Casa del Lago is a wonderfully situated semi-detached holiday house, perched right on the shores of Lago Maggiore. The spacious private garden extends right up to the lake, where there is a jetty for the owner`s boat. Although the owner and her daughter live in the other half of the house, one will enjoy complete privacy. The house is comfortably furnished and selected antiques give the rooms a special flair. One suite like double bedroom with ensuite bathroom is set on the entrance level. It has an interconnecting door to the entrance hall and also direct access to the garden.

The other double bedroom is connected to the entrance hall by an open staircase. Here there is a single bed, suitable for a child. The location of this holiday home is perfect for excursions to the islands of Stresa or Arona. The more active holidaymaker can choose between not only the usual array of water sports, but also horse-riding, hiking and a golf course nearby.

At a glance:
baby bed/cot: 100€/rental - oven - electric iron - bicycles - BBQ - pets: allowed 60 €/week - heating: 20€/day - internet: WI-FI - fireplace - microwave - SAT/cable-TV - lake view: partial - stereo - tennis court: 10 min walking distance

The mountains and lakes of Lombardy and Piedmont provide a superb setting for an active holiday with lots of scope for cultural experiences, too. Lago Maggiore, Lago di Orta and Lago di Como captivate by their fantastic location, surrounded by mountains. The lakes offer every conceivable water sport. All the main holiday locations have their own wind-surfing- and sailing schools. Northern Italy offers exciting diversity not just in its landscapes but also in its art, many different cultures having left their traces here. Piemont is one of the most famous Italian wine-growing areas, of which the most exquisite and famous product is Barolo. The excellent reputation of the Piedmontese cuisine is known far beyond its borders.

Getting there: flights to Milan, rental car