Sendlhofer’s, Gastein Valley, Austria

• A quiet retreat: A blissful bolthole in the Austrian town of Bad Hofgastein, Sendlhofer's is the perfect place for an away-from-it-all escape. Cosy vibes are elevated to an art form here, with inviting interiors blending delightful alpine features with playful touches and hints of contemporary chic. And when you aren't hunkering down in a comfy guest room or studio, simply step outside for spectacular mountain scenery and endless outdoor pursuits.
  
  

• Award-winning eats: Sporting two Falstaff awards and a unique alpine-meets-urban setting, LUKE'S Restaurant serves creative cuisine in a casual and convivial atmosphere. Start your day with a hearty buffet breakfast, and return later on for delicious regional dishes made with seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients. Top it off with a tipple or a glass of wine from the hotel's well-stocked bar and perhaps make a friend or two over a game of billiards.
  
  

• Magical R&R: Indulge your senses at the 2,500-square-metre Nature Spa, where you'll find indoor and outdoor thermal pools and top-notch treatments designed to soothe and restore (fees apply). The 400-square-metre sauna area is particularly impressive, while a relaxation room, whirlpool, romantic log cabin sauna and scenic garden complete the picture.

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.