Residenza Fontana - Ispra

Make the most of Lake Maggiore, with this super family retreat with on-site pool and a host of nearby resort facilities!

Enjoying its own private garden and shared access of on-site facilities, this charming budget-friendly home provides a superb base for family getaways.

Inside, the ground floor duplex features an open plan Living room with 4 easy chairs, a dining area for 4 and French doors with access leading out to the private garden. A second sitting room with flat screen TV, an ambient fireplace and garden access provides a lovely space to also kick back and relax.

The separate Kitchen is fully-equipped for self-catering stays; with an electric kettle, microwave, cooker hob, oven and dishwasher provided.

Family groups of 5 will easily enjoy a good night’s sleep, with 2 Double bedrooms and a 3rd bedroom with a single bed featuring. The home is also well equipped for those busy mornings; with a separate service WC featuring alongside two full family bathrooms.

Larger, flexible group stays can also be accommodated buy renting ‘Riva del Caolino’, ‘Il Faggio’, ‘Rododendro Rosso’ and ‘Casa Azalea’, which also feature in the same holiday complex.

Outside, the child-friendly resort offers a wealth of activities to complement your stay, including a large park with kids play area, an outdoor pool with showers and a lifeguard , sun loungers and pleasant shady areas. Clay tennis courts also offer the perfect opportunity for you to practise your serve (for a small charge), whilst just 800 metres away from the resort, a lakeside promenade leads to a fitness centre with gym, spa and Olympic size swimming pool.

The local lake beach, trekking trails, resort shops, ‘gelatarias’, supermarkets and local historical gems of Ispra provide everything guests could wish for in an enjoyable break.

Key Features-

• Super family-friendly
• Private garden with BBQ + dining area
• Free access for 4 guests to the swimming pool (after 4 guests it costs 5,00 eur per day)
It is mandatory to wear swimming cap (guests can buy it from lifeguard)
• 500 metres away from a local fitness centre with Olympic size pool & spa
• 800 metres away from a lake beach, promenade and range of hiking trails
• Next to a clay tennis court (small charge applies)

Sleeping-

Bedroom 1: A bright and airy double bedroom
Bedroom 2: A spacious double bedroom
Bedroom 3: A welcoming guest room furnished with a single bed
Upon request, a travel baby cot can also be hired (for an additional charge).

Bathrooms-

Bathroom 1: A convenient service WC with bidet at ground floor
Bathroom 2: Equipped with bathtub, WC and bidet
Bathroom 3: Modern family suite equipped with a shower, wash basin, WC & bidet

Additional-

• Fireplace
• An out-of-season heating cost of 10 Euro a day applies (to be paid upon departure)
• Washing machine + clothes horse
• Iron + ironing board
• Hairdryer
• WIFI portable device can be hired (upon request, for an additional cost)
• 17 internal steps
• On-site shared swimming pool used by 30 apartments in all
• 4 sun loungers provided
• Free access for only 4 guests to the swimming pool
• Pool open is from 30th May to the 8th September (exact date depends on the year)
• Please note it is mandatory for guests and residents to wear a swimming cap in the pool
• For larger groups, the home is in the same complex as ‘Riva del Caolino’, ‘Il Faggio’, ‘Rododendro Rosso’ and ‘Casa Azalea’

Location-

Situated along ‘Via degli Alpini’, guests are well placed for reaching the beautiful lake promenade and beach, a local boat mooring, a fitness centre with Spa and Olympic swimming pool and a delightful range of walking trails (500 metres away).

The historical village setting of Ispra is truly picturesque; with noble villa gardens and ancient ruins surrounding the lakefront resort. Home to authentic Italian restaurants, shops and well-stocked supermarkets, Ispra truly lets you wine and dine your holiday away.

The famous Monastery of ‘Santa Caterina del Sasso’ is just 13 minutes’ drive away, whilst the popular resort of Laveno is 16 minutes’ drive away. From the lovely golden triangle town of Laveno, a ferry service runs to Stresa and Verbania; for a lovely opportunity to enjoy a day of sightseeing.

A holiday on Lake Maggiore offers a truly breath-taking experience; with water sports, boat trips, power boat rental and hiking to enjoy alongside swimming, golf, fine dining, botanical garden attractions, shopping, wine tasting, canoeing, water sports, aqua parks, Swiss Alp skiing and more!

Milan Malpensa is conveniently 32 minutes’ drive away from Ispra. The easy driving distance to Milan, Lugano and Como all make this a fabulous setting for enjoying both relaxed and more explorative stays in the Italian Swiss Lake region.
Lake Maggiore is a very family-friendly destination too; with Safari and Wildlife Parks, the Lake Maggiore Adventure Park and the Ondaland high-tech water park to enjoy, alongside wind surfing, wakeboarding, sailing, diving, tennis, horse riding, golf and Italian Alp Skiing. Lago di Varese, Lago di Comabbio and Lake Lugano are also within easy driving distance.

The closest airport to Ispra is Milan Malpensa, 42 minutes’ drive away. Please note that the pool is open from the 30th of May 2024 to the 8th of September 2024