LAGO D’ORTA 1

9 people
5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms

Charming and elegant villa located in the village of Crabbia, 3 km away from Orta (the Capital of Lake Orta). Independent house, with private dock, rowing boat, beautiful garden. This villa and the surrounding area will fascinate whoever loves nature, beauty, and peaceful atmosphere. You access the house by its beautiful and large garden (about 2 ha) where are all kind of flowers and trees. A century-old wisteria welcomes you in the middle of the courtyard.

Accommodation:
The villa sleeps 9 in summer time and 6 from October to April.

At the ground floor there is a double bedroom with bathroom (tub), a storage room where is the washing machine and an additional fridge. There are also three more storage rooms (that will be kept closed); on the left of the courtyard there is the platform for the wheelchair elevator.

The pretty stairs with pink painted walls leads you the first floor surrounded on two sides by a balcony. On this floor you have a spacious elegant living room (TV) with fireplace and large French windows. A rather small but well equipped kitchen (dishwasher), a breakfast room with table for 6, a large bathroom (tub) with an ancient mirror (beautifully decorated with a wooden frame) a study room with collection of art and botanical books, a double bedroom with bathroom (tub) with separate entrance from the balcony.

On the other side of the balcony there is the large and beautiful patio, which in effect becomes the summer living room, with sofas, armchairs, dining table seating 10 people.

On the second floor: the spacious master bedroom with fireplace and cosy windows framing the view of the lake, large bathroom with both tub and separate shower (and beautiful ancient crystal mirror). Some steps up is a passage room with bed of 120 cm, a baby bedroom with crib, and large mansard bedroom with two beds that can't be fitted as a double bed.

Outside:
Large garden with a path that has been expressly made for wheelchairs passage; an other path (not wheelchairs accessible) leads to the private dock and bathing area.

Please note:
- The ground floor and the first floor bedrooms have each an independent access from outside there is also an inside stair connecting them. While there is no inside connection from these two bedrooms to the rest of the house: to reach the living room and the kitchen from these two bedrooms guests you have to pass through the balcony.

- The villa is above and overlooking the lake, it is not on the lakeshore. A stepped path from the villa leads down to the lakeshore road (about 150 m unsuitable to people with walking difficulties). You then have to cross the road to reach the villa’s own little private dock where, a rowing boat (no engine) is available. Children must be watched and helped across the road.

- The villa was partially adapted for use by the handicapped by its late owner who, when he became infirm, wanted to remain. There is an elevator (for wheelchairs only) connecting the ground floor to the patio and the main level of the house. Garden paths (other than the one down to the lake) have no steps. But it doesn’t mean full wheelchair accessibility. All the bathrooms (other than the one at the upper floor) have tubs and no one is provided with grab-bars.

Location:
Thanks to the quiet beauty of the landscape, its fascinating history and its wealth of artistic treasures, principally Romanesque and Baroque architecture, Lake Orta has long been the destination of poets, artists and writers. Lake Orta lies at the west of lake Maggiore in the northern Italy. Far from the chaos and the unpleasant “stress of life”, this restful area with its blue water and clean air offers the opportunity to rediscover nature.

Mimosas, Palms and Olive trees grow around the lake as well as Azaleas, Camellias and Rhododendron a bit higher up are chestnut forests, at 500 /600 m oaks and birch trees.

There are many possibilities to follow footpaths that lead from the towns and villages through the forests up the hills and mountains.

The Mottarone (height 1385 m.), which divides Lake Maggiore from Lake Orta, is equipped with lifts for winter sports. On clear days it offers a charming view of seven lakes, Monte Rosa and the chain of the Alps.

From the railroad station of the village you can reach Milano in about 1h.40 min / 2h and Torino (about 2 h).

HS (30/06 to 01/09): 3240€
MS (07/04 to 14/04, 05/05 to 30/06, 01/09 to 06/10,22/12 to 05/01): 3240€
LS (Rest of year): 2430€

Additional information: Linen. Final cleaning 150 euros to be paid on the spot. Maid service 2 hours each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Heating metered. Utilities deposit 200 euros per week upon arrival for heating. Pets 60 euros per week. Deposit caution 1000 euros to be paid in cash on the spot. Baby bed available 100 euros. Extra bed available 150 euros. Telephone local calls only. Internet access dial up line. Rowing boat included.

Special notes and restrictions:
From October to May MAXIMUM 6 PAX admitted.

Upon request and approval of the owner a late arrival is possible between 7.00 pm and 9 pm for an extra fee of 50 euro

SERVICE AVAILABLE ONLY UPON REQUEST AND CHARGES: advanced grocery shopping and extra maid service.

LAGO D’ORTA 2

4 people
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms

Located in Lake Orta with private lake access this is a picturesque, excellently restored and furnished cosy villa with private landing stage, manicured lawns and a view that only a few houses have to offer. It is situated near Orta S.Giulio (1500m) where you will find a wide range of shops and good restaurants. Behind the house there is the lively road bordering Lake Orta, while a green lawn with view of S. Giulio Island extends from your little villa to the lake.

Accommodation:

The villa has two floors.

First floor: an entrance hall, accessible from the rear garden (6 steps), leads into a bright living room with large fireplace. The dining area with table which seats eight offers wonderful views of the lake and gives access to the stairs leading to the garden. Behind the dining room there is the small fully equipped kitchen. This floor also has a double bedroom and a twin bedroom (this one with lake view), one bathroom with tub. The beds of the twin bedroom can’t be fitted as one double.

At the ground floor: an additional large living room gives direct access to the garden. On this same floor there is a bathroom (shower) and a kitchen. The two floors are not connected from the interior.

Outside there is a patio and a lovely garden with outdoor furnishing.

The boat club is just close to the house, here you can hire boats or have your own boat brought into the water and anchored.

The views are incredible with a backdrop of snow-capped mountains, the S.Giulio Island and the blue lake with white sailing boats. A parking space is available. The property is of high quality with nicely furnished rooms and every comfort.

Please note:

The villa is not suitable to people with walking difficulties.

Upon request and owner approval a 5th person can be accommodated if not older than 8 y.o. In this case the extra bed will be added downstairs.

Location:
Thanks to the quiet beauty of the landscape, its fascinating history and its wealth of artistic treasures, principally Romanesque and Baroque architecture, Lake Orta has long been the destination of poets, artists and writers. Orta S.Giulio is a charming medieval village on the shores of lake Orta with wonderful palaces and lanes that lead to the ancient square facing the lake where the 16th century Palazzotto stands as a gem of design.

San Giulio Island lies on the shores of the lake and it is the residence of a convent of nuns belonging to an enclosed order. On the island there is the Basilica of San Giulio, richly decorated with frescoes.

ONE SEASON: 2403€
Additional information: Linen. Final cleaning included. Heating metered. Pets not allowed. Extra bed 100 euros. Baby bed available 100 euros. Telephone not available. Internet access not available. Security deposit: 800 euros to be paid in cash on the spot.

Special notes and restrictions: Please note that the 5th person is accepted only if he/she is a child under 6 years old.
Upon request and approval of the owner a late arrival is possible between 7.00 pm and 9 pm for an extra fee of 50 euro.