Holy Snowballs – this is the way to ski in style. The newly-built chalet is a hip and funky freestanding abode, overflowing with luxuries galore. And, it’s in the only part of Zermatt that is ski-in ski out: Winkelmatten (also known as Zermatt’s Beverly Hills).

If you want to make the most of your precious time off, and you adore the gold plated Swiss charms of Zermatt, the chalet is an ideal base to revel in first class service. Check out the private leisure complex on the lower ground floor, for example. Here, you can lounge around beside the pool, enjoy a soothing massage from the in-house therapist, then slip into the steam room and the sauna for the full cleansing experience.

Others in your group may have decided to start the party early, playing a game of pool and congregating in the adjacent private bar, trying to agree on which movies to watch in the cinema room later. The chalet takes luxury to a higher level: the pool boasts a Jet stream and rainfall shower, the two largest bedrooms are gargantuan suites, and the chalet has its own lift.

The interior design of the property is fun and fashionable, yet cosy at the same time. And as for the service, you could not ask for more. Your private chef and kitchen assistants whip up delicious meals in the enclosed kitchen, hidden away as you relax in front of the fire with a glass of Champagne. Your chalet hosts are on hand to provide everything you need, from ski passes to private instructors to childcare.

So, what else would you expect from one of the newest and finest ski chalets in Zermatt? Well, how about the location: just 15 minutes walk from the centre of town, and easy to ski in and out of. And what about the sunny balconies, complete with oversized hot tub and views of the Matterhorn. Plus, of course, the Cowshed toiletries and fluffy bathrobes, and the heated boot warmers in the ski room. Other luxury chalets have a lot to beat.