Cosy Cool in the Mountains

Looking within our portfolio of alpine beauties, we’ve correlated a group that we like to term ‘Softies of the Alps’ - comfort-laden hotel outposts that celebrate the juxtaposition of smooth relaxation shrouded by snow-capped, jagged peaks.  Often the mountains themselves are a great place to start to gain that shoulder-loosening feeling of chill that we reach for on our vacances – fresh air, big skies, hiking, skiing or simply spending time in nature. And those chosen hotels of beauty that are firmly lodged in the clasps of the mountains will symbiotically make that link, layered with their own style of charm.
 
Browse our sultry mood pocket containing architectural florals, feel-good hues and cocoons of chewy comfort – a style hug that sleeps alongside the mountain candy beyond, whether you wish to simply stare or get involved in altitudinous pursuits. 

Villa Verde, Italy

History, style and calmed wellness make this hotel-apartment refuge close to Merano in South Tyrol, the perfect pitstop for some downtime and closeness to nature. Channelling an Art Nouveau interior and turn-of-the-century ambience, the house feels deeply imbued with personality. Antique treasures collected from flea markets, designer wallpaper, marble tables, Thonet chairs and thoughtful details from cushions to soap are seen everywhere, meaning a wonderful melange of old and new. 

Ullrhaus, Austria

Singing from the chilled hymn sheet of subdued modernism with a heritage palette of alpinist charisma, calculated simplicity translates with ease to pared-back luxury, found in the centre of ski heaven St Anton am Arlberg, Austria. Signature touches of natural loom fabrics and materials conduct a style narration of hessian rugs, swathes of smooth pine flooring, plus mellow timber panelling adding to the feel of cocooning nature with a modern hand. 

Haven, Austria

Unashamedly smooth and modern, Haven is a ski-in, ski-out all apartment-hotel and spa in the small Austrian town of St. Johann im Pongau. Blond timbering borrows from the typical chalet soul found in these parts and skirts the views. A comforting interior palette is soft with woven textiles, pastel tones, and over-sized contemporary furnishings in ivory bouclé wools adding to the agreeable modern-alpine aesthetic. 

Villa Flor, Switzerland

Unapologetically vivid, this preferred pad of intellect and creativity is awash in Art Nouveau flamboyance tamed with clever 1950s-inspired design interventions. A stylishly cool home of the arts, brushed with boldness in the creative enclave of Engadin, Switzerland where the mountains are tantalisingly in reach yet set apart from the bling outpost of nearby St Moritz. Mountain cool, for those in the know.

Haus Hirt, Austria

Gorgeously eclectic, colourful and cheerful, this hotel is filled with well-positioned collectables and lively, modern takes on heritage prints and textiles, decorating this 'feel-good', family-centric foothold that graces a fantastic hillside overlooking the Monte Carlo of the Alps; AKA the spa resort Bad Gastein, Austria. A homely clasp that keeps you in good food, spa and stylish interiors before you hit the slopes or mountain pathways.

Zillertalerhof, Austria

Birds, botanicals and fauna headline the canvas of this Austrian designer den found in the ski-lovers resort of Mayrhofen, Tirol. Wrapped in a fusion of honeyed alpine traditions and chic urban style, inside it's a Wunderkammer of eclecticism framing the interiors. Oma's antique sideboard sits snug to Poltrona Frau loungers, and a seductive colour palette of PinkPanther hues, coppers, raw pinewoods and pistachio greens sets the tone of this lively hotspot. 

Villa Hundert, Switzerland

Eye candy sets the tone, a decisively chilled design refuge of honeyed timbers and smooth noir accented interiors, a foodie basecamp and cabin-esque hideout for the lovers of keeping it easy, perched hillside overlooking Engelberg.