Haus Ashling has to be one of the best places we have ever stayed. My husband and I are true ski- aholics and we were recommended this guesthouse by a friend. We took our first trip in January of 2009 and from the word go, straight into holiday mode. We went on a self drive holiday and the minute we got off the plane Eugene was on the phone making sure we were okay to find the place. When we finally arrived in Zell we were greeted by our hosts Margaret and Eugene who kindly took us to the ski hire shop to organise our skis and ski passes for the week and stayed with us until we were sorted. They are both from Ireland so you are guaranteed the friendly "cead mile failte" Irish welcome. We arrived at the guest house and my what a place, after a short ascent up the hill you're greeted by a breathtaking back drop of fabulous slopes. The house is nestled nicely on the side of the ski slope which makes for easy access to the runs. The gondola station is just 100 metres away down a short run from the house. You can literally ski out of the back yard of the guesthouse in the morning down an excellent man made track which makes skiing out on to the main slope perfect. After your day on the slopes you can ski right back to the back door with ease. There is a boot room down stairs where your boots can dry overnight and your skis can be securely stored. This is a meticulously maintained guesthouse. Its rooms are very spacious, spotlessly clean and some boast balconies which have lovely views over Zell am See. Breakfast in the morning is continental with a selection of cereals, fruit juices, homemade bread, preserves, and fresh fruit. An Irish breakfast can be requested the night before for the following morning if you'd prefer.
There is an "Honesty bar" in the guesthouse where you can get yourself a drink when the owners are not around and you write on a notebook what you get. There is a huge lounge area with large cream leather couches where you can chill out and relax and take in the spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and it gives you a chance to mix with the other guests if you feel like it.
During our stay our every need was attended to and nothing was too much trouble.
This guest house in our opinion was quite literally " home away from home".
We find this place so good that we are now back from our third trip there and are really looking forward to our next trip next winter!