76 The Lake House Sole, Melide, Switzerland

Enjoy magnificent views of Lake Lugano from this charming penthouse flat for 6! On the 4th floor (with lift), with a spacious balcony, the apartment makes an ideal retreat for friends or family who want to explore the Ticino region of southern Switzerland.

The dual-aspect living/dining room is full of light, thanks so French windows that open onto a private balcony. Here, guests can relax on sunloungers or enjoy a glass of wine at the café-style table. Back inside, the airy living space is furnished with a sofa, flat-screen TV and a dining table. The separate kitchen is fully-equipped with an induction hob, oven, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, toaster and a Nespresso coffee machine. There is also a dining table for casual dining.

Guests have access to a shared garden on the lakeshore. Here they will find sun loungers, plus tables and chairs for meals al fresco.

Sleeping
Bedroom 1: The stylish master bedroom has a double bed, a wardrobe, a laptop-friendly work station and French windows leading out to the balcony.
Bedroom 2: The second bedroom is furnished with two single beds, a wardrobe and a laptop-friendly work station.
Extra: The sofa in the living room converts into a comfortable double bed.

Bathroom
The attractive tiled bathroom has a full bath with a shower, basin, bidet and WC.

Additional
• Free Wifi • Shared garden • Outside dining (shared) • Lift • Air conditioning • Central heating • Smart TV • Washing machine (shared) • Laptop-friendly workspace • Hairdryer • Private parking for 1 car, a car is recommended • Pets allowed • Check-in from 4.00pm, check out before 10.00am • €500 security deposit for groups under 21.

Location
The apartment is across the road from the shores of Lake Lugano, just a 2-minute drive from the centre of Melide. The town is in a spectacular setting, at the foot of steep, forested hills and the end of a causeway across Lake Lugano. Here, guests will find a supermarket and other amenities, as well as beaches for lake swimming and promenades along the lake shore. It is best known for Swissminiatur, a model village featuring all of Switzerland’s most famous landmarks. It is a great day out for all the family.

The Piazza della Riforma is the heart of Lugano (13 minutes drive) and the ideal place for an aperitivo or espresso whilst you watch the world go by. The city of Lugano is well known for its rich cultural heritage. It is home to many museums and galleries. One of the most popular is MASI (the Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland) (11-minute drive) hosts regular contemporary art exhibitions.

Parco San Grato (16-minute drive), high in the hills, offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in nature, with beautiful, themed hikes and stunning views over the lake. There is plenty for children to do, including hand-crafted swings, a playground and special star gazing evenings.

The closest international airports are in Italy - Milan Malpensa 50 minutes away by car, or Milan Linate, a 1 hour and 10 minute journey.