Ruka Village Hotel & Apartments, Ruka, Finland / Lapland

· in the centre of the village · less than 1 minute's walk to the main ski lifts · ski school pick-up point just outside the hotel ·15 minutes’ bus ride to the ski school and the Rosa and Rudolph Snow Park for children · less than 1 minute's walk to the activity pick-up point · next to the Kumpare shopping centre, with supermarket, bowling alley and indoor play area

Just looking at the Ruka Village Hotel & Apartments, it’s obvious they were designed with skiers in mind. The location is perfect – in the middle of the pedestrian village, less than a minute's walk from the ski lifts. The main ski school area is a short shuttle ride away on the east side of the mountain, and the bus stop is a few steps from the hotel door.

Ruka is a small resort, so all the amenities are close by. The Kumpare shopping centre is right next door, so you can stock up in the supermarket, play a few games in the bowling alley, or let the kids run off some energy in the Adventure House indoor play area.

You can choose between a studio on B&B basis or a self-catering apartment, which are great for families or groups. Whichever you go for, the rooms are spacious, warm and modern in design. All of them have well-equipped kitchens – especially handy given that dining out can be quite expensive.

Arguably the best feature of the rooms is the Finnish staple – a private sauna. Or you can go a step further and choose a type G apartment, which comes with its own hot tub on the balcony– you’ll definitely thank yourself after a day spent in sub-zero temperatures.

Breakfast is included if you’re staying in a type B1 studio. Taken in the Colorado bar, you can dig into the generous buffet to set you up for the day.

· Colorado bar and restaurant · ski lockers · fitness room · pool table · children’s playroom · private saunas

All rooms have a kitchenette with a microwave, hobs, fridge, dishwasher, coffee-maker and kettle. They also have a bathroom with shower, WC and sauna, a drying cabinet for clothes, flatscreen TV and DVD player, free WiFi, and balcony. Bed linen and towels are included.

Studio (30m²) - sleeps 2-3: living area with twin beds and a single sofa bed.

2 bedroom apartment (45m ²) – sleeps 2-6: living area with a double sofa bed, one twin bedroom and an alcove bedroom with bunk beds. These apartments also have an oven.

2 bedroom apartment (60m ²) – sleeps 2-6: living area with a double sofa bed, and two twin bedrooms. These apartments also have a washing machine, oven and two separate WCs.

3 bedroom apartment (88m ²) – sleeps 2-8: living area with a double sofa bed, two twin bedrooms and an alcove bedroom with bunk beds. These apartments also have a washing machine, oven, two private balconies, an additional WC and a hot tub

Please note: If you book a studio, you will get breakfast included each day at the Colorado restaurant. All the other apartments are self-catering and have a larger kitchen.

Self Catering Plus

· self-catering apartment with kitchenette facilities · breakfast is included for customers staying in a type B1 studio (taken in the Colorado restaurant) · optional upgrade to bed & breakfast for customers staying in other apartment types · optional upgrade to self catering plus, which includes 3-course evening meals (taken in the Villisika restaurant, 1 minute's walk away) · Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve gala meals are included with half board

Self Catering Plus

· self-catering apartment with kitchenette facilities · breakfast is included for customers staying in a type B1 studio (taken in the Colorado restaurant) · optional upgrade to bed & breakfast for customers staying in other apartment types · optional upgrade to self catering plus, which includes 3-course evening meals (taken in the Villisika restaurant, 1 minute's walk away) · Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve gala meals are included with half board

Self Catering Plus

· self-catering apartment with kitchenette facilities · breakfast is included for customers staying in a type B1 studio (taken in the Colorado restaurant) · optional upgrade to bed & breakfast for customers staying in other apartment types · optional upgrade to self catering plus, which includes 3-course evening meals (taken in the Villisika restaurant, 1 minute's walk away) · Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve gala meals are included with half board

Self Catering Plus

· self-catering apartment with kitchenette facilities · breakfast is included for customers staying in a type B1 studio (taken in the Colorado restaurant) · optional upgrade to bed & breakfast for customers staying in other apartment types · optional upgrade to self catering plus, which includes 3-course evening meals (taken in the Villisika restaurant, 1 minute's walk away) · Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve gala meals are included with half board