Vötter's Hotel, Kaprun, Austria

· 10 minutes' walk to the resort centre · free ski bus stops outside · 6 minutes' walk to the Maiskogel gondola · 6 minutes' walk to the ski school meeting point and nursery slopes · cross-country ski trails opposite the hotel

This place hits the spot if you like a stay with that personal touch. Built and run by the Vötter family, it oozes Austrian tradition from the design to the food. And you also get real feel for the family’s passions when you stay here – just check out their collection of vintage cars and motorbikes.

If spa time is more your speed, they’ve got you covered too. Wander to the Kristall Spa to swim a few lazy lengths in the indoor pool, stretch out in the saunas (there’s two to choose from) or splash out on a massage.

Mealtimes are another highlight, whether you stick with bed & breakfast or pay to add on some 3-course evening meals once you get there. The chef loves to show off the best seasonal, regional ingredients, and he’s also a qualified sommelier so you know the wine selection is top-notch.

All of this sits in a quiet spot just outside the village, around six minutes’ walk from the lifts – or you can get there even quicker by jumping on the free ski bus.

· Kristall spa with heated indoor pool, saunas and steam room · fitness room · extra charge for treatments and massages (appointments must be made in advance) · bar with fireplace and weekly live music · winter garden · sun terrace · children's playroom with toys · hotel-run babysitting service · boot room · free WiFi · lifts to all floors · 50 rooms · free entry to the Oldtimer vintage car museum

Bed and Breakfast

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · extra charge for half board with 3-course evening meals (only available to purchase locally as a voucher in blocks of either 2 or 3 days. Drinks not included) · Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve gala dinners with live music included

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

All rooms are non-smoking and have a flatscreen TV, minibar, bathrobes, hairdryer, telephone and safe.

Small double room with balcony - sleeps 2: King-size bed, private shower, WC and balcony.

Twin room with balcony - sleeps 2: Austrian twin beds, single sofa bed, private bath or shower, WC and balcony.

Family room with balcony - sleeps 2-4: King-size bed, double sofa bed, private bath with shower attachment, WC and balcony.

Cots are available to hire, free of charge, on request.

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