“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.

Recommended for

  • 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.
  • Antiques

    • Interiors are furnished with the owners’ private collection of antiques and oriental rugs.
  • Other Activities

    • Spend a pampering day on the private beach area, with lounge chairs and an informal cafe.
  • Tennis Court

    • 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.
  • Artworks

    • Walls are adorned with 16th-century paintings and 18th-century prints.
  • 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.
  • Child friendly

    • Children of all ages welcome and babysitting is available.
  • Views

    • Wonderful views of Lake
  • Lakeside

    • Lake Garda
  • Pet friendly

    • On request
  • Quiet

  • Family Suites

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • House party feel

  • Good wine list

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Charming

  • Restaurant

  • Boutique

  • Historic

  • Quirky

  • Traditional

  • Luxury

  • Four poster beds

  • Intimate

  • Air conditioning

  • Romantic

  • Owner managed

Facilities

  • Rooms

    14 rooms in this hotel
  • Tennis Court

    Tennis club di Garna is 4 km from the property and equippment can be rented on site.
  • 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.
  • Airport transfer

    Surcharge applies.
  • Room service

    Breakfast only
  • Pet friendly

    On request
  • Outdoor dining

  • Family Suites

  • Bar

  • Car not required

  • Fireplace

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Cots available

  • Bicycle hire

  • Good wine list

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Restaurant

  • Suites

  • Concierge

  • Shops

  • Four poster beds

  • Air conditioning

  • Wifi

  • Bath robes

  • Parking

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.
  • 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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