While Como might be known for being the most obviously beautiful of the Italian lakes, Garda is its independent and characterful sister, with beautiful castles dating to the early medieval period dotted along its shoreline. This spring sees the opening of Borgo Tre, a restored 18th-century farmhouse in the hills above the water. The tranquil, rural sanctuary comprises six apartment-style suites that sit somewhere between self-contained accommodation and a hotel, so families can have a mixture of privacy and service. Each has its own garden or terrace, with various layouts designed to sleep from two to five people, plus a sitting room and kitchen with a dining area (breakfast baskets are delivered daily).
Parents will enjoy the wellness options, which include a spa, sauna room, hot tub and yoga classes, while the heated outdoor pool is a perfect spot to relax en famille. Borgo Tre is located above the medieval village of Torri del Benaco and across from Isola del Garda – the largest island on the lake, crowned by a handsome 19th-century Venetian, neo-gothic-style villa surrounded by formal gardens. A four-person suite at Borgo Tre costs from €650 a night, B&B.
