Discover the magic of the Swiss mountains at this tranquil escape that’s perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Quietly nestled on a hillside above Lake Lugano this pretty, newly renovated studio for 2 enjoys incredible views over the Gulf of Lugano along Lake Ceresio to the peaks of Monte Rosa.
The property is quietly positioned on the 2nd floor of a three-story 1920s Liberty building, above the Osteria Funicolare restaurant. Outside guests will find a small balcony where they can unwind with a morning coffee or an aperitif at the end of the day.
Inside, the apartment features a bright and airy open plan living space stylishly furnished with a double sommier bed, a wardrobe, a dining table and a smart flatscreen TV with access to Netflix and Amazon Prime. This area also inco... rporates a well-equipped kitchen fitted with; a Nespresso coffee machine, an induction hob, an oven, a microwave, a dishwasher and a fridge freezer.
Immediately opposite guests will find the final stop of the Monte Brè Funicular railway which connects the mountain to the Lugano suburb of Cassarate. The Funicular doesn’t run all day but provides a charming and memorable way to arrive at this gorgeous retreat.
Sleeping
There is a double sommier bed in the living room and a wardrobe for storage
Bathrooms
Bathroom 1: The stylish bathroom is fitted a shower, a washbasin and a WC
Additional
• Mountain View • Free Wi-Fi • Board Games & Books • Public Paid Parking • Car not Necessary • Small Pets Possible • Smoking not Permitted
Location
Tesori della Vetta Gniff apartment is conveniently located opposite the final stop of the Monte Brè Funicular railway, above the Osteria Funicolare restaurant. The railway connects visitors to the Lugano suburb of Cassarate (running every 30-minutes) and provides free transfers for guest on presentation of a booking form.
Guests will also find a second restaurant a short walk away (Vetta Restaurant), both venues are happy to provide guests with menu options to consume in the apartment but are only open during the railway's operating hours.
The village of Brè, one of the sunniest villages in Ticino, is a 20-minute walk away. Here guests find guests will find a grocery store and two restaurants, Salotto BRÈ Restaurant in the town centre and Grotto Castagneto which is located in the woods. The village of Brè is also known for its artistic furniture with 20 works of art by international artists in the centre of the village. In the church of San Simone and San Fedele, you can admire the frescoes by Joseph Birò, a famous Hungarian artist. Art enthusiasts can also visit the famous museum of the artist Wilhelm Schmid.
The bus n° 12 connects Brè to the centre of Lugano and runs every 30 minutes. You can also reach Tesori Della Vecchia apartments by car, but please note that the car park is an 11-minute walk.
There are also countless possibilities for walks and excursions in the area; the descent to Lugano will take 2 hours, a trek to Monte Boglia 45-minutes, whilst the hiking areas at Gandria is a 20-minute drive and Cureggia a 30-minute drive. It is possible to rent bicycles and e-bikes (at a subsidised rate) from the staff at the funicular, subject to availability.
The nearest airport is Lugano Airport (a 30-minute drive), and the closest international airport is Milan Malpensa, about a 1-hour and 20-minute driveShow more
Property type
Modern
Facilities / Amenities
Balcony
Wifi installed in house
Public parking
Hair dryer
Wifi free
Flatscreen
Electric radiators
Smart TV
Nespresso Machine
Small Dog Possible
Kitchen facilities
Coffee machine
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Microwave
Open kitchen
Oven
Toaster
Full kitchen
Freezer
Fridge
Induction hob
Property location
Among greenery
Mountain view
On hillside
Quiet
Accessibility
Car not necessary
Smoking not permitted
Extra pet friendly
Seasonal Nightly Tariffs
Period from
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Tariff
01-04-2025
17-04-2025
CHF 133
18-04-2025
19-04-2025
CHF 146
20-04-2025
28-05-2025
CHF 133
29-05-2025
30-05-2025
CHF 146
31-05-2025
31-05-2025
CHF 133
01-06-2025
04-06-2025
CHF 163
05-06-2025
05-06-2025
CHF 155
06-06-2025
08-06-2025
CHF 171
09-06-2025
09-06-2025
CHF 155
10-06-2025
25-06-2025
CHF 163
26-06-2025
26-06-2025
CHF 155
27-06-2025
05-07-2025
CHF 186
06-07-2025
06-07-2025
CHF 155
07-07-2025
31-08-2025
CHF 163
01-09-2025
31-10-2025
CHF 140
01-11-2025
19-12-2025
CHF 117
20-12-2025
24-12-2025
CHF 163
25-12-2025
25-12-2025
CHF 155
26-12-2025
02-01-2026
CHF 171
03-01-2026
06-01-2026
CHF 155
07-01-2026
31-03-2026
CHF 111
01-04-2026
31-05-2026
CHF 133
01-06-2026
31-08-2026
CHF 155
01-09-2026
31-10-2026
CHF 133
01-11-2026
17-12-2026
CHF 111
18-12-2026
06-01-2027
CHF 155
The additional service charge is CHF 120 for bookings of 7 days or less and CHF 160 for bookings of more than 7 days.
Additional Service Charge
Our service charge is inclusive of final cleaning, bed linen, towels, heating, utilities & air-conditioning (if installed in the property). Tea towels & beach towels are not supplied.
Short Breaks
This property has a minimum stay of 2 nights.
the price for 2 nights would be weekprice / 7 X 2.
Additional Extras
We offer a range of extra facilities, which are available for hire through our office 'Happy.Rentals' in Lugano: Cot Hire - CHF 20 per stay, High Chair - CHF 15 per stay, Push Chair - CHF 25 per stay, Camp Bed – CHF 85 per stay, Wi-Fi or Mobile Internet Stick - CHF 35 per stay. Please note that signal and connectivity is not guaranteed and may depend on the strength of the signal in your rental property.
Make a Booking
To make a confirmed booking, you will be asked to fill in our online booking form and pay a 30% deposit by wire transfer or credit card. The remaining balance will then be due 6 weeks before arrival.
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