Gausta Sportell, Gausta, Norway

· ski-in, ski-out on the Hovdest green slope · 1 minute’s walk to the Fyrieggeisen lift · 5 minutes’ bus ride to the nursery slopes and ski school meeting point · ski bus stop just outside · 5 minutes’ bus ride to the nearest supermarket

The Gausta Sportell puts you right where you want to be – on the slopes. This ski-in, ski-out gem lets you click into your skis at the door and glide straight onto a green run. After a day on the snow, you'll love coming back to the sleek, modern feel of this Scandi-style hotel where large windows frame snowy views and the clean lines create a calm vibe that helps you unwind.

Your room is a cosy haven of browns, greys and creams – the perfect spot to chill out after a day slope-swooshing. There’s a mix of room types too, from doubles to 3-bed apartments, so it’s easy to find your perfect mountain home-from home. Some rooms look right out onto the piste, so you can watch early birds carve fresh tracks while you sip your morning coffee. The modern bathrooms add an extra touch of class to your stay, with all the comforts you need to hit the slopes ready for action.

Start each day with a hearty breakfast spread of meats, cheeses and hot treats like sausages, omelettes and pancakes – just the thing to set you up for your ski day. When the sun goes down, warm up with a bowl of soup before tucking into two more tasty courses in the hotel's stylish dining space.

· bar · lounge · extra charge for massages and treatments (at Gaustablikk Hotel, a short free bus ride away) · free WiFi throughout · lift to all floors

Half Board

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · 3-course evening meal with buffet soup starter and table served main course and dessert · Christmas Eve gala meal included (at the Gaustablikk Hotel) · vegetarian and gluten-free options are available · vegan options are available on request – please let us know about any requirements when you book

All apartments are non-smoking and have a kitchenette with oven, hob, fridge, toaster, coffee machine and dishwasher, as well as a TV. Towels, linen and end-of-stay cleaning (except kitchen) are included. Beds are made on arrival.

2 bedroom apartment with mountain view (approx.33m²) – sleeps 2-4: Double bed, bunk bed (small double lower bunk, single upper bunk), lounge area, shower, WC and mountain view.

3 bedroom apartment with mountain view and balcony (approx.54m²) – sleeps 2-8: Double bed, 2 bunk bed (small double lower bunk, single upper bunk), lounge area, shower, WC, balcony and mountain view.

Interconnecting rooms are available on request.