Fleewinter

This romantic boutique hotel, a member of ‘The Leading Hotels of the World’, is a gem of the Italian lakes. Villa Aminta has prime position in the town of Stresa, directly overlooking the three Borromeo Islands in the middle of magnificent Lake Maggiore, which makes for the most magical of settings. The hotel’s location, just 1.5km from the centre of Stresa, is the perfect base for exploring the surrounding area or simply relaxing and enjoying the serene setting and fantastic facilities.

The hotel has 71 rooms and suites spread across 9 categories and 5 floors. All but 2 rooms offer a private balcony or terrace to enjoy views over either the manicured gardens or sparkling lake, and all are finished in typical Italian style with plenty of ornate furniture, plush fabrics and elegant colour schemes. Guests can expect to find all of the modern amenities you would expect from a luxury five-star hotel in each room, including jacuzzi bathtub, safe, mini-bar, 24 hour room service, WiFi, luxury toiletries and a pillow menu for extra comfort!

Villa Aminta has two restaurant options, both of which spoil guests with sweeping views across Lake Maggiore. I Mori serves dinner only in its intimate and romantic setting and offers traditional Italian cuisine with a focus on local delicacies. Le Isole is open all day and serves a broad range of local and international cuisine both inside and on the panoramic terrace.

Guests of Villa Aminta can make use of the complimentary shuttle service in to the centre of Stresa town, which runs 6 times daily. A host of other activities are available to guests to enjoy at their leisure, including cooking lessons, motorboat hire from the property’s private jetty, canoeing, hiking and much more. The hotel’s private gardens, outdoor pool and fantastic state of the art spa spoils guests of the hotel with endless opportunities for ultimate relaxation in one of the most beautiful spots in Italy!

NB please note this hotel closes for winter each year.