The Perfect View Loft Lago Maggiore countryside ( PI), Lago Maggiore (Piemonte), Piemonte, Italy

Pick a perfect lake view detox on Lake Maggiore, with a picture-perfect penthouse apartment for 4!

Nestled on the sunny Premeno hillside, this modern ‘wow factor’ retreat with private lake view terrace sets the scene for carefree, grown-up lake breaks.

Inside, the well-equipped holiday apartment offers a unique curved living room with floor-to-ceiling picture windows overlooking the majestic year-round back drop of Lake Maggiore. A stunning ceiling lends an exotic feel to the room, which is full of natural light, with an easy-going flow inviting the outdoors in. A comfy sofa, ambient fireplace and Sky TV with DVD player offer the perfect cosy setting for out-of-season stays, whilst doors lead directly out onto the sunny and expansive lake view terrace. Furnished with a pair of sun loungers and alfresco dining area, the private curved terrace sets the scene for summertime fun. Next to the living space is a scenic lake view dining area and a small well-equipped kitchen, with Nespresso coffee machine. Two spacious couple-friendly double bedrooms are further accompanied by a contemporary fitted bathroom suite with shower.

The 3rd floor penthouse features in a striking 3-storey residence with private street parking below (reached via 100 external steps). Please note that due to the elevated position of the private terrace and these external steps, the home is unsuitable for children and the elderly.

From its unique, lake view setting amongst greenery, a local nearby golf club and choice of hiking routes can be enjoyed, as well as the nearby visitor delights and resort amenities of Verbania and Intra (24-25 minutes’ drive away).

Sleeping-

Bedroom 1: A spacious double bedroom with wardrobe
Bedroom 2: A serene double bedroom with wardrobe

Bathroom-

Bathroom 1: Contemporary fitted suite with a shower cubicle, wash basin, WC & bidet

Additional-

• Lake views • Flat screen Sky TV with DVD player • WiFI (for an extra charge) • Hairdryer • Clothes horse • Central heating • Fireplace • Due to the elevation of the outdoor terrace, children are not permitted to stay • 100 external steps lead up to the apartment • Alfresco dining set with sun parasol • 2 sun loungers • Street-level parking space below (reached by the 100 external steps) • Unsuitable for children or the elderly • Car essential due to the scenic hillside location

Location:

From its scenic, elevated setting along ‘Via Lago Azzurro’ in Premeno, guests are perfectly placed for taking it easy; be it with a game of golf at Premeno golf club, with a tasty meal at an authentic local restaurant (both 12 minutes’ drive away) or with a breath-taking mountain hike.

Nearby Verbania and the botanical gardens of Villa Taranto offer plenty to see and do (24-25 minutes’ drive), whilst the special nature reserve of ‘del Sacro Monte della SS. Trinità di Ghiffa’ (32 minutes’ drive away) offers the perfect dose of escapism in the great outdoors. For those looking to explore Lake Maggiore for the day, the car-passenger ferry stop in Intra is 24 minutes’ drive away. The food markets, annual music festivals and scenic Borromean island boat trips in Stresa can also be enjoyed 42 minutes’ drive away.

Conveniently placed for year-round getaways, guests are 79 minutes’ drive from Milan Malpensa International airport.

Pay at the booking: bedlinen, towels, cleaning 200 Euro