No pets allowed Not suitable for children under 5 Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Stroll around the ancient village of Carate Urio on the west shore of Lake Como. Narrow stepped pathways and romantic footbridges link the characteristically old lake villas to the shore. Carate Urio is an ancient, small village with a handful of café-bars or restaurants where you are guaranteed a warm welcome, great coffee, quaffable wine and of course fantastic food!
The home itself is a beautifully decorated and luxurious holiday hideaway. Currently two** bedrooms, two bathrooms (1 of which is en suite) plus a spacious private garden make this home the perfect Lake Como retreat. The two double or twin bedrooms each have a zip and link bed (king size when linked and two generous singles when apart). From early 2010 there will also be a third fun bedroom with bunkbeds and its very own porthole window - ideal for children.
The sun room or "look out", situated on the first floor is a quiet spot where you can relax with a book or a glass of prosecco and watch the amazing sunsets over the lake, it’s also a great spot for meeting for drinks before dinner. The large sitting room has a beautifully restored antique floor and is the perfect party room to get your family or friends together and enjoy some of the games we all enjoy playing when we are on holiday. Cook and eat indoors in the modern dining kitchen or go outdoors. Here there is a barbecue for outdoor cooking and an old stone table for al fresco dining. This all sits underneath a wrought iron gazebo that is covered from spring to autumn with greenery and lilacs – offering welcome shade from the sun.
Carate Urio is ideally situated to explore some of the hot spots of the lake by ferry, like the famous Villa d’este or Harry’s Bar in Cernobbio where you might sip a cocktail in celebrity company. Good road and rail links make art & culture trips to Milan, Bergamo, Verona and Venice fast and easy.
Contact us for more pictures of the home and area.
The lake as viewed from your home
The look out is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the view
Wake up to glorious lake views
Dine inside or alfresco. Kitchen windows fold back so you can experience the outdoors indoors!
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The Lombardy / Lake Como Area
Lake Como is situated within Lombardy home also to Milan the fashion capitol of the world, Bergamo with its majestic squares & medieval churches & Monza for grand prix lovers! However if you are searching for something more serene Lake Como is a haven for tranquility.For years young & old have visited Lake Como and returned home refreshed, ivorigated and bewitched by its unparallelled beauty. Football in Milan (1 hr drive or available by public transport) AC Milan and Inter Milan. Switzerland (30 mins to border) home of Fox town for cut price designer fashion, Lake Lugano and San Moritz for memorable drives and skiing! Whether you take a boat to Bellagio for the famous silk and leather shops, visit Como town and it's gothic cathedrals, take a trip to The Milan fashion houses (1 hr) or just want to relax on the balcony taking in the views Lake Como never fails to deliver! Lake side walks, long lazy alfresco meals, afternoon strolls around the gardens of historical villas or a brief ferry ride to neighbouring Cernobbio and the famous 5 Star Villa D'este where you can see how the rich and famous live are just some of the activities our friends love about the area and why they return time and again!
Full recommendations given on request or with each booking.
Carate Urio area
The ancient village of Carate Urio on the west shore of Lake Como in a real haven for tranquility. Ideal for an afternoon meander through the narrow cobbled stepped pathways or to revel in the café-bar culture that is prevalent here.Unwind over an impossibly long lunch in one of the pretty lakeside trattorias or restaurants serving authentic locally produced food aks culinary perfection! Explore the neighbouring villages and lazy lakeside living such as Laglio, where George Clooney spends his summer holidays hauled up at his lakeside villa! Or meander through the cobbled streets of Cernobbio for an icecream, the perfect way to spend a sunday afternoon or a spot of shopping in one of the exclusive boutiques.
Relax with a touch of sunbathing on the shingle beaches around the local area or hop on the ferry and explore the lakeside city par excellence of Como with its pretty piazzas, cafe culture, 14th Century gothic churches and famous Alessandra Volta Musuem, the Inventor of the humble battery!
A supermarket available 7 days a week just 10 minutes drive, minimarket in the village plus idyllic cafes to help you unwind and watch the world go by.
How to get there
Fly to Milan Malpensa, Milan Linate both 45 minutes from the home or Bergamo 1 hour 15 minutes. Full directions on request or with booking. Car hire recommended but not essential. Bus and ferry available to village.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Malpensa or Linate Airports: 45 km
Railway:
Como: 9 km
Ferry:
Carate Urio: 1 km
Activities near Carate Urio
Sports: Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ
Further details indoors: GARDEN LEVEL
Dining Kitchen
Brand new the contemporary kitchen/dining room has everything a family could need. Washing machine, dishwasher, range cooker, combination microwave oven, fridge and freezer. This spacious room has windows which fold back opening onto the private garden and terrace with fantastic views of Lake Como. Six can dine easily (eight cosily). This is the main entrance to the villa and a structural glass balustrade frames beautiful stone steps which lead from it to the CANTINA.
Master Bedroom
The main bedroom of the house has a lovely original timber floor and is bright and airy. It is painted a glorious `harbour blue’ and has wonderful views of the lake. There is a wardrobe, dressing mirror, dresser, chest of drawers, bedside cabinets and a zip and link bed - king size when linked and two generous singles when apart.
Bathroom
The large bathroom has a walk-in oversized shower and modern white tiling to shoulder height with echoes of the lovely colours from the bedroom above the tiles. It has a bidet, sink WC and lots of natural light - for shaving and make-up - from the window over the sink, which looks to the lake.
Staircase - going up
An old timber staircase (with a special secret stair for children’s treats!) leads upstairs, where you arrive in the `Look Out’.
CANTINA (converted wine cellar)
A staircase leads from the garden level (where the dining kitchen, master bedroom and bathroom are) to the converted wine cellar, which is above ground. It has a vaulted ceiling and a porthole window with views to the lake and the mountains. Although when it comes available early in 2010 it will be the smallest by far, of the three bedrooms, this room will be decorated and furnished with kids in mind. It will be a fun room (sleeping two) that kids - and big kids – will love. It has a wardrobe, a chest of drawers and bunk beds.
"The Look Out"
With windows all round, which open inwards to let lots of fresh air in, the `Look Out’ is a great spot to sit quietly and relax with a book or a glass of prosecco and watch the amazing sunsets over the lake. A great spot for meeting for drinks before dinner.
Living room
With seating for six guests, and a beautiful original antique floor, this room looks onto the lake and mountains. This is the perfect party room to get your family and friends together and enjoy some of the games we all enjoy playing when we are on holiday. Here there is a sound system (so bring your favourite CD’s) and a flat screen television.
Double or twin bedroom
Double doors lead to this lovely bedroom which is decorated in soft neutral shades, with a wardrobe, chest of drawers, bedside cabinets, a separate shelved area with dressing mirror and a zip and link bed - king size when linked and two generous singles when apart. There are great views across the gardens to the lake and this room has a private bathroom.
Bathroom
En-suite to the double bedroom on the upper level there is a great size shower, sink, WC and bidet. Although it is the only room in the house without lake views there is a fan shaped window giving lots of natural light.
Plug in "dongle" internet key available (prebooked only) 25 euros per week.
Sleeps maximum of 4 – Please note home will sleep 6 in third bedroom form early 2010. Photos to be uploaded early next year!
All amenities are available in the home to ensure your stay is an enjoyable one. We even supply a torch and an umbrella!
Further details outdoors: PRIVATE GARDEN & TERRACE
From the stepped lanes you enter the garden through a `cancello’ (or wrought iron gate) which has a controlled entry. A little path winds through the front garden to the terrace at the glass fronted entrance of the villa. A few steps up beyond the iron balustrade and you are on a second terrace. Here there is a barbecue for outdoor cooking, an old stone table for al fresco dining. This all sits underneath a wrought iron gazebo that is covered from spring to autumn with greenery from the vine leaves – offering welcome shade from the sun. The garden and terraces are oriented toward the lake and there is garden furniture for topping up your tan.
Further details
25% non refundable deposit to reserve, 50% 12 weeks prior to stay after which no refunds apply, balance on arrival.
350 euro cash refundable damage bond payable on arrival refunded on day of departure.Please note in the instance of an early check out (prior to 11am) payment with forwarded within 48 hours by recorded delivery.
Conditions
Please note steps to the apartment plus steps within the home may deem this property is not suitable for elderly, infirm or young children.
Rental rates
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Check in 2 to 8pm or later on request.
Check out 10am or earlier on request.
350 euro breakages deposit payable on arrival, refunded on departure.
95 final euro cleaning per stay.
Christmas and New Year weeks save 200 euros...now 695 euros per week!!
Heating, bedding and all linen included.
25 euros per week internet access via a `dongle'. Pre-book only.
Will try if necessary to be flexible on arrival days if it's possible!
No smoking indoors - and sorry no pets.
We have lots of steps, so easier if you are fit! Or want to be!
And easier too if you bring two small bags rather than one large one.
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Reduced rates also November and December.
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Guestbook for Villa Casa Fontana
Hi Barrie
It was really nice to meet you both, we enjoyed our evening last Friday and loved the wine bar we were in.
I absolutely loved all of the places we visited around Lake Como and Villa Casa Fontana was first class . We loved the modern mixed with all of the charm of an Italian home, the terrace was just a fantastic private place to enjoy the outdoors, take in the view and eat and chat until late in the evening (which we did).
We had a really nice relaxing time visiting the absolutely delightful villages, shopping in the many different types of little shops, sailing and as ever lunching in some of the charming restaurants.
All of the views around the lake are stunning, however, you would find it hard to get better views of the lake than from the house, the views from all of the rooms are amazing and really different morning, noon and night, I will always treasure the memories. I have some fantastic photographs and I intend to have some enlarged and framed for my own home.
Hopefully I will return very soon to visit some of the places I missed on this trip and to go back to many of the places we were at.
Send my regards to Julie, and look forward to meeting you both again should you decide to visit Scotland.
Kind regards
Theresa Penman (Scotland) October 2009
We rented the Villa Casa Fontana in early September this year and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property has been very tastefully updated and renovated internally to make the best of the great views of the lake from the main rooms, especially from the very pleasant and airy ‘look out’. The property is well supplied for all your needs if you are going to be spending a lot of time and making full use of Villa Casa Fontana for relaxation.
Villa Casa Fontana and the area of Carate Urio though are also ideally situated for touring Lake Como and its environs. We particularly enjoyed using the ferries, which was a completely stress-free way to explore the lake and the surrounding towns. The ferry can be boarded from the little pier across from Hotel Orso Bruno and sticks to a rigid timetable. Heading north the scenery is stunning and a visit to the lakeside towns of Menaggio, Bellagio and Varenna are essential.
Villa Casa Fontana has the choice of excellent eating places locally and within walking distance in Carate Urio. There was very good locally caught seafood from the restaurant connected to the Hotel Orso Bruno. We also enjoyed the food in Ristorante Fioroni and Ristorante San Bernardo does very good pizzas.
From when you lift your head off the pillow in the morning and glimpse the eastern shore, until you dine al fresco late in the evening on the garden terrace and retire to the ‘look out’ with a digestivo, Lake Como dominates and captivates from Villa Casa Fontana. Dougie, UK..Sept 2009.
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Name:
Julie Hoff
Company:
Lake Como Aparments
Tel:
+39 0344 56406
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