Castello Belevedere is located in Desenzano in Lake Garda and is situated just off the Centro area on a high hill. It overlooks the trees, hills and farmside with clear views of Lake Garda and Sirmione just ahead.

The rooms are either studio, one bedroom, 2 bedroom, etc...a great location for couples traveling together or for families. All rooms have lovely large verandas where you can relax, sip a glass of wine or enjoy morning coffee. The Villas are well stocked with plates, pans, utensils and dishes for preparing light meals or foods. There is a refrigerator and stove in the galley kitchen.

We stopped at the local market and picked up fruit, cheese, sausages, meat, bread, eggs and coffee and enjoyed a leisurely breakfast on our veranda.

The grounds are incredible and there is a pool which we enjoyed after walking and seeing the sights.

Mauro, the owner is most helpful and accomodating and Castello Belvedere has a private parking lot and is secured at night with gate entry and guest access.

There is a farmhouse next door which serves delicious meals and is a five minute walk for convenience if your're enjoying some wine. Excellent food- excellent service at Montecorno (closed on Mondays). Many locals eat here and its easy to see why. The restaurant was reasonably priced and on average for dinner we spent about ($30 -$40) which included with bottles of wine and drinks for the two of us.

Do not confuse Castello Belvedere with Hotel Belvedere they are two different properties and also in two different locations.

We (I, my husband, sister and brother-in-law) stayed at Castello Belvedere for 3 nights during September 2004, and had a lovely time. The grounds, view, and pool are beautiful. The apartment - ours was 2 bedrooms, 2 large bathrooms - was quite adequate. Our unit had a wonderful patio with an incredible view of the lake and countryside - a great for wine and cheese in the evenings. Mauro, the host, is very kind and helpful. We really liked the location of the property - within walking distance to town, but away from the crowds. Took the ferry to Sermione one day and drove up to Riva another. We highly recommend this place - a great value.