Chalet Madalen in Kitzbuhel, Austria

Perched high up on the mountain, its Alpine marble exterior shimmering in the sunshine, the chalet has more than a little star quality. This luxury ski chalet in Leogang can host up to 20 people* across its two interconnecting chalets and is truly one of a kind.

Inside, an atmosphere of classic Hollywood glamour pervades. An automatic grand piano tinkles to itself as you recline on circular sofas on a revolving platform, glass of bubbly in hand. Or take a few shots at the shiny steel pool table as you gaze at that amazing view across the valley. There’s little need for artwork on the walls here – the huge windows provide a constantly changing vista.

Natural good looks and a stunning location go a long way, but here, care has been taken to ensure everything has been designed with total comfort and ultimate luxury in mind. In the private cinema, a Sony short throw laser projector and Marantz K surround sound make for a perfectly pitched filmic experience as you lay back on leather recliners looking up at a virtual starry sky. The living rooms also have Professional K Array sounds systems and all other rooms are equipped with Sonos, so all your favourite bands sound better than ever. Fitness fans will love the top-of-the-range gym and indoor climbing wall, as well as the enormous indoor swimming pool area and choice of 2 saunas, perfect for both exercising and relaxing.

The outdoor spaces are equally stunning. Each building has its own spacious terrace complete with alfresco living and dining spaces, where you can wrap up and enjoy drinks or food with the mountain air. An atrium with fire pit for enjoying late night marshmallows while wrapped in blankets and statement sculptures by artist David Harber make this a unique outdoor space, a little different from your average luxury chalet.

If you can drag yourself away from the high style and home comforts of the property, there’s so much to entertain you both on and off the slopes. Not only can you ski a different area every day, and take part in The Challenge (a seven-hour excursion without ever using the same lift) but there’s also snowboarding, sledding and cross-country ski to try. If visiting during the summer, there is biking, hiking, rock-climbing and even golf. A perfect year-round location.

When you return from a day’s adventures, you’ll be happy to come home to perfectly relaxing, beautifully designed en-suite bedrooms. Some have slipper baths, some have walk-in shower rooms. All have huge, height-adjustable beds, Sonos sound and a recessable TV that disappears into the foot of the bed as you fall asleep. Sweet dreams.