We loved Villa Broi. The owners have their own vineyards, and they take great pride in maintaining a beautiful old house. Each bedroom has either an en suite bathroom or one nearby, so we did not have to share space. The kitchen is large and well-stocked with dishes and cookware. We actually had a cooking class outside on the patio and then dined in the furnished solarium, a wonderful space outside the main house. Each evening we watched the sun set over Lake Garda from the front of the house; the views were spectacular, and the owner had provided a table and chairs in the perfect spot to enjoy cocktail hour and the sunset. There was a caretaker on the premises (he did not speak English) who maintained the grounds and the pool, but we did not need him for anything as everything was provided for us. We received a tour of the property from the owner's son when we arrived and then met the owner and his wife on the morning we were leaving when they came to do a move-out inventory. The housekeeper came three mornings to clean, but never imposed or got in our way; she was a nice lady who has worked there for 35 years. The house has wi-fi and the owner kindly provided the password.
The house is located in Bardolino, a lovely little town on the southeast side of Lake Garda. It was easy to travel each day to Sirmione, Malcesine, Verona, or other small towns and tour the area or simply to drive to the water and enjoy a breakfast lakeside. There are many restaurants within close driving distance, and we enjoyed dining outside and listening to local musicians in the evening. Vineyards line the back of the house and provide a walking path for a daily stroll. Mostly we drove but there is a wonderful restaurant next door to the house (Ristorante Costadoro) where we ate one night and enjoyed a delicious dinner; it was one of the best meals we had on this trip.
L & E
We stayed a week and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The home is lovely, and we would certainly return if there were not so many other places to visit. We highly recommend this villa to other travelers.
The house is located in Bardolino, a lovely little town on the southeast side of Lake Garda. It was easy to travel each day to Sirmione, Malcesine, Verona, or other small towns and tour the area or simply to drive to the water and enjoy a breakfast lakeside. There are many restaurants within close driving distance, and we enjoyed dining outside and listening to local musicians in the evening. Vineyards line the back of the house and provide a walking path for a daily stroll. Mostly we drove but there is a wonderful restaurant next door to the house (Ristorante Costadoro) where we ate one night and enjoyed a delicious dinner; it was one of the best meals we had on this trip.
L & E
We stayed a week and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The home is lovely, and we would certainly return if there were not so many other places to visit. We highly recommend this villa to other travelers.