La Lanterna Swimming Pool Retreat, Gignese, Italy

Discover lake-side beaches, hiking, biking and lazy days by the pool. Relax and reset at this comfortable home-away-from-home.

Nestled on a sunny hillside above Lake Maggiore, a 5-minute drive from Stresa, this spacious, split-level apartment sleeps five guests and is part of a small complex with a pool.

Inside, the characterful apartment enjoys a s comfortable living space furnished with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table and a digital flat-screen TV. The separate eat-in kitchen is furnished with a dining table and fitted with; a cooker hob, an oven, a microwave, a dishwasher, a coffee machine and a fridge freezer.

Sleeping
Bedroom 1: The spacious master bedroom enjoys a Juliet balcony and is furnished with a Kingsize double bed and a wardrobe
Bedroom 2: The second bedroom is furnished with a single bed and a wardrobe
Bedroom 3: The third bedroom is furnished with a Kingsize bed, a desk and a wardrobe

Bathrooms
Bathroom 1: The first bathroom is fitted with a shower, a bidet, a WC and a washbasin
Bathroom 1: The second service bathroom is fitted with a bidet, a WC and a washbasin

Additional
• Unheated pool • Mountain view • Shared Fenced Garden • Balcony • Outside table & chairs - Outside dining area • Free Wi-Fi • Laptop friendly workspace • Fireplace • Washing machine • Laundry facilities • Car essential • Private parking • Child friendly • Suitable for elderly • Smoking is prohibited - BBQ - Pets allowed on request - On main road

Location
The apartment is situated in Vezzo a small, picturesque village located in northern Italy. The elevated position of the village provides panoramic views of Lake Maggiore and the surrounding hills and forests offer numerous trails for hiking and nature walks. The closest restaurant is a 1-minute walk away and there are several supermarkets within a 10-minute drive.

The village is a great base from which to explore other charming towns around Lake Maggiore, such as Stresa (a 12-minute drive), Baveno (a 13-minute drive), and Verbania (a 20-minute drive). These towns offer attractions, including botanical gardens, historic villas and vibrant markets. From Stresa guests will find frequent boat tours to the Borromeo’s islands and for golf enthusiasts Golf Club Alpino di Stresa is a 3-minute drive away.

The closest international airport is Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), a 40-minute drive from the accommodation. Please note that the pool is open from the 1st of June 2025 to the 20th of September 2025