Melide Lake View, Melide, Switzerland

This light-filled, 3rd-floor apartment (with lift), is on the lakeside, on the southern side of the charming town of Melide. It enjoys stunning lake views and makes a wonderful holiday retreat for friends and family who want to relax, enjoy Lake Lugano and explore this beautiful area.

The contemporary apartment sleeps 4 people. It is airy and bright thanks to the large windows which bring the panoramic views of the lake and mountains into the living room.
Glass doors lead onto the private balcony furnished with a café-style table and chairs. Here guests can enjoy their breathtaking surroundings; the sparkling blue lake and the unspoiled mountains on the other side.

Back indoors, the white living/dining area is furnished with 2 contemporary sofas plus a dining table and chairs. Next to the dining table is a modern fitted kitchen. This is equipped with an induction hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, toaster and a coffee machine.

Sleeping
Bedroom: The bright master bedroom has a double bed and ample wardrobe space.
Extra: The sofa in the living room converts into a comfortable double bed.

Bathroom
The tiled white bathroom has a full bath with a shower, basin, WC and a washing machine.

Additional
• Free Wifi • Central heating, electric radiators • Washing machine • Laptop-friendly workspace • Private parking, a car is recommended • Child-friendly

Location
The apartment is 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 (15 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 (15 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 55 minutes away by car, or Milan Linate, a 1 hour and 10 minute journey.