Kiki Deere
Hotel expert
Kiki Deere is a freelance travel writer who contributes to a wide range of newspapers and magazines.
Hotel Review
Locanda San Vigilio, Lake Garda, Italy
WHAT WE LOVE...
This delightful, family-run inn has a fabulous location on a promontory that juts out into the waters of the lake. Interiors ooze history: antiques and family heirlooms dot the premises, 16th century prints line the walls, and thick rugs add a cosy touch. The setting is divine: a charming, cobbled pathway snakes its way to the waterfront locanda, where ducks patter about the romantic pier, which is home to a delightful café and bar - it's a gorgeous spot to soak up the lake views with a drink in hand. The property is nestled in a five-acre park home to cypress trees and olive groves, with a delightful swimming pool for guests (a second is open to non-residents) and an excellent lakefront restaurant serving delicious Italian dishes.
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THE DETAILS
Location
We love the wonderfully romantic location and charming waterfront setting.
The hotel is on the waterfront of a little peninsula. Verona is less than one hour's drive away.
By plane: there are direct flights to Verona from London (2 hours 5 mins), the hotel is a 40-minute drive from the airport. Travellers from Manchester can fly to Venice and drive 1 hour 50 minutes to the hotel. Free on-site parking. skyscanner.net
Style & Character
Ideal for guests seeking an elegant setting and polished family-home feel in an impossibly romantic setting. The cosy interiors, with wooden ceiling beams and dark crimson rugs adding to the inviting feel.
Service & Facilities
Even if you're not staying, you can enjoy the grounds at the Parco Baia delle Sirene.
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Swimming pool
- Gardens
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
Rooms
The rooms and suites are furnished with the owners' private collection of antiques - you'll find 16th-century maps, and glasses and plates that belonged to the House of Savoy. We love Room 5, which is on the second floor of the main hotel building, and has its own loggia and a lovely view of the harbour.
Classic Room, Superior Room, Junior Room, La Limonaia, Grand Suite
Facilities include: ensuite bathroom, hairdyer, TV, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi
Food & Drink
The restaurant has a lovely little arched veranda offering a quiet and intimate setting to enjoy a meal. We love the Bistecca Fiorentina - it melts in the mouth and is best enjoyed with a glass of local red wine.
The restaurant: mains include bream in potato crust and grilled lamb chops with mint and pistachio sauce. Open daily for dinner.
Taverna: waterfront café, drinks, light snacks and aperitivi.
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