Vallelaghi, ItalyCiago
Agritur La Dolce Mela
Minimalist orchard farmstay
Minimalist orchard farmstay
Days run on orchard time at this adults-focused farm, free of television screens and fueled by estate-pressed juice.
What it’s good at
Notable
Low-slung pavilions in board-formed concrete and natural larch beneath green turf roofs.
Notable
An electrolysis-filtered outdoor bio-pool and private Finnish saunas in select suites.
Notable
Organic apple orchard agriturismo serving estate-grown fruit and fresh juice at breakfast.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
A retreat among apple trees, Agritur La Dolce Mela is an oasis surrounded by greenery and vistas of the Dolomites.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Ciago's apple orchards surround the property, with views reaching the Dolomites and traditional trattorias a short drive away.
The rooms
Bedrooms feature minimalist natural larch joinery and mountain views. Select suites add private Finnish saunas and hydromassage tubs.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor bio-pool is purified through electrolysis, set on the open lawn beneath towering mountain slopes.
The spa
Restaurant
Breakfast Room
Tables look straight into the garden, where breakfast brings homemade cakes and fresh-pressed orchard juice.
How it began
Architecture firm studio raro cast the pavilions using concrete poured against larch planks, imprinting the wood grain into the walls.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.