If you haven’t already attempted the giant mountaintop swing of Tschentenalp, there’s a new Swiss chalet in which to base yourself. The Brecon, a free-spirited, Sixties-inspired bolthole in the Adelboden Massif, is well placed for exploring the Bernese Oberland.

The century-old wood-framed Swiss hotel is as traditional as things get in these alpine highlands, with interiors that couldn’t be less. Designed by the Amsterdam-based interiors studio Nicemakers, they hearken back to the midcentury Swiss cool with a subdued earthy palette recalling bygone corduroy and velour.

The team added flawless wood panelling and flooring from smooth local stone, then dug out fun visual foils, like an oversized pendant light from Marseille’s Memori Studio and a vintage leather Jean Gillon lounge chair – luxury and comfort in a single scene. New decorative acquisitions include Swedish hand-knotted rugs by Layered.

Bedrooms have contemporary wood accents, vibrant art from Amsterdam’s Bisou gallery and soft Melin Tregwynt wool blankets from Wales. Guests in the 18 standard rooms and four suites enjoy all-inclusive amenities, like all-day access to the family-style kitchen with its scallop-edge leather banquettes. Chefs are receptive to individual requests, with dishes served on handcrafted ceramic tableware by artist Andréa Anderson. The adjacent bar is free to raid. And a guest-only spa and sauna lead outdoors to a heated pool.

The Bernese mountain views, naturally, are astounding. The whole package is available through The Aficionados, curators of stylish European breaks.

www.thebrecon.com

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