Verbano - Cusio, Piedmont, Italy hotel booking from ahotelinitaly.com

The three-star Hotel Dufour, in the mountain village of Macugnaga, at the foot of Monte Rosa in the Alps, is the perfect place to relax after a day's skiing or exploring. Hotel Dufour offers 12 well-appointed double rooms that come with breakfast included, an en-suite bathroom, a television, telephone.

This hotel in Oggebbio, near Lake Maggiore, offers 15 three-star self-catering apartments that can hold between two and six people. All the apartments at Residence Casa & Vela are elegantly furnished and come with a fitted kitchen, en-suite bathroom and amenities including central heating, a safe, telephone, television and linen.

The three-star Hotel Boston in Stresa is a great base from which to explore the sights around Lake Maggiore, Italy's second largest lake. Stresa itself is a pretty town full of villas and attractive gardens and it is the main point for visits to the Borromean islands.

The three-star Europalace Hotel in Verbania Pallanza has 44 comfortable and spacious rooms with beautiful views of Lake Maggiore and the Borromean islands. It is just a short walk away from the town centre, swimming pool, tennis courts and, of course, the beach.

The three-star Hotel Belvedere & San Gottardo in Verbania Pallanza is a modern, comfortable place to stay. The hotel has recently been renovated and its spacious rooms are all tastefully furnished, with tiled floors, classic Italian furniture and great views.