Hello! Been traveling across Italy for the past 2 weeks. La Casa was our 2nd stop (4 nights). It was easy to get to by car and close to all the amenities of the area. Dave and Penny and Mr. Pepper (Dave and Penny's dog) greeted us with warmth and friendship after a tiring drive from Venice. The following morning... More

Just wanted to echo others' views who have stayed here. Hosts were very welcoming and extended themselves far more than they needed to. It made what could have been a very stressful trip into a relaxing one. Great place, lovely breakfast, with hosts who are very knowledgeable about the area. Beautiful surrounds and walking country. Very restful.

We were given the warmest of welcomes and made to feel at home right away. Nothing was too much trouble from the moment we arrived and beyond our departure. Penny and David have created a B&B that is difficult to leave! We were treated as if we were old friends come to stay, with great conversation and humour, but given... More

Excellent B&B, with the exceptional hospitality of David & Penny. Great location, up the hill from Stresa, in a calm little village. Stayed with my wife in the cute attic room, while my sister and her husband took the self-contained unit. Both rooms are just lovely. Comfortable, clean, inviting and well equipped. Penny & David were lovely hosts, the only... More

We had a lovely stay at Penny and David's B&B sweet home over a week on Easter 2012 with our one year old little girl (in the attic rooms) ! Away from busy Stresa but close enough, in the quiet and authentic village of Stropino, super cosy and clean, fantastic breakfast, lovely garden. And more importantly very welcoming hosts, Penny... More

La Casa del Giardiniere really is the perfect place to stay. As you drive up the hill, away from the busy road below, you realise immediately that you have come to a very special place. With wonderful views from the bedrooms, the picturesque village setting with glorious countryside all around( including some first class golf courses) and the bar/restaurant just... More

Actually, there are three gems in the hills above Stresa: La Casa del Giardiniere and your hosts, David and Penny. Reading earlier comments on Tripadvisor, we wondered, "Can a B&B really be that good - and such good value?" Having now stayed there in March 2012, we can respond with an emphatic, "Yes!" David and Penny are wonderful hosts and... More

Stayed Sept 2011 with Penny and David. Stropino is idyllic. The chalet house is at the edge of a forest with stunning views of the Italian Alps from the bedrooms. Suitable for all types of holidays including golf. We hired a car from the airport so we could be independant. Penny speaks fluent Italian and both of them have extensive... More

A self contained annexe to a Swiss style chalet with great views of the mountains over the valley. David and Penny are excellent hosts with a great knowledge of Lago Maggiore and the Italian Alps. This B&B is in a very quiet village away from the bustle of the tourists in Stresa. David is a perfect host and is willing... More