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Hotel L’Approdo
4-star hotel in Pettenasco with a private beach on Lake Orta, seasonal outdoor pool, rooms with lake or mountain views and a wellness area with sauna and Turkish bath.

Independent holiday home on Lake Orta in Pettenasco, with garden, terrace with lake view, free parking and fully equipped kitchen for family stays.
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VIOLINA casa vacanze is an independent house in Pettenasco, on Lake Orta, featuring a garden, a panoramic terrace and free private parking. The property is designed for families and small groups looking for a self-contained space overlooking the water, away from the town centre but convenient for reaching trails and excursions in the surrounding hills.
The accommodation consists of a single 70-square-metre apartment with two separate bedrooms, a living room with a sofa bed, and two bathrooms equipped with shower and bidet. The kitchen is fully equipped with a hob, oven, refrigerator and dishwasher, allowing for extended stays in complete independence. Outside, guests will find a barbecue, a children’s play area and a soundproofed terrace with views over the lake and surrounding mountains.
Pettenasco is just a few minutes from Orta San Giulio and the Sacro Monte, and its lakeside location makes this holiday home a good reference point for those who want to combine swimming, hiking and fishing in a quiet setting, away from the tourist traffic of the town centre.

VIOLINA casa vacanze offers a single accommodation option designed to host up to four people across two separate bedrooms. The 70-square-metre apartment includes a living room with a sofa bed, two bathrooms with shower and bidet, and a fully equipped kitchen with a hob, oven, refrigerator and dishwasher, ideal for those who prefer to manage their meals independently during the stay.
Among the distinctive features of this accommodation are the soundproofed terrace with views over the lake and mountains, the independent entrance and the outdoor barbecue, designed for al fresco dinners. The bed layout, with one double bedroom, one twin room and a sofa bed in the living room, makes the accommodation flexible for families with children or small groups of friends.
This is the only room type available in this holiday home: a 70 sqm apartment with two bedrooms, an independent entrance and a terrace overlooking the lake, a feature that sets the property apart from an ordinary two-room apartment. The separate living room has an additional sofa bed, while soundproofed walls ensure privacy between the spaces. Outside, the barbecue and play area complete a solution designed for families staying several days in independence.
The common areas of VIOLINA casa vacanze include a garden, terrace and picnic area with outdoor furniture, as well as a barbecue available to guests for al fresco dinners. Private parking is free and located directly on site, while WiFi covers the entire accommodation.
Those travelling with children will find strollers, a high chair, safety gates and an outdoor play area, with board games and a mini-golf course nearby. The property also offers daily cleaning service on request, laundry and ironing service, as well as a paid airport shuttle service for those arriving from Malpensa.
For leisure time, the area is well suited to hiking, fishing, canoeing and windsurfing on Lake Orta, with bicycle rental available for exploring the surroundings.
VIOLINA casa vacanze is located on the eastern shore of Lake Orta, in a residential area of Pettenasco made up of villas with gardens and direct access to the water, just a short walk from the lakeside promenade and the first bathing establishments. The neighbourhood is quiet and mainly residential, away from the traffic of the historic centre of Orta San Giulio, but convenient for those seeking a peaceful base overlooking the lake.
Pettenasco railway station is about 1.8 km away, and Omegna station is 4.1 km away, both connected to the line towards Novara and Domodossola. By car, Milan Malpensa Airport is about 32 km away and can also be reached with a shuttle organised by the property, available on request for an extra fee. The centre of Orta San Giulio, with its lakeside promenade and the Island of San Giulio, is a few minutes away by car, while the Sacro Monte of Orta, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is about 4.4 km away.
In summer, Lake Orta allows for swimming, canoeing or windsurfing directly from the area, while hiking enthusiasts can climb up to the Sacro Monte or continue along the hillside trails to Mottarone, a scenic viewpoint over the Alps and Lake Maggiore. In the colder months, the area becomes quieter and is well suited to relaxing stays, with the possibility of day trips to the Mottarone ski slopes. For dining out, Osteria San Martino, 800 metres away, and the Berimbao restaurant, 1.1 km away, are the closest options, while the Circolo di Agrano, 1.4 km away, offers a more informal alternative surrounded by greenery.
Reviews particularly praise the staff, rated 9.9, and the cleanliness of the premises, at 9.5. Value for money and the lakeside location also receive positive ratings, confirming a well-kept property that is well positioned for those seeking tranquillity just steps from the water.
No, VIOLINA casa vacanze does not allow pets during the stay.
Check-in at VIOLINA casa vacanze is possible from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, by informing the property in advance of the arrival time.
Yes, VIOLINA casa vacanze provides free private parking directly on site.
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The apartment at VIOLINA casa vacanze accommodates up to 4 people across the two bedrooms, with the possibility of an extra bed on the sofa in the living room.
Yes, VIOLINA casa vacanze is located directly on the shore of Lake Orta, in Pettenasco, with a lake view from the terrace.
Yes, VIOLINA casa vacanze offers free WiFi throughout the accommodation.