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Villa Aquila, sitting above the western shore of Lago Maggiore and easily overlooking the best views of Lake Maggiore, and other lakes as well, and the Italian Alps over yonder, is at once comfortable, private, memorable and affordable. The owner has collected unusal and rather rare, old stone carved elements like Corinthian column bases, and massive oil urns that are glazed inside, not out.
Villa Aquila is modern villa, spacious and independent, that offers unforgettable view over three lakes. The gardens are planted with palms, azelias, and flowers. A large pool that becomes like a Siren's song to stay and marvel at the views, is the latest addition to a well maintained and professionally run rental. It is a spacious and very, very comfortable for those couples or even large families seeking a quiet stay with views. It's not remote, but feels it. A large terrace and BBQ provides dining al fresco. In the downstairs dining room (where are two dining rooms and two kitchens) there is this massive...I mean massive dining table made from a solid piece of wood. The kind of thing you would find at a medieval banquet table - some 20 feet long, 5 feet wide and 2 inches thick. It must weigh tons. I asked "how did you get this in here?" She said, "It took 8 men, but I couldn't bear to watch."
Perfect for: Family or couples.
The Details:
The Villa Is Largely On One Floor With A Basement
Main Floor (three bedrooms and two bathrooms): The entrance hall, accessed from the garden, opens into a spacious living room/dining area with large panoramic windows, fireplace, dining table for 8, and access to the terrace offering spectacular view of three lakes. The kitchen is fully equipped with refrigerator, dishwasher, washing machine, coffee maker, electric oven. On the same floor there are two double bedrooms both with lake view, and an additional bedroom with a French bed with garden view.
There are also two bathrooms, one with shower and the other with tub.
In the basement there is a large living area with a dining table for 20 people, a double bedroom, twin bedroom, single bedroom and a bathroom with shower. A kitchen with dishwasher. The three bedrooms in the basement have inside windows that can't be opened, for this reason we recommend the villa for 6 guests only (the upper floor), or put the kids down there. They're just lucky to be there!
Services, Features, Amenities:
Fireplace,
Refridgerator,
Oven,
Ice box/Freezer,
American Coffee Maker,
Dishwasher,
Washing Machine
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Belgirate is located in the western shore of Lake Maggiore 6 km from Stresa and 10 km from Arona - motorway A 26 exit Carpugnino - Closest airport Malpensa about 60 km. Boat rental and sailing school in Belgirate. Lago Maggiore is a magical glacial lake anchoring the mountains which step up into the Italian Alps. This is the heart of the 'Lakes District' of Italy, an area with a noted northern influence blending beautifully with all things Italian. This is an area devoted to being outdoors on land or water, with plenty of small villages to explore and more than enough stunning scenery to fill a vacation. There is excellent hiking in the Valle Grande and elsewhere.
Tours in the area include Stresa, the Borromeo Islands, Brissago Islands, Arona, Villa Taranto (botanical gardens), and the Swiss side of the lake. A 15 min walk gets you to the ferry launches Belgirate. Many fabulous restaurants are located in the area as well as cafˇs and shops.
Touring Ideas:
Belgirate with restaurants cafes, alimentary shops, and public beaches is 5 km downhill
There are also 2 golf courses within 10-15 min. by car and 7 more within 45 min.
The ferry to the other beautiful lake resort towns and islands is at Belgirate too.
The closest alimentary shop is 2 km away
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