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Aparthotel in Gargnano, on Lake Garda, with a panoramic pool and independent apartments equipped with their own kitchen, ideal for families and couples looking for freedom and comfort.
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Cascina Varini is an aparthotel located in Gargnano, on the western shore of Lake Garda, about 2 km from the water and a few minutes from the town centre. The property offers self-catering apartments, designed for families and small groups who want to move freely between their own kitchen and the services of an organised aparthotel.
The accommodations, spread across several floors of the farmhouse, range from one-bedroom studios to apartments with two bedrooms, all equipped with a kitchenette or full kitchen, air conditioning, a dining area and a sofa bed in the living room. Many units enjoy a balcony, patio or terrace with views of the lake, the garden or the shared pool.
The outdoor areas include a garden with a barbecue and an outdoor pool with lake views, ideal for summer days. WiFi is free throughout the property and parking is available on site. Gargnano, with its lakeside promenade and trails into the Brescia hinterland, remains the most immediate reference point for those staying here, while the Vittoriale degli Italiani and Desenzano del Garda can be reached by car in under an hour.

The apartments at Cascina Varini are divided into eight types, all with a kitchenette or full kitchen, dishwasher, air conditioning and a private bathroom with toiletries and hairdryer. Sizes range between 40 and 51 m², with solutions designed for couples as well as for families of up to five people, thanks to sofa beds in the living room and, in some cases, two separate bedrooms.
What sets the different units apart are mainly the view – lake, garden or pool – and the private outdoor spaces: covered furnished balconies, patios or sun terraces, found in most of the apartments on the upper floors. Ground-floor accommodations, on the other hand, favour outdoor seating directly overlooking the garden. All units include sheets, towels and a flat-screen satellite TV.
On the ground floor, this 50 m² apartment offers outdoor seating directly overlooking the garden, along with lake and pool views. The dining area and full kitchenette with dishwasher make it a practical solution for self-catering stays.
On the first floor, this 40 m² apartment stands out for its covered, furnished balcony, overlooking the lake, garden or pool, ideal for those who want to enjoy outdoor spaces without giving up privacy.
With two double bedrooms and a sofa bed in the living room, this 50 m² apartment accommodates up to five people, suitable for large families or small groups. It does not have a balcony.
The larger version of the ground-floor type, with 51 m² of space and a bedroom that combines a single and a double bed, useful for accommodating a third guest alongside the couple.
On the second floor, this apartment combines two double bedrooms with a covered furnished balcony, the only type available with a French double bed.
Located on the second floor, this two-bedroom apartment combines a double bed and two single beds, designed for families who want to separate sleeping spaces between parents and children.
This 50 m² ground-floor apartment enjoys views of the lake, garden and pool, with a terrace that makes it one of the brightest in the property, ideal for a couple.
On the second floor, this apartment with a covered balcony combines a single and a double bed in the same room, a flexible solution for families with a child or an extra guest.
Cascina Varini offers a shared outdoor pool with lake views and a garden with a barbecue area, spaces designed to enjoy the outdoors between swims. Parking is available on site and free WiFi reaches all areas of the property.
Guests travelling with pets can bring them along, while those arriving by bicycle or horse will find opportunities nearby for hiking, horseback riding, canoeing and windsurfing. On request, daily housekeeping, laundry and ironing services are available, along with grocery delivery and the possibility of preparing a packed lunch. The property is entirely non-smoking and has heating and key access for each unit, ensuring guests’ independence throughout their stay.
Cascina Varini is located on Via Zuino, in a quiet residential area of Gargnano, on the western shore of Lake Garda, about 2 km from the water and a few minutes’ walk from the restaurant Belvedere di Venturelli Nicoletta. The setting is typical of the Alto Garda Bresciano area, among olive groves, historic lemon houses and small streets leading down to the lakeside promenade, with the historic centre of Gargnano reachable in a few minutes by car.
The property is 37 km from Desenzano del Garda and 50 km from Sirmione, while the two nearest airports are Verona-Villafranca, about 35 km away, and Bergamo-Orio al Serio, about 71 km away. Within a kilometre there are several restaurants, including Fornico and Trattoria al Marinaio, as well as the Nobile café about 1.3 km away. Passo d’Ere, 7 km away, and Parco le Fontanelle, 2.4 km away, are the two closest destinations for nature lovers.
In summer the lake takes centre stage, with the nearby pool and the shores of Gargnano ideal for swimming or renting a boat, while sports enthusiasts can enjoy windsurfing, canoeing and fishing along the coast. Inland, trails open up for hiking and horseback riding, as well as routes towards the Alto Garda Bresciano Park, 14 km away. About 8 km away is also the Vittoriale degli Italiani, the house-museum of Gabriele D’Annunzio in Gardone Riviera, one of the most visited cultural attractions on the lake, open all year round.
Reviews of Cascina Varini particularly praise the hospitality, with a host score of 9.9, and the comfort of the apartments, rated 9.8. Cleanliness and services are also highly appreciated, both at 9.7. The location, rated 9.3, especially wins over couples, who consider it ideal for a two-person stay on Lake Garda.
Yes, Cascina Varini allows pets during the stay, although a surcharge payable on site may be required.
Yes, Cascina Varini has free private parking available directly on site.
Yes, all apartments at Cascina Varini are equipped with a kitchenette or full kitchen, complete with dishwasher and utensils.
Cascina Varini is located about 2 km from the shores of Lake Garda, in the municipality of Gargnano.
Check-in at Cascina Varini is possible from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, upon prior notice of arrival time, while check-out must be completed between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Yes, Cascina Varini has a shared outdoor pool, with views of Lake Garda, open to guests of the property.
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