Lake Garda family holidays

On-site creches and kids clubs are a super way for sprogs to make friends, with expert staff to take over the childcare while you enjoy some time off. Just below you’ll find our favourite properties with childcare actually on the premises (though we always advise to double check when booking as details do change).

Lake Garda Hotels with Childcare
Casimiro Village Park Hotel, Salo
Parc Hotel, Peschiera
Lake Garda Apartments with Childcare
Residence Eden, Peschiera

You could bring the clan here for years and find new things to see and do each time – many families do and have a cracking time.

For active families, there are oodles of walking and hiking routes, taking you to ancient chapels, castles and vineyards, up mountains and along lake and riversides. There’s a ton to experience on two wheels, whether you’re mountain biking, road biking or a mix of the two. And when it calls for a change of scene, the legendary Dolomites are within easy reach for a day trip… Water activities are abundant here too, with sailing, windsurfing and kayaking among the favourites and just the right conditions to enjoy them with.

If history’s more your family forte, there’s no chance of being bored here. Palazzo’s and villas give a glimpse of life in the 14-16th centuries, fortresses recall days of battles and rock carvings date back long, long ago. Malcesine’s Scaligero castle is a must-visit, as is the cathedral in Desenzano.

Or when food comes first, there’s everything from farmer’s markets to Michelin-starred restaurants, with museums dedicated to the making of olive oil and local wines.

Of course there’s always the prospect of lazy lakeside days to look forward to, in which case the sand and shingle beaches and lidos (we like Lido dell Bionde and Parco Baia delle Sirene) are spot on.

Short flight and transfer times are big bonuses when it comes to travelling with tots, and we’re pleased to say Lake Garda has both. Our packages fly from a number of regional UK airports, letting you pick the most hassle-free transport option. With airport transfers already included, you won’t have to waste time sorting it all out separately.

Some families prefer to arrange their own journey, and in this case our accommodation-only deals are spot on. There’s also the option to drive to resort, which with scenic roads, interesting stop offs and no luggage restrictions can be preferable – ask us about our packages with ferry or channel tunnel crossings included if you’re keen to come by car.

Like the rest of Italy, children are welcomed with open arms in the Lake Garda resorts. The ease of getting around means you can explore all the lake has to offer throughout your time here, but if there’s a specific activity you’re all keen on, you can choose a resort to suit.

Lake Garda’s location gives you good opportunity to whisk the brood to famous Italian cities for a day, and staying in Desenzano or Peschiera puts you near the train station for links to Venice and Verona.

If your brood go barmy for watersports, pick one of the resorts at the top end of the lake – Riva’s our favourite for sailing and windsurfing. Or for scenic hikes, stay in Malcesine for the Monte Baldo cable car (plus a spectacular castle that’ll fire up imagination all round). For families who love theme parks, Garda and Peschiera are near Canevaworld and Gardaland – both are brilliant for beaches too.

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