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Lombardy, Lake Garda

Vacation accommodation in self-catering villas and holiday apartments with swimming, lake views, country outlooks, panoramic views , at Maderno, Italy

Lake Garda was formed by glaciers at the end of the last ice age and is the largest lake in Italy. 70 Klm long and surrounded by mountains in the north, the lake offers the unique opportunity of skiing whilst looking down on the lake below during the winter months.

During the summer the villages around the lake are alive with summer festivals and celebration of the warmer months. A popular destination, it has good (pebbly) beaches with fresh clear water.

Why Lake Garda

  • Centrally located for excursions
  • Better value and potential than Lake Como
  • Easy destination to arrive at

More about the area

The countryside around the south of the lake is given mainly to vinyards and olive groves thanks to the mild subtropical climate. Small villages dot the hillsides, often with small walled communities (like castles) that hark back to bygone eras.

Moving north up the lake, the terrain at the sides of the lake becomes steeper and the lakes narrower. At half way up the lake there is Monte Baldo on the Eastern side at 2200 mt and Mount Pizzocolo on the west at 1400 mt. creating wonderful and dramatic scenery. The villages in this area are either lakeside or hill communities taking advantage of richly vegetated valleys.

Activities in the area are many and varied. The lake is perfect for any type of watersport having good winds in the north and flat water in the south. There are several world class golf courses, countless walking, hiking and mountain bike trails, arguably the best amusementpark in Europe (Gardaland) and great wine and food.

Our rental properties in Lake Garda

Our self-catering holiday villas and apartments for rent are situated in the most advantageous localities of the Lake Garda area. See our vacation locality pages for Salo, Desenzano and Sirmione or conduct a global search for the holiday accommodation that suits your requirements.

Things to do in Lake Garda

  • Catch ferries to visit the villages around the lake
  • Walking, hiking, beach, sailing ….
  • Visit the thermal springs and Sirmione
  • Visit Gardaland amusement park
  • Day trips to Verona, Mantua, Milan or Venice

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Locality Links

Desenzano
Picturesque lakeside town at the south of Lake Garda, well connected by trains and freeways connecting Milan to Venice

Salo
One of the pearls of the Lake, Salo is tucked into a bay where the stylish antique village spreads out around the lake offering a beautiful long lakeside promenade

Riva del Garda
A busy windsurfing and kite surfing centre, Riva has a beautiful old town and beautiful views down the lake.

Malcesine
Beautiful sunsets over the lake and a short cablecar ride away from Monte Baldo (1700m)

Toscolano Maderno

Peschiera

 

Our feature villas in Lake Garda

Lakes - Lake Garda - Desenzano

Italy - Lakes - Lake Garda - Monte Pico

Monte Pico -

On a private hilly estate with its own gated entrance, sits a lovely country villa, recently built in total respect of the surroundings.

From the swimming pool (shared with the very discrete owners), one looks down over the vineyards to the Lake Garda with its dramatic backdrop of mountains and glacial peaks of the distant Dolomite ranges.

The lively and elegant lakeside town of Desenzano del Garda is nearby and offers summer festivals, fine restaurants, a lively passeggiata in the old part of the village, an internal port, night clubs or just romantic strolls by the lake. Nearby there are many other cosy villages and castles to be explored. The area also boasts two excellent 27 hole golf courses.

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Lakes - Lake Garda - Salo

Italy - Lakes - Lake Garda - Villa Panorama

Villa Panorama - Positioned a few minutes drive from the bustling lakeside towns of Salò and Gardone, Villa Panorama is quietly nestled in an acre and a half of lush gardens and lawns with uninterrupted views looking east over Lake Garda. The villa, constructed in the late 1960's is luminous and functional featuring a large furnished veranda and smaller verandas accessible from all bedrooms. Large shady trees and an in-ground swimming pool complete the picture of this villa which is perfect for family holidays. > more

Lakes - Lake Garda - Manerba

Italy - Lakes - Lake Garda - Villa Montinella

Villa Montinella -

The origins of Villa Montinella hark back to the 17th century when most of the population around Lake Garda lived in small defensive and often walled villages. Located on the fringe of the medieval village of Manerba del Garda, in a quiet, limited traffic zone, the recently renovated villa is just a short stroll from colourful cafes, trattorias and the village piazza.

The entrance gates open into a rustic court yard leading onto the garden and pool areas. The accommodation enjoys lovely views of the Lake and surrounding hills and lakeside beaches are just a 10 minute walk away.

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Lakes - Lake Garda - Toscolano Maderno

Italy - Lakes - Lake Garda - Villa Virgiliana

Villa Virgiliana -

Villa Virgiliana is situated above the lakeside towns of Toscolano and Maderno on the western shores of Lake Garda.

Set in 10ha of olive groves the gatehouse of the early 1900's villa has been renovated to provide luxury accommodation for six guests, featuring broad views of the lake, salt water swimming pool and spa, indoor health spa with jacuzzi and sauna, temperature controlled glass conservatory, marble bathrooms and state of the art lighting and facilities throughout.

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Lakes - Lake Garda - Toscolano Maderno

Italy - Lakes - Lake Garda - Palazzo Comboni

Palazzo Comboni - The picturesque villages of Toscolano and Maderno on the shores of Lake Garda enjoy a particular microclimate that provides temperate climatic conditions year around. A characteristic of the area are the fragrant lemon groves that together with the olives are unusual in these latitudes. Palazzo Comboni is a heritage villa with Venetian styling and fully frescoed from the C18th, with a glorious garden on the lakes edge and adjacent to the tiny port of Maderno. > more

Lakes - Lake Garda - Desenzano

Italy - Lakes - Lake Garda - Castle Belvedere

Castle Belvedere -

Sitting on a hilltop over the Lake and Desenzano, the restructured castle and recently converted stables of Castle Belvedere, set in a large park with panoramic swimming pool offer a high standard of accommodation in one and two bedroom, fully self-contained apartments with heating, airconditioning and stunning views over Lake Garda.

We advise that it is enormously popular and early booking is essential.

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