Our family made up of six adults and four children made our way to this Villa renting cars from the airport in Verona. The best route to arrive was taking a car ferry from the east side of Lake Garda to Toscolano Maderno (Salo had major delays due to weight of traffic on narrow roads). The directions to the house were complicated, sat nav not advised by owner. Better instructions and map needed. The housekeeper welcomed us with a prearranged supper - recommended! The house has a roof terrace and brilliant views throughout of Lake Garda. The house had lots of living areas making it possible to be together but also find a quiet spot for a bit of space. Brilliantly equipped kitchen. Air conditioning in all but one of the bedrooms and fan instead making room pleasant to sleep in. Ace pool with outside shower, sun loungers and umbrellas. A strole down the hill (across a busy road to Gargnano)to Yacht club and village shop and a few local restaurants in picturesque square overlooking the Lake. Into Gargnano for bakers and butchers, shopping and restaurants.

We visited Italy during a heat wave and during the day we were happy to lounge by the pool keeping cool for most of our time but we did make it out for a boat trip to Lemone which was well worth it and a tour of a local lemon grove. A thoroughly enjoyable week.