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Just when we thought we'd unearthed the most charming home in tranquil Lake Orta, this little gem pops up to say ciao. Tucked away in the romantic hillsides fringing the lakeside, history is everywhere to see inside this home. Exposed beams, cool terracotta floors, shuttered windows, and a wooden balcony encasing it all bring the character. While elsewhere, this place speaks to a more contemporary audience with an effortlessly cool lounge (the canvas butterfly chairs are inspired) and a fully kitted-out kitchen with a coffee machine for obligatory morning expressos. Upstairs, you'll find two light-filled and airy bedrooms with access to the balcony and a lakeside view you could savour forever. But on hot summer days, it's downstairs in that suntrap terrace where we think you'll be whiling away your days – if you have any downtime, that is. With the captivating medieval village of Orta San Giulio just a twenty-minute walk away, and a Nonna-style bistro and restaurant for an authentic taste of Northern Italian cuisine even closer (a ten-minute amble), we suspect you'll out and about a lot. And when it's time to up the ante with some fun on the water, the lake's lido, Spiaggia Miami, is just... a six-minute drive away. Or charter a boat for the day – the home has its own private dock on the lake to set sail from, don't you know.
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What to expect
Highlights
Stroll down into Orta for dinner at a water-edge taverna, just twenty-minutes away
Charter a boat to collect you from the home's private dock
Be greeted each morning by this view from the bedroom's balcony
Catch the last of the sun from the top floor balcony with aperitifs
Get together for an atmospheric evening meal here
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Home truths
This home sleeps five guests with the fifth guest sleeping on a single bed alongside the double bed in the main bedroom - perfect for a small family sharing
There’s ample public parking on the main road outside the home and a car is recommended
There are internal steps leading to the bedrooms and family bathroom which may be unsuitable for guests with limited mobility
About this stay
Amenities
Desk / workplace
Wi-fi
Parking available
Balcony
TV
Dishwasher
Fridge
Hair dryer
Bedrooms & bathrooms
2 bedrooms, 4 beds
1 bathroom
Extras
VIP services
Luggage storage
Additional fees
The house offers a private dock on Lake Orta for an additional fee of €100 per day
A portable wi-fi device can be hired for an additional fee of €35 per stay
Your host can provide a cot for €20 per stay, a high chair for €15 per stay and a pram for €25 per stay
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
53 min
Linate
1 hr 28 min
Train station
Orta-Miasino
14 min
Bus stop
Orta Miasino, Stazione FS
13 min
Local shops & services
Supermarket
7 min
Cafe
14 min
Pharmacy
15 min
Points of interest
Beach
Spiaggia Libera Miami
10 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
30
days
Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Up until
7
days
Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Sofia
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Sofia's team are here to provide you with a professional, friendly, and memorable experience. Whatever you need assistance with, they'll be on hand seven days a week, so don't hesitate to get in touch during your stay. They want to make sure your holiday isn't just great, but absolutely fantastic.
Registration or licence number: IT003002C2O99QD2XH.
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