A range of European mountain and lake accommodations has been highlighted for those seeking tranquil escapes. Options include a remote refuge in northern Italy, a converted train station in Austria, and houseboats on a Swedish lake.
Rifugio Val di Togno, situated at 1,317 meters in northern Italy, provides an all-inclusive experience with vegetarian meals from £298 per double, requiring a three-night minimum stay. In Austria, Lermooser, a B&B in a former train station at the foot of Zugspitze, offers rooms from £106 including breakfast.
Further north, Røisheim in Norway, a historic hotel near Jotunheimen national park, has welcomed guests since 1858, with doubles from £243 B&B. For those preferring water, Stugbaat provides houseboats on Sweden's Lake Lelång, each equipped with a motorboat for exploring the lake and its surroundings.