Large Flat in Villa in superb Location with Garden & Pool

This very charming, but rustic house must have one the most perfect views over Lago Maggiore. The swimming pool was covered and we even used it when it rained. The house has everything you would like (even a beautifully painted ceiling in the main bedroom). The house is a 5 minute drive away from the Italian border. The valleys around the lake provide for excellent drives and walks. The house has its own car park, from where it is about 30 steps up to the house. We really enjoyed our week here and wished it could have been longer.

Dear Sabina What a fabulous place this is! We still can't get over how wonderful the view is after looking at it for 2 weeks! The swimming pool was a real luxury and much appreciated. Sorry we smoked you out with the barbecue - blame the sausages. Do hope we are fitter after walking up from Brissago a few times. Now it is back to work. Many thanks for a lovely holiday. Maria & Richard

Dear Sabina and Michael My wife and I spent many hours on the internet attempting to find the perfect place on the Lago Maggiore to bring our visiting friends from Australia with their kids. Casa "Al Riale" looked to be the exact place we were after and we are very pleased to write, that it didn't disappoint ! Our Australian Friends had a wonderful time visiting Ascona and Canobio with us and enjoying the nice ferry trips in between. This was made all the more exciting by the fact, that each day, we knew, we were returning to our beautiful 600 year old villa on the hill ! Every late afternoon was spent with a Prosecco in the little grotto in the garden. Surely this grotto must have the best view of any grotto anywhere and the addition of a crackling fireplace and a beautiful sunset made the experience a lasting memory for all time. After dinner each night we sat around the indoor fireplace, enjoyed a few Italian red wines and talked and laughed till late in this homely environment. We had a wonderful time and leave with lasting memories.