Description Silver-White Winters: Kreischberg

Bringing a taste of luxury to the Austrian hills, this chalet is the sort of place you'll be excited to return to after a long day out in the open air.

Why so? Well, the long list of amenities has something to do with it. During the warmer seasons, the hot tub out on the terrace is sure to be appreciated, as is the alfresco dining table from which beautiful views can be admired. If the temperature's a little too low for these, the infrared sauna will be welcomed by those with sore limbs from the slopes and the hydromassage bathtub is equally as relaxing.

Even aside from these fancy extras, the home's interior is worthy of praise. For starters, the open-concept ground floor is treated to ample amounts of natural light from the windows that run around all four walls. The wooden walls and furnishings add a slightly rustic feel, although the minimalist kitchen is nothing but modern.

In the hallway, there are ski boot heaters, which prompts the question how far away are the slopes? Thankfully, the answer is pretty close — lifts up to the Kreischberg ski area are only ten minutes' drive away. The historic town of Murau is only three minutes away by car, too.

Home truths:
*There's free parking available
*All of the bedrooms are on the first floor, so the home might not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility
*Guests need to bring their own kitchen linen