Thomily is a great house, carved into the snowy hillside. The ski locker and boot warmer are at the top, at road level. Below is the high, roomy sitting room, with its huge log fire, DVD player, wraparound balcony and wraparound views.

Five excellent underfloor-heated bedrooms, with their rather opulent marble bathrooms. Three have balconies with the views, while two offer extra beds for half-price children or relatives.

The lowest floor is where the amazing dining room is. If you are the keen sort whoAos on the first and last lifts, youAoll miss the slightly surreal experience of waving your Earl Grey at skiers passing just a few feet away.

Next to the dining room are the kitchen, where one of our top chefs will be getting hot and stressed, and a sauna for you to get hot and de-stressed.