First, as always, a little geography: the village of Dosoledo, population 500, lies at 1,237 meters (about 4,060 feet) in the northern Italian province of Belluno. The villages here are very different from those in neighboring South Tyrol: the houses are old and built of stone, with small windows and tall facades. And around here, people speak Italian, not German.
The House
The Cedä-M is the brainchild of Gertrud and Markus Pescoller, who live and work in Bruneck in South Tyrol. Restoring objects and houses is their profession, and they have also worked on other Pretty Hotels.
In 2020, they bought half of a farmhouse that had stood empty since the 1970s and turned it into Cedä-M. The house itself dates from 1807. Their philosophy follows the principle of minimo intervento: interfering as little as possible with the fabric and history of the house. The building was not to be remodeled but restored, so that it could tell guests its own story and, with it, the story of the region.
After an extended visit to Dosoledo and a meeting with the two of them, our verdict is in: they have succeeded beautifully.
Inside, Cedä-M is a warren of five truly unique guest rooms with private bathrooms, most with a freestanding bathtub. Add very high-quality, comfortable beds and well-thought-out architecture, and there is not a stylistic flaw to be found in any of the rooms. Even the art, sometimes in stark contrast to the historic walls, fits in perfectly. The atmosphere is cozy but rustic. Some walls have been stripped back entirely, so you live with plaster from a time when horse-drawn carriages were the only traffic in Dosoledo.
Staying by the Room
At Cedä-M, you can book a single double room and use the whole house. For breakfast, stop in at the café in the village (a 50-meter walk) for a coffee and a croissant, or pick up treats at the local panificio and make breakfast in the kitchen. Given the special architecture, Cedä-M is bound to attract like-minded guests, who will enjoy getting to know one another in the shared living room and kitchen.
The Whole House
Cedä-M also works beautifully as an exclusive vacation home for groups and families. With five rooms, it sleeps up to 10, and the kitchen with its large dining table is ideal for evenings together. The advantage for groups: everyone has their own bathroom and a place to retreat to. Small groups can also book the house for a retreat.
Art
The owners have filled the entire house with art, some of it by local artist Aurelio Fort, who opens his studio to Cedä-M guests on request.
The Surroundings
The surroundings are as spectacular as the house itself. In summer, fantastic mountain hikes start right at the door. In winter, there are two small ski areas close by, and the Sexten Dolomites ski area is a 25-minute drive away.
But the real highlight is exploring the unspoiled corners of the Comelico, as this area is called: mountain huts still run the way they were 40 years ago, and forests and meadows of a kind you rarely find anymore. The food, too, is a love letter to regional cooking from long before it became a trend. During our visit, we had dinner at Locanda La Baita, about 15 minutes by car from Dosoledo, high up on the mountain: regional, inspired cooking with a dreamlike view.
Ideal for
A week away full of charm and coziness. With children, it makes sense to book the whole house as a large group or family.
Price
Doubles from 200 euros per night. To rent the whole house, send your request here.
Booking & Contact
Cedä-M
Via Celeste de Martin 1
32040 Dosoledo
Italy
