Hotel Bauer, Saalbach, Austria

· central location · Schattberg, Bernkogel and Kohlmais ski lifts, all within 2 minutes walk · skiing back to within 50m of main hotel

Aside from its excellent location - right in the heart of Saalbach's pedestrianised high street and close to many ski lifts including the Schattberg, Kohlmais and Bernkogel - the Hotel Bauer is one of this lively resort's top hotels. Typically Austrian, in both style and service, you can expect an extremely warm welcome. The traditional decor really sets the tone, beautifully fusing the old with the new.

The Bauer-Gegenhuber family have a great reputation for extremely high standards of cuisine - you'll get to try out some local dishes and more familiar items on the menu alongside an extensive wine list from Austria and beyond - once a week there's also a sparkling wine breakfast served.

The hotel only has 35 rooms so you'll receive a very personal and friendly experience. There are some fantastic facilities to make the most of your time off the slopes - including an indoor swimming pool and a modern wellness area with a wealth of treatments and massages available to indulge in alongside saunas, steam rooms and relaxation areas.

On top of all that, you'll save yourself a bundle of money while away with €50 worth of free hotel credit per adult for use in the Bauer's restaurant and bar areas - but you need to book before 30th September 2014.

On the subject of great value, there are also rooms available in the Bauer's country house annexe, the Landhaus Bauer. The Landhaus is just 100 metres from the main hotel and has its own swimming pool, sauna and fitness area.

· indoor swimming pools, fitness room and sauna · extra charge for solarium and massage · conservatory and café · 2 bars · café/cake shop · 35 bedrooms

for 2 people on half board sharing a superior room with Austrian twin beds, private bath and WC. Some rooms may sleep up to 3 people with third bed as sofa bed or similar. All bedrooms have cable TV, free WiFi, hairdryer, mini-bar, safe and bathrobes.

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · weekly sparkling wine breakfast · 4 course evening meals with a choice of main course and daily salad buffet · weekly farmers' buffet and gala dinner · Christmas and New Year's Eve gala dinners included

Smart dress is required for Christmas and New Year's Eve gala dinners.