EmilyHys
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We found The Brecon on Mr & Mrs Smith not long after they first opened, it seemed to meet all of our requirements for a relaxing, comfortable break with decent skiing on offer so we decided to book for a long weekend with some friends. Having just returned from the trip, I can happily say that I'd highly recommend this hotel. ||We took a train from Basel and despite having to change a couple of times, it was a really easy journey and we were glad we chose this option rather than driving. The final part of the journey is 25 minute bus and the connections all ran like clockwork.||The styling of the Brecon is not like any ski hotel I have seen or stayed in before, there really was no expense spared on the fit-out and decor and they have managed to combine luxury with comfort so you feel like you're staying in a cosy chalet with all the benefits of a high end hotel. There's nothing generic at all - the toiletries are all Aesop, the furnishings are Soho House and the food and drinks are all extremely high quality. They have somehow put this together without being at all pretentious - this is helped by the fact that the staff are amazing and nothing was too much trouble during our stay.||The bedrooms are extremely comfortable with fabulous views, super soft bed linens and great amenities. We loved the arrival of the drinks trolley at our room every evening when getting ready for dinner and there were lots of cosy spots to sit and enjoy a drink or afternoon tea in the shared spaces after a day of skiing.||The cable car is around 10 minutes walk from the hotel which isn't ideal with the gear and boots on but I believe they will also drive you to the lift if you prefer. The skiing area is great for intermediate skiers and we were able to cover pretty much all of it in three days. ||One of the highlights of the hotel is the spa, there is nothing better than sitting in a sauna with a view of the mountain after a day of skiing. The spa is small but never felt cramped, even with a few guests using it at once. Lea was also kind enough to offer us a late checkout so we could use the spa late on our last day too.||Another bonus is the All Inclusive approach. The only thing worse than having to go home after a lovely holiday is paying the bill at the end. At the Brecon, their rates include everything you could possibly need ( I think spa treatments are the only extra). Sometimes All Inclusive conjures images of mass produced food and cheap wine etc but the quality of food on offer was great, the cocktails the team made for us were excellent and their wine pairings were really good too. The team were able to cater for dietary requirements for dinner without any issues but it's worth noticing that they offer a set menu so if you have certain preferences, it's worth advising in advance.||Thanks to Lea, Sara, Marta and Martina for the most wonderful break.