Beautiful apartment of 100 sqm with private garden on the lake

We arrived in the late evening and the lake was still, with the most beautiful reflections. The apartment was easy to find, recognisable from the photos and Luca, the owner, was there to meet us and show us around. For him nothing seemed too much trouble through our booking and many questions and it was great to meet him. The apartment is in a very peaceful location. There are fabulous views across the lake and we especially loved to watch the sunrise from our bed or little verandah each morning or sit outside on the terrace downstairs, soak in the sun and totally relax. For when it gets hot, there is plenty of shade to be had.

The apartment, particularly the kitchen (which had several coffee makers, even a Nespresso capsule machine), is very well-equipped and we wanted for nothing. We had a barbecue, used Luca's canoe for a paddle on the lake and enjoyed a fire in the lounge fireplace of an evening as it was still quite chilly in mid-May. It was all so comfortable and easy and made for a great holiday.

We enjoyed many places in the area including a beautiful walk into Orta San Guilio along the lake and an evening stroll around Sacro Monte. Further afield we drove around the lake and up to Madonna del Sasso where the views were magnificent. The wine district and nature reserve around Boca was also very interesting. An afternoon over at Stresa and that part of Lake Maggiore really impressed but it was great to return to the tranquil Lake Orta.

We will recommend this apartment to family and friends and would be delighted if we can stay there again.