Lugano | Villa in Cressogno, Italy

With its lakefront Lake Lugano location, this 4-bedroom 3.5-bathroom luxury villa with air-conditioning offers a carefree location in Italy between Lugano city and Lake Como!
The beautifully restored villa for 8 offers close proximity to a selection of authentic restaurants. The villa is also a short drive away from the well-serviced resort town of Porlezza (5 minutes), the idyllic charms of Gandria (9 minutes), the fashionable Swiss lake capital of Lugano (19 minutes) and the timeless shore of Lake Como (24 minutes).
Internally, the 2-storey air-conditioned villa boasts a fabulous upper-level living room, with panoramic lake views and direct access out to a sunny scenic terrace. A swish new kitchen and elegant dining area for 8 offers every excuse to entertain, whilst outside a vine-covered terrace with stone-built BBQ provides the ultimate lakeside alfresco dining experience. The villa is ideal for couple-friendly stays too; with 2 Double bedrooms each with en-suite and terrace access accompanied by 2 further Double Bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms.
The private lakeside garden promises pure escapism; with chic outdoor furniture, sun loungers and a day bed to enjoy lounging on, whilst the breath-taking lake gently laps against the shore.
Perfect for carefree lake breaks, the luxury villa is situated just 31 minutes drive from Lugano Airport and 80 minutes drive from Milan Malpensa.
Relaxing
Open Plan Living room
• A naturally bright open plan space with panoramic lake vista - perfect for day-night entertaining
• An uplifting space, furnished with a contemporary sofa suite
• Features an SAT TV with WIFI access and an ambient fireplace
• Offers direct access out to a sunny lake view balcony terrace
• Leads through to an adjoining open plan dining room and a 2nd sitting area
• A spiral staircase leads to the ground floor sleeping accommodation
Eating In
Open Plan Kitchen
• Features a contemporary kitchen, fully equipped to entertain in style
• Fitted with a cooker hob, oven, microwave, toaster, electric kettle, coffee machine and fridge freezer
• Accompanied by a fabulous lake view dining area for 6-8
• Features balcony access, as well as an effortless flow through to the panoramic view living room
• An alfresco dining terrace with purpose-built stone BBQ features along the lakeshore of the private garden
• For an additional charge a private chef service or an authentic ‘Italian Mama’ cooking experience can also be enjoyed
Sleeping
The luxury villa is perfectly suited for group getaways and family stays.
Luxury Suite 1
• A generous lake view suite with d0ouble bed, wardrobe, terrace access and en-suite shower
Luxury Suite 2
• A spacious suite with a double bed, wardrobe, terrace access and en-suite shower
Bedroom 3
• A spacious room with a double bed and wardrobe
Bedroom 4
• A spacious room with a double bed and wardrobe
Bathing
En-suite Bathroom 1
• A luxury en-suite with power shower, washbasin and WC
En-suite Bathroom 2
• A luxury en-suite with power shower, washbasin and WC
Family Bathroom
• A contemporary shared bathroom fitted with a power shower, washbasin and WC
Service WC
• Fitted with a WC and washbasin
Additional
The luxury villa further benefits from private laundry and ironing facilities, wifi, SAT-TV. Air conditioning, channels, a hairdryer, universal shaver plug and cosy central heating. In total, 26 external steps feature inside the property. Please note that the villa is unsuitable for infants and the elderly.
For an additional charge, baby cots and adult single camp beds can also be provided.
Parking
A private parking space.
There is also public parking available just a 2-3 minutes walk away.
Location
Situated along the lakeshore, the timeless villa surroundings place guests within easy reach of the authentic Italian restaurants, the historical charm of central Valsolda and also the breathtaking Valsolda nature reserve (1-9 minutes drive away). Valsolda offers close proximity to the family-friendly resort of Porlezza, 5 minutes drive away (for supermarkets, shops, restaurants, horse riding centres, water sports, the Porto Letizia resort park and its facilities). Just 6 minutes down the road in the other direction leads to the FAI Villa Fogazzaro ROI attraction, whilst 3 minutes on leads to the quaint historical lake village of Gandria (the starting point for the scenic Olive Trail).
Lugano city is within easy reach too, just 19 minutes drive/ bus ride away. Here guests can soak up the modern lakeside centre, designer shopping boulevards, museums, art galleries, casinos and nightclubs, as well as its antique shops, traditional markets and timeless holiday activities. Popular attractions here include the Parco Civico, the Museo Civico di Belle Arti, Museo Cantonale d’Arte, the Museo Cantonale di Storia Naturale, the family-friendly Lido di Lugano, the tennis club and Cattedrale di San Lorenzo. Lugano’s charming cafe-lined piazzas, idyllic lakeside promenade, panoramic vistas and scenic boat trips also provide an added dose of Italian-style romance too; for a truly unique and dynamic Swiss lake city experience.
Lugano is well-connected by ferry, bus, road, train and airport links (Lugano airport is just 31 minutes drive away). The city is also home to the popular Lugano Golf club and offers easy access to nearby hiking trails, such as Monte Bré.