Hotel Review: Villa Cordevigo, Lake Garda

Immersed in 300-acre grounds of vineyards and olive groves, a cypress-lined avenue leads up to the elegant villa, where the atmosphere is calm and peaceful. The only minor snag is that from the pool area you can just about hear the distant hum of cars zipping along the nearby motorway, although the elegant atmosphere and gorgeous setting make up for this minor inconvenience.

By plane: direct flights from London to Verona take over 2 hours. The hotel is a 30-minute drive from the airport. Free on-site parking available. Book flights to Verona.

Elegant and refined, this historic villa has ornate, carefully restored interiors that reflect the period atmosphere of the 18th-century manor house, with frescoed ceilings, Murano lamps and antique ornaments. Wooden ceiling beams add a slight rustic touch. It exudes a calm and peaceful air, with a charming courtyard fountain adding to the soothing ambience.

A family-run hotel, service is professional with guests' needs taken care of with discreet, dedicated precision. The Italian gardens are sublime, there's a delightful open-air swimming pool and a beautiful 14th-century consecrated church housing a collection of 3,000 relics. There are bikes for guests' use and complimentary electric car charge points, too. As well as wine, the villa produces its own honey and olive oil.

• Bar
• Restaurant
• Swimming pool
• Gym
• Spa
• Bike hire
• Free parking
• Free Wi-Fi

Rooms in the main villa are classic with elegant fabrics, terrazzo floors and Murano lamps, while rooms in the wings are more contemporary. Bathrooms are equipped with toiletries made with the villa's organic Chiaretto wine.

Room types: Classic, Tradition, Elegance, Executive, Family, Junior Suite, Honeymoon Suite, Comfort Suite, Suite, The Bishop's Room

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, bathrobes and slippers, hairdryer, TV, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi

At Oseleta, Chef Marco Marras gives life to creative dishes that echo his Sardinian roots. Try the honey prawn with passion fruit, almond granita and elderberry. For a more informal dining experience, head to the bistro or for drinks, Fiorilej Bar is where it's at.

Oseleta: Michelin-starred, Italian cuisine. Open Wed-Mon for dinner, Sat-Sun for lunch.

Bistro: informal terrace dining, dishes from the Veneto and further afield.