Description Oak & Powder: Baqueira

Step out of this apartment and straight onto the gondola – the lift to Baqueira Beret is right at the door, with your own ski lockers waiting underneath it. Back inside, natural oak, chestnut, and birch wrap the rooms in warmth, and a wood-burning fireplace makes the living room the kind of place you won't want to leave after a day on the slopes. The kitchen island pulls everyone together while dinner is cooking, and the long dining table does the same once it's ready. Outside, a private terrace looks out over the car-free gardens of the Val de Ruda development.

Home truths:
* The terrace is small for an outdoor space – it's a spot for a breath of fresh air rather than alfresco dining.
* Two parking spaces within the development are included with your stay.