Villa Casa Fontana

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Apartment |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Carate Urio in Lombardy

From £579 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

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!

Newly refurbished, this luxurious two* bedroom apartment has been tastefully decorated and is located in one the most desirable residential parts of Lake Como (close to Laglio, the location of George Clooney’s Villa Oleandra). At the same time, it’s convenient for visiting the popular western branch, from Como’s old town to the water-sports centres at the Northern end of the Lake, as well as the popular mid-lake triangle of Menaggio, Bellagio and Varenna. And for longer day trips, Milan, Lugano and St Moritz are within easy reach.
The apartment itself provides wonderful Lake views from all of its rooms. Although it sleeps 4 adults it also has a *fun third bedroom with bunk beds if you have kids making it ideal for a family of six. Prices from €645 to €1295 per week.

A luxurious holiday hideaway , the home features 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) A third fun bedroom with bunkbeds and its very own porthole window - ideal for children is also available taking the total of guests the home sleeps to 6.


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.

Facilities

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 a third "funsize" bedroom is available, this room is 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.

Home can sleep up to 6 guests if requested at time of booking.

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.

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The look out is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the view

 

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The lake as viewed from the garden

 

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Dine inside or alfresco. Kitchen windows fold back so you can experience the outdoors indoors!

 

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The ground floor double (or twin if preferred) room

The Lombardy / Lake Como Area region

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.

The 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

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Map showing the Carate Urio areaReset Map

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.

Activities near Carate Urio

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.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	1 Oct 11	1 Nov 11	995€ 995	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Nov 11	2 Dec 11	795€ 795	0-	0-	1 Week
	2 Dec 11	1 Mar 12	695€ 695	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Mar 12	1 Apr 12	795€ 795	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Apr 12	1 May 12	950€ 950	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 May 12	1 Jun 12	1095€ 1095	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Jun 12	1 Jul 12	1195€ 1195	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	1395€ 1395	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Sep 12	1 Oct 12	1195€ 1195	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Oct 12	1 Nov 12	995€ 995	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

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.

125 final euro cleaning per stay.

Christmas, New Year and Easter rates on request.

Heating, bedding and all linen included.

Paid for internet access  via a 'dongle'. Pre-booked only. Suitable for pc's (not macs or iphones)

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.

Availability

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