Are you a design lover and Italian lakes fan?? Leave Garda, Maggiore and Como lakes behind and head directly to Piedmontese Lago d’Orta!! The gorgeous medieval village of Orta San Giulio and the mystical sanctuary dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi at Sacro Monte will make you speachless! Although small in size, with peaceful atmosphere this is undoubtedly one of the most captivating of the lakes!! All the apartments in La Darbia and the gourmet restaurant terrace provide a view of this little gem. The whole complex surrounded by old trees and vines is a charming, alluring and enchating place. Unfortunately, in April it was too cold to use the pool. The decor of the spacious rooms is simple, maybe a little too Ikea-style, but there is everything you need. An absolute hit of the morning awakening is the breakfast basket full of fresh goods waiting in front of the door! During the day make a pilgrimage to design industry magnets in the vicinity like Alessi, Bialetti, Lagostina and Fantini. When the night comes – sit and relax trying the local cuisine flavours. The only hitch in this flawless image is the height of vineyard lighting – it interferes too much with the background. Less is more!!