High on the hillside, surrounded by greenery and glorious views over Lake Lugano, this stylish apartment for 4 offers an ideal base from which to explore this beautiful part of Switzerland.

The apartment is on the second floor of a new development and is very well appointed with everything guests need for a comfortable holiday. The open-plan living room is flooded with light thanks to panoramic windows across two walls. The far wall of the room is a full glass door that looks out over the lake and the mountains beyond. The décor is contemporary with two white sofas and a glass coffee table. The kitchen is at the other end of the space and is very well-equipped with elegant fitted wooden units and a cooker hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge-freezer and a Moka coffee machine. The dining area is next to the kitchen, with a table for 4 people.

A glass door leads out from the living area to a spacious, private terrace. Here, guests can dine al fresco and enjoy the stunning vista over the lake.

Sleeping
Bedroom 1: The master bedroom has a large window with great views. It is furnished with a double bed and extensive wardrobes.
Bedroom 2: This bedroom is equally sunny and is furnished with 2 single beds

Bathroom
Bathroom 1: This attractively tiled bathroom is equipped with a full bath with a showerhead, basin and WC
Bathroom 2: The second bathroom has a shower, basin and WC

Additional

• Free Wi-Fi (portable device available upon request and availability) • Private Terrace • Outside dining • Underfloor heating • Hair dryer • Private parking, a car is essential • Child-friendly

Location

The apartment is in the small town of Vernate, which is the gateway to Malcantone (10 minutes), a paradise for hikers and mountain bikers. The lake shore is just a 5-minute drive. The Lido di Agno (7 minutes) is an ideal spot for kayaking and swimming in the clear lake. Guests will find a selection of supermarkets in the town of Agno (5 minutes). For the freshest local produce, head to the farmers\' market, which takes place on Tuesday and Friday mornings in central Lugano (20 minutes)

Lugano is packed with things to see, including MASI, the Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland, which hosts regular contemporary art exhibitions. There are many delicious restaurants and cafés where you can enjoy the best of Italian and Swiss cuisines.

The closest international airports are in Italy: Milan Malpensa, 1 hour and 10 minutes by car, or Milan Linate, a 1 hour and 35 minute journey.