“Grand and charmingly old-fashioned villa hotel with a splendid setting in pretty Sirmione. Lovely lakeside gardens, grand 30s style bedrooms, frescos and antiques. Private swimming jetty and lovely pool. Super romantic, if you like historic charm.”

Hotel review

High wrought-iron gates protect this lovely 19th-century villa from the trippers who flock to car-free, postcard-pretty Sirmione. The house has a glorious setting in large lakeside gardens, a neoclassical porticoed-façade and an interior, appealing for its quirky, latter-day charm. With parquet in the ‘30s-style bedrooms and marble floors, frescoes and antiques downstairs, little seems to have changed over the decades. Unfortunately this includes the plumbing, which produces boiling or icy water on a whim. Bonuses include a private swimming jetty and gorgeous pool in a sunny spot.

Fiona Duncan
Fiona Duncan Review published: 26/02/2024

Recommended for

  • Total relaxation

    • Allow yourself to be transported to a by gone era when palaces were home and servants tended to your every need.
  • Honeymoons

    • A lovers paradise with private couples dining, indulgent suites and private balconies overlooking the lake.
  • Great walks

    • Wander the huge five acre gardens that surround the property, with elegant landscaping and wonderful statues.
  • Cycling

    • There is no better way to explore the area than on a bike and Villa Cortine will organise the rental for you.
  • Yoga

    • With proior warning the hotel will organise Yoga and Thai Chi e Qi Gong courses in their beautiful park.
  • Hotel boats for hire

    • Either charter your own or with a skipper, either way its a wonderful way to explore the lakeshore.
  • Other Activities

    • Lounge by the pool or on the private pier, order food and drinks directly to your chair- heaven!
  • Learning

    • Villa Cortine is just five minutes from the Grotte di Catullo archaeological park.
  • Tennis

    • Be sure to bring your racket and check out the clay tennis court on site.
  • Antiques

    • The hotel boasts extensive antique furnishings, lending unique charm.
  • Child friendly

    • Children of all ages welcome abd babysitting services are available.
  • Artworks

    • Frescoed walls and orginal artworks.
  • Pet friendly

    • Pets are welcome, charges may apply.
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Luxury

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Good wine list

  • Opulent

  • Grand Hotel

  • Lakeside

  • Restaurant

  • Boutique

  • Historic

  • Gym

  • Village

  • 5* Luxury

  • Gourmet

  • Wellbeing

  • Traditional

  • Charming

  • Romantic

  • Views

Facilities

  • Rooms

    54 rooms in this hotel
  • Garden

    The hotel boasts a five hectar garden with fountains, neoclassical statues and natural terraces overlooking the lake.
  • Child friendly

    Children of all ages welcome abd babysitting services are available.
  • Swimming Pool

    Heated outdoor swimming pool with outstanding lake views.
  • Pet friendly

    Pets are welcome, charges may apply.
  • Airport transfer

    Surcharge is applicable.
  • In room DVD

  • Bath robes

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Car not required

  • Bar

  • Parking

  • Outdoor dining

  • Meeting Room

  • Massage

  • Bicycle hire

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Good wine list

  • Suites

  • Restaurant

  • Gym

  • Room service

  • Safe

  • Concierge

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Air conditioning

  • Wifi

  • Views

Activities

  • Great walks

    • Wander the huge five acre gardens that surround the property, with elegant landscaping and wonderful statues.
  • Cycling

    • There is no better way to explore the area than on a bike and Villa Cortine will organise the rental for you.
  • Yoga

    • With proior warning the hotel will organise Yoga and Thai Chi e Qi Gong courses in their beautiful park.
  • Hotel boats for hire

    • Either charter your own or with a skipper, either way its a wonderful way to explore the lakeshore.
  • Other Activities

    • Lounge by the pool or on the private pier, order food and drinks directly to your chair- heaven!
  • Learning

    • Villa Cortine is just five minutes from the Grotte di Catullo archaeological park.
  • Tennis

    • Be sure to bring your racket and check out the clay tennis court on site.

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