Casalzuigno Hotel Guide - Villa della Porta Bozzolo hotels in Casalzuigno, Italy.

"This is a classic Italian villa with beautiful grounds and scenic views of the lake and mountains. The garden is beautifully kept and we enjoyed using the pool but sadly couldn’t make the most of the grounds due to the poor weather. Dennis the house keeper was incredible and always on hand to answer any questions we had. We did not have a car so we used the local transport - the bus stop and train station is less than a 5 min walk away. There are many towns and villages to explore close by, Porto valtravaglia, Laveno and Luino to name a few. There was everything you needed in the villa, lots of floats and toys for children and sports equipment for adults and kids alike! The villa is very spacious (there were 14 of us) however the kitchen is on the smaller side. The additional cost for another room wasn’t listed even though we booked for 14 we still had to pay an extra eur 150 for an added room which was disappointing. You also have to pay for utilities at the end of the stay - so make sure you read the small print before you book. (We were aware) Despite this, Marella the house host was always very responsive and I’d recommend this villa for a family or large group stay. Very peaceful and serene with very friendly locals! "

"Very detailed check-in instructions and video for driving to villa. No welcome note or any instructions in the villa itself other than a bottle of Prosecco. The view of Lake Maggiore is stunning. The pool is delightful although the boarding around the pool is uneven and rotten in places and there is no cleaning net. The pool cleaning was poor, with lots of bugs. We had a power failure which the agent sorted quickly but clearly was a common problem. Tiny kitchen, inadequately equipped with crockery or utensils and only two gas burners working. A fridge that was hard to shut, very basic bath / shower. The dishwasher is useless and the washing machine has a plug that will not fit in any socket in the house.So, wonderful location but badly let down by a tired house and facilities, especially given the high rental. We hired both apartments. I would not want to have to share the grounds and pool with another family."