Italians Love This Lake Como Various — and It Has an Unbelievable Luxurious Lodge

After I first noticed Cape of Senses’ lake and mountain views from the floor-to-ceiling home windows main from the foyer to the terrace (my welcome glowing wine in hand), I virtually needed to pinch myself. The setting was so dreamy.

Whereas close by Lake Como is extra “identified” amongst People, Lake Garda is a worthy under-the-radar gem. It’s typically a less expensive and fewer touristy space than Como — although no much less gorgeous. “That is the place Italians come for trip,” Alena Deutsch, the resort’s basic supervisor, tells me.

The adults-only fairytale escape is simply two hours north of Milan, and whereas Cape of Senses continues to be an indulgent luxurious keep, equally luxe motels on Lake Como, like the enduring Grand Lodge Tremezzo, begin at properly over $1,000 per night time for lake-view rooms on summer time weekends.

Cape of Senses opened final Could and is aptly named: All 5 senses will probably be pampered and indulged all through your keep. Each room has gorgeous lake views to feast your eyes on; recent mountain air fills your nostril and lungs, and mild notes from the on-site olive timber waft by the breeze. You possibly can hearken to birds chirping and company splashing within the pool out of your personal room terrace or get pleasure from absolute silence for deep and peaceable relaxation; get each kink labored out with a therapeutic massage adopted by stress-free within the sauna or indoor-outdoor heated spa pool; and in terms of the style, the whole lot on the menu is native, recent, and divine. Even easy dishes like a prosciutto and melon pool snack featured among the juiciest melon I’ve ever had and melt-in-your-mouth prosciutto — to not point out the recent, heat bread paired with olive oil from the olive timber.

Even the water is particular right here — and I don’t simply imply that discovered within the lake or the heated swimming pools. A brand new bottle of housemade infused water is dropped at the room each morning, with a tag — “Do-it-yourself with amore” — tied across the bottle with a white ribbon. Whether or not it’s the love or the fruit and herbs, it’s additional scrumptious, and I seemed ahead to greedily gulping down huge glasses of it each day.

Elevated touches like this are, dare I say, infused all through the whole property. From the luxurious his-and-hers down comforters to the regionally made, natural bathtub merchandise to the comfortable solar loungers dotted with black and white pool towels and all positioned for optimum views, each element is fastidiously curated and lovingly thought by.

As testomony to this, when the resort was nonetheless underneath building, Deutsch took one of many tabletops in her automobile whereas driving across the space to make sure the cutlery she picked out would go completely with the colour of the wooden. “Not everybody all the time notices these small particulars outright,” Deutsch tells me, “however I believe when the whole lot is particular and thought out, a long-lasting impression is left on the company.”

Having simply stayed right here for 3 days, I can affirm firsthand that this resort certainly leaves a long-lasting impression that may make you wish to return many times. Learn on for my full resort overview of Cape of Senses on Lake Garda in Italy.

The Rooms

There are not any dangerous rooms right here. Since that is an all-suite property and each room has panoramic lake and mountain views, you don’t must pay additional for a room improve to see a sliver of the principle attraction.

Room decor includes a impartial however luxe palette: hardwood flooring, slate-gray chairs and mattress frames, cozy, sand-colored loungers, and gold accent pillows. Terraces function comfortable couches and small black metallic tables with wicker chairs, that are good for beginning your day with a heat espresso from the in-room moka pot whereas having fun with the view.

The king-sized mattress was extremely cozy, with two fluffy duvets and luxurious down pillows. Though our room and terrace have been fairly near one of many on-site swimming pools, we couldn’t hear a peep from exterior when the sliding glass doorways have been shut.

The loos are equally luxurious, with deep sinks, marbled showers with overhead and handheld showerheads, and separate areas for the bathroom. The principle rooms even have small, built-in wood desks with spherical self-importance mirrors and a swivel chair, making for a great additional getting-ready spot.

Even entry-level junior suites are virtually palatial at 540 sq. toes and include massive personal terraces besides. Upgrading to an ordinary or spa suite will internet you 100 or 200 additional sq. toes, respectively, however it’s the resort’s Sky and Sky Pool suites the place the improve ‘wow’ issue comes into play. Positioned on increased flooring, the Sky suites function expansive personal outside terraces full with daybeds and scorching tubs, whereas Sky Pool and Deluxe Sky Pool suites, as you will have guessed, function gorgeous personal infinity swimming pools. Different upgrades on this class embrace bigger rooms and deep soaking tubs positioned to soak up the lake view.

Meals and Drink

Begin your morning with breakfast on the terrazza from the buffet or a la carte menu. Or, go for a non-public meal in your balcony with room service. Contemporary seasonal fruit, deliciously flaky pastries, eggs and milk from native farms, and Italian sausage are all on the menu.

Later, seize a chew at Osteria La Pergola, the place you possibly can sit poolside or upstairs whereas having fun with a membership sandwich or bowl of spaghetti with cherry tomato sauce and buffalo stracciatella. Even easy favorites right here, like prosciutto with melon or a Caesar salad, are distinctive variations of the classics.

At Restaurant Al Tramonto, the distinctive sundown view from the eating terrace is the principle course. Nonetheless, nice dining-worthy choices like potato dumplings stuffed with roasted cuttlefish or duck leg in an anchovy sauce will depart your abdomen lots satiated, too.

Actions and Facilities

Cape of Senses presents two swimming pools. Chill out and float within the indoor-outdoor pool that begins inside on the spa degree and ends as a beautiful outside infinity pool, wanting straight at the perfect mountain and lake view, or swim just a few laps within the close by outside sports activities pool. In fact, sitting within the lounge chairs across the swimming pools and backyard garden with a superb e-book can be an choice.

The health club has the whole lot you could hold your physique wholesome, from stationary bikes and treadmills to weight machines. Non-public yoga classes and private trainers are additionally out there for reserving.

Whereas I actually loved my blissful therapeutic massage and a dip within the pool, maybe my favourite amenity was the cherry crimson e-Vespas, out there to lease by the hour or for the half or full day. I lived out my Lizzie McGuire Italian fantasies, zooming down the winding roads and zipping across the lake. Although, if the Vespas aren’t fairly your pace, the resort additionally has an electrical Fiat 500 and a number of other bikes out there as an alternative.

The resort concierge can be more than pleased to rearrange excursions and actions for you, from tastings at close by wineries to a day crusing out on the lake or a journey in a classic automobile.

The Spa

Wellness is on the coronary heart of the property, so the spa doesn’t disappoint. Seven remedy rooms supply a spread of choices, from traditional massages and anti-aging facials to anti-cellulite physique remedies and massages that incorporate Tibetan singing bowls. Manicures and pedicures are additionally out there on the spa, plus a leisure room full with a spa library and a sauna and steam room.

Earlier than or after your remedy, I like to recommend stopping by the tea nook and cozying up within the soft indoor daybeds, which overlook the pool and the lake view past.

Household-friendly Choices

The resort is open to company 14 and up. Small canines are allowed in devoted dog-friendly rooms for these touring with four-legged relations.

Accessibility and Sustainability

Preserving the encompassing space’s pure magnificence was ingrained within the resort idea from the start. The resort was additionally constructed with sustainable applied sciences in thoughts and makes use of warmth pumps, photo voltaic panels, and rainwater collectors to attenuate the vitality footprint.

In the meantime, interiors rely closely on regionally sourced supplies, and the resort homeowners and designers prioritized one hundred pc made-in-Italy merchandise, from wood outside furnishings to stone tiles. The resort additionally works with environmentally pleasant firms for its cleansing merchandise and works to attenuate plastic consumption as a lot as potential throughout the whole resort.

Cape of Senses additionally has ADA-compliant, handicap-accessible suites and loos out there.

Location

Cape of Senses is roughly two hours from Milan and fewer than 40 minutes from the Verona airport. It overlooks the city of Torri del Benaco, and different small cities like Garda and Bardolino are inside a brief drive. Nonetheless, the resort’s actual draw is that it’s secluded and never proper on the town. Being increased up within the hills above the lake permits for optimum views, however remember that you simply received’t be proper on the lake, and also you’ll must drive down some steep and winding roads to get there.

Sirmione, a historic city the place you possibly can discover Thirteenth-century castles, makes for a wonderful day journey. It’s about 40 minutes away by automobile. We additionally spent a stunning afternoon arrange by the resort concierge at Zeni vineyard close by Bardolino, having fun with a wine tasting of their lovely cellar.

When you can all the time lease the resort’s Vespas or Fiat for the day to move into city or right down to the lake, I like to recommend renting a automobile for ease and suppleness.

The right way to Get the Most Worth Out of Your Keep

Breakfast-only and half-board (breakfast and dinner) choices can be found when reserving. In the event you plan on consuming most of your meals on-site, go for the half-board to scale back a la carte meals costs.

The resort additionally presents particular packages designed round wellness or staying lively, together with spa remedies or actions like e-bike excursions. Cape of Senses additionally has a sister property within the Dolomites, ALPIANA, and you’ll pair the 2 collectively as a five-night keep in a particular Mountain & Lake package deal.