Niedermairhof

Top choice in The Dolomites


Niedermairhof is a delightful meeting of family B&B and stylish boutique hotel, set in a rambling old 13th-century farmhouse on Kathrin Mair and Helmuth Mayr's working vegetable farm. There are eight spacious, beautifully designed rooms here, all different and all utterly charming. They variously feature balconies, big baths or mountain views and there's an airy guest loft for relaxing or kids' play.

Decor combines family antiques with cosy but streamlined contemporary furniture from local artisans. Kathrin serves up a fabulous breakfast spread each morning, with her own muesli, home-baked cakes, freshly squeezed juices, Alpine cheese and prosciutto and eggs cooked to order. There's also a ski room, a garage for bikes and free passes for all regional travel.