Italy's Best Ski Chalet 2013

San lorenzo Mountain lodge built in the 16th Century, is a private retreat surrounded by 17 hectares of forest and meadows in Dolomites. The Lodge has everything spot on - the air of simplicity screams luxury. Giorgia and Stefano (the owners), are spine tinglingly passionate - and this is the groundwork on which a fantastic holiday is made.

The aim here is to 'experience' new things. It's not just a place to rest after skiing. Perhaps Porcini hunting or chopping wood in the forest. Perhaps a round of 18 holes on the private golf course. Enjoy fresh water from the Lodge's own Spring. Be amazed by the stainless steel 'whirlpool' which contrasts perfectly with the rusticity of the lodge. Then enjoy the most sumptuous and delicious home cooking you can possibly imagine prepared by Giorgia.