Painted Window by the lake

Enjoy a budget-friendly break with your family, from this spacious balcony retreat in a historical villa setting! Offering a sedate, carefree location in Leggiuno, this affordable family-friendly villa apartment with shared garden and parking space is within easy reach of Arolo beach and the nearby resort amenities of Reno di Leggiuno and Laveno-Mombello. The semi-open plan layout is ideal for entertaining and comprises of a large, inviting Living room with a dining area, an adjoining Kitchen diner with service hatch and another sitting area with wood burning stove. The coloured glazing of the original veranda windows provides a lovely daytime ambience in the Living room, whilst free WiFi, a TV and DVD player sets the scene for cosy evenings in. All the necessary appliances are provided in the retro Kitchen, including a cooker hob, microwave, oven, electric kettle, coffee machine, toaster, dishwasher and fridge freezer. A quirky couple-friendly Double bedroom with balcony access features alongside a 2nd bedroom which offers a Single bed, set of child-friendly bunk beds and balcony access. A retro fitted shower room and a utility room with a second WC and private laundry facilities complete the layout of this homely historical retreat. Outside, guests can stretch their legs and soak up the sun with a BBQ lunch at the alfresco dining set in the villa’s sunny shared garden. A private parking space is also conveniently to hand. The charming villa residence is situated 4 minutes’ walk from a local eatery and 7 minutes’ walk away from Arolo beach, the touristic marina and a fun lakeside bar. The famous UNESCO world heritage site of Santa Caterina del Sasso is just 5 minutes’ drive away. Key Features- • Unique villa apartment for 5 • 1st floor with balcony • TV + DVD player • Free WIFI access • Shared villa grounds • Alfresco dining area • Private parking space • Town location Sleeping- Bedroom 1: A traditional lake view Double bedroom with wardrobe & balcony access Bedroom 2: A versatile family room featuring a Single bed, a set of bunk beds & balcony access Bathrooms- Bathroom 1: A retro fitted suite with shower cubicle, wash basin, WC & bidet Service WC: A utility room with WC and laundry facilities Additional- • Fireplace • Fan • Hairdryer • Washing machine • Clothes horse • Iron + ironing board • BBQ • 20 external steps • Located in the same residence complex as the ‘La Corte del Torchio’ apartments (ID 2463, ID 2368, ID 2464 and ID 1796) Location- Situated along the ‘Via Carlo’ in Leggiuno, the holiday home can be found a quiet secondary road in the heart of an authentic Lake Maggiore village. Guests are only 4 minutes’ walk away from a local eatery and are 7 minutes’ stroll away from Arolo beach, a lakeside bar and tourist marina (via a stepped footpath). The famous UNESCO world heritage site of Hermitage of Santa Caterina and an authentic selection of eateries (which include a seafood restaurant, a pizzeria and ‘gelatria’ no less!) are only 5 minutes’ drive away. For those looking to stock up the kitchen cupboards whilst away, nearby Laveno (12 minutes’ drive away) offers a host of shops, restaurants and a supermarket. The resort town also offers easy ferry links across the lake to the western shore town of Intra (perfect for reaching the Villa Taranto gardens, the beautiful resort of Stresa and the world-class Borromean Islands. Reno di Leggiuno also offers proximity to the castle fortress and doll museum of Rocca di Angera, the romantic ruins of Rocca Borromea di Arona, the Lagoni di Mercurago Nature Park and the ancient Sacro Monte di Orta monastery on Lake Orta. Lake Maggiore is a very family-friendly destination; with Safari and Wildlife Parks, the Lake Maggiore Adventure Park and the Ondaland high-tech water park to enjoy, alongside wind surfing, wakeboarding, sailing, diving, tennis, horse riding, golf and Italian Alp Skiing. Lago di Varese, Lago di Comabbio and Lake Lugano are also within easy driving distance. The closest airports are Milan Malpensa (44 minutes’ drive away) and Lugano Airport (56 minutes’ drive away).