Family-run guest house among the vineyards of Caldaro, with an outdoor pool, sauna and hot tub just steps from Lake Caldaro.
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Garni Gartenheim is a family-run guest house located in Caldaro, in the wine-growing area of South Tyrol, about one kilometre from Lake Caldaro.
The property features a seasonal outdoor pool, a fitness centre, a sauna and a hot tub, as well as a garden and a terrace for relaxing between excursions. The six room types, all with a balcony, private bathroom, desk and flat-screen TV, vary in size and view: from the compact 13 sqm Small Double Room to the spacious 30 sqm Family Suite, designed for families with children.
A continental breakfast is served every morning, and guests arriving by car will find free private parking on site. The location, set amid rows of vines in the countryside, is especially appreciated by couples, who consider it an ideal base for exploring the local trails and the wine villages of the Oltradige, while still being within short distance of Bolzano.
The six rooms at Garni Gartenheim share some basic features: balcony, private bathroom, desk, flat-screen TV, and bed linen and towels provided by the property. Sizes range from 13 sqm in the Small Double Room to 30 sqm in the Family Suite, the only one designed for up to four people and equipped with a separate living area and garden view.
Among the other options, the Double Room with Mountain View and the Standard Double Room offer more space (24 and 20 sqm respectively) than the 23 sqm Large Double Room, while several rooms are air conditioned. The main differences therefore concern size, exposure and type of view, making the rooms suitable for both short stays as a couple and longer stays with the family.
At 23 sqm, this is one of the property’s largest rooms, with a separate living area featuring a flat-screen TV, in addition to the balcony and private bathroom found in all room types.
The largest room and the only one designed for families, with 30 sqm spread over a separate sleeping area, a bathroom with bathtub or shower and hairdryer, and a view of the property’s garden.
The property’s most compact option, air conditioned and designed for short stays as a couple, with a balcony and private bathroom like the other rooms but smaller in size.
A middle ground between the smaller rooms and the Family Suite, with 20 sqm, an extra-large bed and a desk area overlooking the balcony.
Among the most spacious rooms, it stands out for its balcony with a view of the garden and the surrounding mountains, plus air conditioning and a flat-screen satellite TV.
Garni Gartenheim offers guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a fitness centre, a sauna and a hot tub, as well as sun loungers and deck chairs to enjoy the garden on warmer days. There is also a games area with board games and a games room, useful for families staying at the property.
On the practical side, the property offers free private parking, luggage storage, a safe, daily housekeeping, ironing and laundry service. WiFi is free throughout the property, while a common lounge with a TV area is available for shared relaxation.
For food and drink, guests will find an on-site café and a bar where wine and champagne can also be ordered. Those who enjoy the outdoors can also go hiking on the surrounding trails or play a game of table tennis in the garden.
Garni Gartenheim is located in Oberplanitzing, a hilltop hamlet of Caldaro surrounded by the vineyards of the Oltradige, one of South Tyrol’s most renowned wine-growing areas. The setting is quiet and rural, with the property surrounded by rows of vines and small traditional farmhouses typical of the area, just steps from restaurants such as Speckkeller, only 30 metres away, and Siegi’s, about 100 metres away.
Lake Caldaro can be reached in just a few minutes, about 1.1 km away, while the Sudtiroler Weinmuseum, dedicated to South Tyrol’s winemaking tradition, is 2.6 km away. Bolzano Airport is about 6 km away, convenient for those arriving by plane, and Bolzano’s city centre, with its museums including Museion and the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology with the mummy Ötzi, is reachable in around ten kilometres.
The area is particularly suited to those who enjoy hiking: the hillside trails around Caldaro offer walks through vineyards and woods with views of the Dolomites, while in summer Lake Caldaro, with some of the warmest water temperatures in the Alps, is an ideal destination for swimming and water sports. In autumn the area comes alive with harvest festivals, while in winter the nearby Mendola slopes allow for snow excursions without straying too far from the valley.
Reviews particularly praise the cleanliness (9.6) and staff helpfulness (9.4), as well as a location highly appreciated by couples (9.3). Value for money and comfort both score 9.0, confirming an overall very positive assessment of the stay experience.
Yes, Garni Gartenheim serves a continental breakfast every morning, included in the stay.
No, Garni Gartenheim does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, Garni Gartenheim has free private parking directly on site.
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Yes, Garni Gartenheim offers a seasonal outdoor pool for guests to use.
Garni Gartenheim provides a sauna, a hot tub and a fitness centre for guests.
No, Garni Gartenheim does not require a minimum age for check-in.
