · extra charge for packed lunches payable locally · optional upgrade to half board with 3-course set-menu or buffet evening meal · Christmas Eve buffet and New Year's Eve 4-course gala meal included