“Elegant and intimate lakeside hotel, full of character, owned and run by an Italian count. A hotel for 500 years, the property is right on the waterside in a charming location, full of antiques and objets. A very special and relaxed place to stay.”
“Elegant and intimate lakeside hotel, full of character, owned and run by an Italian count. A hotel for 500 years, the property is right on the waterside in a charming location, full of antiques and objets. A very special and relaxed place to stay.”
Hotel Review
Homely, yet sophisticated, with the intimacy of a well-worn country house, this 400-year old inn, privately owned by Conte Agostino Guarienti, has antiques and creaky wooden floors, a ceramic stove and sideboards displaying plates and bottles. You can eat in the cosy dining room, on a little arched veranda or under huge white umbrellas on the terrace. A delightful spot for the discriminating.
Written by Fiona Duncan
Recommended For
- Writing a novel
- This enchanting place has been inspiration for many great minds, from Churchill to Napoleon and Laurence Olivier
- Honeymoons
- Private balconies overlooking the lake, palatial fourposters and romantic walks through fragrant gardens.
- Local markets
- The hotel has its own Emporium where you can buy prints of drawings by Venetian artists, painted ceramics and fabrics.
- Wine tasting
- The hotel will organise tours of the nearby Valpolicella region, plus the Museo del Vino is only 7 km away.
- Cycling
- The hotel offers rental bikes, an ideal way to explore the towns and beaches along the lake shore.
- Other Activities
- Spend a pampering day on the private beach area, with lounge chairs and an informal cafe.
- Tennis
- Tennis club di Garna is 4 km from the property and equippment can be rented on site.
- Great walks
- Wander along the Cypress shaded avenue to the Parco Baia delle Sirene.
- Sailing
- Charter a boat for hire from Lega Navale, just 2 km down the road.
- Hotel boats for hire
- Private motorboat rides can be arranged to explore the lake.
- Antiques
- Interiors are furnished with the owners’ private collection of antiques and oriental rugs.
- Artworks
- Walls are adorned with 16th-century paintings and 18th-century prints.
- Child friendly
- Children of all ages welcome and babysitting is available.
- Views
- Wonderful views of Lake
- Pet friendly
- On request
- Lakeside
- Lake Garda
- Family Suites
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Quiet
- Sit-out Terrace
- Full of character
- Good wine list
- House party feel
- Charming
- Restaurant
- Boutique
- Historic
- Quirky
- Traditional
- Luxury
- Four poster beds
- Intimate
- Romantic
- Owner managed
Facilities
- Swimming Pool
- Outdoor pool surrounded by olive trees, overlooking Lake Garda
- Garden
- Lovely gardens plus one of the oldest lemon groves in Italy.
- Child friendly
- Children of all ages welcome and babysitting is available.
- Views
- Wonderful views of Lake
- Airport transfer
- Surcharge applies.
- Room service
- Breakfast only
- Pet friendly
- On request
- Family Suites
- Good wine list
- Bar
- Car not required
- Fireplace
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Outdoor dining
- Cots available
- Bicycle hire
- Sit-out Terrace
- Wifi
- Restaurant
- Suites
- Concierge
- Four poster beds
- Air conditioning
- Bath robes
- Parking
- Shops
Activities
- Local markets
- The hotel has its own Emporium where you can buy prints of drawings by Venetian artists, painted ceramics and fabrics.
- Wine tasting
- The hotel will organise tours of the nearby Valpolicella region, plus the Museo del Vino is only 7 km away.
- Cycling
- The hotel offers rental bikes, an ideal way to explore the towns and beaches along the lake shore.
- Other Activities
- Spend a pampering day on the private beach area, with lounge chairs and an informal cafe.
- Tennis
- Tennis club di Garna is 4 km from the property and equippment can be rented on site.
- Great walks
- Wander along the Cypress shaded avenue to the Parco Baia delle Sirene.
- Sailing
- Charter a boat for hire from Lega Navale, just 2 km down the road.
- Hotel boats for hire
- Private motorboat rides can be arranged to explore the lake.
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