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2 Bedroom Holiday Apartment in Bosco Sole (Sunny Wood), Near Lake Maggiore, ITALY, with Pool, Tennis Court and Balcony. 5 kms from the picturesque town of Luino on Lake Maggiore, one hour north of Milan and also close to the Swiss border.
Mountain Getaway - Ideal for a couple or family holidays or small groups of friends. Beautiful countryside and woodland located above Lake Maggiore in the region of the town of Luino. This is a paradise for a quiet getaway with sports facilities and lovely Italian restaurants. The only noises are the church bells and the donkey! However, just a train ride or short car trip and you can be in fashionable Milan or in Switzerland. There is so much to do and see, the choice is endless. Whether you like shopping, eating out, browsing through markets, visiting beautiful buildings, enjoying a glass of prosecco in one of the endless street cafes or bars, golfing, walking, swimming, tennis, sunbathing by the pool, chilling with a book, exploring new places, boat trips on lakes this is just the right place for you...
Situated within a new complex and overlooking stunning mountain scenery, there are opportunities for horse riding, golf, mountain biking. In addition, the lakeside town of Luino is renown for sailing and rowing. During the winter months there is the opportunity for ski-ing less than an hour away.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 5, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Maccagno, 7km |
| Will consider: | Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 5km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for over 5s only Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| General: | Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Satellite TV |
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| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Cooker, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Single beds (3), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 5 |
| Other: | Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (heated), Shared garden, BBQ, Shared tennis court on site, Climbing frame, Swing set |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
The apartment measures some 85 m2, with double-glazed windows and shuttered louvred balcony doors. The south-facing balcony is a perfect spot to admire the panoramic view of the surrounding countryside.
On the first level there is a spacious, bright and fully furnished living room, with double aspect windows.
Adjacent to the living room is a well equipped open-plan kitchen/diner with integral fridge/freezer, hob and oven.
The smartly appointed bathroom comprises: bath and shower, wash basin, toilet and bidet. A washing machine is also provided next to the bathroom. A spiral staircase leads to the second floor.
On the second floor there are two bedrooms. The first bedroom has two single beds, a wardrobe, double drawers and writing desk; with an optional third single bed stored beneath one of the beds.
The second bedroom has a double bed, with ample storage space comprising two wardrobes and double drawers.
The apartment is located in a beautiful spot, with excellent complex facilities: a pool, tennis court and children's play area. In addition, the apartment has it’s own garage and the complex offers ample alternative parking.
The heated swimming pool which is open from June-October is surrounded by a paved terrace for sun-loungers (provided). There are shower and WC facilities close to the pool.
Further details outdoors:
The apartment is located in a beautiful spot, with excellent complex facilities: a pool, tennis court and children's play area. In addition, the apartment has it’s own garage and the complex offers ample alternative parking.
The heated swimming pool which is open from end of May-October is surrounded by a paved terrace for sun-loungers (provided). There are shower and WC facilities close to the pool.
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Share videoThe Lombardy / Varese/Lake Maggiore region
A spectacular area of natural beauty, traversed by green mountains and one of the largest lakes in Italy, Lake Maggiore.
A fantastic venue for ski-ing as the ski-slopes are just an hour away, and the apartment is warm and snug with central heating and wood burner, making this an ideal break in the Winter months.
Nearby Maccagno is a charming village on the Lombardy side of Lake Maggiore.
The climate guarantees extended holidays and the summer is usually hot!
Stunning landscapes in this region which makes exploring an absolute pleasure.
The local ferry is fantastic for visiting the beautiful villages around the lake, like Cannobio and Stresa.
Places to visit that are full of history including the Borromeo Islands with their splendid italian style gardens.
Visit the local market in Luino - one of the biggest in Europe.
6 prestigious golf courses within a range of 40km
Hop on a boat & explore the beautiful lake, its beaches, islands and surroundings in Italy and Switzerland. Many watersport acitivities are offered nearby as well as great opportunities for mountain biking or trekking in the nearby mountain valleys.
The Luino / Montegrino Valtravaglia area
Luino is the nearest town. Situated on Lake Maggiore, this picturesque town has some excellent restaurants and boutiques. It offers a train station for direct travel to Milan and connections to other locations. In addition, there are regular boat trips across the lake to Stresa (a must see historical town) and other sightseeing spots. Switzerland is just 12 kms away.
Adjacent to the Sailing club and municipal Tennis Courts there is a large free car park by the lake.
Every Wednesday there is a interesting and quite varied market which takes up most of the town centre. The market sells all kinds of things from clothes, shoes, leather bags, household items and local food and drink produce. This is worth a visit, certainly if you take in the local scenary - whilst relaxing with a glass of Prosecco.
In the winter there are options to ski in either Italy or Switzerland, with the nearest ski slopes just over one hours travel time.
How to get there
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| Airport: | Milan Malpensa: 60 km |
| Railway: | Luino: 5 km |
| Ferry: | Luino: 5 km |
Fly to Milan Malpensa:
The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa which is approximately 40 miles drive from the house. Several airlines fly here. Easyjet flies here from London Gatwick, Bristol or Edinburgh, or you can travel by British Airways or Lufthansa from London Heathrow or Flybe from Birmingham and Manchester.
Fly to Milan Linate:
Transfer time from the airport is approximately 120 minutes. Easyjet fly to Linate from London Gatwick and British Airways fly there from London Heathrow.
Fly to Milan Bergamo:
Transfer time from the airport is approximately 120 minutes. Ryanair fly to Milan Bergamo from London Luton, London Stansted, Bristol, Liverpool, Bournemouth, East Midlands and Glasgow. Jet 2 fly to Bergamo from Leeds Bradford and BMI Baby fly from Birmingham.
Car hire is available from all airports - please ask for more details on booking. If you do fly to Milan Malpensa via Easyjet, we would recommend trying to use either Avis or Europcar as they have offices within the same terminal you arrive in. If not, you have to transfer to the other terminal. This is very easy - you just catch a free bus from outside the terminal entrance.
Alternatively, an inexpensive train service runs from Milan Central Station which will take you to Luino in 1-2 hours depending on the day of travel.
Activities near Luino
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
City breaks
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 25 Sep 2011 |
Lovely apartment in new building complex, very rurally located. The road leading to Bosco is breathtaking, both for its views and the narrow bends. A very helpful neighbour had been waiting for our arrival and showed us the property and was generally available for any advice. The flat was very clean and tidy, is well-equipped and very comfortable. The tight winding staircase is not suitable for people with mobility problems or small children or even very large suitcases. The stair leads into the twin room from which the double bed room is accessed via a sliding door. Both bedrooms are big with very comfy beds. The massive timber ceilings have skylights for illumination and quite low eaves. The apartment does not have any air conditioning but fans which was fine in September (it was quite hot). We loved the balcony and had all our meals out there, overlooking the gardens, pool and mountain scenery. Bosco itself is very quiet (apart from the bells which go off every half hour) and any shopping/entertainment requires a drive. We usually went to Luino, about 6 miles drive away. The town is very friendly with a lovely historic centre and much more 'real Italian' than the more tourist filled towns on the Piedmonte side of Lago Maggiore. There are lots of things to do nearby, both relaxing and active which we found preferable to our trips further afield as driving on the narrow winding roads can be quite stressful and is certainly not fast. |
20 Sep 2011 |
You never really know what to expect when you arrive at a holiday apartment but we were pleasantly surprised with this clean and well furnished home in the hills, it was decorated to modern standards and has a very comfortable lounge, bathroom and bedrooms a spiral staircase may not suite some especially after sampling the local wines. The only draw back i can think of is the need of transport as the setting is rural and up steep hills. I really do hope to return in the not too distant future as the scenery is stunning and only a short drive to Switzerland and the mountains,happy days were had by one and all. |
18 Sep 2011 |
We loved the apartment and its location inland away from other tourists and we made use of the excellent pool every day. It was nice being up the mountain looking across the valley and hearing the church bells ringing. There was everything we needed in the apartment and we enjoyed having meals on the balcony. We took boat trips from Luino to Cannera Riviera/Cannobio and also from Laveno to Intra and on to the islands. Stunning scenery everywhere we looked. Being close to the border we were able to go to Lugano in Switzerland - once to visit the town and the second day to drive round the lake on the Italian side to enjoy the spectacular views; we also drove to Bergamo and Lake Como. So much to see and do but we feel we've had a very relaxing time and seen some spectacular scenery. Many thanks for having such a nice apartment in such a lovely location. |
Guestbook for Di Smithio's
"I just wanted to write and say that we had a wonderful holiday in Italy, we didn't want to come home.
The apartment was lovely, amazing views, great pool and the children really enjoyed playing tennis.
Thank you for details on local restaurants, places to visit etc. it was all really helpful." Ruth Rose
"I'd like to thank you for the lovely accommodation provided for our holiday, and to let you know that we all had a fantastic time, and we will be recommending you to family and friends." Claire Gentle
"We just returned from our holiday and want to let you know that we really enjoyed our stay in Bosco Sole. There was a relaxed atmosphere and the kids loved the pool." Natasja van der Woude
"We had a fantastic holiday in Italy. When we opened the shutters on our first morning we couldn't believe the view! The apartment is lovely and thank you so much for the bottle of wine. " Carol Goodman
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
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| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Christmas | 19 Dec 11 | 8 Jan 12 | £ 495 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Post Christmas Break | 8 Jan 12 | 11 Feb 12 | £ 295 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Half Term | 11 Feb 12 | 19 Feb 12 | £ 395 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 19 Feb 12 | 31 Mar 12 | £ 295 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Easter Holidays | 31 Mar 12 | 15 Apr 12 | £ 395 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Spring break | 15 Apr 12 | 3 Jun 12 | £ 425 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Early Summer | 3 Jun 12 | 22 Jul 12 | £ 495 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer - High Season | 22 Jul 12 | 2 Sep 12 | £ 595 | - | - | 1 Week |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Non refundable deposit of £200 payable upon booking. Remainder of balance due 9 weeks before arrival.
Payment by bank transfer, paypal or cheque.
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 2 years listed You are contacting Jacqueline Smith
Languages spoken   The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This apartment has received 6 reviews from previous guests.  |
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