LOCANDA SAN VEROLO
Alluring 17th century farmhouse close to Lake Garda
HIDDEN BEHIND A TINY HAMLET in a cluster of old stone houses, you could slip past this farmhouse and scarcely know it. But step through the gateway of Locanda San Verolo and you’re in for a real treat.
Ten minutes from the shores of Lake Garda, this handsome, blue-shuttered building has been converted into a luxury inn with rooms. If you want Lake Garda's holiday playground on your doorstep but without the bustle and buzz, this is the place for you.
Huge care has been taken to keep Locanda San Verolo's 16th and 17th century features – polished floor tiles, dark beams, rough plaster walls – and seamlessly blend them with a classically understated style. Thoughtful touches at this luxury locanda include fat white candles and elegant writing desks.
Hit the Spot
Near the village of Costermano, close to Lake Garda.
Pillow Talk
The bedroom under the eaves with the roll-top bathtub was our favourite.
Be Savvy
Use satnav or take directions – it's in a teeny hamlet.
Be Smitten
A rare find you'll want to keep to yourselves.
Dine under the awnings
San Verolo's creamy walls, flowing curtains and soft rugs mix with boldly striped sofas and hand-painted furniture to create a rich but relaxing atmosphere, while the parasoled terrace outside is made for alfresco dining. Vast and indulgent bathrooms – just the place for a lingering soak with a glass of prosecco – are expensively clad in russet-coloured rosso di Verona marble.
Our room had a big clawfoot bath centre stage in the upstairs bathroom, plus a huge walk-in drench shower. Another has a big corner jacuzzi bath, and some have a collage of Victorian sepia pin-ups on the wall. Everything is impeccably kept and the tranquillity is conducive to simply winding down.
Dine under the awnings here on inventive and stylish cooking with excellent Franciacorte wines. Lounge on the tree-cloaked private beach at sister property San Vigilio on Lake Garda (guests receive free passes), or take the cable car up Monte Baldo.
Lie back on a white-cushioned sunlounger by the pool and dip in and out of Lake Garda's lively towns and nightlife as you will – San Verolo gives you the best of both worlds.
Locanda San Verolo was reviewed for Room for Romance by Helen Pickles
HIDDEN BEHIND A TINY HAMLET in a cluster of old stone houses, you could slip past this farmhouse and scarcely know it. But step through the gateway of Locanda San Verolo and you’re in for a real treat.
Ten minutes from the shores of Lake Garda, this handsome, blue-shuttered building has been converted into a luxury inn with rooms. If you want Lake Garda's holiday playground on your doorstep but without the bustle and buzz, this is the place for you.
Huge care has been taken to keep Locanda San Verolo's 16th and 17th century features – polished floor tiles, dark beams, rough plaster walls – and seamlessly blend them with a classically understated style. Thoughtful touches at this luxury locanda include fat white candles and elegant writing desks.
Hit the Spot
Near the village of Costermano, close to Lake Garda.
Pillow Talk
The bedroom under the eaves with the roll-top bathtub was our favourite.
Be Savvy
Use satnav or take directions – it's in a teeny hamlet.
Be Smitten
A rare find you'll want to keep to yourselves.
Dine under the awnings
San Verolo's creamy walls, flowing curtains and soft rugs mix with boldly striped sofas and hand-painted furniture to create a rich but relaxing atmosphere, while the parasoled terrace outside is made for alfresco dining. Vast and indulgent bathrooms – just the place for a lingering soak with a glass of prosecco – are expensively clad in russet-coloured rosso di Verona marble.
Our room had a big clawfoot bath centre stage in the upstairs bathroom, plus a huge walk-in drench shower. Another has a big corner jacuzzi bath, and some have a collage of Victorian sepia pin-ups on the wall. Everything is impeccably kept and the tranquillity is conducive to simply winding down.
Dine under the awnings here on inventive and stylish cooking with excellent Franciacorte wines. Lounge on the tree-cloaked private beach at sister property San Vigilio on Lake Garda (guests receive free passes), or take the cable car up Monte Baldo.
Lie back on a white-cushioned sunlounger by the pool and dip in and out of Lake Garda's lively towns and nightlife as you will – San Verolo gives you the best of both worlds.
Locanda San Verolo was reviewed for Room for Romance by Helen Pickles
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Dining in
Expect excellent local and seasonal cuisine at Locanda San Verolo, with fresh-caught fish from the lakes. We loved the Garda sardines with pine nuts, sultanas and shallots and steak with rocket and Parmesan, while the “stelloni” filled with Taleggio chese and Baldo truffle are de-lish. More-ish desserts include tiramisu and home made pastries.
Breakfast
Buffet breakfast is served until 10:45am. Expect fresh seasonal fruit and Italian hams, salamis and cheeses.
Room service
Available morning and evening
Where?
Locanda San Verolo
What’s cooking?
Try the Lake white fish baked in foil with dill potatoes.
Dress the part
The vibe is casual elegance
Top table?
Dine al fresco on the terrace or in the rustic restaurant.
See & Do
Explore Lake Garda by boat by simply hopping aboard one of the ferries that chugs between the little ports. Outdoor pursuits are plentiful with horse riding, walking and cycling, not to mention sailing and windsurfing. You can always sunbathe on the beach at Punta San Vigilio (San Verolo’s nearby sister hotel), then do some serious imbibing with a tour of the wine cellars in Valpolicella and Soave.
Diary Dates
June-September
Make a musical date at Verona for opera beneath the stars in the Roman amphitheatre
Late September
Join the huge party to celebrate the grape harvest at the Bardolino wine festival. Needless to say there's plenty of the red stuff flowing.
November-December
Natale nel Garda Trentino is a chocolate-box Christmas made real with all manner of food stalls, gifts and lights
Expect excellent local and seasonal cuisine at Locanda San Verolo, with fresh-caught fish from the lakes. We loved the Garda sardines with pine nuts, sultanas and shallots and steak with rocket and Parmesan, while the “stelloni” filled with Taleggio chese and Baldo truffle are de-lish. More-ish desserts include tiramisu and home made pastries.
Breakfast
Buffet breakfast is served until 10:45am. Expect fresh seasonal fruit and Italian hams, salamis and cheeses.
Room service
Available morning and evening
Where?
Locanda San Verolo
What’s cooking?
Try the Lake white fish baked in foil with dill potatoes.
Dress the part
The vibe is casual elegance
Top table?
Dine al fresco on the terrace or in the rustic restaurant.
See & Do
Explore Lake Garda by boat by simply hopping aboard one of the ferries that chugs between the little ports. Outdoor pursuits are plentiful with horse riding, walking and cycling, not to mention sailing and windsurfing. You can always sunbathe on the beach at Punta San Vigilio (San Verolo’s nearby sister hotel), then do some serious imbibing with a tour of the wine cellars in Valpolicella and Soave.
Diary Dates
June-September
Make a musical date at Verona for opera beneath the stars in the Roman amphitheatre
Late September
Join the huge party to celebrate the grape harvest at the Bardolino wine festival. Needless to say there's plenty of the red stuff flowing.
November-December
Natale nel Garda Trentino is a chocolate-box Christmas made real with all manner of food stalls, gifts and lights
GETTING THERE
Location
37010 Costermano, Lake Garda
Parking
There is free guest parking
Trains
Peschiera – 20km
Taxis
EUR 35 from the station or EUR 50 from the airport.
Airport
Verona – 30km
Rooms and suites
Ten rooms and three suites
Special features
Decadent bathrooms have roll-top tubs – perfect for sipping a glass of prosecco while you soak.
Also…
There's an outdoor swimming pool and a helipad if you fancy arriving in style.
ESSENTIAL INFO
Rates guide
EUR 195 - 320
Open/closed
Closed mid November – mid March
Check-in
2:30pm
Check-out
11:30am
Minimum night stay?
Two nights at weekends
Children
Welcome
Pets
Dogs are welcome
Air conditioning
Yes
Wedding license?
Yes – and up to 70 guests can be catered for
Location
37010 Costermano, Lake Garda
Parking
There is free guest parking
Trains
Peschiera – 20km
Taxis
EUR 35 from the station or EUR 50 from the airport.
Airport
Verona – 30km
Rooms and suites
Ten rooms and three suites
Special features
Decadent bathrooms have roll-top tubs – perfect for sipping a glass of prosecco while you soak.
Also…
There's an outdoor swimming pool and a helipad if you fancy arriving in style.
ESSENTIAL INFO
Rates guide
EUR 195 - 320
Open/closed
Closed mid November – mid March
Check-in
2:30pm
Check-out
11:30am
Minimum night stay?
Two nights at weekends
Children
Welcome
Pets
Dogs are welcome
Air conditioning
Yes
Wedding license?
Yes – and up to 70 guests can be catered for
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