Agritourism and hotels: what really changes?
On Lake Garda, you don’t have to choose between the “best farmhouse” or “best hotel”: the decision depends on how you imagine your vacation.
If you dream of nature, charm, local products, wellness, and a slow pace, an agritourism like Relais Forte Benedek can transform your stay into a memorable experience.
Start with the type of experience you want to have and then look for the facility that best interprets it. Lake Garda will surprise you anyway: the important thing is to find the right place to call “home” for a few days.
Why choose a farmhouse on Lake Garda
- A more intimate and authentic atmosphere
A farmhouse is perfect if you are looking for:
- silence, nature, and views of the hills surrounding the lake,
- spacious grounds, gardens, and less crowded swimming pools,
- a refined atmosphere that combines history, design, and natural materials.
Relais Forte Benedek, for example, is a charming farmhouse located in Pastrengo, a few minutes from Lazise: overlooking Lake Garda and the Austrian fort Benedek, it offers elegant suites in a unique historical setting.
- Local products and wine cellars
Many farmhouses on Lake Garda are also wine cellars or farms that produce wine, oil, and local specialties. This means:
- breakfasts and tastings with local products,
- the opportunity to visit the wine cellar,
- tailor-made food and wine experiences.
At Forte Benedek, for example, you can taste a selection of wines and local products linked to the estate, within the ancient walls of the fort.
- Relaxation, wellness, and—if you wish—adults only
If you envision your stay as a period of pure relaxation, many charming agritourism establishments offer:
- spas, Turkish baths, saunas, whirlpool baths,
- panoramic swimming pools with views of the hills and lake,
- areas reserved for adults only, to ensure peace and quiet.
Relais Forte Benedek is a Wine & SPA – Adults Only: outdoor swimming pool, wellness area with Turkish bath and services designed for those who want to really unwind, as a couple or with a few friends.
When a hotel is the right choice
- Want to be right on the lakefront?
If your priority is to step out of the lobby and find yourself right on the lakefront, with its promenade, bars, and beaches, then a lakefront hotel is unbeatable.
- Perfect if you love the nightlife in the liveliest towns (Lazise, Bardolino, Desenzano, Riva del Garda, etc.).
- Ideal if you don’t want to use your car to get around in the evening.
- Family trips with children
Many hotels on Lake Garda are designed for families:
- connecting rooms,
- mini clubs, entertainment, swimming pools with slides,
- children’s menus, and dedicated services.
If you are traveling with children and are looking for many services in one place, a family-friendly hotel may be more practical than an adults-only farmhouse.
A concrete example: a charming farmhouse near Lazise
To better understand what a farmhouse can offer you compared to a hotel, let’s take Relais Forte Benedek as an example, a charming farmhouse on Lake Garda, in Pastrengo.
What it offers:
- Panoramic location in the hills of Verona, overlooking Lake Garda and the Austrian fort.
- Wellness area and outdoor pool in an adults-only setting, ideal for those seeking total relaxation.
- Wine cellar and local products, with the opportunity to taste wines and local specialties on the estate.
It is the ideal choice if:
- you want to alternate days on the lake with moments of wellness in the SPA,
- you love places that tell a true story linked to the territory,
- you are looking for an intimate and refined atmosphere, far from the chaos of more crowded locations.