Villa e Palazzo Aminta

Stylish Stresa is Lake Maggiore's leading resort. Take your summer holidays in Stresa this year and experience this unforgettably beautiful Italian lake resort. The idyllic Borromean Islands are only a short boat ride away and Monte Mottarone, with its superb views, is easy to reach by cable car.

The lush gardens of Villa Pallavicino and Villa Taranto are well worth a visit. Summer holidays in Stresa take you to a flower filled, fragrant place with a long, landscaped lake front promenade. This links by cable-car and lake ferry to all the resort's main hotels. Imagine crystal clear waters, sparkling blue skies and idyllic lake islands and that's a summer holiday in Stresa... in a nutshell!

The old town centre has been partly pedestrianised and comes to life in the evenings as the bars and restaurants spill into the squares. Holidaymakers love summer holidays in Stresa for the smart shops that line the narrow, cobbled streets. And the music! From the end of July to September, Stresa's celebrated International Music Festival offers 25 fantastic classical music concerts.

• Swimming at Baveno’s Lido
• Villa Fedora and Villa Branca
• Romanesque belltower and Octagonal baptistry (5th Century)
• Visit Pallanza by ferry
• Mottarone cable-car
• 18th Century 'Pallavicino' botanical park
• Alpine gardens at 'Gignese'
• Mountain biking from Mount Mottarone
• Stresa classical music festival (August - September)

The Borromean Islands

The three Borromean Islands are easily reached from Baveno. Isola Bella was transformed in the 17th Century when the Borromeo family built their baroque palazzo and classically Italian terraced garden. Peacocks strut around the gardens on elegant Isola Madre, the largest island; the villa contains rooms which have been decorated and furnished in period style. Isola dei Pescatori is humble by comparison, but charming nevertheless, retaining the air of the fishing community it once was. Dickens wrote of Isola Bella "However fanciful and fantastic Isola Bella may be, and is, it is still beautiful". Our 'Island Tour' includes guided visits of Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Bella including entrance to the palace and gardens.

Inghams Insider Tip

Lake Maggiore is known for its fantastic display of flora - visit in May & June for the most vibrant array of spring flowers.

• Horse-riding
• Sailing
• Tennis
• Walking
• Swimming

• Longitude: 8.5172808
• Latitude: 45.893087

For more information on travel and transport visit our Stresa page

Restaurants & Bars

Restaurant Le Isole overlooks the shores of Lake Maggiore from its wonderful terrace and serves gourmet cuisine in a romantic atmosphere. The impeccable menu offers traditional dishes that are complemented by an extensive wine list. Open for dinner.

Restaurant I Mori celebrates Italian cuisine in a lovely dining room that enjoys lake views from the floor to ceiling windows. Open for lunch and dinner.

I Principi Bar is open all day for refreshments including fresh coffee, local wines and cocktails.

The Winery offers wine tasting with tastings of cheeses and local products in a welcoming location. This needs to be booked and paid for locally.

Pool & Beach

The hotel’s outdoor pool is open during the warmer weather and enjoys a wonderful location overlooking the lake. Guests can also use the private beach with umbrellas, deckchairs and swimming facilities free of charge. Pool towels are provided. An Agguingere Jacuzzi bathtub is also available.

Spa

This unique spa offers a range of wellness treatments (payable locally) and the Grotta Camelia – a cave setting with hydromassage pool and relaxation area. The spa is payable locally.

General Facilities

• Fitness room
• Bicycle hire (payable locally)
• Lounges and reading room
• Free wifi
• Free shuttle to the centre of Stresa

• Bar
• Restaurant
• Spa
• Lounge area
• WiFi