A healthy indoor climate in your holiday home – why relaxation begins the moment you walk in

Those who go away for a few days rarely seek just a nice bed with a view. What they are looking for is a feeling: to sleep deeper, breathe more freely, slow down. This is precisely where the topic begins. Healthy indoor climate in a holiday home. It’s not just a matter of temperature or amenities, but a quiet part of that sense of relaxation you often feel upon entering.

A house can be beautifully furnished – and still not feel good. And a house can seem simple – and immediately give the body rest. At Ebner 1822, we believe: Real recovery doesn't begin only when looking out at nature, but within the walls, the floor, the air, and in the way a house was built.

Our natural houses are made of Wood, clay and straw. Materials that don't shout but can do a lot. They create an atmosphere that feels warm, calm and secure – without being artificial.

Why a healthy indoor climate in your holiday home makes such a difference

In everyday life, we get used to many things: dry heating air, artificial surfaces, poorly ventilated rooms, strong smells or materials that are practical but don't contribute much to the quality of our stay.

On holiday, you notice the difference more clearly. The body suddenly has time to perceive. The air. The warmth. The acoustics. The smell of wood. The peace of a clay wall. The light in the morning.

A healthy indoor climate supports exactly what many guests are looking for, but cannot always put into words: Regeneration without a programme.

Those who spend their day outdoors don't want to return to a room that feels dry, cluttered, or artificial in the evening. Relaxation isn't just found outside – it's also found inside. Where you sleep. Where you read. Where you simply have nothing to do.

Sleep is particularly important in this regard. Rooms with natural materials, balanced humidity and a calm atmosphere can help you to relax better. Not as a grand promise, but as a subtle quality that you feel after a night's sleep.

How to recognise good indoor climate

Good indoor air quality is rarely spectacular. It doesn't impose itself. It lightens the load.

The air feels pleasant, not dry. It doesn't smell of chemicals, cleaning products, or new furniture. The warmth feels soft, not stuffy. The surfaces feel honest. Nothing shines too much. Nothing needs to pretend.

Especially natural building materials can contribute a lot here. Clay and untreated wood They can absorb and release moisture. This creates a more balanced living environment – neither too dry nor too humid.

Straw also plays an important role. In a well-thought-out wall construction, straw is a wonderful insulating material. It keeps warmth in the house, protects against heat, and, together with wood and clay, creates that cosy peace that you feel in our natural houses.

You can find out more about the construction of our houses here: Why houses made of straw, clay and wood are healthier

Natural building materials are more than just a stylistic element

Wood, clay and straw are often described as „naturally beautiful“. That's true – but it's an oversimplification.

These materials are not merely decoration. They influence the feeling of space, humidity, warmth, and atmosphere. Clay, in particular, brings a special sense of calm to interior spaces. It has a balancing effect, stores heat, and creates a surface that doesn't feel hard or sterile.

Wood brings warmth, fragrance and vitality. It ages with dignity and makes rooms feel human. Straw provides natural insulation in the walls and helps ensure that a house neither overheats nor cools down too much.

At Ebner 1822, it's not about a trend. It's about an attitude: a holiday home shouldn't just look beautiful. It should do you good.

A healthy indoor climate starts with construction.

Many accommodations try to create comfort retrospectively – with scent concepts, air conditioning units, air purifiers or lots of technology. This can help in specific instances, but it cannot replace a good structural foundation.

A healthy indoor climate is created first and foremost by the construction: through breathable wall structures, appropriate insulation, honest materials, and a design that takes the location seriously.

Our houses were built by hand. With wood from the region, with straw, with clay, with time and great care. No quick fixes. No loud staging. Instead, houses that are connected to their surroundings.

The location also plays a part. Ebner 1822 is situated in Carinthia, on a sunny plateau surrounded by meadows, forests, and mountains. Nature is not merely a backdrop, but an integral part of the stay. You can feel it in the morning, as the light streams into the house. And in the evening, when it all quiets down.

Find out more about our nature houses here: Loam houses and natural building at Ebner 1822

Less chemistry, more clarity

Those who are sensitive to smells or often sleep poorly in hotels know the problem: varnishes, adhesives, plastics, heavily perfumed textiles or aggressive cleaning agents can pollute rooms.

A restorative holiday home doesn't need that. It focuses on natural surfaces, mineral plasters, oiled wood, and a curated selection of furnishings.

It doesn't seem strict. It seems clear.

Nothing is too much. Nothing is left to chance. It is precisely from this that the special sense of calm, which many guests describe at Ebner 1822, arises: You arrive – and don't have to do anything immediately.

What guests actually feel

Very few people travel with a hygrometer. And yet, they can sense very accurately whether a room does them good.

A house with a good room climate is often experienced like this: You sleep more deeply. The air feels lighter. Your skin feels less tight. The morning begins more calmly. You slow down without having to force yourself.

This is a particular luxury, especially for couples, those seeking peace and quiet, and people who experience a lot of screen time, noise, and ticking clocks in their daily lives. Not the luxury of more. But the luxury of less.

A place that wants nothing from you. And for that very reason, gives so much.

The difference from standardised holiday formats

Many holiday resorts are built efficiently. That doesn't have to be a bad thing. But often, this results in spaces that feel similar everywhere: clean, functional, interchangeable.

A natural home with character feels different. You can see and feel what it's made from. It doesn't smell of a concept, but of material. The silence within it doesn't feel empty, but resonant.

Ebner 1822 deliberately *doesn't* see itself as a resort. It's a small retreat with three handcrafted natural houses, a village inn, and plenty of space all around. It isn't meant to be bigger, louder, or more technical – but more harmonious.

You can find out more about the philosophy behind Ebner 1822 here: The philosophy of Ebner 1822

What to look for when choosing a holiday home

Anyone who values a healthy indoor climate doesn't need to understand every wall construction. However, a few questions can help:

Are natural materials genuinely used – or just described? Do you see real surfaces or just decoration? Does the host only talk about fixtures and fittings – or about the feeling of living there? Is there tranquility, craftsmanship and origin – or just wellness buzzwords?

A good holiday home doesn't need to explain everything. But its presence should be felt.

In the end, a healthy indoor climate is not a trendy term or a sustainability label. It is the quiet quality of a home that benefits its inhabitants without drawing attention to itself.

Perhaps that's precisely the most beautiful form of luxury on holiday: spaces that ask nothing of you – and precisely because of that, offer rest and recuperation.