App. Generoso, Viganello (Lugano), Switzerland

Escape to the shores of Lake Lugano at this contemporary escape for 4. Enjoy days out exploring lakeside villages, hikes on Monte Brè or simply relax in the sun at the local Lido.

Located on the 1st floor (with a lift) of a modern four-story apartment building, this is the ideal getaway for couples or small families.

The property features a light-filled living space furnished with a double sofa bed, a dining table and a smart flatscreen TV. This space leads to a small kitchen, equipped with a Nespresso coffee machine, an induction hob, an oven, a microwave, a dishwasher and a fridge freezer. There’s even a small balcony with mountain views that provides the ideal space for a morning coffee or an evening aperitif.

Sleeping

Bedroom 1: The bedroom enjoys access to a private balcony and is furnished with a double bed and a large, fitted wardrobe

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

Bathrooms

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

Additional

• Balcony • Outside Dining Area • Outside Table-Chairs • Free Wi-Fi • Underfloor Heating • Ceiling Fan • Shared Washing Machine & Dryer (in basement) • Car not Necessary • Allocated Private Parking Space (Garage) • Pets Possible (small dogs) • Smoking Prohibited

Location

The property is situated in a quiet residential neighbourhood of Lugano, a 20-minute walk from Lido di Lugano, Lugano’s ferry terminal and Parco San Michele. Guests can reach the centre of Lugano with its beautiful Piazza della Riforma, Parco Ciani and the luxury shopping street Via Nassa in just 25 minutes on foot/ 5-minute drive. Those after mountain adventures can head to the Funicolare Cassarate (a 20-minute walk) for Monte Brè.

For culture, visitors can head to MASI, the Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland, which hosts regular contemporary art exhibitions and (LAC) Lugano Arte e Cultura, a new centre dedicated to music, visual and performing arts (both a 9-minute drive). Guests can also visit the amazing Swissminiatur (a 15-minute drive), and admirers of the Nobel Prize-winning author Herman Hesse will find a museum dedicated to the novelist in Montagnola (a 15-minute drive).

There are several restaurants and a supermarket approximately a 5-minute walk away. For the freshest local produce, guests should head to the farmers market, which takes place every Tuesday and Friday morning in central Lugano on Piazza della Riforma (a 30-minute walk/ 8-minute drive).

The closest international airport is in Italy, Milan Malpensa (MXP), which is approximately a 1-hour drive away.