Just eight miles long and two miles wide, Orta is among the most picturesque of the Italian Lakes. Camellias, azaleas, rhododendrons, wisterias, hydrangeas and gardenias decorate the water’s edge. The spires and towers of numerous churches and the atmospheric morning mist add a sense of romance and mystery.
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In village of Pella on the western shores you will discover one of the best hotels to open in the region for many years. The ‘old house’ with its rustic bar and two sumptuous suites leads to a beautiful modern structure, home to a delightful lounge and nine bedrooms, each with a terrace looking out across the gardens to Isola San Giulio.
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