2 private gardens and private balcony with lake view ideal for alfresco dining
Location: Laglio, Lake Como, Lombardy, Italy, Europe (Laglio 5 Min from George Clooneys Home! Close to Villa Deste)
Accommodations: Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4)
Luxury living at this stylish garden apartment in the ancient village of Laglio where George Clooney has his holiday home just 5 minutes walk!
The home has been designed in a contemporary fashion with the emphasis on style and space giving the home a modern and open plan feel. Ferry available in village to access the villages throughout the lake including Bellagio and Menaggio.
2 immaculate bedrooms, one of which is en suite, modern kitchen and relaxing living area with wide screen TV. All add to the boutique style design. Jaw dropping panoramic lake views from the contemporary living room or spacious balcony.
Two private gardens, one at apartment level with another at pool level as well ideal for alfresco dining as a further communal garden and swimming pool shared with 4 apartments only gives you plenty of opportunity to ensure the sunny position of the home as well as the glorious lake views.
Take a stroll around the little streets and lanes of the picturesque village here in Laglio. Enjoy a lazy lunch, cocktails and dinner at the luxury 5 star Villa D'este or mix with the locals at one of the superb pizzerias or near by trattorias serving local specialties from lake fish to home made fresh pasta.
Hire a boat and take to the lake, visit a villa, explore the stylish boutiques in near by Cernobbio or just unwind on the balcony, garden, take a dip in the pool or rustle up a feast in the contemporary kitchen.
The property here in Laglio is quite unique as holiday homes so close to Como and all amenities are difficult to find especially to this high standard.
For lovers of style and celebrity, as well as the aforementioned Villa D'este, the famous 5 star retreat of the rich and famous and Gatto Nero stylish lake view ristorante are both only a short drive from the home! With neighbors such as George Clooney you never know to whom you may bump into.
Further details indoors: The apartment has been lovingly appointed with wonderful lake views inside or out. The living room features a luxury sofa, dining for 4 guests plus widescreen TV or just sit back and take in the lake view from the living room or soak up the sun on your private balcony or garden.
The apartment comfortably sleeps 4 guests, two bedrooms with ample wardrobe space (double and twin) Both bathrooms, 1 of which is en suite from the master double bedroom, have been designed to an excellent standard with quality tiles.
One offers a contemporary shower and the other a bathroom suite. Choose from a relaxing candlelit bath of an evening time or invigorating power shower of a morning time!
The kitchen has been stylishly designed and boasts every mod con including dishwasher and washing machine.
Further details outdoors:
Private lake view balcony and 2 private gardens available for alfresco dining. A further communal garden area is available.
Swimming pool shared with 4 apartments only.
Laglio area - The apartment is based in the heart of Laglio close to the lake enjoying wonderful panoramic lake views. The village enjoys an enviable location on the lower western shore of the lake situated just 10 minutes drive from Como City and only 45 minutes drive from Malpensa airport in Milan.
Laglio is renowned for its tranquil atmosphere, being one of the few villages here situated off the main lake road with the quieter lower lake road given you access around the lake as well as the ferry and bus service in neighbouring villages.
The apartment is surrounded by period villas some of which are frequented by local, wealthy milanese (on the weekend) and the lakes most famous resident, Geoge Clooney who owns the Villa Oleandra seen home.
The village benefits from a number of first class restaurants, bars frequented by the villagers, local stores inc mini markets (fresh bread and pasta), salumeria (fresh local meats) heralding a by gone age! The pace of life is virtually at a stand still and provides the perfect destination to re-charge one's batteries.
Add to the mix pretty walks, shingle beach and breathtaking lake views and Laglio will no doubt delight and relax you with the slow, simplistic lifestyle in equal measure. The upmarket village of Cernobbio is only a short drive away with various boutiques, bars and restaurants.
Golden sand man-made beach (20 mins drive), Milan (for shopping and football) 45 mins, Golf in Como (20 mins), Switzerland (designer outlet, Lake Lugano, san Mortitz) are all easily reachable from your home as the swiss boarder is only 20 mins by car.
Villa D'este, one of the most regal and picturesque hotels in europe is just a short drive away which makes for a magical setting for high class dining whilst the Gato Nero restaurant, a favourite celebrity haunt, perched above Cernobbio is renowned for it's truffle risotto as well as stylish interior and breathtaking lake views.
How to get there
Easy to reach just 40 minutes from Milan Malpensa airport, also Linate and Bergamo from 50 minutes to 1 hr 20 mins.
Accessible also by bus, ferry and train. Please contact us for more details. Full directions given with every booking or on request.
Some steps (3 mins walk) may mean the apartment is unsuitable for elederly and infirm guests
as the apartment is accessed by steps from the lake road. The apartment itself on the flat.
Private secure garage for parking in village plus communal parking at the bottom of the steps which lead to the home.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Lake View
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- Other Amenities
- Private garden for alfresco dining. We also have another apartment next door with decking area and BBQ if preferred. Paid internet access with key plug in to your computer available to hire if pre booked.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Shuffleboard
- Other Activities
- Cookery, art classes, wine tasting availabe on request.
Rate Details (In Euros)
All rates per week in euros, €495-€1595/week Jan & Feb 495, march 795, april 995
May 1195, June 1495 July 1695 euro August 1595,Sept 1295, Oct 495 euros,
November to December 18th 495, 19th Dec to 5th January 895 euros per week
25% non refundable deposit to book, Balance payable 12 weeks prior to stay
Final cleaning linen and bedding payable 95 euros per stay.
Heating as per use
Clients can pay by bank transfer, check or bankers draft.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- 2 private gardens and private balcony with lake view ideal for alfresco dining - Laglio Lake View Vacation Apartment
- The swimming pool - Laglio Lake View Vacation Apartment
- The lake as viewed from your luxury sofa! - Laglio Lake View Vacation Apartment
- The home enjoys a spacious contemporary feel
- The apartment enjoys 2 private lake view gardens (1 at pool level)
- 2 private gardens and 1 private terrace all with sublime lake views
- The home features a modern kitchen and contemporary furniture
- 2 bedrooms, 1 ensuite bathroom with private entrance to garden for breakfast!
- 2 bathrooms 1 enusuite ( 1 bath and 1 shower)
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