Il Nido Del Cigno Pied dans l'eau, Arona, Italy

Lake-side dining and lazy days by the water - experience the charm of the Italian lakes at this holiday escape for four.

This characterful apartment is situated on the ground floor of a historic building looking onto both Lake Maggiore and Arona’s Piazza del Popolo. The property enjoys spectacular views of the lake and a small terrace on the Piazza that provides the perfect spot for people-watching with a morning coffee or a drink at the end of the day.

Inside, the apartment is stylishly decorated featuring; exposed brickwork, original stonemasonry and a cool terracotta tiled floor throughout. The cosy open-plan living space is furnished with a sofa bed, a flat-screen digital HD TV and a dining table and chairs. This room also incorporates the kitchen which is equipped with; a cooker hob, a microwave, a Nespresso machine and a fridge freezer and leads out to the terrace.

Sleeping

Bedroom 1: The bedroom enjoys an incredible lake view and is furnished with a double bed and a wardrobe

Extra: There is a comfortable sofa bed in the living room

Bathrooms

Bathroom 1: The bathroom is fitted with a shower, bidet, washbasin and a WC

Additional

• Lake view • Lake shore • Terrace • Outside table & chairs • Air-conditioning • Central heating • Free Wi-Fi • Car not necessary • Public parking • Suitable for elderly • Extra pet friendly • Smoking is prohibited

Location

Located on the western shore of Lake Maggiore, the picturesque town of Arona is directly across from the Borromean Islands. Visitors can take the ferry (a 15-minute walk) and visit the small islands of Isola Bella and the Palazzo Borromeo, the imposing 17th-century palace and its famous gardens.

Arona has a lakeside promenade and a well-preserved historic center with charming streets and traditional Italian architecture. Situated in Piazza Popolo, the apartment is a stone’s throw away from wonderful bistros, bars and restaurants and you can enjoy culinary influences from France, Switzerland and Italy.

A hillside path leads from Piazza del Popolo to the home of the Sacro Monte di San Carlo (a 25-minute walk) and Colossus of San Carlo Borromeo, a massive bronze statue of St. Charles Borromeo. Nestled amongst gardens and chapels overlooking the lake this was once the tallest statue in the world standing over 23 meters tall.

Arona is also a great base to explore other charming towns and attractions around Lake Maggiore, including Stresa (a 25-minute drive), Verbania (a 40-minute drive) and the Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens (a 42-minute drive). Visitors can also enjoy hiking and mountain biking in the nearby hills and forests.

The nearest international airport is Milan Malpensa (MXP), approximately a 40-minute drive from the accommodation.