The Hotel Skarsnuten is such a special place to stay. It really feels like you are in a luxury, secluded ski lodge - and that isn’t far from the truth. Perched at the top of the ski area, overlooking the valley, the views from this hotel are incredible. The best place to watch the sunset over the mountains is in the restaurant, with its floor-to-ceiling windows - plus it also serves up some pretty superb food too with their award winning chef serving up superb traditional Norwegian Fish cuisine.You can't beat the Skarsnuten for ski-in, ski-out access either - just clip on your skis in the morning and you’re away, and when you head back later you can ski right back to the door. You don't even have to worry about getting home early - thanks to night-skiing running four times a week, you can ski back to the hotel until 7:30pm most nights. Getting to and from the village is easily accessible by a skibus. This bus does run a limited timetable in the morning and evenings, though you’ll be pushed to want to leave this little mountain oasis.

for 2 people on half board sharing a twin or double room with private bath or shower and WC. Superior twin and double rooms (on the top floor with better views) are available at a supplement. All rooms can sleep up to 3 people with an extra sofa bed.All rooms have minibar, telephone, satellite/cable, flatscreen TV and free WiFi.

sauna free WiFi large modern restaurant and bar area with open fires, floor-to-celing windows and stunning views outdoor terrace music some nights ski lockers solarium & outdoor jacuzzi (extra charge) fitness room lift 37 rooms

ski-in, ski-out at the top of the slopes, overlooking the valley 500m to the nearest ski lift 2km to ski school meeting point - first timers will need to take the free shuttle bus to the base of the mountain 6km downhill to resort centre free shuttle bus running a limited timetable in the mornings and evenings (until 8-9pm most nights) night skiing - ski back to the hotel until 7.30pm, Tue-Fri taxi to/from Hemsedal town is approx £25 Please note: due to the location of this hotel we don’t recommend it for complete beginners - the ski school is at the base area which will mean using the shuttle bur or taxi (extra cost, approx £25) to get to the base area. It’s an easy run down from the hotel for intermediates but not complete beginners.The free shuttle bus doesn't start until 18 Dec 2015.

extensive hot and cold buffet breakfast 3-course evening meal from a set menu in restaurant with floor-to-celing windows and the best views in Hemsedal