We stayed at B&B Tana Della Volpe as we had family staying down the road in Barzola. The B&B lived up to previous high ratings, with a beautiful lakeside view, in a very quiet location. The owners, Simona and her father Giovanni, were so wonderfully welcoming, allowing our daughter to stay with us for a few nights for a smal additional fee with the sofa bed made up for her already. As Ispra is quite quiet and there is a limited bus service from the town (a ten to fifteen minute walk away) Simona and Giovanni were very kind to offer us lifts to Ispra ferry port, but also to Angera a little further away (with a more frequent service), which allowed us to take boats to Arona, Stresa and the Isole Boromee. Honestly, Simona and Giovanni made our stay what it was, and we do hope to keep in touch with them!
If you want a quiet lakeside getaway, and don't mind walking a little, the Ispra ferry port is only about a 25 minute walk away, and the area is quiet but felt safe. The guesthouse is beautiful with little tables and parasols with lake views dotted around the site for breakfast and reading time. The East coast is quieter than the West coast of the lake, but this place is beautiful to stay in, and you will be will looked after by the wonderful family that own this B&B. Thanks for everything, Simona and Giovanni! xx