Holiday Homes at Lake Orta

VILLA GELSOMINA | Overview of the apartments 

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Azaleas in Spring, next to the balcony of Paradiso, with superb view of Lake Orta.
Come in April/May to see the Azaleas at their best.

We are delighted to offer five beautiful new apartments in Villa Gelsomina, the latest addition to our portfolio of holiday accommodation at Lake Orta (completed in May 2005).  Set on top of the wooded slopes above Lake Orta in a peaceful location, some 100 metres from any traffic (access is via a quiet no through road), Villa Gelsomina enjoys superb views.  The villa is complete with lots of outside space, large pool, barbecue (new 2007), giant chess set, and all the apartments are very well furnished in contemporary style, and well equipped.

Spring daffodils next to the balcony of Paradiso in the gound of Villa Gelsomina

Villa Gelsomina

Villa Gelsomina is situated in the village of Lortallo, in a superb setting on the brow of the ridge running along the east side of Lake Orta, some 200 metres (in altitude) above the lake.  Villa Gelsomina was built to a very high specification in the local style, and with holiday rentals in mind.  All apartments have a view of Lake Orta, and all apartments have a terrace, patio or balcony, where you can eat outside.  There is a 14 metre (46 foot) swimming pool in the well laid out grounds, and an outside chess set.  Villa Gelsomina is in a quiet no-through-road and has parking spaces in a parking bay directly in front of the house.

The apartments in Villa Gelsomina are Panorama (sleeps 4), Paradiso (sleeps 6 to 8), Dolce Vita (sleeps 2 to 4), Ciao Sole! (sleeps 4 to 6), and Ciao Italia! (sleeps 4).

   
On the left, the balcny of Paradiso.  On the right, the large apartment Paradiso on two floors.

Local Facilities

Villa Gelsomina is 3 km by road from the local centre of Orta San Giulio. There are several small beaches on Lake Orta (as Holiday Homes at Lake Orta clients, you are entitled to a 20% discount on the entrance to Miami beach).  The whole area is extremely well serviced by shops.  There is a great restaurant (the Vecchio Circolo - web site www.ilfierobecco.it ) just 5 minutes walk from Villa Gelsomina (without going on the road!), and we provide a long list of recommended local restaurants in your location pack.  There are many places to visit in the local area, lots of wonderful places for day trips for adults and children, great walks (we provide in your location pack five favourite local walks for you to try), and a good selection of sporting and other local activities are available.

Monte Rosa and Spring daffodils in the grounds of Villa Gelsomina

Lake Orta

This wonderful little lake (Lago d'Orta in Italian, Lacus Cusius in Roman times) is still little known outside Italy, even though it is the "next lake along" from Lake Maggiore.  It lies in the foothills of the Alps, with low hills at the south end of the lake, but higher mountains at the north end (the Mottarone, which lies between Lakes Orta and Maggiore, is just under 1500 metres - great view of seven lakes, by the way!).  The scenery of Lake Orta is gentle - and inviting! - just as the local people are warm and hospitable...

 
The extensive grounds around the villa

Getting there

Many of our clients arrive by air at one of Milan's airports (the nearest, Milan Malpensa airport, is just 24 miles away) and pick up a hire car, often taking advantage of the cheap flights that are now available. See our table of flights for information on airlines flying from the U.K. to the region.  For U.K. holidaymakers who prefer to drive, it's an easy two day drive.  For full details of air, road, and rail transport to the area, click here.

Comparison of costs of apartments in Villa Gelsomina

Costs are for the apartment per week, fully inclusive of electricity, hot water, gas for cooker, bed linen, and standard size towels.

Because of the swimming pool, the apartments in Villa Gelsomina are not suitable for families with small children aged less than seven years. Pets are not allowed.

Arrivals (after 4pm) and departures (by 10am) are on a Saturday in the period from the beginning of May to the end of September.  Outside of this period arrival days are flexible.

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