Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Set within a semi detatched house,Apartement L'Isola offers wonderful lake views, a shared swimming pool and its own private garage.
It has been completely re-furbished throughout, the property has a comfortable double bedroom, a twin bedded room, one bathroom with shower, a modern, fully kitted kitchen and a big open space used as dining-living area, overlooking the lake from the balcony.
From the house you can walk to the beautiful beach in front of the island of Comacina which you can get to by private boat just in five minutes and enjoy a very special dinner there at the infamous The Locanda restaurant.
Stunning scenery
Light, bright living room
Large living area
Master bedroom
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/51342
The Lombardy / Lake Como Area
Lake Como is popular for its mild climate with the gentle breeze coming off the lake fanning the heat! People visit for the beauty but return due to the wonderful lazy pace of life and welcoming italians!
For sun, luxurious living, food, wine,scenery, tranquil walks, historic cathedrals, beguiling villas, pretty piazzas, cafe culture, lake trip adventures. Lake Como is the first and last word on sophistication. The Lombardy has a wealth of history, steeped in culture and famed for its cusine.
Lake Como has bee loved as holiday destination by lots of travellers, thanks to the beauty of its landscapes, its charming villas looking onto the lake and its typical ancient villages. The climate is perfect for water based activities as well as winter sports snowboarding and skiing and therefore makes Lake Como an ideal location for both summer and winter holidays.
The area contains the homes of many celebrities and wealthy Milanese have second homes dotted along the shoreline.
Lenno area
Ossuccio enjoys a sunny aspect on the west side of the lake and is ideally situated to visit all parts of the lake. The lake side garden here, in the heart of the village is just 10 minutes walk and is popular for sunbathing, enjoying a drink, sunbathing or taking a dip in the lake! Restaurants, bars and a bank can all be found in the village.
Lenno (Villa Balbianello-James Bond) with the water ferry accessing all parts of the lake is just 3 mins drive with supermarket.Villa Carlotta (Tremezzo) with it's majestic gardens is just a short drive and Bellagio is only a water taxi or ferry ride away!
Como city and Switzerland are just 1/2 an hour away and another 30 mins will take you to Milan or Monza for the Formula1 Grand Prix! The area represents an idyllic location to indulge in a little dolce vita, cafe culture, boating, shopping, eating, relaxing and eating some more. The local market stops here in Ossuccio every week for all your fresh produce, the restaurants serve the freshest, regional cusine and the geletaria's here are justifiably proud of their world renowned home made ice cream! If your batteries are in need of recharging and you are looking for a slower pace of life for a week or two Lake Como ticks all the right boxes.
Lake side walks, 22 miles of lake to explore by ferry, water taxi or boat hire, a golden man-made beach just 5 minutes drive from Ossuccio and trattorias and restaurants passionate about food and quality wine makes your holiday complete. Little wonder holidaymakers from Shelley to Churchill, Madonna to Clooney return here to explore this relatively unspoilt part of Italy.
How to get there
EasyJet from Bristol and many other leading UK airports to Milan Malpensa airport,
Ryan Air from Bristol, Liverpool, Stanstead, Luton & Preswick to Milan Bergamo (Orio al Serio) airport,
BA from London Heathrow, London City Airport & Gatwick to Milan Malensa & Milan Linate airports,
Jet2 from Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester & Belfast to Milan to Milan Bergamo airport,
Air One from London City Airport to Milan Linate airport,
Hire Cars - Europecar booked through EasyJet website & Hertz booked through Ryanair.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Milan Malpensa: 70 km
Railway:
Como San Giovanni: 25 km
Ferry:
Lenno: 2 km
Activities near Lenno
Sports: Watersports Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, Satellite TV
Standard:
Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:
Cooker, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
Rooms:
Bedrooms (2), Shower rooms (1)
Furniture:
Single beds (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated)
Access:
Secure parking
Further details outdoors: The property 30 minutes from Como by car, and 20 minutes from Menaggio and Bellagio. It is also an ideal starting point for walks up into the mountains or for visiting the historical sites in and around the village.
Nearest major attractions towns and villages: Villa Balbianello (Lenno 1km); Villa Carlotta (Tremezzo 5km); Menaggio (10km); Como (25km).
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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Minimum stay
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High Season
28 Jun 08
6 Sep 08
1200£ 930
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Mid Season
6 Sep 08
1 Nov 08
900£ 698
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Low Season
1 Nov 08
25 Apr 09
800£ 620
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Mid Season
25 Apr 09
27 Jun 09
900£ 698
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High Season
27 Jun 09
5 Sep 09
1200£ 930
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Mid Season
5 Sep 09
31 Oct 09
900£ 698
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Low Season
31 Oct 09
1 Jan 10
800£ 620
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Cleaning Costs.
There is a final cleaning cost of €70 when staying for one week & €90 when staying for two weeks with all bed-linen & towels included. If staying for two weeks or more – the bed-linen & towels will be refreshed after each week. All utility usage such as water, electricity & gas, are included in the rental price.
Short Breaks.
3 night break - 40% off weekly tariff / 4 night break - 30% off weekly tariff / 5 night break - 20% off weekly tariff / 6 night break - 10% off weekly tariff
Additional Facilities.
We offer a range of facilities, which are available for hire through our office ‘Happy Holiday Homes’ in Menaggio:
Cot Hire - EU 20 per week,
High Chair - EU 15 per week,
Push Chair - EU 25 per week,
Italian Mobile Phone - EU 15 per week,
Mountain Bikes - EU 60 per week,
Internet Access - EU 15 per week,
Air Conditioning- EU 80 per week, (only if the property has an AirCon Unit and you would like to use it),
Boat Mooring - EU 150 per week, (only if there is a boat mooring available at the rental property).
Payments by Credit/Debit Card & Wire Transfer.
There are no additional charges for credit or debit card payments. However, all bank transfer fees are the responsibility of the sender.
To make a confirmed booking, you will be asked to fill in our booking form online and pay a 30% deposit. The remaining balance will then be due 6 weeks before arrival.
Availability notes
Please contact the owner to enquire about available dates.
Contact owner
To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/51342
Contact details for home 51342
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Lake Como Homes
Tel:
+44 (0)20 7558 8104
Mobile:
+39 348 1541474
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Advertiser joined: 16 May 2007 This property added: 25 Feb 2008