House in Piedmont
7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this house rental
This approximately 300-year-old natural-stone house, featuring a beautiful garden, a balcony, and a magnificent loggia, is located in the small village of Artò, in the province of Madonna del Sasso, in Piedmont. Artò is located about a half-hour walk downhill (2.5–3 km) from the nearest boat dock, Pella, in the hills above Lake Orta at an elevation of 634 meters on its wooded western shore. It is a very old and quiet little village with many natural stone houses and narrow alleys lined with river pebbles. All you can hear is birdsong and the murmur of small waterfalls in the wooded ravines on both sides of the village. By car, however, you can reach a very beautiful beach with a swimming pier on the romantic Lake Orta in just a few minutes.
The house has a living area of 105 square meters plus a 30-square-meter loggia and a 220-square-meter garden, and is located right in the center of the small village. It is a very old house with an authentic patina (freshly painted houses await guests in abundance elsewhere ;o)) and plenty of charm—a home that is loved, well-maintained, and kept clean. Everything is dry, watertight, and well-equipped, but it hasn’t been completely renovated to German standards—no wall or beam is straight, no two windows are the same size, and the ancient beam ceilings are gradually reclaimed by little cobwebs over time. You need to know and appreciate this before renting! :o) There’s a kitchen, a living room with a fireplace, three bedrooms—each with two to three beds or sleeping arrangements—one of which has an en suite bathroom, a bathroom with a tub and washing machine next to the kitchen, and another restroom halfway up the outdoor staircase. There’s also this beautiful, shaded loggia with a view over the garden, the old village, and the surrounding forests and hills. During the cooler seasons, the house heats up well, and the large open fireplace in the living room is another real highlight! The garden area in front of the house gets afternoon sun, and at the back of the house there’s a balcony with a small table that catches the morning sun (and offers a view of the two turtles in the neighbor’s garden). A little oasis where you can relax, take a breather, and listen to the birds—or, if you’re lucky, admire the huge native butterflies. For home entertainment, it’s best to bring your own TV stick—there’s also a satellite dish for the TV, but it tends to get overgrown by climbing plants. Even when the sun isn’t shining—when thick fog hangs in the trees in the fall, snow covers the ground in the winter, clouds drift along the ravines next to the house, and the streams in the forest thunder toward the valley—the forests and the lake are always beautiful, and inside the house, it’s truly unbeatably cozy!
The house has a living area of 105 square meters plus a 30-square-meter loggia and a 220-square-meter garden, and is located right in the center of the small village. It is a very old house with an authentic patina (freshly painted houses await guests in abundance elsewhere ;o)) and plenty of charm—a home that is loved, well-maintained, and kept clean. Everything is dry, watertight, and well-equipped, but it hasn’t been completely renovated to German standards—no wall or beam is straight, no two windows are the same size, and the ancient beam ceilings are gradually reclaimed by little cobwebs over time. You need to know and appreciate this before renting! :o) There’s a kitchen, a living room with a fireplace, three bedrooms—each with two to three beds or sleeping arrangements—one of which has an en suite bathroom, a bathroom with a tub and washing machine next to the kitchen, and another restroom halfway up the outdoor staircase. There’s also this beautiful, shaded loggia with a view over the garden, the old village, and the surrounding forests and hills. During the cooler seasons, the house heats up well, and the large open fireplace in the living room is another real highlight! The garden area in front of the house gets afternoon sun, and at the back of the house there’s a balcony with a small table that catches the morning sun (and offers a view of the two turtles in the neighbor’s garden). A little oasis where you can relax, take a breather, and listen to the birds—or, if you’re lucky, admire the huge native butterflies. For home entertainment, it’s best to bring your own TV stick—there’s also a satellite dish for the TV, but it tends to get overgrown by climbing plants. Even when the sun isn’t shining—when thick fog hangs in the trees in the fall, snow covers the ground in the winter, clouds drift along the ravines next to the house, and the streams in the forest thunder toward the valley—the forests and the lake are always beautiful, and inside the house, it’s truly unbeatably cozy!
Amenities
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Map of Piedmont
Ratings and reviews
8 / 10Excellent·Apr 2026
The kitchen is well equipped, the beds were made for us, there is a nice loggia. The owner responsded quickly
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2024
We had a great time. Nice house, Lots of space, great surrounding.
8 / 10Excellent·Jul 2022
Notre sejour s'est tres bien passe - lac D'Orta est magnifique et calme ... nous en avons bien profite. La maison est propre et charmante.. un peu rustique mais confortable ( surtout les lits). Le jardin et la terrace sont vraiment sympa pr en profiter en famille.
La maison est bien equipee... juste quelques points a mentionner neanmoins:
cest dommage de ne pas fournir le linge de lit - cest encombrant et pas possible si on voyage en avion.
- un micro-onde aurait ete un plus,
- l'unique salle de bain est uniquement accessible par une chambre - un peu complique si on voyage avec des amis.
- l'acces aux chambres se fait depuis le balcon exterieur - je ne recommanderais pas pour une famille avec des jeunes enfants.
Autrement la maison est propre, typique et plein de charme.
6 / 10Average·Sep 2021
Wir sind als Familie mit größeren Kindern angereist. Das Einchecken war problemlos wie beschrieben. Unser erster Eindruck, als wir am Abend vor dem Haus standen, war nicht so gut. Es sah schon ziemlich heruntergekommen aus.
Das "Innenleben" ist sicherlich mit viel Liebe zum Detail ausgesucht und zusammengetragen. Dennoch sollten z.b. die Tische in der Küche und Loggia mal abgeschliffen und neu bearbeitet werden, damit der objektive Betrachter sie auch schön findet. Das Gleiche mit Stühlen, die zum Teil auch aufgearbeitet werden müssten, um "schön" zu sein. Die Töpfe in der Küche sind für Gäste einfach nur unappetitlich, obwohl sie sauber sind; einfach weil sie alt sind und Macken/Flecken haben, die nicht mehr weggehen. Die Schlafzimmer sind schön, das Bad sauber und funktional. Anfangs wirkt das Haus ein wenig wie ein Labyrinth, da alle Schlafzimmer eine Türe nach Aussen haben und über das Aussentreppenhaus und Balkon zu erreichen sind. Da gewöhnt man sich aber schnell dran. Es empfiehlt sich aber nur für Familien mit größeren Kindern.
Wohnt man eine Weile in dem Haus, entdeckt man mehr und mehr den Charme des alten Gemäuers und sieht über die anderen Dinge bereitwilliger hinweg.
Der hübsche Garten ist komplett eingezäunt und mit Kies ausgelegt. Dass der Tipp der Vermieter, alles Essbare im Haus Nagetiersicher zu verstauen, berechtigt war, hat man im Garten gesehen. Im Haus selbst sind uns keine begegnet.
Wir haben auch sehr darauf geachtet, immer alle Türen zu schließen.
Das Haus ist perfekt für Liebhaber , die den alten Flair zu schätzen wissen und hier und da etwas Nachsichtig sind.
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9.8Outstanding
(30 Ratings)
"We had a great time. Nice house, Lots of space, great surrounding."
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