The Via Torretta Residence

colmegna, italian lakes
4 bedroom - 3 bath
(1 review)
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£575 per night (GBP)
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Property perks

  • Concierge
    A concierge service is available for this property
  • Baby rental
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  • Itinerary
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Perks for the Parents

This family-friendly villa with a pool is a 25-minute walk from Lake Maggiore and close to excellent restaurants. It is in a safe, upmarket neighborhood. The outside space offers plenty of room to run and play in beautiful gardens, and in the summer months, it is filled with the scent of the numerous roses and lavender plants around the terrace. The sunny kitchen includes a Nespresso coffee machine, dishwasher and microwave. A portable Bose docking station is available for guests' use.

Why Kids Love it

There is plenty of space to play in the gardens; the villa has a pool and is walking distance from the lake beaches where children can also swim. There is a lot for kids of all ages to see and do in the area too, ranging from water parks to a chocolate factory and lakeside attractions. A travel crib, stroller and high chair can all be provided on request free of charge. The fourth bedroom has a games cupboard and 2 bunk beds, sleeping 4.

Things to Know

Minimum stay: 3 days. The property is set over 2 levels. It is quite difficult to attach stair gates to the stairs due to the nature of the banisters but the hosts can certainly child proof them on request. The pool is ungated; guests need to keep an eye on children at all times. The pool has an electric security pool cover, but even when covered, children must be supervised at all times. Note there is no TV service at the villa - there is a large TV in the living room for use with the DVD player or guests can connect a laptop using the HDMI cable supplied.

About the Location

The residence is in Colmegna, a tiny village on the shores of Lake Maggiore with a little beach area about 25 minutes' walk away. There are a couple of restaurants at the beach. There are supermarkets a 5-minute drive away and online delivery can be arranged. The location is quiet and peaceful in a sought after and well-kept residential neighbourhood. Car rental recommended. The property has a long private driveway with ample parking for a number of cars. The closest airport is Milan Malpensa airport, just over an hour’s drive away.

Accommodation Details

Set over 2 levels, this villa includes an open plan dining/kitchen area on the ground floor with French windows to a spacious terrace. The dining area seats 8 and there is an extra table seating 4. There are 2 bedrooms on the ground floor, 1 with a kingsize double and doors to the terrace, and 1 with 2 sets of bunkbeds, sleeping 4. There is a bathroom with walk-in shower and large corner bath. The living area is upstairs and has a fireplace; there is a balcony with dining area and 2 double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms on this floor. Outside space includes a large terrace with dining area and Weber barbecue, spacious gardens and a 10 x 4.5m pool. There is a basement with washer-dryer, fridge and freezer.

Style Notes

Modern Italian. The property is elegantly furnished in a contemporary style. It is warm and welcoming throughout. The open plan living and dining area is very sociable for an easy family stay. Each bedroom has its own character and both the upstairs living areas and kitchen area lead out onto terraces enjoying lake views. We love the light and welcoming kitchen/diner, the bucolic gardens and the wonderful location for a relaxing family stay.

  • Air Conditioning
  • Baby Bath
  • Baby Monitor
  • Babysitter / Nanny
  • Backyard / Garden
  • Balcony
  • Bathtub
  • Bed Rails
  • Bicycles
  • Cabinet Locks
  • Changing Table
  • Chef / Catering
  • Children's Dinnerware
  • Corner Guards
  • DVD Library
  • DVD Player
  • Dishwasher
  • Elevator
  • Fireplace Guards
  • Game Console
  • High Chair
  • Housekeeper
  • Outlet Plugs
  • Parking
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Pool Gate
  • Stair Gates
  • Television
  • Toys / Children's Books
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Wifi
  • Window Guards
SLEEPS 10
3 full / double
1 bunk bed
2 twin / single
sleeps 1
1 travel crib
Payment policy
When a host accepts your booking, we will automatically charge your card 30% of the total cost of the stay on acceptance if the check in date is more than 6 weeks away. We will send you a balance payment reminder at 6 weeks before check in and you will be required to submit your payment to finalise your reservation. If a host accepts your booking and the check in date is 6 weeks away or less, we will charge your card 100% of the total cost of the stay on acceptance.
Cancellation policy
For cancellations notified up to 6 weeks before the check in date, guests will receive a refund of any amount paid less 15% of the total cost of the booking. For cancellations notified at 6 weeks or less before the check in date, no refunds are given unless the host agrees. If a host does agree to a full or partial refund, this amount will be returned to the guest less 15% of the total cost of the booking. Some hosts will also allow a stay to be rescheduled. Guests should contact their host for further information regarding any request to change the dates of a stay.
Jo M.
Member since September 12, 2014
Contact Host
I am a Mum of two children. My eldest - Ben - is 16 years old and my youngest - Lucy - is thirteen. As a family, we holiday in Italy 2-3 times a year and love the laid back, relaxed atmosphere that Italy offers us. Italians respect traditional family values and adore children as much as they love their food, which in our eyes makes it the perfect family holiday destination! When they were little we liked to holiday in the Italian Lakes in particular. Our children are now old enough to enjoy the many water sports that the area offers, but we were holidaying in the area since they were only just crawling and found that the area offered plenty for them to enjoy whatever their age. We now like to explore other areas of Italy too, our favourites being Puglia, Tuscany and Umbria as well as the Lakes region. I hope that I can help other families to find their perfect holiday in Italy.

Colmegna, Italian Lakes

On the lake

Towards the northern reaches of Lake Maggiore, Colmegna is a small quiet town on the lake shore with shingle beaches, grand houses and beautiful parklands nearby. Hop on a ferry to cruise to the lake’s islands, play in the shallow water or visit pretty towns for fantastic food along the lake. Luino, just to the south of Colmegna, has a regular market selling cheese, bread, artisan fare and handbags.

1 review

Jenna B.
Visited in July 2017
A castle on a hill! I can’t wait to stay here again!