Penthouse Lilly in St. Christoph, Austria

Every now and again you stumble across a real hidden gem in the world of luxury ski chalets, and the property is one of them the very embodiment of luxury and so exclusive it s the first chalet to be built in St. Christoph for 50 years.

Uniquely set into the mountainside, the penthouse occupies the top two floors of this traditional building, so returning skiers can simply glide back to the property from the slope.

The living room is an open and sociable space, perfect for lounging in with friends and family. There is ample space for everyone to kick back in comfort. Next to this, a dining room with a long, refectory-style table creates the perfect setting for enjoying food and fun, fuelled by excellent house wines and innovative menus created by your private chef. There s also a spacious eat-in kitchen for less formal meals and an impressive cinema room where you can lose yourselves in a film.

Upstairs, beautiful bedrooms in muted shades with throws and cushions piled high on oh-so-comfortable beds are a welcome retreat at the end of a tough day s skiing and socialising. As you d expect, bedrooms and bathrooms are all finished to five-star hotel standards, yet you can enjoy all the quiet and privacy that a private apartment has to offer.

Top-notch service is one of the cornerstones at the penthouse. Your dedicated chalet team are on hand to ensure everything is exactly how you want it, from sourcing the perfect nanny to serving you the perfect cocktail. All you ll need to decide is whether you want that drink shaken or stirred.

Nearby:

3 ski turns from the St Christophbahn chairlift

Located in the centre: 100m from the Hospiz Hotel

Innsbruck Airport: 63 miles / 1.5 hour drive

Zurich Airport: 117 miles / 2 hour drive