Palm and lime trees surround this charming guest house in Meran, South Tyrol, decked out with cosy antique pieces and decor from the artist in residence. Perfect to start or end any Alps road trip, Ottmanngut is a family-owned 1850s country home converted into a dreamy retreat. There’s a daily changing three-course breakfast (it’s really one of the best parts of a stay here), and culinary pop-ups keep things fresh. It’s pretty clear that there’s plenty of heart and soul: all the little details are thought about, and the team really care about you having a good time. Say hi to Max and Helmut, the resident tortoises roaming the mountain-view private vineyard.