Les Fermes de Samoëns Apartments, Samoens, France

· 20 minutes' walk or 10 minutes' bus ride to the Grand Massif Express gondola · ski school meeting point and nursery slopes at the top of the gondola · less than 1 minutes' walk to the ski bus stop (buses run every 15 minutes) · 15 minutes' walk to the resort centre · 8 minutes' walk to the nearest supermarket

These homely alpine apartments are just the ticket for a self-catered stay in Samoëns. You can walk to the Grand Massif Express gondola from here in around 20 minutes, or hop on the bus to be there in 10. And if you fancy starting your ski day in a different spot, it's easy to get to other nearby lifts from here too, like the Vercland and Morillon gondolas.

Tucked in a quiet spot on the edge of the village, this place fits in well with the mountain landscape. Big wooden balconies and shutters stretch around the outside, and inside there are plenty of natural materials too, from the stone fireplace to the hand-carved wooden benches and chairs. There's a cosy feel throughout, and the lounge area's a great place to spend an evening – find a comfy spot by the fire to pick out tomorrow's runs on the piste map, or play a game of pool with your mates.

You'll stay self-catered here, so you can pick up some supplies from the nearby supermarket and cook all your own meals in your apartment. If you fancy a little help with breakfast, you can pay to have fresh bread and pastries delivered right to your door. And for traditionally French fare in the evening, why not borrow a fondue or raclette set from reception and tuck into a gooey, cheesy meal to share?

· lounge with fireplace · heated indoor pool · sauna and steam room (one free use per apartment per week, then an extra charge) · games room with pool table · extra charge for WiFi (approx. €25 per week for two devices) · extra charge for bakery service · extra charge for laundry room · raclette and fondue sets available to borrow · board games available to borrow

All apartments are non-smoking and have a kitchenette with hobs, fridge, microwave, dishwasher and tea and coffee-making facilities, as well as a TV. Towels, linen and end-of-stay cleaning (except kitchen) are included.

When you arrive, you’ll need to pay a deposit of approx. €400 by credit or debit card for each apartment on your booking.

1 bedroom apartment (approx. 30-40m²) - sleeps 1-4: Double bedroom, extra single sofa bed and single pull-out bed in living room when booked for three or four, private bath or shower and WC.

1 bedroom apartment (approx. 35-35m²) - sleeps 1-6: Double bedroom, alcove room with bunk beds, extra single sofa bed and single pull-out bed in living room when booked for five or six, private bath or shower and WC. Some apartments are split-level.

2 bedroom apartment (approx. 36-45m²) - sleeps 1-6: Double bedroom, room with bunk beds, extra single sofa bed and single pull-out bed in living room when booked for five or six, private bath or shower and WC. Some apartments are split-level.

2 bedroom split-level apartment - sleeps 1-8: Double bedroom, room with bunk beds, extra single sofa bed and single pull-out bed in living room when booked for seven or eight, private bath or shower and WC.

Cots are available to hire for approx. €7 per day or €25 per stay, payable locally. Please request at time of booking.

Self Catering

· self-catering apartment with kitchenette facilities

When you arrive in the resort, the coach isn’t able to take you right up to the entrance of Les Fermes de Samoëns Apartments, so you’ll be dropped off close by. From there, a smaller vehicle will pick you up and take you the rest of the way.