Location: Carate Urio, Lake Como, Lombardy, Italy, Europe (7 Km from Como, 40 Km from Milano and Lugano (Switzerland))
Accommodations: Villa, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 7)
The house has three floors and is 400 sq. mt.. It overlooks the lake and has an extraordinary view! Built in the beginning of the 20th century it has been recently renovated by the actual owners, who were able to preserve the characteristics of the traditional “lake cottage”. The house is located over the village's secondary road and is joined to its private lake side by a footbridge.
The three floors are distributed as follows:
Ground floor. Large living room with fireplace. Dining room. Porch. Kitchen with fireplace
First floor. Large suite composed by: double bedroom and main bathroom, with balcony over the lake. Single bedroom with wardrobe. Bathroom
Second floor. Double bedroom over the lake. Wardrobe. Room with two beds over the lake. Bathroom. Laundry room. Terrace all around the floor
Please note the two upper floors are independent from each other so the house is well indicated for two families with the kitchen in common.
House cleaning available upon request.
The villa has a magnificent garden on the lake with a private jetty for boats' landing and a covered dock with terrace.
It stands in the middle of a quiet oasis of peace: a large park surrounds the main house, and on a corner you can also find a vegetable garden and an orchard.
It is strategically located along the road which links the west side of Lake Como to Milan and to Switzerland. It is about 40 km from Milan and same from Lugano, and 6 km from Como. Walking distance from the famous “Villa D’Este” as well as from Laglio, the residence of Mr George Clooney!
Tourist attractions such as "Villa Balbianello" in Lenno, Tremezzo with "Villa Carlotta", Menaggio, Bellagio with "Villa Melzi" and Varenna are very near as well.
For biking lovers beautiful trails round the lake and up and down the hills. This is the area where the final race of the Pro Tour takes place: the Giro di Lombardia.
You can ride in fact some of the famous hills of the “Lombardia”: the Schignano hill in Val d’Intelvi, the Osteno hill, the tough Ghisallo hill following the steps of famous Fausto Coppi. This was the place where the Motorola team and Lance Armstrong were training. Lance was living just across Cernobbio on the other side of the Lake.
INTERIOR FACILITIES
The villa has large rooms with beautiful view of the lake and it is furnished both with modern and antiques pieces
There is sat tv, speed internet access and Wi-Fi.
If you like someone, upon specific request, could take care of the house-keeping every day, or perhaps just a couple of times during your stay.
Refundable breakages cash deposit of € 1000 required on arrival, to be refunded at your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).
EXTERIOR FACILITIES
The villa is located north-east and it's sunny from early in the morning thru all day long
Two "al fresco" area where you can enjoy your lunch and dinner, or
prepare a barbeque on the terrace right on the lake
You can swim from the private jetty and have the use of an international class sailing boat "Star" (only available for expert sailors).
A typical lake wooden rowing boat and two kayaks are at our guests' disposal.
It's possible to organize, upon request, trips with motor boat to typical restaurants, upon the lake and secluded bays where to swim and to admire its beauty.
If guests want to bring their own motor boat, kayaks or rowing boats , they can be moored in our covered dock or at our jetty.
Private parking inside the property available for at least two cars.
You can see the property also on "googlemaps street view"
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Covered Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace
- Wood Fireplace
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- King Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Lakefront
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In Euros)
Spring: Apr 01, 2009-Jun 01, 2009 .. €5000/week
Summer: Jun 02, 2009-Sep 01, 2009 .. €6000/week
Autumn: Sep 02, 2009-Oct 02, 2009 .. €5500/week
for more informations and photos pls contact the owner
the usage of sailing and rowing boats is included
5% discount for summer period for early booking confirmed
before 1st march 2009.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- lake garden & jetty - Carate Urio Lake Front Vacation Villa
- double bedroom bathroom - Carate Urio Lake Front Vacation Villa
- house & footpath - Carate Urio Lake Front Vacation Villa
- "al fresco" area
- living room
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #214573
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