76 The Lake House Marte, Melide, Switzerland

Combine the excitement of the city of Lugano with the calm of Lake Lugano! This sunny apartment in tranquil surroundings, 10 minutes from Lugano, offers uninterrupted views of the lake and the forest beyond. On the first floor of an elegant residence on the lakeshore, the apartment for 6 is an ideal retreat for all ages.

The décor is simple and elegant, with wooden floors throughout. Large windows in the living room open onto a private balcony overlooking the lake. Here, guests can relax at the café-style table and chairs, soaking up the glorious surroundings. The sunny, open-plan living room is furnished with a sofa, flat-screen TV and a dining table. The sleek kitchen is at the rear of the room and is equipped with an induction hob, oven, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, toaster and a Nespresso coffee machine.

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: The spacious master bedroom has a double bed, a comfortable double sofa bed, ample wardrobe space and an en suite bathroom.
Extra: The sofa in the living room converts into a comfortable double bed.

Bathroom
The tiled, modern bathroom has a glass 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.