Neat and cosy apartment on the ground floor of a fully renovated house in the old village centre in Portese. The house is 200 m from the lake. It can host 2 adults and a small child (crib available). There is free parking nearby.
The Space
Located near the castle in Portese, in the old village centre, the house had been owned by my family for more than 150 years. The house was built in the 1850s as a farmhouse and it has been recently fully renovated. The typical external walls of natural stone have remained untouched, while the yard was refurbished.
The apartment, cosy and neat, measures about 50 square metres and it is located on the ground floor. It is naturally cool, (about 20 °C), so you won't need air conditioning. It has a comfortable living room with a wooden kitchen, a romantic bedroom with parquet, a wrought iron bed and a private bathroom. A crib is available, so little babies are welcome. Some pieces of furniture date back to the 19th Century - others, like the kitchen, are modern and functional.
Paintings and old pictures of the lake and my family show my family’s love for this little old house and their deep connection with the surroundings.
The courtyard main entrance is shared with the apartment on the first floor – where I live. The entrance of the ground floor apartment is independent. The porch is also available to our guests to enjoy a relaxing time or nice meal in the open air.
There is free parking nearby.
We speak: Italian, English, and German.
Guest access
Free Wi-Fi internet connection.
Cooking facilities: fridge, stove, oven, mircovawe, waffle maker and all sorts of pots and pans are availble.
Check out is by 11:00.
Check in is from 14:00 to 20:00. Any other time must be agreed beforeahand
You can unload your luggage in front of the house, then park your car in the free parking located behind the house.
Interaction with Guests
Our guests will be provided with a short guide about the surrounding area, concerning what is worth visiting - as well as all the necessary information to spend a safe and enjoyable holiday on the lake. I will be available for any questions you may want to ask, as I live on the first floor.
Transport
Bus station for all directions is only a short distance away.
Boarding gate for ferries is 200 m away.
The nearest rail station is in Desenzano - 18 km/20 min by car.
The nearest airports are in Verona (50 km away), Orio al Serio (85 km away) and Milano Linate (130 km away).
Free parking nearby.
House rules
- Smoking is allowed outside the apartment
- Bed sheets, towels and shower gel/ soap are provided
- The kitchen is fully equipped, please leave it tidy and clean after use.
- Free Wi-Fi
- No pets
- No visitors are allowed for guests without letting us know beforehand.
We like our guests to be polite, tidy and friendly.
We look forward to having you stay, and enjoying all that Portese has to offer.
The Neighbourhood
Portese is a small village, so it's a quiet place, ideal for reaxing, strolling about in our beautiful olive plantations and have a refreshing time at the lakeside.
A lot of activities are possible in the area. Besides enjoying nature and water-related activities, Portese offers historic sites, such as the tower of the castle, which is close to the apartment, beautiful churches and the unique Isola del Garda, a popular tourist destination.
Milan, Bergamo and Verona, with its Arena, are all short -drive destination, as well as famous amusement parks like Gardaland, Caneva and Movieland.
Very popular are also spa resorts located in Sirmione and Colà di Lazise.