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“This holiday village is nestled on a hill overlooking Lake Orta. The private apartments are bright and airy, featuring rustic furnishings, cosy linens and lake views; book Ca'da Sass for a private garden overlooking the lake. Take a dip in the pool before dining at the hotel restaurant; a chic stay.”

“This holiday village is nestled on a hill overlooking Lake Orta. The private apartments are bright and airy, featuring rustic furnishings, cosy linens and lake views; book Ca'da Sass for a private garden overlooking the lake. Take a dip in the pool before dining at the hotel restaurant; a chic stay.”

Hotel Review

Lake Orta is something of a hidden gem within the Italian lake district; less touristy than the northern lakes, it offers beautiful natural landscapes neighboured by a sleepy medieval town. There is lots on offer for active holidaymakers, with excellent hiking routes in the area, and there are a number of beautiful historical buildings for culture lovers. La Darbia offers guests stylish, self-contained apartments on a pretty hill with spectacular views over the lake. Spread across a former historical site, the apartments are bright and contemporary; all offer a fully-equipped kitchen, separate bedroom and some living space, as well as either a garden or terrace. All the outside space offers lake views. Breakfast is delivered daily in a handy breakfast basket, along with any additional shopping you wish to order. If you tire of self-catering, try the delightful hotel restaurant, serving fresh, seasonal dishes with locally sourced ingredients. Children love the hotel's two outdoor playgrounds and the pool. With stylish, comfortable accommodation in a beautiful natural setting, this hotel makes a great getaway for families and couples.
 

Written by HG Staff

Recommended For

  • Families
  • The self-catering apartments are great for families travelling with children; the kids' playground is a highlight too
  • Romantic Break
  • Couples love the romantic, rural setting of this resort and the thoughtful touches, like the daily breakfast basket
  • Country Escape
  • Set on a verdant hill overlooking Lake Orta, this hotel makes a great escape to the country
  • Sights nearby
  • Visit San Giulio Island on Lago d'Orta, a tiny island that is home to the basilica of San Giulio and a Benedictine monastery
  • Great walks
  • Spend a day at the beautiful Botanical Gardens of Villa Taranto; the park stretches over 16 hectares
  • Golf
  • Spend a serene afternoon on the green with a trip to the nearby Golf Club Des Iles Borromées
  • Romantic
  • Views
  • Secluded setting
  • Remote
  • Owner managed
  • Quiet
  • Family Suites
  • Intimate
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Good wine list
  • Self catering
  • Hills & mountains
  • Restaurant
  • Self catering to rent
  • Historic
  • Child friendly
  • Retro/Vintage
  • Disabled access
  • Traditional
  • Charming

Facilities

  • Airport transfer
  • Views
  • Business Centre
  • Parking
  • Family Suites
  • Bar
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Meeting Room
  • No pets
  • Bicycle hire
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Good wine list
  • Child friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Self catering to rent
  • Swimming Pool
  • Garden
  • Room service
  • Disabled access
  • Suites
  • Air conditioning
  • Wifi

Activities

  • Sights nearby
  • Visit San Giulio Island on Lago d'Orta, a tiny island that is home to the basilica of San Giulio and a Benedictine monastery
  • Great walks
  • Spend a day at the beautiful Botanical Gardens of Villa Taranto; the park stretches over 16 hectares
  • Golf
  • Spend a serene afternoon on the green with a trip to the nearby Golf Club Des Iles Borromées

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La Darbia

This attractive apart-hotel is set on a hillside amid rolling vineyards and commands panoramic lake views, as well as offering spic-and-span contemporary accommodation.

Originally published by The Telegraph (view article)