May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Near S.Cristoforo -an old church of XI century- this traditional stone built house is reachable by car or with 15 minutes walk from the railway station. The main bedroom ,with 4 beds, is on the ground floor. On the second floor are a marble bathroom, kitchen and living room with a beautiful marble fireplace and a sofa bed.
In the third level the main bedroom with double bed. The house is surrounded by lawns and by chestnut forest. From balconies beautiful view on the valley . 15 minutes car from ski areas. 20 minutes walk from free climbing area. Walking, trekking, mountain biking just outdoor.
The entrance of the chalet with S.Cristoforo bell tower
Back of the chalet
Huge amount of climbing possibilities
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The Lombardy / Bergamo Alps/Sondrio region
The small town of Chiavenna is located at the end of Engadina and Valtellina valleys, half way between Lake Como and St.Moritz, in the centre of the old Europe. Since ancient times, there was an important route between Northern Italy and central Europe.
In Chiavenna you can find culture, history and every kind of sports with a splendid view over the most spectacular mountains in the Alps. The climate is a typical alpine climate: always dry. Pleasant and hot in summer, fit for every kind of winter sports in winter with a long period of snow.
Chiavenna area
Chiavenna is located at 500 mts above sea level, near the famous ski areas of Madesimo (15 km – www.skiareavalchiavenna.it ) and of St.Moritz (35 km – www.engadin.stmoritz.ch/en ). Just above the spectacular granite spires and rock faces of Pizzo Cengalo and Badile with a huge amount of climbing and treking possibilities. In front of the house opens Bodengo valley, famous for its rafting and canoeing . Lake Como and Engadine Lakes allow you every kind of water sports.
Chiavenna is also an historical place with churches and palaces worthwhile to be visited(www.valchiavenna.com). Near Chiavenna the ruins of Piuro an important village destroyed by a landslip in XVII century, which killed over 1.000 people. Typical restaurants are "Crotti", located in granite caves in which it is perfectly preserved the taste of the typical wines and of "bresaola" of the region. Venice at 300 km, Milan at 140, Florence 400 km.
How to get there
Nearest airports: Milano Malpensa or Bergamo (90 min), Zurich (2,30 h). By car or train. Renting a car from all major companies at the airports is very easy. It is also possible to rent a car in Chiavenna during your stay. Owner is at disposal for any assistance.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Malpensa (Milano): 90 km
Railway:
Prata Camportaccio
Ferry:
Genova: 290 km
Activities near Chiavenna
Sports: Ski resort location Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Architect designed both for walls as for furniture. There are also electric heaters and an electric cooker. Marble fireplace for wood or pellets. Attention: 80 lts electric heated water. App. 4 showers or 2 baths, then it is necessary to heat water again.
Further details outdoors: Property ground of 600 sqm with fruit trees. Near torrent with possibility of sunbathing and swimming. Outside chestnut and pine forest.
Further details
English speaking representative on hand to answer any question. Help to provide alpine guides, ski tickets, training courses also.
The rental include everything except weekly washing of linen and of towels(3 towels each bed). The cost of weekly washing is €. 30 for each double or sofa bed and €. 20 for each single bed in use.
Conditions
- Refundable breakages deposit of 300 € required 6 weeks before arrival, to be refunded at departure or within two weeks of your departure
- 25% of rental fee due at booking. The balance on 6 weeks before arrival together with refundable breakage deposit
- Ask for booking contract for any additional detail
Rental rates
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September
30 Aug 09
4 Oct 09
600£545
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Autumn
4 Oct 09
6 Dec 09
500£455
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Skying weeks
6 Dec 09
20 Dec 09
700£636
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Christmas
20 Dec 09
10 Jan 10
900£818
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10 Jan 10
28 Feb 10
800£727
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Skying weeks
28 Feb 10
28 Mar 10
700£636
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Skying Easter
28 Mar 10
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800£727
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6 Apr 10
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30 May 10
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4 Jul 10
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800£727
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29 Aug 10
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
- The week starts saturday evening and it ends saturday morning.
- Refundable breakages deposit of 300 € required 6 weeks before arrival, to be refunded at departure or, in any case, not later than two weeks of your departure.
- 25% of rental fee due at booking. The balance 6 weeks before arrival plus refundable deposit. Please at booking ask for rent contract.
- The rate includes clean up of villa Rita. It does not include the weekly washing of linen and of towels.The linen and towels washing is €. 35/week for each double or sofa bed and €. 25/week for each single bed.
Guestbook for Villa Rita
'I couldn't believe the scenery from this wonderful villa. Located in the mountain with trees around us, this villa was perfect for our 5 weeks stay. It had everything you wanted, clean and comfortable. Perfect location to use it as a base. Lucio, your kind hospitality over the phone, internet and in person was impeccable.
I couldn't have wished for more. Keep it up and we are sure that we will return. We will not hesitate to recommend your beautiful "Villa Rita" to others. One again, thank you. Lucia, Mario, Emma, Sarah & Rebecca Balatti. Albany, Western Australia.
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 44259
Name:
Lucio DalBuono
Tel:
+39 02 4882525
Mobile:
+39 335 7644776
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