THE NECTAR

Rooms: Villa Volpi is a perfect venue for either celebrating a special occasion (wedding, birthday, etc.) or enjoying a special holiday with your loved ones. It’s possible to rent the whole villa or single apartments which fit 2-5 people. Every apartment is equipped with a little fitted kitchen and most of them have access to a terrace or a balcony. This means, first thing in the morning is to step outside, take a deep breath, smell the typical Mediterranean air and feel that holiday smile sneaking into your face. The marvellous interior is mostly based on the Art Nouveau movement, including lots of fine ornamental work, stuccoed ceilings, antique furniture and creaking hardwood floor.

Specials: The wonderful estate surrounding the Villa Volpi is bordering on the beautiful Italian lake Lago Maggiore. Walking down to the shore offers you a private beach, which is full of fun opportunities: take one of the few cute little rowing boats for a romantic date on the water or hop on a surfboard for some paddling or simply enjoy a peaceful moment by letting your eyes rest on the lake. However, the whole atmosphere encircling this magical turn-of-the-century building, framed by huge palm trees, is a very special one.

THE PULSE

The picturesque lake Lago Maggiore is the second largest lake in Italy and perfect for all kinds of water sports, such as water-skiing, sailing and kite-surfing. From the Swiss boarder to the estate of the Villa Volpi, which is located in Ghiffa on the south-western shore of the lake, it is about 20 km. The villa’s surrounding park almost resembles a botanical garden: different looking, old trees, the garden full of huge palm trees and fascinating flowers all around. It really is a picture-perfect place!

All pictures by Pia Clodi - Peaces & Mint

MUST DO

Get married

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Celebrate from dusk till dawn

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Wander dreamily through the beautiful garden

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Grab a surfboard and go paddling on the lake