Chalet on the Lake

Our large, luxury chalet stands at the edge of a private lake in the middle of the beautiful Austrian village of Hinterthal, close to Maria Alm and within an hour's drive of Salzburg. Hinterthal is at the centre of a region renowned for excellent skiing in the Winter and beautiful walking in the Summer. The chalet sleeps up to 14 and is ideal for families, groups or romantic couples who want the charm of Austria and the sophistication of spacious and luxurious accommodation. Ideally situated right next to the nursery slopes, with access to 150km of varied pistes, the house has been built to the highest standards of luxury, combining traditional craft with modern luxury: underfloor heating, internet access, family sauna, hot tub and all the alpine charm of open log fires, oak floors, natural stone and even a grand piano. Following extension in 2018 there are 5 double/twin bedrooms and 1 bedroom with 4 bunk-beds, 5 bathrooms, 2 main living rooms, 2 dining areas and a separate study/library. The two main floors have large open-plan living rooms on both levels, 2 separate dining areas (or 1 for dining and the other for games), a quiet library/study looking onto the highest mountains in the valley, a family sauna and technical/laundry room. Overall, following the extension, there is over 400m² of internal living space. The house can accommodate large groups but affords privacy to both parents and their children! Furnishings also combine traditional antiques with modern features: warm rugs and deep sofas, heating controls and internet access in each room. Outside there is a deep balcony accessed from the upper floor living room with a dining table and chairs and views across the lake to the main ski area. On the ground floor level there is a terrace and a wooden deck built over the lake which is private to the houses built around it. In the winter a hot tub is available for guest use. Situated at the foot of the majestic Hochkoenig mountain, Hinterthal is a beautiful village at the end of the valley with rocky peaks to the east and north and ski slopes to the south and west. Close to the house is a range of restaurants offering traditional Austrian and modern European cuisine as well as apres-ski bars and the late night AlmBar. For the winter season,the chalet is right next to the nursery slope where the ski school meets, so the beginners are never far from home. The nursery slope connects via a ski path to the main ski slopes offering some of the most reliable snowfall in the Alps,150km of pistes for all levels of experience and plenty of safe off-piste skiing. Hinterthal is in the Hochkoenig ski area of 4 interconnected villages,which in turn is part of the massive Amade ski region with its 270 lifts and 866km of pistes. In the summer, Hinterthal is a wonderful place for an active and healthy holiday. You will not find better walking, hiking, climbing, overnight stays in mountain top huts, tennis, golf, white water rafting and cycling than is available either from the door or in the immediate area. Tourist taxes based on the number of adult guests and the number of nights stayed must be paid locally to our house manager on arrival.