FORESTIS, the five-star mountain hideaway, has announced the launch of the new FORESTIS Villa, which is available for exclusive bookings from 1 December 2024. Located just metres from the retreat on the southern slope of the Plose mountain, the villa offers incredible views of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites.

The secluded retreat is located just metres from FORESTIS on the southern slope of the Plose mountain, 1800 metres above sea level. With absolute privacy and a tailored approach to service, the villa can host up to ten guests and is complete with its own spa and wine cellar and a private chef and personal concierge at guests’ disposal.

Originally built as a doctor’s residence in 1912 but left unused for decades, FORESTIS owners Teresa and Stefan Hinteregger, together with architect Armin Sader, aimed to restore the historical building to its original character.

Now, it stands proudly as a private hideaway that exudes sustainable luxury, simplistic solitude and historical charm.

All the structural elements, including beams, floors, furniture, windows and doors, were restored or faithfully recreated by hand. With its carved ornaments, large loggias, stone plinth and wooden façades, the villa pays homage to the tradition of Alpine villa architecture influenced by European Art Nouveau.

The villa offers breathtaking views of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites and follows the same minimalist, biophilic design principles as FORESTIS.

Its natural materials—including wood from the forest, regional stone, glass, sand, and lime plaster—the elements used to build the house a century before—are complemented by its nature-inspired interiors and warm colour palette.

A generous 1,200 m² of living space is spread over three floors, with a cosy living room with a feature fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen, a cinema room, and an event room for intimate celebrations.

Five elegantly designed bedrooms, each with individually crafted en-suite bathrooms, are also available. The stone cellar houses the sophisticated wine cellar.

Like FORESTIS, the 400m² spa is inspired by the natural teachings of the Celtic druids and offers expansive views of mountain vistas. It features a spa suite for two, a rain shower, a Finnish sauna, and a steam bath, a relaxation room with a fireplace, a large heated indoor-outdoor pool, and a fitness room with Technogym equipment.

Surrounding the FORESTIS Villa is a generous garden area fitted with an outdoor kitchen, pergola, herb garden, fireplace, and lounge area for warm evening gatherings.

The opening of the FORESTIS Villa is the second announcement in a series of extensive renovation projects, including a new wine cellar, garden restaurant and spa treatment rooms.

Villa Pricing:
FORESTIS Villa lead-in rate: It starts from € 20,000 per night (approx. £16,792.60), including breakfast.

Travel:
The nearest airports are Bolzano, 64km from FORESTIS, and Innsbruck, 109km away (Direct flight route from London—Bolzano with SkyAlps on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with additional flights on Mondays from December 2024).

The nearest Train Station is Bolzano, 58km from FORESTIS.

For more information about FORESTIS, please visit: https://www.forestis.it.

The renderings used in this feature are courtesy of FORESTIS.