Villa Arcadio

Given the price point of Villa Arcadia I am comparing it to other high-end “restoration” properties we have visited in Puglia, Piedmonte and Tuscany. The plus points are recorded by many others including the view and comfortable rooms. Why deduct 2*s? Well the first is for the evening meal. It was a Sunday evening but it was poor. The turbot dish I had was one of the most disappointing I’ve eaten. Such a great fish usually. My wife was even more unhappy. Vegetables in quasi-toast racks was dire - cold and not integrated. We ate out each of the other 5 nights. One of their recommendations was fabulous. The other issue is around the pool and grounds. The owner had no doubt a difficult decision to take on how to site the pool. It is on the north side of the villa with a high bank behind it to the west. The result is that just three sun loungers can face south and by 14.30 in September most of the pool terrace is in shade from the Villa or bank. There are three old deck chairs in the grounds that we used once to overcome this issue. Also there is road noise. It is not excessive unless a motorcycle is revving hard, but it’s there. The properties I’m comparing it to did not have shady pools or any road noise. Minor issues were the hot water being not hot enough and a basin that leaked - shaving not great. The aircon is set back each day to 28c and taming it was a challenge not overcome until night 4. Clearly popular and two wedding receptions whilst we were there.

We had a wonderful 2-night stay at Villa Arcadio. The grounds and facilities are absolutely beautiful. The rooms are clean with comfortable beds. Heli and the rest of the VA staff are beyond attentive. When my husband and I had an issue returning from the Lake Garda ferry (be warned: all ferries stop by 17:00 pm), Heli and staff helped us navigate our way back to Salo. We would return in a heartbeat! Thank you, VA!

The personal touch of the entire staff is awesome. Each time again this precious pearl impresses us with its individuality and exclusive character. We will be back next year! And we are looking forward already! Thanks to the entire team, you’re wonderful!

This hotel was for us, pretty flawless. It’s got all the elements of being a small family run boutique hotel (intimate, quiet, personal) but also the elements of being highly professional (beautiful design, incredible food, great cocktail list!). The rooms don’t necessarily have views of the lake but this didn’t matter one ounce to us - the views from the resort including for breakfast, dinner and around the pool are incredible. The breakfast is delightful, the Tuesday evening barbecue was incredible, and the service for us struck the perfect balance - there for you when you wanted it and always incredibly helpful but not intrusive. We can’t wait to go back.

What a place! Gorgeous scenery, amazing staff and amazing food! Could not ask for more, even though we were there with kids and our first impression was that it was too fancy of a place for small children, the staff made us all very comfortable, including the kids, who claimed this place had the best pasta of all time and just generally loved the place.