Accommodation website Further Afield has launched a new collection of ski hotels and lodges for the 2014/15 season.

The French Alps, Swedish Lapland and Slovenia feature in the stylish selection of properties, which is easily found from the home page under Themes.

Choices include two newly constructed, super-chic lodges in Val d'Isère by Hip Hideouts. Chalet Rive Gauche and Chalet Vieux Pont, both sleeping 10, overlook the river Isere and offer ski-in, ski-out access to the nearby blue Mangard run. Both of the four-storey properties have five en-suite bedrooms, huge open-plan living and dining spaces, private pools and hammams.

Like all Further Afield's hand-picked, gay-friendly accommodation, the lodges and hotels have been selected not only for their beautiful architecture and interior design but the warm welcome offered to all by the people who run them. The owners of Hip Hideouts, Graham Folmer and Richard Thompson, are typically approachable and well-informed hosts. They have created this small, exclusive group of chalets for people who love snow sports and want to relax off-piste in a luxurious and comfortable space where great food is served. 

Chalet Rive Gauche and Chalet Vieux Pont each cost from £9,400 per week, fully catered. Get 20 per cent off exclusively at www.furtherafield.com or on 07793 451392 quoting Further Afield.

Other ski properties on Further Afield offer a variety of accommodation options, from single and double rooms to whole-chalet bookings. Prices start at £465 per person per week, based on two sharing.

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To request images or further information, to enquire about press trips, and to arrange interviews with Simon Forrester and Andrew Craven, please contact Little Black Book Creative: Simone Kane on 07811 161839 and simone@lbbcreative.co.uk, or Kate Simon on 07939 526109 and kate@lbbcreative.co.uk.

Notes to editors:

Further Afield is an independent collection of small boutique hotels, B&Bs and holiday homes. It champions accommodation with personality and flair and a welcome for everyone – gay, lesbian and straight. The owners of the properties featured are trailblazers – the first to open in a new neighbourhood, break the moulds of design and hospitality, or simply breathe new life into a familiar destination. Guests booking through Further Afield get the best rates – no extra fees – because they are booking direct with the owners, and often benefit from exclusive deals, too.

Further Afield was launched in the UK in 2010 by Simon Forrester and Andrew Craven during the furore around gay couples being turned away from B&Bs. They saw the need to respond to the growing demand for places to unwind and relax without fear of prejudice. During the past four years, the collection has grown from 30 places in the UK to more than 270 in 23 countries, including Britain, France, Italy and Spain. Meanwhile, Further Afield has found favour not only with the LGBT community but also many straight travellers in search of discerning and honest recommendations.

Simon and Andrew and their small team of trusted reviewers have carefully selected every hotel, B&B and holiday home in the collection to ensure quality, comfort and a friendly and professional service for everyone. Tight quality control is key to Further Afield, which turns away many more establishments than it takes on.