Hotel Neuhaus - St Josef, Mayrhofen, Austria

· in its own mini village · central location · 1 minute's walk to the ski bus stop · 8-10 minutes' walk to the Penken gondola · ski school meeting point at the top of the Penken gondola

A little slice of Mayrhofen’s history, the Neuhaus dates right back to 1649 when it was an inn with a farm, and even doubled as the local post office. It later became a guesthouse, and the original lettering’s still above the entrance. The farm’s still there too, and you’ll find its produce served up at breakfast and dinner – you can’t get fresher than that. You'll be staying in the St Josef wing, one of the newest at the hotel, but with frescoed walls and painted shutters, it fits right in with the other buildings.

The hotel’s centrally located, and not far from the Penken gondola, so getting out on the slopes every day is easy. And it’s got some top-notch facilities too. Take the underground walkway to the main building and head to the massive bathhouse – think all kinds of pools, saunas, water slides and cosy corners to kick back in. Grab a drink in the Movie Bar and enjoy the live music, or take the kids to the play area, games room or bowling alley.

Start each day with a buffet spread and take your pick from freshly baked bread, milk, cheese and yoghurt from the farm, muesli, sausages and even eggs cooked to order. Then when dinner time rolls around, it’s all about locally-sourced ingredients and hearty regional dishes – just the thing after a day on the mountain.

· bathhouse (approx. 5800m²) with Sky Spa, Garden Spa, Chamomile Spa and Seppi's Water Fun · sauna experiences including panoramic event sauna, organic clay sauna, textile sauna, family sauna and seasonal infusions, peelings and rituals · pools including 25m outdoor infinity pool, 25m indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, children's pool and 5 water slides · water playground, ice fog walkway and relaxation pond · relaxation areas, fresh air zones and fireplace loggia · Cassina tea lounge · daily fitness and yoga sessions (indoor and outdoor), including family yoga and outdoor yoga platform · indoor and outdoor loungers and daybeds · extra charge for massages and cosmetic treatments in the spa treatment area · work area and rental office · free WiFi · lounge and bar · après-ski Movie Bar and occasional live music · children's play area with toys · hotel-run childcare · weekly activity programme (Mon–Fri) · extra charge for access to Kugl games room with pool table and bowling alley · lift to all floors · natural playground (approx. 2000m²) for climbing, swinging, romping and sliding · separate family relaxation area with cuddle nests · baby changing room and children's bathrooms with changing mats, stools and potty chairs · fall protection for children sleeping in parents' beds · flat lawns for outdoor activities · children's Scoot & Ride scooters with helmets in garden · billiards, table tennis and table football · stroller, buggy and backpack rental (for hiking) · e-bike rental

Please note: All facilities are located in the main Hotel Neuhaus, which is connected to the St Josef via an underground walkway.

Half Board

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · 4-course evening meal with a choice of main course and dessert, and daily salad and cheese buffets · various weekly buffets · Christmas and New Year's Eve gala meals included

Many Austrian hotels do not serve free tap water with meals.

All rooms have a cable TV, hairdryer and safe.

Small twin room - sleeps 1-2: Austrian twin beds, private bath or shower and WC.

Twin room with balcony (approx. 25m²) - sleeps 1-2: Austrian twin beds, private shower, WC and balcony.

Twin room with balcony (25-32m²) - sleeps 1-3 (max 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child up to 12 years): Austrian twin beds, extra single sofa bed when booked for three, private shower, WC and balcony.

Twin room with balcony (approx. 20-23m²) - sleeps 1-4 (max 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children up to 12 years): Austrian twin beds, extra double sofa bed when booked for three or four, private shower, WC and balcony.

Single room - sleeps 1: Single bed, private bath or shower and WC.

Austrian twin beds: One large bed frame containing two single mattresses, each with their own bedding.

Cots are available for approx. €20 per night, payable locally.