Prestige Holidays has launched its first dedicated Lake Garda brochure featuring 21 hotels, ranging from family-run three stars to agriturismo-style and luxurious five star properties.

The operator is focusing on the ‘authentic’ western shore of the lake but also covering the well-known resorts of Sirmione, Riva del Garda, Malcesine and Bardolino.

The programme takes in three Italian regions: Lombardia, Trentino and Veneto.

Eight of the properties on offer are not featured by any other UK operator.

Typical of the area, these hotels reflect the local culture.

Breaks start from £569 per person in April staying at the 25 roomed three-star Hotel San Filis in the small village of San Felice in the Valtenesi region.

The hotel has its own electric eco boats that guests can hire to explore the lake; and bikes are also available free of charge. The price includes return flights on Ryanair from London Stansted to Verona, car hire and free HB accommodation. Book by 20 March 2018 and receive free half board worth £122 per person.

David Skillicorn, general manager, Prestige Holidays, said: “With fabulous scenery, historic resorts, delicious food and wine, great walking plus easy access to cities such as Verona, Venice and Mantova, Lake Garda has something for everyone. Our range of properties suits all budgets too.”

In the historic resort of Sirmione, is the Hotel Flaminia. On the lakeside, this property has 41 rooms and a café/restaurant. A week’s stay on BB starts from £759 per person with private return transfers and flights on British Airways from London Gatwick to Verona.

The ‘fairy-tale’ village of Gargnano offers a good choice of restaurants, bars and shops plus a wide public beach. Stay at the family-run Hotel Villa Europa perched on the lake road overlooking the village has only 20 rooms. A week’s stay costs from £809 per person in April with private return transfers and flights on British Airways from London Gatwick to Verona.