Oranges & Almonds

Oranges & Almonds: Lombardy

Sharing its outdoor pool with just one other apartment, this modern home sits in large gardens, in a quiet spot overlooking the rolling hills – the blue of Lake Garda just visible across the trees. With lovely lawns, old olive trees and plenty of green all around, it's a comfortable and practical home-from-home.

Inside, it's a ground floor apartment well suited to family life. Modern in design, its big windows and spacious rooms keep it bright and sociable, with all eyes on the view to the rear. There's a well kitted-out kitchen and a dining table inside, but we think you'll be spending much of your time eating on the covered terrace.

After breakfast, head to the gated outdoor pool for a morning of swimming and playing on the trampoline, or hop in your car and you'll be by the lakeshore in a little over five minutes.

From your home, it's a short walk into the village of Soiano del Lago, with its grocery shop and small restaurants, making this the ideal choice for a quiet family holiday away from the hustle and bustle of the busy resorts. Drive to the nearby beaches for fun at the lake, or spend a day at one of the nearby amusement parks – Gardaland is around half an hour's drive away.

Home truths:
*At capacity two guests would be sleeping on sofa chairs – these are best suited to children
*The pool and part of the garden are shared with the other apartment in the building
*The pool is usually open from the 29th of March to the 15th of October – please check with your host pre booking for exact dates
* You'll have a private parking space
*The home comes with mosquito nets
*Tea towels and beach towels are not supplied
*The lights can be controlled by voice via Alexa
*There's laptop-friendly workspace and Wi-fi but the home's connectivity can't be guaranteed
*Your private section of the garden is gated – the pool, deck chairs and trampoline are in the shared area