This stylish little apartment has everything you need for a break by the lake in Lugano. A studio space, it’s ideal for a couple or solo traveller looking for a stylish bolthole in one of Switzerland’s prettiest towns. Stroll twenty minutes to reach the lake, sparking and inviting you for a dip in the summer months. Twenty-five minutes sees you at the pavement cafés and bars of Piazza della Riforma for aperitivo (this is a Swiss-Italian town).

Back at the apartment building, head to the shared gym for a workout session, or perhaps catch up on work in one of the communal working spaces. Then retreat to the privacy of your apartment where a kitchenette provides the basics if you’re not dining out. Stone floors and a pistachio-green feature wall keep things characterful. When it’s time for your morning espresso, you’ll be glad of the private terrace just beyond the bedroom/living room.

Home truths:
*The kitchen has a hob and microwave but not a full oven
*The bed is a pull-down in the living room area, essentially making this a studio apartment but you do have the option of a sofa during the day
*There is a shared gym and lounges within the building
*Free, uncovered public parking is available but having a car is not necessary
*There is no washer and drying in the apartment but laundry facilities are available in the building