Del Garda Village and Camping

The only thing that let us down was the baby cot. Its base was very hard, and the loose-fitting bottom sheets provided didn’t seem safe. There also wasn’t a zip line. Otherwise, the rooms were clean and everything worked, the pool was great, and food and drinks on site were well priced. We had a quiet, enjoyable stay in mid May.

The rooms are good, though small. The pool has four slides: yellow for ages 1+, light blue for 3+, the green and white racers for 4+ and very fast, and the dark blue one for 5+, which is indoors.

We chose this park for our first camping village holiday and booked directly on the website, though Eurocamp and others offer bookings too. Chalet 458 was in a handy central spot, just a short walk from the pools, restaurant, and shop. It was modern and very clean, with three bedrooms, two shower bathrooms, and a small covered outdoor area furnished with two sun loungers, a table, chairs, and a useful clothes airer. The bedrooms had a double, a twin, and a single bed. We paid extra for bedding and towels. The pillows weren’t comfortable, and the sofa was tiny. With five of us, it wasn’t really enough space to relax together, but our older children spent some time in their rooms, so we managed. The loungers at both the chalet and the pool were uncomfortable too. We ate out each evening because there’s so much local choice. Self-catering might have been tricky, as there wasn’t much worktop space for food prep. The on-site shop is pricey, but two large supermarkets are within walking distance, and Aldi is a five-minute drive away. The park is leafy and fairly quiet, with chalets spaced out well. We loved the location, and the grounds were immaculate. Staff were always cleaning, gardening, and doing maintenance. Even in August, the pools felt quite cool, but the kids still had fun. The slides suit younger children more, though there are several waterparks nearby with bigger flumes. There’s also a football pitch, tennis court, foosball, table tennis, and a small arcade. Evening entertainment wasn’t great, so look elsewhere if that matters to you. We didn’t mind, since our kids are older and we were out most nights. It’s an easy 5-10 minute walk to the lake. There isn’t really a beach, but that didn’t bother us. We rented a pedal boat one afternoon and paddleboards a few times, and the lake was actually warmer than the pools. Del Garda Village’s best feature is its location. Peschiera is a lovely town about 15 minutes away on foot, full of little shops, gelaterias, and restaurants for different budgets. We especially liked going there for dinner, with its great atmosphere and so many places to choose from. You’re also close to attractions such as Gardaland and Caneva waterpark. There’s plenty to do in the area. We rented bikes and rode to Lazise for watersports, took the chair lift to Prada, and made day trips to Milan and Verona, each around an hour away. Venice is about 1.5 hours by car. We also really enjoyed Bergamo old town. Sirmione is about 20 minutes away by car, and Lazise about 15. It’s a great base for exploring the lake and surrounding area. The weather let us down a bit when we visited in late August, unfortunately, but that wasn’t the park’s fault. If you want a relaxed, family-friendly park in a great location, this is a good choice.

The town of Peshiera is lovely and only a short walk away, about 10-15 minutes through the streets or 20 minutes along the coastal path. It’s lively, though nowhere near as busy as Venice, and we loved the area. We had a brilliant 11 night break in a Clivia Plus home for five, with our son and two daughters. Everything was very clean. There are two pool areas, including two smaller pools with slides, plus an entertainment area with a bar and a decent gym. It’s a great base for visiting Venice, Milan, Verona, and the towns around Lake Garda. I’d very much recommend it for a visit to Italy’s North East.