The Art of Luxury Issue 45 2020 | Page 18

TRAVEL & RESORTS

EL LODGE A COSY MOUNTAIN HIDEAWAY

Located within the Sierra Nevada National Park at 2,300 metres above sea level , El Lodge is a sumptuous , cosy hideaway in the mountains with the only ski-in / ski-out facilities and heated outdoor pool in the Sierra Nevada . The interiors have been thoughtfully designed by Martin Waller of revered London-based design house , Andrew Martin , and bring an informal approach to traditional alpine style , with cowhide rugs , bright Moroccan textiles and bespoke
Chesterfield armchairs adding colour and texture to the woodenclad bedrooms , while playful touches such as vintage posters and antler chandeliers adorn the walls . Each of the hotel ’ s nine rooms and 12 suites boast private terraces and sweeping picture windows that frame exquisite views of the snow-capped mountains beyond , and let in the ever-changing sunlight that is so prominent in Europe ’ s most southerly ski resort .
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