Amenities

Covered parking space outside the limited traffic area (ZTL) and the possibility of storing equipment that travels together with our guests (bicycles, stand up paddles …). Free service, about 500 meters from the villa. Possibility to load/unload luggage in the temporary parking area in front of the structure.

Lakeside garden, exclusive for the 12 guests of the structure. Equipped with sunbeds, deck chairs, umbrellas in the solarium area and with a shower point, the lakeside garden also has got a pier for mooring boats. It has direct access to the lake. Towels will be provided for all guests.

Service coordinated by the Reception. Transfer from the airport to the apartment and vice versa from Malpensa, Linate and Torino Caselle airports. The Reception can also provide information for taxi booking and car rental service (with a driver, if needed).

The 24/7 service guarantees signal coverage even at the lake garden and the crags of the park upstream. Power outlets are also available lakeside to charge mobile devices.

In the structure there is a shared laundry space with integrated washing/drying machine, ironing board (with relative tools and detergents). Also available to guests: electric broom, professional hairdryer; first aid kit; power adapters; board games.

The first supply of sheets and towels for all guests is included and free. For stays of one week or more, intermediate courtesy cleaning with a complete change of bath linen will be provided.

Hand soap, shampoo and shower gel available to our guests, as well as room diffusers, have been chosen among the handicraft products of the “Profumo di Orta” shop because they are based on entirely natural and hypoallergenic pure essences (via Olina, 48 – Orta san Giulio).

Service of guided tours in the “Land of Lakes” (Lake Orta, Lake Maggiore and surrounding areas) by the Art historian Cosetta Dal Cin, licensed local tour guide and tour leader. “Reasoned” itineraries on the territory from Cusio to Varesotto, thematic routes related to the local Romanesque or Baroque, visits to the “Sacri Monti” (Orta, Varallo). To organize your guided tour (English/Italian) book at: www.ortaeoltre.it – Email: ortaeoltre@gmail.com

Continuous availability of Reception staff and luggage storage service at check out or luggage reception at check-in, in the case of shipment.

In the structure sports equipment such as bicycles and Sup are allowed. Bicycles can be parked in the areas of relevance of the Residence, but there is also an unguarded rack outside. The Stand up paddle can be housed, on a not guarded wall rack and up to a maximum number of 4, directly on the lake, to facilitate its use by guests. Bifora65 also offers the option of 2 free protected garages to store your sport equipment. To be requested to the Reception at the time of booking and available until exhaustion. If you want to rent bicycles and e-bikes, we recommend Ebike Lago d’Orta.

Do you want to discover the territory ranging from the high peaks of Ossola, with its valleys and natural parks, to the Novara plain, passing along the lakes of Orta, Maggiore and Mergozzo and crossing Valsesia, Switzerland and Varese? Whether it’s a walk on historical paths, an excursion on foot or by mountain bike or a trekking session, “Itinerarium” makes freely available online a varied and always updated collection of routes among breathtaking natural beauties, with hints and suggestions to plan your own itinerary. For each route are indicated, in addition to the history of the places, the length, the time, the map and the indications, the difference in height, the altimetric graph, and it is also possible to download the GPX track to move safely on your Smartphone. You can also find all the info to eat, sleep, buy local products and rent sports equipment. To organize your tour check the website (Eng/Deu): www.itinerarium.it – Email: info@itinerarium.it

Thanks to a privileged location, the waters of Lake Orta offer easy navigation, even for the learners. If you want to try how to drive a boat and enjoy the “dolce vita” on the lake, we recommend Explora Beach to rent a boat even without a driving license and enjoy sunbathing in the middle of the lake. There is also possibility to rent electric SUPs and kayaks.