Prati Palai

Situated on a hill overlooking Bardolino, the Prati Palais is in a stunning location. Sitting on the terrace looking down at the lake whilst having breakfast or an aperitif was absolutely idyllic. It’s a 5 min drive into the town or a 20 min walk (a bit longer coming back up the steep hill!). We stayed in a suite which was very spacious. It’s a farmhouse, so relatively basic but comfortable. There was a small honesty bar and a basic breakfast. The owners were friendly and helpful. This is a lovely option to escape the Bardolino crowds and really appreciate the beauty of the lake.

We have just returned from a wonderful 4 nights spent at Prati Palai celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary. The farmhouse is stunning and the suites are really special with amazing views of the lake. We enjoyed beautiful evenings out in the garden enjoying a glass of wine from the fabulous honesty bar (such a great idea) and had leisurely breakfast there too. The hosts Domenico and Isabella were so friendly and helpful. They really enhanced our stay! They recommended some truly fantastic restaurants that we wouldn’t have known about if we had tried to seek out hidden gems ourselves. We hired the bikes for the day as provided by the farmhouse for a small fee and also enjoyed some pool time. This is the perfect place to stay to feel the vibe of Bardolino and the surrounding port towns whilst also having a quiet, peaceful haven to return to at the end of each day surrounded by rolling hills and vineyards. We felt so relaxed. We hope to return one day and will definitely be telling friends and family to come here too. Thanks again to Prati Palai for the best few days.