Fire & Frost

Ski-in/ski-out access in Méribel is a strong enough starting point, but this apartment layers serious comfort on top of it. After a day on the slopes, you can swap ski boots for a sauna session or a swim in the indoor pool – part of an extensive wellness area that includes a hammam, salt grotto, and cryo suite. Back in the apartment, fourteen people can gather around the table by the fire, with the balcony beyond framing views above the treeline. Round-the-clock concierge, a resort shuttle, and on-site après-ski drinks mean the mountain takes care of the rest.

Home truths:
* If you're travelling with little ones, your host can provide a cot, high chair. You'll need to request these in advance.
* The free Meribus resort shuttle runs every fifteen minutes at the start and end of the day – so you can get around the valley easily without a car.
* You'll have access to the on-site sauna, Alpine tea room, cryo suite, indoor pool, and more. They're shared with the building's other residents.
* While not all bedrooms and bathrooms are photographed, expect the style and quality to be consistent with the rest of the home.