Overlooking the tranquil waters of Lake Orta in Piedmont (Northern Italy) and surrounded by the skyline of the Alps is Villa Crespi. With the arrival of spring and the return of fine weather, the Cannavacciuolo family’s five-star luxury Relais & Chateaux in Orta San Giulio has unveiled new packages dedicated to relaxation and wellness, which will showcase the region’s beauty.

The Piedmont region in northwest Italy is an enchanting place for visitors, and it is even more special in springtime, when the flowers are in full bloom, showcasing a riot of colour. To allow guests to experience the region at its finest, Villa Crespi has introduced the “Love’s Charm” and “Lake’s of Piedmont” packages. Below, we look at what each has to offer.

Lakes of Piedmont
The “Lakes of Piedmont” package introduces visitors to one of the must-see destinations in Upper Piedmont, just half an hour’s drive from the Villa: the Borromean Islands of Stresa on Lake Maggiore, and in particular, Isola Bella, with its splendid botanical gardens and 17th-century palace.

The package includes a two-night stay in one of the Relais’s rooms or suites, a guided excursion to the Borromean Islands, guaranteed priority booking at Chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo’s Michelin 3-star Restaurant and reserved rates for spa treatments.

Love’s Charm
Perfect for a couple’s getaway, the “Love’s Charm” package includes an exclusive two-night stay with breakfast served in-room, a romantic dinner with an ‘Itinerary’ tasting menu, and the Persian Rose total body treatment, a ritual that harnesses the power of essential oils derived from rose petals to make your skin velvety smooth.

In addition, guests will enjoy a one-hour boat cruise, during which they can admire the colours of the sunset reflected on Lake Orta and toast the experience with a bottle of sparkling wine.

Villa Crespi’s location allows guests to explore the surrounding area and be carried away by the beauty of the landscape. Just a few kilometres away is the unique and picturesque village of Orta San Giulio, a place of history, beauty and culture. The Villa’s strategic position also makes it possible to reach the picturesque island of San Giulio by boat, where guests can reflect and be at one with nature.

Villa Taranto in Verbania, in Upper Piedmont and half an hour from Villa Crespi, is another jewel worth discovering and a true must for botany lovers: its sixteen-hectare gardens are a riot of colour, filled with aromatic plants, labyrinths of tulips, water lilies, and flowers of pretty much every kind imaginable.

If all you want to do is relax and unwind, you really don’t need to venture very far from Villa Crespi. It’s a place to immerse yourself in the scents of spring among the century-old trees in the park or indulge in a moment of relaxation on the outdoor terrace in the shade of lush beds of exotic Middle Eastern plants that reflect the style of the residence.

In a nutshell, Villa Crespi is a place where you can escape the modern world’s pressures and stresses.

For more information on Villa Crespi’s “Love’s Charm” and “Lake’s of Piedmont” packages, visit https://villacrespi.it/en/pacchetti_vc/.

Photography © Villa Crespi and © Francesca Pagliai.