76 The Lake House Mercurio, Melide, Switzerland

Discover the charms of Lake Lugano from this airy, modern apartment for 4! On the second floor (with lift) of a classical residence, the apartment has a private balcony with panoramic views over the lake. It is the ideal base for friends or a family looking for an exciting break or to just relax in pristine nature.

The décor is contemporary, with wooden floors throughout. French windows in the living room open onto the balcony, furnished with a café-style table and chairs. The sunny, open-plan living room is furnished with a sofa, flat-screen TV and a dining table. The independent kitchen is equipped with an induction hob, oven, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, toaster and a Nespresso coffee machine. There is also a small breakfast bar for quick snacks.

Guests have access to a shared garden on the lakeshore. Here they will find sun loungers, plus tables and chairs for meals al fresco.

Sleeping
Bedroom: The cosy master bedroom has a double bed and French windows leading out to a courtyard [PLEASE GIVE ME MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE TERRACE - IS IT PRIVATE?]
Extra: The sofa in the living room converts into a comfortable double bed.

Bathroom
The separate modern bathroom has a full bath with a showerhead, basin, bidet and WC.

Additional
• Free Wifi • Shared garden • Outside dining (shared) • Lift • Air conditioning • Central heating • Smart TV • Washing machine (shared) • Laptop-friendly workspace • Hairdryer • Private parking for 1 car, a car is recommended • Pets allowed • Check-in from 4.00pm, check out before 10.00am • €500 security deposit for groups under 21.

Location
The apartment is across the road from the shores of Lake Lugano, 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 (13 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 (16-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 50 minutes away by car, or Milan Linate, a 1 hour and 10 minute journey.