Hotel Hameau du Kashmir, Val Thorens, France

· ski-in, ski-out on a red run · 5 minutes' walk or short shuttle bus ride to the resort centre · 10 minutes' walk to the ski school meeting point

Stylish and modern, the Kashmir is one of Val Thoren’s most highly-rated picks. It’s got a pretty distinctive look inside too. The whole place is decorated in the traditional style of the Kashmir region in India, with richly coloured silks and patterned motifs throughout.

As for starting the ski day, just step outside, click in and cruise down the red run – or you can hop on the shuttle to get to the nursery slopes if it’s your first time. And after you’re done, you can look forward to some well-earned pampering in the fabulous spa. Grab a towel and spend your off-slope hours drifting between the saunas and splashing in the pool.

You’re staying room only here, so you’ve got the freedom to eat what and where you want. But to make morning’s more straightforward, you could upgrade to bed & breakfast and fuel up with a continental buffet spread. Then when dinner time rolls around, check out the hotel’s own à la carte restaurant, the Beef & Lobster – it serves up some of the best steaks in the resort.

· bar and lounge · indoor pool · wellness facilities with sauna and relaxation area · extra charge for massage and beauty treatments · lounge bar · à la carte Beef and Lobster restaurant · one lift · WiFi · private ski lockers with boot and glove warmers

All rooms have a satellite TV, safe, hairdryer, coffee machine and kettle, and free WiFi.

Junior suite (approx. 40m²)-sleeps 1-3: Single bedroom, alcove with double bed, living area, kitchenette, two private baths or showers, two WCs and a balcony.

Family suite (approx. 45m²)- sleeps 1-4: South-facing suite with double bedroom, twin bedroom, living area, kitchenette, two private baths or showers, two WCs and a balcony.

Superior suite (approx. 80m²) - sleeps 2-5 (max 4 adults and 1 child up to 10 years, or max 2 adults and 3 children up to 10 years): Double bedroom, twin bedroom, mezzanine or alcove with single bed, kitchenette, two private baths or showers, two WCs and a balcony.

Please note: Rooms may have two storeys or a mezzanine level. If you're sleeping on the mezzanine or in the alcove you'll have to go through the bedroom to use the bathroom.

Half Board

· optional upgrade to bed & breakfast · Christmas and New Year gala meals can be booked and paid for locally