L’Albereta is an ivy-covered villa situated in the Italian region of Franciacorta located near Brescia and Lake Iseo in Lombardy, just an hour away from Milan. This charming Relais & Chateaux property is surrounded by vine-blanketed hills, historic castles, lush greenery, and superb wineries, famous for their sparkling wines. It has a world-class Espace Chenot Spa, four gourmet restaurants, and two wineries. L’Albereta is a true haven for wellness, foodies, wine lovers, and anyone who craves a bit of la dolce vita. The villa’s interiors are a pleasing mix of modern and classic decor, while the lush gardens are dotted with modern sculptures.

The 53 luxurious rooms (31 double and twin bed rooms, 21 junior suites and suites, 1 cabriolet suite) all have soaring ceilings and antique furniture, reflecting the kind of relaxed-but-exclusive ambiance that feels ever-so Italian.

The 1,860sqm Espace Chenot Spa includes 14 treatment rooms, an indoor pool, sauna, steam bath, Turkish bath, and hydrotherapy pools. Their dream team of 30 expert masseuses, doctors, dietitians, osteopaths, wellness coaches, which focuses on a holistic and systemic screening method to customize wellness programs using state-of-the-art diagnostics and a multidisciplinary approach to help restore the body and optimize it to its peak mental and physical condition. Programs focus on diet and weight-loss, oxidative stress management, anti-aging, energetic treatments, health and prevention to improve overall wellbeing with bio-energy check-ins. There is also a fitness center along with tennis courts, indoor and outdoor pools.

L’Albereta has four gourmet restaurants along with a chic lounge area for afternoon tea and evening aperitivo. Guests can savor delectable local cuisine from chef Fabio Abbattista at Ristorante LeoneFelice, where the large, beautiful terrace opens to mesmerizing views of Lake Iseo. Dishes are inspired by traditional rustic Italian cuisine while also reflecting a slightly modern touch.
La Filiale is an informal yet chic pizzeria serving award-winning Franco Pepe’s pizzas with outstanding wines from Franciacorta and beyond, while the health- forward Ristorante Benessere is reserved for guests of the Espace Chenot Health and Wellness SPA. Stanza 54 is the perfect setting to enjoy breakfast, a light lunch or aperitivo with charming views over the vineyards and landscape of Franciacorta surrounded by three terraces.

L’Albereta’s prime setting in Lombardy also makes it the perfect starting point from which to explore other cities like Milan, Bergamo, Verona, and Venice, though guests will find that the nearby Lake Iseo is worth the trip alone.