Luino holiday home rental, Dumenza with walking, beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, internet access, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Villa Caruso (house)

Home description

Villa Caruso is a large, contemporary, 3 bedroom villa situated on the Eastern bank of Lago Maggiore, with stunning views across the lake. Set in a quiet hamlet, this luxury property sleeps 6-8 and is set over 3 floors. The property is south westerly facing with over 120 m2 of interior living space, 3 large balconies and a teak-decked terrace.
The villa is located 3 miles north of the bustling lakeside town of Luino with a wide selection of shops, bars and restaurants. Less than 5 miles from the Swiss border, the villa also provides easy access to the Swiss towns of Lugano and Locarno. Lake Como is a one hour drive and trains run direct from Luino to Milan in an hour.

Living Room looking out on to the terrace	Fully equipped Modern designer kitchen
Master bedroom with Feather & Black king size bed, luxurious en suite bathroom and private balcony	View from the master bedroom

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The Lombardy / Varese/Lake Maggiore region

Lake Maggiore is a breathtakingly beautiful area of Italy and provides a base to visit Milan or the other Italian Lakes - Lake Como, Lake Orta and further afield, Lake Garda.

Luino / Dumenza area

The house is perfectly situated for visiting the towns around the lake - Luino, Cannobio, Cannero, Stresa and Arona. The best way to get around is to catch one of the many boats from either Luino or Maccagno. Also not to be missed on the lake are the Borromean Islands.

Slightly further afield, the Italian city of Como is just 45 minutes drive away. Lake Como enjoys its own ferry service and features the gorgeous towns of Bellagio and Varenna plus Villa Carlotta. George Clooney has a villa on this lake!

You are also just 15 minutes away by car from Switzerland and the beautiful Swiss city of Lugano. Lugano has some fantastic shops as well as a beautiful lido which we would highly recommend in the summer. Once in Lugano, you might also want to experience the Monte Salvatore funicular. A 10 minute ride takes you to the mountain top where there are some fantastic views.

Or you can catch a train into Milan city centre. The city is famous for shopping and fashion and is well worth a visit. It's a short metro train ride to Santa Maria delle Grazie and Leonardo da Vinci's painting of 'The Last Supper.'

For cheaper shopping than Milan, Luino boasts the biggest weekly market in Europe. With 356 stalls, it draws bargain hunters from as far away as Germany and Holland. Alternatively, you could have a look at Foxtown, in Mendrisio, an outlet centre where the most famous international brands offer their products at factory prices direct to the customer. In Omegna, a little village on the other side of the lake, Alessi has a factory and outlet shop.

The nearest beaches on Lake Maggiore are only 5 minutes away by car at Maccagno. Nearby Maccagno is also one of the best spots on the lake to enjoy watersports such as windsurfing, sailing and kitesurfing. Also gaining popularity on the lake is scuba diving. Boat rental, pedalo and canoe hire is also easily available.

If hiking is your cup of tea, then Val Veddasca is ideal. Val Veddesca is north of Dumenza and includes the Passo della Forcora (m 1179), about 12 miles from Dumenza. The scenery and nature is fabulous. Most of the nearby mountains also have tracks for mountain bikes. Bike rental is available in nearby Germignaga.

For those interested in skiing, there is a practice run with a button lift at La Forcora, 20 minutes away. 1 hour away there are the slopes at Mottarone and 1 hour 30 mins away the well known Swiss ski resorts of Airolo and St Bernadino.

And for the golf enthusiast, there are 6 good courses within a range of 40 km. More details can be found at www.agolfingexperience.com.

The area offers plenty to do for children and families. Places worth a visit are Swissminiatur, where you will find 3500 metres of railway and more than 120 models representing the houses, castles and cathedrals of Switzerland. On the way here is the Alprose Swiss chocolate factory which introduces you to the various steps of chocolate making, whilst in the other direction is the European Museum of Transport. For those looking for something more active, Monte Tamaro is a great place for the family to enjoy with an alpine bob sleigh and the longest flying fox in Switzerland! Or you could try your hand at falconry in Locarno or visit a safari park in Pombia!

Please ask if you would like more detailed information on what to see and do in the area. We would be happy to send you more information.

How to get there

Fly to Milan Malpensa:
The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa which is approximately 45 miles drive from the house. Several airlines fly here. Easyjet flies here from London Gatwick, Bristol or Edinburgh, or you can travel by British Airways or Lufthansa from London Heathrow or Flybe from Birmingham and Manchester.

Fly to Milan Linate:
Transfer time from the airport is approximately 120 minutes. Easyjet fly to Linate from London Gatwick and British Airways fly there from London Heathrow.

Fly to Milan Bergamo:
Transfer time from the airport is approximately 120 minutes. Ryanair fly to Milan Bergamo from London Luton, London Stansted, Bristol, Liverpool, Bournemouth, East Midlands and Glasgow. Jet 2 fly to Bergamo from Leeds Bradford and BMI Baby fly from Birmingham.

Car hire is available from all airports - please ask for more details on booking. If you do fly to Milan Malpensa via Easyjet, we would recommend trying to use either Avis or Europcar as they have offices within the same terminal you arrive in. If not, you have to transfer to the other terminal. This is very easy - you just catch a free bus from outside the terminal entrance.

Alternatively, an inexpensive train service runs from Milan Central Station which will take you to Luino in 1-2 hours depending on the day of travel.

Activities near Luino

Facilities

Further details indoors:
As you enter the property, you will find a large open plan living and kitchen / dining area. On the 1st floor there are 2 bedrooms - one double with a large balcony overlooking the lake, and one twin – as well as a bathroom with walk in shower. Upstairs again, there is the master bedroom suite with a large designer bathroom.

Kitchen & Dining Area:
Brand new fully fitted designer kitchen including 4 ring gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher, washing machine and fridge freezer. A breakfast bar seats two with an adjacent walnut and glass dining table seating eight. The kitchen is fully equipped with crockery and glassware for eight guests.

Lounge Area:
The lounge area has a large corner sofa and a large patio window looking out to the terrace and the lake beyond. For entertainment, the lounge area has a Sony Bravia flat screen TV and DVD player as well as a Bose iPod docking station. Satellite receiver with UK channels. A selection of children and adult DVDs have been provided for your enjoyment along with a selection of games. There is also wireless internet access. A Wii games console is also provided for your enjoyment.

Bedroom 1 (Master Suite with en-suite bathroom & two balconies)
The whole of the 3rd floor is allocated to the master bedroom suite. A large and spacious bedroom with a king size designer bed and flat screen TV (with UK channels) leads out onto a balcony with magnificent views over the lake. The large en-suite bathroom includes a walk-in wet room shower, spa bath, WC and bidet as well as his and hers sinks. A separate balcony leads from the bathroom to the rear of the property with views across the hills. White Company throws and cushions give the bedroom a luxurious feel.

Bedroom 2 (Double Bedroom with balcony)
This bedroom has a double bed, wardrobe, console table and bedside cabinets. It is another beautifully decorated room with White Company bedding. A private balcony with a table and chairs provides a great view of the lake and adjoining countryside.

Bedroom 3 (Twin Bedroom)
Set at the rear of the property on the second floor, Bedroom 2 has 2 single beds and a large window with views to the hills beyond.

Family Bathroom
The family bathroom on the second floor is beautifully tiled in biege and brown horizontal stripes. It has a large shower, WC and sink.

Family Friendly
A cot, highchair, bedrail and stroller is available free of charge. The house is also fully equipped with children's plates and crockery. A selection of toys and children's DVDs is also available.

Further details outdoors:
The private terrace overlooks the lake and is set in teak decking with a dining table and chairs for 6, as well as a parasol and BBQ. The terrace is fully bordered by 1.2m high railings. In addition, the villa has 3 balconies, 2 with lake views and 1 with views over the countryside. Those with lake views are equipped with a table and 2 chairs.

Further details

As the house is on 3 levels and as there are steps down from the car park to the front door to the villa, I am afraid that the house is unsuitable for wheelchair access.

Conditions

A non refundable deposit of £200 is payable upon booking. The remainder of the balance is due 9 weeks before arrival.
A security deposit of £300 is also payable 9 weeks before arrival. This is returnable on satisfactory completion. A final cleaning charge of 150 euros will be decucted from the security deposit. Otherwise, our rentals are all inclusive.
Payment by either direct bank transfer, cheque or paypal (allowing you to pay by credit card) is accepted.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Autumn	5 Sep 09	31 Oct 09	795£ 795	0-	0-	1 Week
Low season	31 Oct 09	19 Dec 09	495£ 495	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas	19 Dec 09	2 Jan 10	1250£ 1,250	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	2 Jan 10	28 Mar 10	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
Spring	28 Mar 10	30 May 10	795£ 795	0-	0-	1 Week
Early Summer	30 May 10	4 Jul 10	895£ 895	0-	0-	1 Week
Summer	4 Jul 10	5 Sep 10	1350£ 1,350	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn	5 Sep 10	31 Oct 10	895£ 895	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	31 Oct 10	19 Dec 10	550£ 550	0-	0-	3 Nights
Christmas	19 Dec 10	2 Jan 11	1350£ 1,350	0-	0-	3 Nights
Low Season	2 Jan 11	13 Mar 11	595£ 595	0-	0-	3 Nights
Spring	13 Mar 11	29 May 11	795£ 795	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Non refundable deposit of £200 payable upon booking. Remainder of balance due 9 weeks before arrival.

A security deposit of £300 must also be paid 9 weeks before departure, returnable on satisfactory completion. 150 euro final cleaning fee will be deducted from the security deposit.

Payment by bank transfer preferred. However, we will also accept payment via cheque, paypal and credit card. Additional card fees may apply.

Guestbook for Villa Caruso

"We had a blissful week of peace, tranquillity, great food and fabulous location..."
"We truly enjoyed the views and the solitude of the lovely view of villa Caruso."
"I can’t find the words to reflect just how great it was..."
"The views and accommodation have been outstanding – we wanted for nothing and have already recommended to friends and family."
"Thanks for a great weekend in your lovely villa – I’ve enjoyed the luxury and comfort of the villa, the great view, the friendly local towns and of course the company."

Availability

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Name:	Jo Mackay
Tel:	+44 (0)1428 645421
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