Beautifully Renovated Traditional Alpine House with Stunning Mountain Views
Located in Italian Alps, Close to Spectacular Peaks and Alpine Lakes
Sleeps 9 (5 Bedrooms)
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Beautifully renovated traditional Alpine house with stunning mountain views. Located in sunny south-facing village in picturesque Antrona Valley deep in the Italian Alps. Five spacious bedrooms each opening onto a balcony in traditional style with panoramic views (sleeps 9), two bathrooms, internal courtyard, central heating, washing machine, well equipped kitchen, living area, garden with terrace, beautifully preserved cellar carved into mountain rock. Easy access to Milan airports (cheap flights via Easyjet, Ryanair etc); accessible by public transport (train and bus). Suitable for all seasons. Summer: spectacular walks and hikes for all abilities, swimming in Alpine lakes, easy access to Lake Maggiore. Close to a range of ski-resorts (nearest 30 minutes drive); magnificent nature reserves; charming villages; Alpine train rides; boat trips on Lake Maggiore.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 15 January 2011 - 31 May 2011 | €650 | - | ||
| 1 June 2011 - 30 June 2011 | £700 | - | ||
| 1 July 2011 - 3 September 2011 | £900 | - | ||
| 3 September 2011 - 17 September 2011 | £750 | - | ||
| 18 September 2011 - 31 December 2011 | £650 | - |
Notes on prices
Prices range from 600 to 900 euros per week. Special deals are available for two weeks or more, daily rate also available.
Prices are for the property per week in euros.
Changeover day
Flexible.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed and balcony with view. Bedroom 2 with double bed and balcony with view. Bedroom 3 with twin beds and balcony with view. Bedroom 4 with twin beds and balcony with view. Bedroom 5 with single bed and balcony, radiator. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom 1 with shower, wc, basin, radiator. Bathroom 2 with shower, wc, basin, radiator. |
| Kitchen: | Cooker, hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, coffee machine, kettle. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine. |
| Living Rooms: | Spacious living area and dining area adjacent to kitchen, traditional fireplace, radiators. |
| Other: | 5th bedroom with stunning views in two directions, internal courtyard, traditional stone staircases. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and linen included, property cleaned and linen laundered on arrival (more frequent cleaning can be arranged). |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine central heating cot high chair barbecue |
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Notes on accommodation
Central heating; suitable for children.
Accessibility
Unfortunately, not adapted for people with mobility problems. House in the middle of traditional Italian village; parking available at edge of village (less than 40 metres downhill from house).
Outside
Garden with stunning views, south-east facing terrace in garden, with traditional stone table and bench, barbecue.
Skiing
Wide range of skiing (downhill and cross country), snowboarding, snow-shoe-ing; Domobianca (30 minutes drive); San Domenico (40 minutes); Cheggio (25 minutes); Santa Maria Maggiore (45 minutes).
Macugnaga (55 minutes), at the base of Monta Rosa, the second highest peak in the Europe.
Open air ice-skating in Domodossola in winter.
Special interest holidays
Photography lessons: A professional photographer who resides in the village provides a superb opportunity for aspiring photographers an amateurs alike. He utilises the beautiful and varied scenery of the alps through photography excursions such as skiing and moonlit walks. Makes a nice change from the classroom!
Travel
Milan Malpensa: 1 hour 15 min by car.
Milan Linate: 1 hour 40 minutes by car.
Milan Bergamo (Orio al Serio): 2 hours by car.
A good, cheap train service runs from Milan to Domodossola (on major line from Venice to Switzerland). Buses available to Cresti.
Southern Swiss airports are also accessible.
Distances
Domodossola: 9 km, 15 min by car.
Lago Antrona (Alpine lake, idyllic spot for swimming and hiking): 15 km.
Stresa (on Lake Maggiore): 45 kms, 45 min by car.
Lago Mergozzo (spectacular lake, specially preserved for swimming): 31 kms, about 30 minutes by car.
Milan: 1 hour 30 minutes.
Locarno (on Swiss shore of Lake Maggiore): 57 km, 1 hr by car (day trip by train through mountain passes, also by boat from Stresa).
Brig, Switzerland: 1 hr by car (2 trains: Zermatt and Glacial Express).
Further details
Supermarkets, banks and a range of shops easily accessible (10 min by car).
Variety of restaurants with local cuisine.
Booking notes
Please e-mail the owners below for full details.
Owner profile
About the owner
We live in England but have always loved Italy. We bought our house in Cresti in October 2007.
Year purchased: 2007
Why the owner chose a home in this location
The house in Cresti has given our whole family, whether grandparents, parents, or teenagers and their friends, some of our most fantastic and memorable holidays. We love the house, ringed by traditional wooden balconies, where every bedroom has stunning views of Alpine mountains, valley and sky. We love the cobbled alleys of the village, the old stone roofs, the clear Alpine water and the lively bar with its sunny tables overlooking the valley. There is an endless range of walks, from casual strolls to substantial hikes high into neighbouring mountains. The Monte Rosa Massif, the second highest set of peaks in the Alps towers over the neighbouring valley. There are boatrides acorss the lakes, trainrides through stunning scenery, and lively towns with open cafes, icecream and good food
Unique benefits of the property
In summer, we swim in the Alpine lakes: the clear cold water of Lago Antrona, ringed by forested mountains; the gentle waters of Lake Mergozzo; or sparkling rock pools in the valley. We eat in the garden with its wide open vistas at the old stone table under the arch. In winter, several ski resorts are in easy reach. If you don't ski, hiking through the snow covered mountains in snowshoes is exhilarating.It’s been great for the young people because of its easy accessibility by train and bus, cheap flights to Milan and the friendly people around. The house is on 3 floors with 5 spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, making it easy for 9 people to live there without feeling crowded. We've kept the rustic style, but made it very comfortable, with central heating, washing machine, dishwasher etc.
For booking and further information
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