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Freiform Private Guesthouse

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    Verdings, Italy

  2. Suitcase

    3 guests

  3. BedDouble

    1 bedroom

  4. Bath

    1 bathroom


GradeComfortable
Stylishly Comfortable
A property designed with great style and with amenities that offer a relaxed stay.
Guesthouse
Guesthouse
A separate house on the grounds of a larger one
Mountain
Mountain
Elevated living on hills and mountains

Offline Observatory by Martin Gruber

A contemporary glass pavilion next door to noted architect Martin Gruber's private farm residence, this organic, free-form structure floats above the Tinne Valley in dramatic South Tyrol. A grass-topped glass refuge, the amoeba-shaped concrete structure fits snugly into a dramatic embankment, its undulating glass façade putting breathtaking nature on full display.

Nature in Widescreen Format

This spectacular glass refuge by architect Martin Gruber puts only wide panes of glass (and exterior, electric privacy curtains if you must) between man and nature. The 65sqm, organically shaped guest house built of concrete and glass, complemented by local oak and loden, was built to provide guests the exhilarating sensation of wild freedom and a rare, complete immersion in nature. With its structural mass of hard concrete and glass providing safety yet transparency in the cinematic South Tyrolean wilds, the refuge’s interior conveys a softer, subtler and organic mood, a walk-in sculpture that changes throughout the day and seasons, given its full focus on its surroundings.

Sliding doors open in warmer months, creating a luxe picnic-like meal space, and beds are infinity styled, jutting into the pear tree meadow inches from the grassy turf, yet protected behind a glass shell. The intimate guesthouse bath is a deeply sensual spot, richly tinted and mellow, with soft lighting, sturdy brass fittings and natural products at the heart of the home.

Please note: there is a tourist tax of 2.40 euros per person per night, payable on arrival.

Around

The best things to do here are the simplest: witness the sunrise on the jagged and solitary Peitlerkofel Mountain, observe the deer that gather in the Eisack Valley at dusk, grab the in-house guitar and strum, or peer through the provided binoculars on a nearby walk or from the window seat. Nature moves before your eyes in widescreen here, and there’s plenty of outdoor recreation to be had, if you wish, from hiking and mountain biking in spring and summer, to skiing, snowshoeing, tobogganing and sledding in winter. Painting, picnicking, barbecuing and simple crafts such as sketching and whittling are ideal ways to pass the time in front of the home’s dazzling panorama.

Fruit orchards line the owners’ neighboring farm, and the small village of Verdings spreads out below the property. The Brixen Dolomites offer a stunning natural playground and the town of Bressanone/Brixen is close by for sightseeing. The region’s oldest community, the town is known for its magnificent architecture, ranging from the Baroque Cathedral, to its Romanesque Chiostro di Bressanone covered in medieval frescoes, to its Renaissance art museum, the Diocesan.

Location

Nearest airport: Bolzano/Bozen (25 miles); Innsbruck (70 miles)

Best time to visit

Year-round


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Amenities

Here’s what you can expect during your stay:

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Coffee
    Coffee Maker
  • Wifi
    Internet
  • Parking
    On-site Parking
  • Toiletries
    Toiletries Provided
  • Heater
    Heating
  • Crib
    Crib

Additional Information

Discover more about this property.

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Bedroom
1
Single Beds
3
Full Bathroom
1

How long would you like to stay?

Minimum 2 nights



Location

Discover more about where you’ll be staying.

Verdings, Italy

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