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Charming Villa Francione - Private gardens and stunning views

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Outdoor dining
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Pettenasco, Piemonte, Piedmont
  • Place, Bagnera
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Orta
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Borromean Islands
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Milan (MXP-Malpensa Intl.)
    ‪93 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Charming Villa Francione - Private gardens and stunning views

Villa Francione is a two storeys design Villa by architect-engineer Arialdo Daverio.

The Villa is surrounded by a planted garden of 3000 m² with fruit trees, berries and flowers. The living room offers a 270 degrees breathtaking view that does not ask to get in, yet the Villa is only 4 min walk to the lake and beach.


There are three double bedrooms, one of them ensuite, and a single bedroom. Every room has a big wooden closet and two rooms have direct access on the garden.

The hearth of the villa is the living room on the first floor, built to have a full panorama view on lake Orta and the San Giulio island.

The villa also has a big covered veranda with lake view, a barbecue and a green open patio.

It is surrounded by a 3000 squared meters private garden, which guarantees silence and tranquility. It is the perfect place for kids to play, and for adults to sunbathe, grill or relax to the view.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Perfect for kids!
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Events

No events allowed
Sorry, no more than 10 total occupants allowed.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
You can smoke on the huge balcony, with the view.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 00311600027, IT003116C2ZVR5UJMW
Property # 6817883
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Sorry, no more than 10 total occupants allowed.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Pettenasco

Located in Pettenasco, this villa is in the mountains and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Orta and Monte Mottac State Reserve, while Paesaggio Museum and Rocca di Angera are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sports Center or Maggiora Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Pettenasco, Piemonte, Piedmont

What's nearby

  • Bagnera - 9 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Lake Orta - 20 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Lago di Mergozzo - 39 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Borromean Islands - 57 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Isola Bella - 66 min drive - 29.4 km

Getting around

  • Pettenasco Station - 2 min walk
  • Malpensa International Airport (MXP) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taverna Antico Agnello - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Albergo Ristorante Sant' Antonio - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Piccolo Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Villa Crespi Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Genzianella Hotel - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Villa Francione - Private gardens and stunning views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Villa Francione - Private gardens and stunning views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Villa Francione - Private gardens and stunning views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Villa Francione - Private gardens and stunning views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Villa Francione - Private gardens and stunning views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Pettenasco villa is within 3 mi (5 km) of Approdo Don Angelo Villa, Bagnera and Sacred Mountain of Orta. Basilica of San Giulio and Pella Village are also within 3 miles (5 km). Pettenasco Station is only a 2-minute walk.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

kendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An unforgettable stay at Lake Orta

We had a wonderful vacation in the house. We were with 4 adults and 6 small children. The house is perfect and the view is breathtaking.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Séverine F.

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What a place

We had a fantastic stay in this gorgeous villa. The view is stunning, the house is really well designed and fully furnished. The check-in and check-out were very easy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Babette P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House at the Lago di Orta

We had a wonderful family time the this very nice house
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2023
Well, you are always welcome at our property, year after year, it will always be a pleasure to have you with all your family at Villa Francione.
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10/10 Excellent

Katharina H.

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Great Holiday

Best lake view und best 1:1 Customer Service!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lukas M.

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Vacation

Very nice view over the lake. Everything worked great, a very courteous house manager.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Dear Lukas, thanks for your nice words and I will forward your message to the Villa Manager. She is really great. Well about the view, what can I say, I feel lucky to own the great Villa Francione by Arialdo Daverio. With you all the best, Gabriele
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

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Villa Francione, Lake Orta

Very nice welcome from the house manager, Danila, who was helpful and charming. Villa was comfortable but it would have been nice to have had some basics in the kitchen such as olive oil, bread and milk, and soap/shower gel in all the bathrooms. Good restaurants nearby, beautiful scenery, delightful area.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 April 2024
Dear Patricia, Thanks for your kind review! We always strive to give out guests the best and your great presence allowed us to give our best. We will do our best to provide more amenities to our guests, unfrotunately sometimes it's not possible as some items or foods might be inconevient for some our our guets due to personal allergies (bread), beliefs (milk) or different hygenics habits (shared soap). However, sorry for that, there is no excure for missing Extra Virgin Olive Oil. You should have told us! We would have immediatelly provided some from my personal reserve. Thanks again or your stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Johan W.

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Even better then expected

A very nice house in a fantastic environment. Amazing view of mountains and lake and easy to get around, couldent ask for more. Excellent reception from Danila, the landlady. We will miss Pettenasco.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking for a classic Italian small town/lake experience with a breath taking view, this is your place. The Francine is an older house with so much character and a story to tell. Our family of six loved our stay - especially the view and location. Pettenasco is the perfect base for exploring the charm of Italy by foot, bike, or for day trips by train, ferry, or car. Everything exceeded expectation and I’m still dreaming about the local pizza. Danila was such a joy to meet and incredibly intent on assuring our stay was everything we hoped for.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maarten V.

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Nice big house with a beautiful view

We had a wonderfull time. We enjoyed the livingroom withe the beuatiful view on the lake. The kitchen was small buth well equiped. The american fridge was great with the ice cubes. We missed a microwave. The bethrooms were comfortable en nice to have 3 bathrooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Ilan b.

very good

The place was very nice and most of it was very good. The location is beautiful and the pictures are very accurate. Danila who gave us the key was very nice and helpful. one thing was problematic - the mattresses in all bedrooms are old, not comfortable and very cracking & noisy. Ilan & Ofra
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Dear IIan ben gal, we do our best to ensure everything is perfect for our guests. I am super sorry to read of your non-perfect experience with the mattresses. They have actually been replaced not far ago and are hygienized every year. However, thanks to your report I will immediately inspect them and provide with a replacement of the obsolete bedding. This will allow us to have this addressed and ready for 2019 season. Thanks for that. I would like to thank you again for your stay and the positive review. We always strive for the best and we are sure that with your suggestion we have come a little closer to it. Best Wishes, Gabriele Dini Ciacci
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10/10 Excellent

NOA S.

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Perfect

The location for enjoying the north lakes is perfect. The villa is incredible. Everything you need , just name it was there. Danila the hostes is so welcoming, every small problem or question , she is there even if it means come to us. The owner Gabriel also answered all very quickly. The view is one of a kind. You can see the all orta lake like in palm of your hands. A perfect place for the perfect holiday. Stayed 4 people for 8 days. Thank you for a perfect holiday
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2022
Dear Noa, thanks for your stay at Villa Francione and your nice words. The view is indeed something special. Villa Francione designer, Ing. Arialdo Davero, spent one month sitting in the garden before figuring out the best stop where he would built his work. The result leaves guest speechless. On our side we just humbly try to have guests be happy, with simple things. Thanks for being part of this. All the best, Gabriele
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Villa Batelo W.

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Magnifique vue sur le lac d'Orta des deux terrasses. Maison lumineuse très bien équipée et au calme. Aucune nuisance du chemin de fer. Lac et commerces à proximité.Idéal pour notre semaine en famille. Emplacement parfait pour visiter la région.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jochen D.

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Sehr schöner Urlaub
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Carolin B.

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Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen! Die Aussicht ist fantastisch, die Ausstattung ist für 9 Personen sehr gut und alles wichtige ist vorhanden. Toller Kühlschrank und sehr leiser Geschirrspüler.Gefehlt haben uns aber definitiv Mückenschutzgitter/Netze für Fenster und Türen. Es gab extrem viele Stechmücken und man konnte sich abends kaum draußen aufhalten und nachts zum Schlafen waren vor allem die Kinder sehr geplagt.Für geräuschempfindliche Personen (z.B. Babys) sei außerdem erwähnt, dass hinter dem Haus die Zugestrecke verläuft. Vor allem nachts fahren doch einige Züge hörbar durch.Die vielen Bücher und Zeitschriften sind sehr alt und zum Teil halb zerfallen und muffig. Da könnte man Mal Aussortieren...Insgesamt alles etwas in die Jahre gekommen, aber noch in Ordnung. Das Schloss der unteren Gartentür lässt sich leider nur von Außen öffnen.Ein Doopelschlafplatz befindet sich im Flur hinter der Haustür als Klappbett, das war uns aus der Beschreibung heraus nicht klar.Der Kontakt zur Vermieterin und zur Verwalterin war sehr freundlich und die frische Pasta als Gastgeschenk ist wirklich etwas Besonderes und sehr lecker!Die Lage ist ein toller Ausgangspunkt in jede Richtung des Sees und der Ort hat alles Wichtige (Supermarkt, Eis, Strand, Spezialitätengeschäft)!Insgesamt ein Top Ziel und sehr empfehlenswert!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2025
Dear Carolin, Thanks for your nice review. As you mentioned at Villa Francione we do everything to make our guests comfortable and have them feel at home. Unfortunately we can't control mosquitos, but we can control the windows! You could just close the double-glazing soundproofed back windows of Villa Francione. Those would not only have prevented mosquitos from getting in, but also the "noise" from the 2 trains passing in the evening. However, I am really sorry for your childred to be bothered my mosquitos. As an alterntive,I suggest baby spray special formulation. The classic book collection is there for your reading or just to give you a warm feeling, it's true that some guests prefer empty shelves, I am sorry the homey feeling does not match your taste. The fact that sleep 8 and 9 are in a double jump bed is clearly stated in the description. Villa Fracione is an architectural Villa with handmade furniture and hand painted floors. Yes, those things are not new, nobody can do them anymore, you can call them "dated", I call them artisanal and historical and hand made. Some guests prefer modern Ikea furniture, agreed, this is just not our style and it's clearly written, I am sorry you picked the property with different expectations. Everything is in the description. And as you say, all the appliances are new and top quality (like fridge and dishwasher), also linen and towels are new and top branded quality. Villa Francione is handmade History and Architecture, not Ikea.
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8/10 Good

Reinhard W.

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Älteres Haus, alles sehr sauber. Alles da, jedoch könnte man einige Dinge entsorgen, die man nicht zum aktuellen Standard braucht.Es sind Dinge im Haus, man könnte meinen, dass der Hausbesitzer gestern noch hier gewohnt hat.Die Nähe zum See ist super. Wir waren 1 Woche da und brauchten kein Auto, alles ist vom Haus aus zu erledigen. Wanderungen, Supermarkt, See, Fahrradverleih und Restaurants, alles zu Fuß machbar.Haus ist für 7 Personen geeignet, so dass jeder sein eigenes Zimmer hat.Danila ist eine große Hilfe bei Aktivitäten und Fragen. Das Überraschungsmenü von Ihr, war mega gut...
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fabienne D.

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Vue de rêve

Maison très bien équipée et jouissant d’une situation incroyable!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Stephan S.

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Ein schönes altes Haus

Es handelt sich hier um ein altes Haus, daß schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen ist. Das Platzangebot und die Lage waren sehr gut. Wir haben uns dort sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 November 2024
Dear Stephan, thanks for your kind words, we are proud to be old! Villa Francione has the same "age" that you see in the pictures. You could have rented a modern plastic hotel or a waterfront prefab. On the contrary Villa Francione is the unique work from a famous Architect, like the many "old" paintings, buildings and other "old stuff" you can find in Italy. We have hand made furniture, hand painted floors and manually built fireplace. All of those are very old! Appliances like fridge, and kitchen are new like heating, soundproofing and all the rest. All the rest, yes, it is antique, or restored and original. We have no Ikea and no Made in China. Thanks for acknowleding that we did proper.
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8/10 Good

Dr. Katja B.

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Tolle Aussicht

Wir haben uns wohl gefühlt, gleichwohl die Bezeichnung Luxusvilla sich auf den Hauptwohnraum inkl des Panoramablickes bezieht. Beides macht den Umstand wett, dass manches in die Jahre gekommen ist. Vermieter(Kontakt) und Danila vor Ort sind sehr nett und hilfsbereit, sodass wir insgesamt eine erholsame Zeit hatten. Die Beurteilungen der vorherigen Urlauber sind aussagekräftig und waren hilfreich.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gabriele T.

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Atemberaubende Aussicht

Die Villa ist wunderschön gelegen, man hat einen großartigen Blick auf den See. Die Ausstattung ist super, weil es so heiß war, hätten wir uns allerdings doch eine Klimaanlage gewünscht. Wir wurden sehr herzlich empfangen und mit einem Plan der Umgebung einschließlich Tipps versorgt. Restaurants sind fußläufig erreichbar, ebenso einige Badestellen am See. Wir hatten einen sehr schönen Urlaub in Pettenasco! Herzlichen Dank!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gwénola D.

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Vue magnifique

Excellent séjour dans une vaste et lumineuse maison de famille très facile à vivre. En tous points conforme à l'annonce. Les 3 salles de bains étaient très appréciables pour notre famille de 8 personnes. Petites plages publiques à 10 mn à pieds. Accueil très chaleureux de Danila et Gabriele qui ont réglé rapidement nos petits problèmes et nous ont régalés de pâtes fraîches. Et la vue sur le lac est splendide. Un grand merci à nos hôtes !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

Aagje v.

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Mooi huis met een waanzinnig uitzicht op Lago d'Orta!

Wij hebben een fantastische week vakantie gevierd met twee gezinnen in de vakantiewoning van Gabriele. De ontvangst door Danilia was heel hartelijk. Ze nam uitgebreid de tijd om ons alles uit te leggen en over de omgeving te vertellen. Op dinsdag heeft ze ons zelfs een pasta maaltijd gebracht, echt top! Het huis is mooi (je kan zien dat het door een architect is ontworpen) en het uitzicht over Lago d'Orta is geweldig, dat zullen we niet snel vergeten. Langs het huis loopt een spoorlijn. Vanwege de hitte hadden wij ramen en deuren 's nachts open (er is gern airco) maar daardoor wel veel overlast van voorbij denderenden treinen. In de omgeving is veel te beleven (natuurlijk het meer maar ook de waterval, rodelen, de markt in Omegna, en een boottrip naar Isola Bella zijn aanraders) en in het dorp Pettenasco zijn gezellige restaurantjes waar je goed en betaalbaar kunt eten! Het interieur van het huis is oud en biedt weinig comfort. Het enige moderne is de koelkast (en die is geweldig) en twee ligbedjes op het terras maar de rest is aan vervanging toe. Slechte bedden, slecht bankstel, geen comfortabele lounch meubels op het terras, geen horren voor de ramen (heel veel muggen en mieren). Voor een huis waar je zoveel geld voor betaalt mag je meer verwachten. Wij komen zeker nog eens terug maar om die reden niet in deze accomodatie. Het
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 December 2024
Dear Aagje, thanks for all the compliments. Villa Francione is one of a kind and indeed is the work of the great Architect and Engineer Arialdo Daverio. I'm sorry to hear you decided to sleep with the windows open and hence you hear the 2-3 trains occasionally passing at night. If you had closed the double glazing windows you would have not heard them. Unfortunatelly I know that the house was warm because you turned on the heating system during summer, hence you were warming it up. Moreover, air conditioning is not advertised as present. The house is eco-conscious and is designed (and insulated) to cool naturally, but the key point is, again, to not turn the heating on during summer! What you call "old" is actually original design furniture, mostly hand made, so yes, it's not Ikea chipboard, but full wood. The same holds for the bed frames that are hand made and the matress that have been recently replaced. The "bed couch" is made with duck neck feathers, so yes, it's not the first-price-foam you are used to, sorry about that, we can't one-fits-all with the low mass-marketed quality you are used to and appreciate. As you might know, in memory of my grand father Cav. Francione we keep our prices low just enough to repay expenses. We want as many families to appreciate Villa Francione and spend lovely family holidays. You paid the per-person-price of a hostel for your stay, during July, on the lakes, in Italy. A cheap hotel here would have been x3 times the price.
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10/10 Excellent

Hubert M.

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On a bien profité du salon panoramique vraiment agreable. Les meubles (salon) sont "usés"

Le site nous a permis d'étre au calme, dans un village, à proximite d'Orta (remarquable) et du lac Majeur. La location de vtt à proximité ( Riccardo : parfait) est un plus. L'aménagement piétonnier du bord du lac à 200m de la villa est reposant. On peut discuter avec les jeunes du village qui prennent un bain. Sejour exquis ! alliant sport culture et contacts avec nos meilleurs cousins.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

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Fantastisch

Die Lage und Aussicht sind einmalig. Im Haus war alles vorhanden, was man sich für den Urlaub wünschen kann. Das Haus ist sehr geräumig; die Terasse und der Garten mit verschiedenen Sitzplätzen sind wunderschön. Wir haben die köstlichen Erdbeeren frisch vom Garten sehr genossen. Beim einchecken war die Verwalterin sehr hilfreich und wir haben sogar für zweimal Abendessen Pasta geschenkt bekommen. Ein unvergesslicher Urlaub.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gerhard L.

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Außergewöhnliches Haus mit phantastischer Aussicht

Sehr gute Kommunikation mit dem Inhaber und der Verwalterin Danila. Sie hat uns mit diverser frischer Pasta begrüßt und sogar eine Geburtstagsüberraschung vorbei gebracht. Das Haus ist sehr geräumig und bietet alles, was man von einem Ferienhaus erwarten kann. Der große gepflegte Garten, die schöne Lage und die einmalige Aussicht vom Wohnzimmer und der Terrasse auf den Ortasee machen den Aufenthalt unvergesslich.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Viktor W.

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Gruppenreise Mountainbiker

Perfetto
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2023
Dear Viktor, thanks for your visit to Villa Francione. We did our best to set up everything as per your special requests emerged during English and Italian phone calls and during Italian, German and English message exchange. The communication barrier was steep, but we did it. However, we want to do even better next time. Villa Francione has lots to offer, especially for a great biking group like yours, too bad you got 2-3 days of rain. Best Regards, Gabriele

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