The Italian lakes offer a heady combination of spectacular scenery, grand villas and gardens, beautiful quaint villages in time warps, warm and friendly local people, great food and easy access. It has all the ingredients that make super holiday for us.
Having visited several times as tourists we fell in love with Lake Lugano. Finding San Mamete and Residenze Valsolda was completely accidental and unplanned, but we could not let such an opportunity pass us by. Even after all these years, our hearts still skip a beat when we first arrive for our holiday and ache when we say goodbye to San Mamete. This place has truly cast its spell on us.