A historic villa turned into a two-star hotel in San Maurizio d'Opaglio, among the hills of Lake Orta, with a garden, free parking and air-conditioned rooms.
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Villa Ferrari, Le Betulle is a 2-star hotel surrounded by greenery in San Maurizio d’Opaglio, in the province of Novara, just a short walk from Lake Orta.
Housed in a former villa with a garden, the property offers four types of air-conditioned rooms, all with private bathroom, free WiFi and views of the garden or the inner courtyard: from the cosier Double Room with single beds to the spacious 35-square-metre Quadruple Room, along with the Triple Room with garden view, designed for those travelling in a group. Each room has a TV, desk, bed linen and bathroom toiletries.
Breakfast, served à la carte, includes Italian, vegetarian and gluten-free options, designed to meet different dietary needs. Private parking is free, convenient for those arriving by car from the Piedmont valleys or from Milan Malpensa Airport, about 26 km away. The location, particularly appreciated by couples, allows guests to reach the Sacro Monte di Orta and the shores of the lake within minutes, while the Le Betulle restaurant is located right next to the property.
The four room types at Villa Ferrari, Le Betulle share the same basic features: air conditioning, private bathroom with toiletries, parquet floors, a desk and TV, along with the views over the garden or inner courtyard that characterise the whole property.
The differences mainly concern size and capacity: they range from the 17 square metres of the Double Room with single beds and the Triple Room with garden view, both designed for short stays or small families, up to the 35 square metres of the Quadruple Room, the only one designed for groups of up to four people. The Double Room with single beds with private bathroom also offers the flexibility of choosing between two single beds or a large double bed, while the Triple Room adds details such as a bidet and a safe.
The most compact of the available rooms, with 17 square metres furnished in a simple yet careful way. It has a desk, TV and private bathroom with toiletries, along with the garden view found throughout the property.
At 35 square metres, this is the largest room in the property, designed for families or small groups of up to four people. It combines a large double bed with two single beds, keeping the same garden view found in the other room types.
Designed for three guests, this room sits right next to the garden and adds details not found in the other room types, such as a bidet, safe and parquet floors, along with a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer.
The only room offering the choice between two single beds or a large double bed, it suits both couples and those who prefer to sleep separately. The private bathroom includes a shower, bidet and hairdryer.
Villa Ferrari, Le Betulle offers guests a well-kept garden, ideal for relaxing after a day exploring Lake Orta, and organises bike and walking tours to discover the surrounding area. Parking is free and the property is entirely non-smoking, with air conditioning and heating throughout the common areas and rooms.
The dining service offers wine, champagne and menus for special diets on request, while breakfast à la carte includes Italian, vegetarian and gluten-free options. Rooms come with a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, bidet, hairdryer and complimentary bathroom toiletries. For safety, there are CCTV cameras, a smoke alarm and key access, along with a daily housekeeping service.
Villa Ferrari, Le Betulle is located in San Maurizio d’Opaglio, a small town in the Novara area known internationally for its tap and fitting industry, but above all for its proximity to Lake Orta, one of Piedmont’s most striking lakes. The area is residential and quiet, with the property’s garden overlooking a green, hilly setting, away from traffic yet just steps from the lakeshore.
Those arriving by train can use Bolzano Novarese station, about 2.4 km away, or Gozzano station, 3.3 km away. By car, Milan Malpensa Airport is about 26 km away, while Milan Linate Airport is 74 km away. For dining outside the property, La Stangata restaurant is 1.5 km away, as is Ristorante da Venanzio, while the Le Betulle restaurant is practically next door to the hotel.
In the warmer months, Lake Orta is the main destination, with walks along the Orta San Giulio lakefront and boat trips to Isola di San Giulio; in every season it’s worth going up to the Sacro Monte di Orta, a protected historic site 3.5 km away, with its frescoed chapels set in the woods. Nature lovers can head to the Passo Cremosina, about 5 km away, or the Santuario di Boca, 8 km away, a striking 19th-century sanctuary. For longer outings, the Parco dei Lagoni di Mercurago, a protected natural area, is about 12 km away.
Guests particularly praise the staff, rated 9.7, and cleanliness, 9.5, followed by comfort and value for money at 9. The location scores a strong 8.9, while WiFi, although free, receives the lowest rating at 7.5.
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No, Villa Ferrari, Le Betulle does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, Villa Ferrari, Le Betulle offers an à la carte breakfast with Italian, vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Yes, Villa Ferrari, Le Betulle provides free private parking for guests arriving by car.
Villa Ferrari, Le Betulle is just a few minutes from the shores of Lake Orta and about 3.5 km from the Sacro Monte di Orta.
Yes, all rooms at Villa Ferrari, Le Betulle have free WiFi access.
Yes, at check-in guests of Villa Ferrari, Le Betulle must show a photo ID and a credit card.
