Chalet Lanza in Selva di Val Gardena, Italy

For a luxury holiday in the Dolomites that offers both the utmost privacy, as well as all the benefits of a boutique hotel, the chalet might just tick all the boxes. Newly built in 2021, this luxury chalet is within moments of ski lifts in every direction, offering something for every level of skier.

Perched next door to, and as part of, the hotel, with its fabulous restaurant, spa, massage treatment rooms and indoor/outdoor swimming pool, the chalet has all the amenities you could wish for on your doorstep. The swimming pool is directly connected to the chalet through a connecting door just for chalet guests’ use, so you’ll be back in moments when pre-dinner drinks are served.

But for those times when you just need a little peace and quiet, the chalet also has private spa facilities of its own with an outdoor hot tub and sauna, as well as its own communal areas where you and your party can gather together in the evenings to catch up on all the day’s adventures in private.

The rustic-modern interiors with light woods and neutral fabrics provide a relaxing backdrop for your week in the mountains. A roaring fire sits at the heart of the property, with large sofas gathered all around. Nearby is an intimate dining area, beneath a statement chandelier; the perfect spot for a leisurely meal with good friends and good conversation, and also a bar.

Each of the luxury bedrooms is designed with your complete relaxation in mind, with a pared-back minimalist look. No need for fancy artworks here; the windows from every bedroom offer fabulous views of the village and the Sella Massif beyond. Simply stunning.