Condominio Collina - Holiday flat with indoor pool and panoramic view over Lake Maggiore — Property 42615

Summary of the apartment, 1 bedroom, sleeps 3

This flat for 2 - 3 persons is located in the hills over the city of Locarno overlooking Lago Maggiore and the surrounding mountains. The spacious roofed balcony (about 12 m²) of the flat, which is situated on the top floor (5th) of the Condominio Collina apartment building is accessible from both the bedroom and the living room. The beautiful scenery and the morning sun invite you to a leisurely breakfast outside while the first sail boats appear on the lake. In the afternoon, you can take a sunbath on the terrace next to the indoor pool. The flat was newly furbished in a light and sunny style in 2005. It consists of a small hallway, living-room with a sofa bed, kitchen with an open countertop facing the living-room, open passage to the bedroom with its comfortable large twin bed and a bathroom with a shower. A lift takes you right up to the flat or to the indoor pool (10 x 4 m, free of charge) and the adjacent sauna. Parking on the premises available at no extra charge.

Location Locarno < Lake Maggiore < Ticino < Switzerland

Locarno < Lake Maggiore < Ticino < Switzerland

 marks the location of this property in Locarno

Availability for the Condominio Collina at Lake Maggiore, Switzerland

Last updated on:

Wednesday, 16 July 2008

Changeover day:

flexible

Rental rates for the Condominio Collina at Lake Maggiore, Switzerland

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Notes to the rental rates

• Further charges: cleaning € 60,--, deposit € 150,--, visitor's tax CHF 1.83 per day.
  Bed linen available for rent.
  
• Payment accepted in euros or Swiss Francs.
  

Accommodation and Facilities for the Condominio Collina at Lake Maggiore, Switzerland

Scenery and sports

Locarno has a good public transport system and there is a bus stop in front of the apartment building. In addition, the famous Swiss postal buses can be used to explore the valleys formed by pristine rivers feeding into Lago Maggiore (e.g. Valle Maggia, Centovalli, Val Verzasca) where you can hike for hours or simply dream away the day under a chestnut tree in one of the many 'grotti'. Railway fans should not miss a ride on the Centovalli train to the Italian city of Domodossola through the 'hundred valleys' over dizzying viaducts. Boats take you e.g. to the Brissago Islands with their subtropical vegetation, to the famous Isola Bella or other islands in the Italian part of the lake. Lago Maggiore is ideal for sports lovers - in addition to all kinds of water sports and paragliding Locarno's small airport even has facilities for parachuting.

Leisure

The best-known cultural events are the International Film Festival in Locarno and the Jazz Festival in Ascona. But there are special festivals and events throughout the year, there is carnival in February, the camellia show in March, a number of music festivals in summer, chestnut festivals in autumn and nativity scenes in the tiny villages of the Gambarogno around Christmas. This means that even in off season there is a lot to do and see. Why not make a trip to Milan (ca. 90 minutes by car) to see the famous cathedral or do some shopping? Bargain hunters will enjoy the factory outlet centre 'Foxtown' near Chiasso where Italian designer fashion is offered at a bargain 7 days a week. Or just take a stroll through the narrow lanes of the old city centre in Locarno or Ascona.

Eating out

The Ticino region is full of contrasts, also when it comes to food. You can have a simple, hearty meal in an idyllic 'grotto' al fresco or treat yourself to some fresh fish or Italian haute cuisine in an elegant lakefront restaurant. Besides, pizza and pasta is available everywhere, so dining out with children is no problem. And in case you haven't been aware of the fact that Switzerland is 'wine country', why not try a Ticino Merlot with your meal?

Skiing Information:

The unique location of Locarno, surrounded by mountains, makes it possible to enjoy skiing and an almost Mediterranean atmosphere all in one day. There is a cable car going up to the Cardada/Cimetta Mountain (1670 m), which can be reached in about ten minutes from the apartment by either bus or car. Whenever there is enough snow, skiing up there offers fantastic views over the lake. There are other ski facilities nearby in Alpe Foppa opposite Locarno and in the village of Bosco Gurin. The skiing region of Alto Ticino on the southern slopes of the Gotthard massif, which is open all winter, can be reached in 60-90 minutes.

Golf Information:

There are several golf courses in the Locarno/Ascona region, among them the well-known Golf Club Patriziale in Ascona, one of Switzerland's leading courses, and Golf Gerre Losone, site of the Ladies' Swiss Open 2007.