La Dimora Dei Colori Private Garden near Stresa, Brovello Carpugnino, Italy

In the heart of the charming village of Carpugnino a 10-minute drive to Stresa, this first-floor apartment for 4 makes an ideal holiday home for family or friends who want to escape into unspoiled nature, but also enjoy “la dolce vita” of the Italian lakes.

The open-plan living space is full of light, thanks to 2 French windows, which open onto a balcony that wraps around the corner of the house. The spacious living room is furnished with a comfortable corner sofa, flat-screen TV, fireplace and a dining table for 4 people. The colourful, fitted kitchen is well-equipped with a cooker hob, oven, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, a kettle and a coffee machine.

The sunny private garden is reached via an outside staircase that leads to the lawn. Here, guests will find a dining table and chairs for meals al fresco.

Sleeping
Bedroom 1: The airy master bedroom is furnished with a king-size double bed, extensive wardrobes and French windows that lead onto the balcony.
Bedroom 2: Ideal for children, this bedroom includes a bunk bed, with lots of storage and a laptop-friendly desk.

Bathroom
The shared bathroom is appointed with a glass shower, basin, bidet and WC.

Additional
• Free wifi • Flatscreen TV • Balcony • Outside dining • Outside table and chairs • Decorative fireplace • Private fenced garden • Hair dryer • Smoke & CO detectors • Fire extinguisher • Washing machine • Child friendly • Suitable for elderly guests • Pets allowed (Dogs up to 25kg) • Private parking for 2 cars - car essential • Check-in from 4.00pm, check out by 10.00am

Location
The apartment is close to the local pizzeria and the centre of the village, but for other amenities guests will need to head to Stresa down by the lake. Stresa has everything you need, including several supermarkets and smaller grocery stores. The weekly market takes place on Friday mornings. Here you will find the freshest, best local ingredients to cook at home.

Stresa is a charming resort known for its villas and palazzi. Spend a day exploring the Borromean Islands with a hop-on-hop-off boat trip. The islands are famous for their beautiful gardens and historic villas.

If you want to get into the water, there are several beaches and lidos nearby. A walk north from Stresa, along the scenic Lungolago promenade (or a 15-minute drive from the residence) will take you to the lido at Carciano (fee charged) that has sunbeds and a sandy beach.

Away from the lake, there are some spectacular hiking routes around the valley and forest near the house. For golf enthusiasts, the Golf Des Iles Borromées club is just a 5-minute drive.

Milan’s international Malpensa airport is a 40-minute drive.