Casa Calma

| Special Offers: | Early Deal | Sat 2 Jun - Fri 14 Sep 2012 | €1000 (approx £833) |
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About the home
Casa Calma is a luxury one bedroom apartment in the excusive Lakeside resort of Golfo Gabella. Furnished to a high specification in contemporary style, the apartment has lakeside views from a stunning first floor terrace that's"perfect for salsa dancing" as remarked one of our guests!
With breathtaking views from the shared pool, hot-tub and lakeside bar-restaurant Golfa Gabella is a fantastic place to relax and unwind, or share a romantic break. With it's own marina and a beach only two minutes walk along a beautiful stone promanade which winds around the lake, this is also the perfect location for family and watersports holidays.There are facilities for sailing, windsurfing and private boat hire and there are pedalos to rent at the beach.
A 10 minute stroll along the promenade, past beautiful lakeside villas, brings you to the Maccagno ferry stop, where you can take a cruise to beautiful lakeside towns, such as Cannobio and Stresa and visit the stunning gardens of the Bromero Islands.
Only an hours drive from Milan and 30 minutes from Lugano (Switzerland) we are perfectly situated for designer shopping sprees and Winter Ski breaks ( resorts of Alpe Forcora, St Bernardino and Andermatt are within an hours drive).
| Size: | Sleeps up to 4, 1 bedroom |
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| Nearest beach: | Maccagno, 200m |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car not necessary Wheelchair access Lift access to property Nearest amenities: 200m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Jacuzzi / Hot tub, Internet access, DVD player, Sea view |
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| General: | Central heating, CD player, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 1 Bedroom, 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 4 |
| Other: | Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (heated), Childrens pool |
| Access: | Wheelchair friendly, Lift access to property, Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
• Large kitchen -dining area equipped with all mod cons including dishwasher, microwave and i-pod doc. Patio doors onto terrace.
• Spacious lounge area with double sofabed, storage cupboard, two puff stools and Philip Starck swivel chair. Double patio doors onto terrace.
• Flat-screen TV, DVD player and Playstation 2 with selection of DVDs and playstation games.
• Large double bedroom, contemporary design with range of ceiling and floor lighting, extensive wardrobe space, dressing table, flatscreen TV and DVD.
Double bed can be converted into two single beds and room for additional cot or fold-up bed on request.
• Contemporary shower room with washing machine. Clothes airer for use on terrace.
Further details outdoors:
• Large first floor corner terrace with lake views. 6 seater dining table and chairs. Sun lounger. Areas of shade and sun all day. Great for evening entertainment.
• Spring 2011NOW HEATED: Communal swimming pool and decking terrace, with sun loungers, hot-tub and children's pool.
• Poolside bar and restaurant
• Secure parking
• Lock-up cantina for storage of bikes, watersport or ski equipment etc (on request)
• Sailing school next door, with boat hire
• Supermarket, pharmacy, Dr's surgery, Post Office, restaurants and wine bars all within a few minutes walk
Further details
Towels/Linen.
• Towels and bedlinen are available at a rate of £15 per person.
Miscellaneous
• High chairs / cots and other baby equipment are available for hire on request.
• Airport pickup available on request.
Conditions
• No pets allowed
• Strictly no smoking
• There is a lift in the apartment building giving access from the carpark to the apartment and communal areas
• Preferred change-over day is Saturday (please contact owner with regard to alternative change-over days)
• Arrival times are 9-12.00 and 15-18.00hr. Arrivals outside of these times can be arranged.
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The Lombardy / Varese/Lake Maggiore region


Lake Maggiore is situated amongst the snow capped mountains of the alps. The second largest of the italian lakes, it has been a favourite destination for holidays since Roman times..
The climate on Lake Maggiore is mild, guaranteeing extended holidays.The landscapes in this region are stunning and the area has many history-packed locations including: the Borromeo Islands with their splendid Italian style gardens, Angera Castle that dates back to the XIIth century, the hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso, built in the twelfth century, the splendid villas run by FAI (the Italian Environmental Foundation - Fondo Ambientale Italiano) and the gardens of Villa Taranto in Verbania, to mention just a few.
Make sure you hop across the lake to the lovely lakeside village of Cannobio with its bustling Sunday market and visit the town of Stresa with its promenade of grand19th century hotels, fine restaurants and wine bars.
For a great day out take the Lago Maggiore Express and travel by train through the Swiss Alps to Stresa and return by boat.
For designer shopping, Milan is and hour away by road, or take the ferry to the Swiss town of Locarno. A designer outlet 'Foxtown' can be found in Mendrisio and 'Alessi' have an outlet shop in Omegna. Luino boasts the biggest weekly Market in Europe (Wednesdays) and is great for local shopping.
Genova and the mediterranean coast are 2 hours away.
The Maccagno area
Maccagno is a charming village on the Lombard side of Lake Maggiore. Only 90km from Milan, 50km from Malpensa airport and just a few minutes drive from Switzerland and lovely Lugano. Lower Maccagno has retained its Medieval aspect, with houses nestling close to each other. It has an ancient signalling tower - the Torre Imperiale. Tourists are enticed to it's beautiful beach where they sunbath on rocks jutting into the lake.
There is a wide range of places to eat out, from family friendly pizzerias to fine italian restaurants.
Maccagno is served by the lake ferry which will take you to all the beautiful towns on the edge of the lake and to the gardens on the Borromeo Islands.
Golfo Gabella Lake Resort is a prestigious award winning development built on the edge of lake Maggiore.
A holiday at Golfo Gabella means relaxation - from sipping cocktails around the pool to cruising on the lake.
Fine dining can be had at the resorts own restaurant 'Acquadulza'.
But for the more active, there are a variety of sports facilities close to Golfo Gabella including sailing at the yacht club, windsurfing and rock climbing (a complex equipped to the best international standards suitable for beginners to climbing schools)
Then there's tennis, beach volleyball, or excursions on mountain bikes along paths through dense, unspoiled woods famed for their delicious mushrooms. There's also a local football pitch, skateboard ramps and a children's park.
Golf lovers will find 6 prestigious courses within a range of 40 km. In winter, skiers can enjoy the small ski-lift at Alpe Forcora only 15 minutes away, or travel to the well-known Swiss ski resorts of San Bernardino, Airolo and Andermatt in just over an hour.
The best thing about Golfo Gabella is that it is equally lovely all year round, from spring through fall.
How to get there
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| Airport: | Milan Malpensa: 60 km |
| Railway: | Maccagno: 0.5 km |
| Ferry: | Maccagno Lake: 1 km |
Fly to Milan Malpensa:
Milan Malpensa is the nearest airport to Maccagno (60km) being approximately a 75 minute drive to the apartment.
Several airlines fly here including Easyjet from London Gatwick, Bristol or Edinburgh: British Airways or Lufthansa from London Heathrow or Flybe from Birmingham and Manchester.
Fly to Milan Linate:
Transfer time approximately 1hr 45mins
Easyjet form London Gatwick: British Airways from Heathrow.
Fly to Milan Bergamo:
Transfer time approximately 2hrs
Ryanair from London Luton, London Stanstead, Bournemouth, Bristol, East Midlands, Liverpool and Glasgow:
Jet 2 from Leeds Bradford and BMI Baby from Birmingham
Car Hire is available from all airports.
Rail Transfer:
An inexpensive train service runs from Milan Central Station to Luino taking 1-2 hours.
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From Milan Malpensa:
1. Take the local SACO bus from MXP to Gallarate train station -- about 25 min. sea-aeroportimilano.it/en/…
2. Train from Gallarate to Luino -- about 90 min. www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html
3. Take the local train from Luino to Maccagno, or a 10 minute taxi journey or take a ferry for the short trip around the lake- www.navigazionelaghi.it
Activities near Maccagno
Tennis in town
Watersports
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Cycling holidays
Reviews
![]() 28 Jun 2011 |
lovely apartment at the rear of the complex with a view of the lake from the balcony - panoramic views of the lake from the swimming pool - village itself is very quiet - a few restaurants all very friendly and welcoming - larger town near by 5 mins drive plenty of bars restaurants and shops - good base to explore lake maggiore and the surrounding area |
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros € | Convert to: |
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| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Autumn | 11 Sep 10 | 30 Oct 10 | € 600 | 90 | 110 | 3 Nights |
| Winter | 30 Oct 10 | 18 Dec 10 | € 400 | 60 | 80 | 3 Nights |
| Christmas/New Year | 18 Dec 10 | 8 Jan 11 | € 750 | 120 | 140 | 3 Nights |
| Winter | 8 Jan 11 | 9 Apr 11 | € 500 | 80 | 100 | 3 Nights |
| Spring | 9 Apr 11 | 18 Jun 11 | € 800 | 110 | 130 | 3 Nights |
| Summer | 18 Jun 11 | 17 Sep 11 | € 950 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn | 17 Sep 11 | 29 Oct 11 | € 650 | 110 | 130 | 3 Nights |
| Winter | 29 Oct 11 | 17 Dec 11 | € 500 | 80 | 100 | 3 Nights |
| Christmas/New Year | 17 Dec 11 | 7 Jan 12 | € 650 | 90 | 110 | 3 Nights |
| Winter 2012 | 7 Jan 12 | 31 Mar 12 | € 500 | 80 | 100 | 3 Nights |
| Spring 2012 | 31 Mar 12 | 2 Jun 12 | € 800 | 125 | 145 | 3 Nights |
| Summer 2012 | 2 Jun 12 | 15 Sep 12 | € 1150 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn 2012 | 15 Sep 12 | 4 Nov 12 | € 700 | 100 | 110 | 3 Nights |
| Winter 2012 | 4 Nov 12 | 15 Dec 12 | € 500 | 80 | 100 | 3 Nights |
| Christmas/New Year | 15 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | € 700 | 100 | 110 | 3 Nights |
| Special Offers: | Early Deal | Sat 2 Jun - Fri 14 Sep 2012 | €1000 (approx £833) |
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The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
• Non-refundable deposit of Euro 300 per week payable upon booking. Remainder of balance due 8 weeks before arrival.
• Towels and linen Euro 15 per person per change, final cleaning charge Euro 50 paid locally
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 2 years listed You are contacting Denham Pearce
Languages spoken ![]() The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This apartment has received 1 review from previous guests. ![]() |
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