Although there was a lack of snow we enjoyed this cosy cottage with the wood fire that made the week so warm, we baked cakes and home-cooked meals, but most of all we did all the day trips to the surrounding towns there are so many things to do, swimming at the thermal pool, exploring the caves, snowboarding on man-made snow at mount Selwyn then arriving home to a warm fire and a well deserved hot meal, if you are looking for a relaxed week this is highly recommended, as for us with children nothing is relaxing until they are all in bed.