Went to Verbier in Switzerland early this season and stayed in a chalet which was a new thing for me. Had a great time
If I have the time and can be bothered to drive I usually go to Tamworth or M.Keynes for some 'real' snow. For dry slopes there's one near Eastbourne which isn't too far.
Apparently a fuck off great big snow slope is opening in Docklands soon. Can't wait.