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La Serra
Borgo Valbelluna,
Belluno
Bed & Breakfast
+39 348 3045055
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A light-filled B&B packed with family memories and heirlooms in a small hamlet tucked into the foothills of the Dolomites
2 rooms
Rooms sleep 2
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2 Guests 28 Dec 24 - 28 Dec 24
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€150 per night
The Experience
Chiara has the top floor of the house and you have the run of the rest. Guests can lounge for as long as they like with a cup of tea or glass of wine in the sunny sitting room or the ‘greenhouse’ room with big windows looking onto the garden. There’s also a cinema room and yoga space in the newly renovated annex. Pots overflow with geraniums, an apricot tree produces fruit for your breakfast jam and there’s a side portico for eating out.
Breakfast is organic and almost completely local. There’s a small dairy in the hamlet – walk over to see how traditional ricotta is made, or taste creamy local Latteria. Spend the day exploring this most beautiful and less travelled area – walk into Trichiana for a good pizzeria and plenty of shops or join several walking trails, one to the river Piave.
Chiara recommends Al Borgo for supper. Return to south facing bedrooms, one with a private terrace, and bathrooms with spacious rain showers. Sleep peacefully, it’s quiet here.
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We think you'll love
- Chiara's amazing breakfasts - more like a mountain meal
- Living like a local in a non-touristy area
- Exploring such a scenic corner of Veneto
You should know
- It's not a place for young children
- This is also home to a friendly grey cat called Minerva
- No supper
Essentials
- EV charger
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Oven
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Television
- Spa
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Bar
- Barbecue
- Licensed premises
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- Microwave oven
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Dishwasher
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Fire guard
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Accommodation
Pricing
- Nightly price
- €150
- 2 Doubles
- €150
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Information
Booking information
- Check in
- Flexible
- Check out
- Flexible
- Other details
- Minimum stay: 2 nights. CIN: IT025074B48CLVFCBT.
- Closed
- 1-11 September.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property
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Reviews
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Veneto is so much more than Venice and there is probably no better place to discover some of the lesser visited attractions than to stay at La Serra. A comfortable haven of peace and quiet, surrounded by stunning scenery. Chiara‘s expert knowledge of the area will enable anyone to get the most out of a visit. She is a host par excellence and serves up the most delicious local food in the surroundings of her beautifully restored home. Thoroughly recommended.
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We can't recommend La Serra - and Chiara as host - highly enough. The breakfasts were delicious (and with allergies carefully catered for), the recommendations for food and art and walks and historic towns were brilliant, the conversation fascinating, and the room was beautifully furnished and so quiet - and all this with the jaw-dropping backdrop of the majestic Dolomites. We had a wonderful three days and will definitely be returning to La Serra and this special corner of Italy.
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What a wonderful stay ! Our days at Chiara’s house have just a passed too quickly. We started our days with a lovely breakfast in the charming garden surrounded by the Dolomiti mountains , a real treat ! With the precious and special tips that Chiara was always ready to give us we had the opportunity to discover many little tresors . From Chiara’s house we could easily reach famous places such as Cortina , Belluno , Feltre but the most interesting tour was definitely at Canova’s house in Possagno : the Museum Gypsotheca was really impressive. Difficult to leave …..just hope to be back soon
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Chiara's b&b is an oasis of peace. It's a return point for savouring food and high culture. Chiara is someone whose warm embrace makes you feel at home. You are a person who knows how to share thoughts and emotions in a place rich in history and peace.
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We had a great time at Chiara's B&B , we were welcomed as old and dear friends !!! Beautiful room, truly superb breakfasts with local products. Chiara always available for any need and information. We will be back soon. Ivana and Maria Luisa.
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The place is very pleasant and peaceful. The host, a person of great charm, is welcoming in a discreet but attentive and cared for way. You feel at home when everything is extraordinarily new. The house tells a story of distant worlds and makes a small wooden statue of a hand-carved Buddha, perched above the headboard of a bed, appear natural to you,. The books present everywhere invite you to browse. When you leave you already think of returning :-)
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We were guests of this residence in mid-July thanks to the friend of the place who had organised a small excursion on foot. Well...it was a pleasant surprise for us to stay in a place so magical. Immersed in a small village two steps from the most beautiful walks, with two welcoming, contemporary rooms. You're blown away by the passion for architecture. Chiara is an available and discreet host, you feel really welcome. Compliments also to be made to the choice of bathroom textiles and toiletries. Top!!!
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It was not my first time at La Serra: anytime a real pleasure, beyond expectations. Stunning location, in a beautiful alpine countryside, uncommon attention to any detail. And last but not least Chiara is a such an amazing host, you just want to book for the next time
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We spent 3 unforgettable days in this fantastic place. Every detail is perfect: food, accommodation but the most important feeling we bring home is the charming and warm attention we received. We can't wait to go back to La Serra, thanks Chiara and see you soon.
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I thought it would be a special place, but not to this extent! The welcome, the beauty of everything (from the small details in the house, to my bedroom, the plants and flowers in the garden) : I really felt at home there.
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La Serra is Chiara amazing b&b: design, elegant accomodations, books everywhere and stunning view of the surrounding mountains. Breakfast is home made with a special choice of products and Chiara is a great host, welcoming and always generous with pertinent suggestions to explore the way of life around.
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We stayed for two days in La Serra and we loved it. The location is perfect as you have a stunning view on the Dolomites and the village is sorrounded by nature. Chiara is amazing and she suggested us the best villages to visit in the sorrounding area as well as the best local food. The breakfast was amazing and far above our expectations due to the quality of the products carefully selected by Chiara herself.
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It's no wonder this B&B is known for hosting yoga retreats and writers' workshops. It's impossible not to feel relaxed and inspired there. During 10 days in one of the master suites, we enjoyed reading and writing on the terrace, doing independent practice in the newly-created yoga room & dining in the garden. The area is ideal for long walks and bike rides on country roads, yet very near the town of Trichiana for restaurants, shops and services. We enjoyed day trips to Valdobbiadine, Strada di Prosecco, and Belluno. The host Chiara provides a warm welcome and loads of local information.
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Chiara's lovely home represents a life of travel and a love for her roots with furnishings from her family, markets and other, each with a story. Enjoy a purely organic and 0km breakfast under the portico before hitting the road by foot or bike to explore this spectacularly scenic corner of Veneto under the guidance of your knowledgeable hostess. You will savour the silence, nature and authenticity.
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Location
The neighbourhood
The group of historic houses is surrounded by fields, farms and the magnificent backdrop of the Dolomite mountains in the distance. 6kms away is Mel, voted one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Take a trip to Feltre, 22kms, for its lovely walled citadel - on the way there or back stop in Pedavena to visit its historic brewery founded in 1897. There are many dairy visits or wine tours.
Local points of interest from Chiara Alpago-Novello
- There are several walks starting from the house, no need to drive. But if you feel like driving, the possibilities are endless: easy, short walks or trekking and hiking in the Dolomites, Unesco's heritage, everyone can find its own pace.
- This is Dolomites‘ Kingdom. Alta Via 1 and 2 land in Belluno and Feltre respectively. The first one connects Lake Braies in Val Pusteria (Bz) with Belluno and the latter Bressanone (Bz) with Feltre. Nearby are two important rock gyms for free climbing.
- Less than 7 km from la Serra there is Mel, high on the hill, voted one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. At 22 km you’ll find the town of Feltre, with its characteristic walled citadel. Belluno, and the unique front on PIave's river, is 12 km away.
- On the way to Feltre a stop in Pedavena, a brewery founded in 1897, is highly recommended. Book a visit to the brewery and or have lunch in the restaurant. Try Centenario beer, served only on tap. And browse the shop for beers, local food and souvenirs.
- Belluno’s Valley is scattered with lakes and streams, which often have carved deep and spectacular gorges. Less than 6 km from la Serra you find Brent de l’Art, a series of canyons, spectacular in any season. Guided tours are available, on request.
- There are many (and counting) very good local wineries I can recommend, but a visit to the Prosecco area takes 30 minutes by car. While you are there, don't miss the extraordinary Gypsotheca and Antonio Canova Museum, in Possagno. just 10 minutes away.
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Introducing
Chiara Alpago-Novello
Chiara has returned to her family roots after a globe-trotting career as a journalist based in Milan. Her family have lived here for four generations and most of the buildings are still lived in by her relatives. She's carefully restored this house with the objective of taking guests and letting them ease into this gentle way of life too. She and Minerva look forward to welcoming you.
We used Chiara’s place as a jumping off point for our mountain bike trip in the Dolomites. Chiara is a wonderful host with great recommendations of what to do and where to eat. Her villa is very nice and comfortable, and she had a secure spacious area for us to store our bikes and gear. You get a true Italian experience!