Hotel L'Arboisie, Megeve, France

· approx. 5 minutes’ bus ride to Mont d’Arbois lifts · approx. 5 minutes’ bus ride to ski school meeting point · approx. 5 minutes' bus ride to the resort centre · 25 minutes’ walk to the resort centre

Nestled in a peaceful spot above the village and surrounded by pine trees, L’Arboisie’s got alpine charm down to a T. Step inside and there’s a warm, welcoming feel with autumnal colours, vintage ski artwork and a homely décor. Getting to the slopes is sorted, with the hotel’s free shuttle bus on hand to whisk you to the Mont d’Arbois lifts. And if you fancy heading into town, the hotel’s got a shuttle bus for that too.

There’s plenty here to tempt you off the slopes. Unwind with a dip in the heated indoor pool, relax in the hammam or go one further and treat yourself to a massage. Feeling peckish? Call it sweet o’clock and pay a visit to L’Hariboisie – the hotel’s sweetie bar, or splash out on a gourmet après-ski snack, with delish golden pancakes and mulled wine to warm you up. Plus, the comfy lounge sofas make the perfect spot for post-ski catch-ups, drink in hand.

When it’s time to head to breakfast, the full-length windows put the mountain view front and centre as you tuck in to a hot and cold buffet. Then, in the evening, it’s a 3-course affair. The hotel’s restaurant Chez Jean has a well-deserved reputation for high quality food, with local Savoyard specialities like fondue and roasted camembert alongside new takes on international dishes.

· free hotel-run shuttle bus to town (8.30am – 11pm) · free hotel-run shuttle bus to the Mont d’Arbois lifts (8.30am to 5.30pm) · indoor pool · sauna · steam room · hot tub · extra charge for massages and treatments · bar · lounge · sun terrace · kids’ play area · hotel-run kids’ club (for kids aged 4-11 years, 6 days a week, payable locally) · Christmas-themed activities for children with family evening and visit from Santa on Christmas day · boot room with heated boot rack and ski lockers · free WiFi throughout · lift to all floors

Half Board

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · 3-course evening meal · extra charge of approx. €10 for afternoon snack · Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve gala meals are included · children’s Christmas tea party · vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options are available – please let us know about any requirements when you book

All rooms are non-smoking and have a flatscreen TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer.

Twin room (approx.20m²) – sleeps 1-2: Double bed or twin beds, kitchenette, private bath and WC.

Suite (approx.33-35m²) – sleeps 2-4: Double bed or twin beds, living area with double sofa bed, kitchenette, private bath and WC.