Blu Lake apartment on Ghiffa Beach, Ghiffa, Italy

Soak up an unforgettable Lake Maggiore stay - from this air-conditioned lakeside penthouse with private resident beach, and sunny lakeside garden!

Providing an exclusive holiday base for 4, this 1-bedroom lakeside penthouse promises pure escapism. Easily reached by lift, the 2nd floor and last apartment features an ambient loft-style ambience, with exposed beamed ceilings, airy rooms and far reaching lake views to take in. The chic open plan living room is equipped with a double sofa bed, flat screen TV and a truly year-round appeal, with air conditioning and toasty underfloor heating just a touch away. Accompanying the inviting living space leads directly out onto a covered lake view dining terrace, for private alfresco drinks and meals. A spacious master double bedroom with lake view balcony provides a restful haven for a couple, whilst the modern fitted shower room offers added convenience whilst away.

Outside, the lakeside residence boasts a sunny communal garden with private resident beach and an alfresco dining terrace with stone-built BBQ at guest’s disposal. A private garage is also on hand, enabling guests to securely park their car. From its scenic lakeside location, the amenities of Ghiffa are within easy reach.

Sleeping

Bedroom 1: A light and airy lake view double bedroom with balcony access
Extra: A double sofa bed features within the lake view living room (also with balcony access)

Bathroom

Bathroom 1: A modern fitted shower room with wash basin, WC & bidet

Additional

• Lake views • Flat screen TV • Air conditioning • Underfloor heating • Hairdryer • Lift access • 28 external steps • Communal lakeside garden with alfresco dining terrace, BBQ & beach • Private garage + parking space • Car essential

Location:

Situated along the picturesque Ghiffa lakeshore road of ‘Via Belvedere’, guests are placed 2-6 minutes’ walk away from a host of local bars, trattorias, restaurants and visitor attractions (including ‘Museo dell’Arte del Cappello). Aside from the many lake and beach-based activities on offer, those looking to enjoy a scenic hike and be amongst nature are just 6 minutes’ drive from the ‘Sacro Monte dei Ghiffa Patrimono Unesco’ nature reserve.

Nearby Verbania and the botanical gardens of Villa Taranto offer plenty to see and do (8 minutes’ drive). For those looking to get out and explore Lake Maggiore for the day, the car-passenger ferry stop in Intra is 6 minutes’ drive away. The food markets, annual music festivals and scenic Borromean island boat trips in Stresa can be enjoyed 25 minutes’ drive away.

Conveniently placed for year-round getaways, guests are 65 minutes’ drive from Milan Malpensa International airport.