Il Portico

Cannot speak highly enough of this property. Il Portico consists of 2 apartments. One suitable for a couple called 'Iris' and the other for a group of 3-4 people called 'Gardenia'. Both apartments have lake views. 1. OWNER. The property owner was very proactive. Vittoria contacted us ahead of our arrival to give us useful information about supermarkets in the area and recommendations of places to visit. As we were arriving in town by bus, she offered to collect us from the drop-off point and drive us to the accommodation. This was GOLD. She was always super prompt in responding and attending to any of our requests. 2. VENUE. The accommodation was modern, clean, a fully equipped kitchen, and all the amenities needed. It also had very accessible private parking for those with own car. We were very unwell when we arrived, having picked up a virus in our travels. This place became a home away from home - a refuge for us where we could recuperate a little from our hectic schedule. Vittoria had provided a heap of maps and useful tourist information inside the apartment which saved us going in search of tourist information office. 3.LOCATION. The location was awesome. Il Portico is situated between the towns of Baveno and Feriolo. It was in a very tranquil spot, away from the bustle of being in the centre of town or traffic noise. Yet it was only a 12 min walk into smaller town of Feriolo, or a bus ride into Baveno. The apartments are situated up on a hill with great lake views. If you want tranquility and calm with Northern Italian authenticity look no further. This is not a criticism but more an advisory note. The apartments are on a first floor. You need to go up a flight of external stairs and there is no lift. Our apartment had a loft bedroom. The advantage of this was the division of the living space from the sleeping space but the disadvantage was constantly going up and down stairs to access your luggage items or go to bathroom. If you have mobility problems or heavy luggage this may not be the suitable accommodation for you as you will have to deal with stairs.

L' emozione nel conoscere un luogo nuovo per noi e'sempre fortissima,ma l' entusiasmo si amplifica quando al nostro arrivo riceviamo un' accoglienza e un calore come quelli avuti in questo piccolo paradiso del Lago Maggiore. Vittoria con il suo splendido sorriso ci riceve appena arrivate e ci mostra la casa: una casa bellissima curata nei minimi dettagli, al cui interno un piacevolissimo profumo accompagna il nostro ingresso; una casa pulitissima in cui le pareti lilla si alternano a quelle color grigio perlato creando un atmosfera rilassante e molto piacevole. Una casa con un bellissimo soppalco, un giardino molto curato e una vista meravigliosa sul Lago Maggiore. Il bagno finemente arredato con gli stessi colori del resto della casa , ha una doccia molto grande e in questa settimana cosi afosa il condizionatore ci ha permesso di godere di quel refrigerio necessario al ritorno dalle nostre giornate fuori e ci ha garantito sonni ristoratori. Vittoria oltre a farci trovare bevande fresche in frigo, ci ha dato utilissime infomazioni sui luoghi da visitare e alla vista delle nostre splendide 3 cagnoline ha regalato loro bocconcini e biscottini che naturalmente hanno gradito tantissimo.Noi viaggiamo molto e posso assicurare che a volte cio che troviamo non rispecchia le nostre aspettative. Non è stato questo il caso ,anzi, siamo rimaste pienamente soddisfatte in quanto è una bellissima struttura con tutti i servizi necessari per sentirsi coccolati, e ringraziamo con tutto il cuore Vittoria per la sua ospitalità e gentilezza .