The mountains of Trentino Alto Adige are the stunning backdrop to the Miramonti Boutique Hotel, which unsurprisingly means Mountain View in Italian.
Being located in  Merano in South Tyrol, you get a lot of that, of course, but this is also the sun-splashed Tschöggelberg plateau in Haflinger Stud Farm Sulfner - and this beautiful luxury hotel stands at the edge of a 30-hectare forest estate, close to the St. Kathrein church.
The other operative word of the Miramonti is "boutique hotel" and sure enough it combines that stunning scenery with modern boutique facilities such as a terrace, pool and spa all of which encourage absolute relaxation.
Guests are more than likely to be woken up by the birds singing, before sitting out and soaking up the sun and then dipping into the pool. Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and evening meals are served in style at the hotel restaurant, inviting guests to sample delicious local cuisine in elegant settings.
Beyond the charming old-world exterior, guestrooms at the Miramonti Boutique Hotel are contemporary and cool. Modern amenities including flatscreen televisions and radios complement the sleek furnishings and comfortable beds.
Some have balconies and many offer mesmerising views, inviting guests to step back, relax and breathe in the beautiful Italian countryside.