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THE HIGHLIGHTS
A striking Moorish palace on the shores of Lake Orta, featuring intricate arabesques and glistening chandeliers, home to celebrity chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo's outstanding three Michelin-starred restaurant.

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Location

The hotel is in the beautiful medieval village of Orta San Giulio; the main road to the town is busy, but as soon as you're inside the hotel, it's got a peaceful and secluded feel.

It's a 15-minute walk to the town centre from the hotel.

By plane: London to Milan Malpensa takes under 2 hours and Manchester to Milan Malpensa takes 2 hours 15 minutes, after which, it's an hour's drive to the hotel. Free on-site parking available. Book flights to Milan.

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Style

Villa Crespi was originally built in 1870 by cotton merchant Christopher Benigno Crespi. Its design influences are a mixture of Moorish and classic Italian, with a minaret, marble columns and stucco motifs.

Service & Facilities

Owners Cinzia and Antonino Cannavacciuolo often greet guests personally and are happy to organise activities and excursions, from cooking classes to helicopter tours. Facilities include an excellent restaurant, a bar, pleasant garden and treatments rooms.

  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Lakeside location
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi

Bedrooms

Rooms and suites are named after Arab princesses. Spacious and elegantly furnished, they come decorated in golds and blues, or pinks and reds. All have four-poster beds and marble bathrooms.

Room types: Classic, Deluxe, Junior Suite, Executive Suite, Premium Suite, Master Suite

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, bathrobes and slippers, hairdryer, TV, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi

Restaurants & Bars

Renowned Chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo combines northern and southern Italian flavours to create exquisite dishes - the Inner Spirit tasting menu provides diners with a taste of Cannavacciuolo's cuisine. One of Italy's very best restaurants, each dish is a melt-in-your-mouth explosion of flavours. Enjoy drinks on the terrace overlooking the lake, or in the cosy lounge by the restaurant.

Restaurant: three Michelin-starred restaurant, tasting menu and à la carte options. Open Wed-Sun for lunch and dinner.

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