A Faraway Place
16 guests
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6 bedrooms, 12 beds
6 bathrooms
+2 extra toilet
sq/ft
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Dating back to the 19th century, this villa is close to the Toce River valley, Lake Maggiore, and the Swiss border. The surrounding area offers beautiful scenery and plenty of opportunities for skiing, rock climbing, hiking and cycling. You’ll have a team of staff to take care of you, meaning you can enjoy a hotel-style service to make your stay as relaxing as possible. Speaking of relaxing, the outdoor space provides plenty of peace and tranquillity, thanks to a private swimming pool, sun terrace and alfresco dining area.
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What to expect
Highlights
Discover the beautiful scenery and fascinating architecture of Lake Maggiore
Open a bottle of fizz and dip your toes in the private swimming pool
Sip your morning coffee beneath the trees in the pretty garden
Pick a bottle of local wine from the wine cellar to enjoy with dinner
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Home truths
There's free private parking available here. Due to the location of this home, we'd recommend renting a car to get the most out of your stay.
There are no ground-floor bedrooms here, so this home may not be suitable for those with reduced mobility.
The swimming pool isn't fenced. If you're bringing little ones, they'll need to be supervised at all times.
The traditional decor here might not be to everyone's taste. It feels a little dated in parts.
While some of the bedrooms and bathrooms aren't photographed, we expect the style and quality to be consistent with the rest of the home.
About this stay
Amenities
Wi-fi
Parking available
Washing machine
Swimming pool
Patio / terrace
Dishwasher
Fridge
Hair dryer
Bedrooms & bathrooms
6 bedrooms, 12 beds
6 bathrooms, 2 additional toilets
Extras
VIP services
Tickets and experience booking
Additional fees
There may be some extra fees to pay here, such as charges for utilities, final cleaning fees, city tax and security deposits – all of which you may need to pay in cash to the homeowner. Please reach out during the booking process to confirm.
Your host can arrange private catering services and breakfast deliveries for an additional fee.
Your host can also arrange car hire, cooking classes and wine tasting experiences for an additional fee.
Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Italy
With the most UNESCO sites in the world, Italy’s history radiates from every hilltop town, Roman ruin, and protected city centre. The capital, Rome, is home to iconic sights like the Colosseum, Vatican and Roman Forum which feature in every “round the world” montage you’ve seen in the movies. While the Tuscan gem of Florence has Rennaisance artworks packed into sprawling Baroque museums. In the North, the Dolomites and Italian...
Get around
Airport
Milan Malpensa
1 hr 5 min
Linate
1 hr 40 min
Train station
Premosello Chiovenda
5 min
Bus stop
Premosello
3 min
Local shops & services
Supermarket
2 min
Cafe
5 min
Pharmacy
3 min
Points of interest
Beach
spiaggia di Santino
27 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 16:00
Departure before 10:00
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
60
days
Cancel at least 60 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 60 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Maria
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Maria and her friendly team are experts when it comes to Italian escapes. They're here to make sure that every last thing is in place for your unforgettable stay.
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