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Apartment |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Lago Di Piano in Menaggio

From £700 per week

1 night minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

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Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car essential, no pets allowed

About the home

Villa Isella is a magnificently restored 17th century property which boasts a fantastic central location and nestles on a quiet & charming sunny hill side, in the mountains above the small and bustling beautiful town of Menaggio, on Lake Como. From the gardens you overlook the nature reserve of Lake Piano with stunning views of the surrounding majestic mountains and Lake Lugano, which is situated on the Swiss border.

We are proud to offer you our beautiful two bedroom apartment which is ideal for couples or families, split over two floors, sleeping up to six with a full size sofa bed, Located on the side of the property which is set in tranquil parkland grounds includes a swimming pool, your own private parking space and electronic security gates for total privacy.

In the mountains above Menaggio, (approx 7km), an ideal location to explore Lake Como. Lugano in Switzerland can easily be reached within 20 mins and Lake Maggiore is only 45mins away. Great during the summer but also wonderful as a winter retreat, with sking nearby in the popular resorts of Madesimo 1.5 hours away & St Moritz approx 2 hours.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Set in the historic villa, which can be traced back to the 1600‘s, tastefully modernised to include such luxuries as a swimming pool and a lift to reach the apartment if required. Our newly and comfortably furnished accommodation, situated on the side of the villa, offers high ceilings, traditional Italian terracotta flooring and plenty of natural light, helped by a balcony looking towards Switzerland. Upstairs the log beamed ceilings add character and a natural warmth to the spacious bedrooms and the bathroom. Full central heating and double glazing are ideal for cosy winter evenings.

Choose to relax on the large sofa or in one of the sumptuous leather armchairs after your day exploring the lakes and mountains, whilst enjoying a glass of fine local wine. We have provided books of local interest, with maps and guides to ensure you get to experience the best the Lombardy region has to offer. Alternatively you can settle down in front of the LCD TV & DVD player to enjoy your favourite music (mp3 USB port/CD/tape), or to watch one of the movies we have provided.

Shuttered Venetian doors access the balcony, offering a view of the Lake Lugano valley. With a south-westerly aspect you will enjoy the sun from mid afternoon through to the evening, an excellent opportunity to unwind.

Visit some of the fantastic shops and pick up some of the finest, fresh ingredients, the new fully fitted modern kitchen will offer you every thing needed to prepare and enjoy the local produce.

Upstairs there are two bedrooms, a double and a twin. Both tastefully furnished and appointed, oozing character and charm with terracotta flooring and exposed log beamed ceilings

The luxurious and spacious tiled bathroom, includes a shower/bath, toilet, bidet and wash basin.

Further details outdoors:
Swimming pool & Grounds

Take a cooling dip in the pool which sits in the tranquil gardens and offers stunning panoramic views of the mountains. Relax in the established gardens where you will find, sculptures, stone dining furniture and a traditional Italian barbecue oven for your use - BBQ equipment is provided

Further details

Costs are for the full apartment, sleeping up to six. All bed linen, towels (for use in the apartment only, please provide your own towels for use by the pool), hair dryer, iron & board are provided. Swimming pool is open June to end September - please enquire.

Please add £90 to rental rates for final cleaning for up to 4 people. Additional £15 per person thereafter.
All utilities such as water, gas & electric are included in the price April to Oct.
Please add an additional £50 heating charge per week Nov-Mar.

A further £100 as a security deposit is required which will be refunded subject to inspection of the apartment.

Conditions

English/Italian speaking representative will meet and greet customers with keys and provide information on the local area.
Pets - We regret the owners do not allow pets.
Smoking -We respectfully request that people do not smoke inside the apartment.

Arrivals and Departures.
Arrival times are usually after 3:00 pm on day of arrival, however flexibility does exist. Departure times are before 10:00 am on morning of departure. Change over Saturday during peak summer months. Midweek changeover will be considered other months especially in low season. (please enquire)

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Villa Isella exclusive private grounds/garden

 

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Bright, comfy & cool living room

 

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Spacious Double Bedroom (king size bed)

 

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Swimming Pool 20x50

The Lombardy / Lake Como Area region

We know you will be inspired by the beauty and diversity of Italy's Lake District and the Alps that surround Villa Isella which has an incredible central location from which to enjoy the best that the area has to offer. Situated between Lake Como & Lake Lugano Villa Isella is the ideal location to explore both Italian & Swiss lakes.

You can walk a few minutes to Lago di Piano which is a popular conservation area & nature reserve or to the village of Carlazzo to one of the local bars or restaurants.

Menaggio & Porlezza are only a few minutes drive away and both offer wonderful views of the area. Menaggio is the main provincial village on the western side of the lake and its promenade is lined with palms and an abundance of flowers during Summer months.

Piazza Garibaldi is Menaggio's main square which is lined with boutiques, cafe bars, ice cream parlours and is where the locals relax and enjoy the fine Italian food.

From Menaggio you can visit many of the palatial villas open to the public, set in fantastic gardens. An excellent way to view the villas is by boat which will transport you around Lake Como, also enabling you to visit the many villages and towns including infamous Varenna, Bellagio, and the town of Como at the South of the lake, which should not be missed for it’s beauty, café culture and shopping.

Everything you need is here in Menaggio from banks, supermarkets to the main passenger & car ferry stop which allows you to access and enjoy everything the lake has to offer.

People choose Menaggio for it's undeniable beauty and temperate climate, spring begins in April and the warmest months are July & August ( 35C). Temperatures are warm from April to late October and sunshine continues through November although the days are shorter during the winter period.

The cosmopolitan Swiss town of Lugano is only 20 minutes drive and offers an array of shops, bars restaurants a casino and an abundance of tourist attractions. Lugano is where Swiss civilisation meets Italian and offers palm trees, picturesque boulevards, stunning views of the lake and the Alps, and plenty of opportunity for outdoor and indoor activities.

The Menaggio / Lago Di Piano area

Things to do

Menaggio’s tourist office is situated in the main square, Piazza Garibaldi, and offers a great deal of information detailing what’s on in the lakes, sightseeing, history and sporting activities. For further information visit www.discovermenaggio.com

Menaggio has its own boat terminals for various trips around the lake which is ideal for travel to many of the other lakeside towns and places of interest. Buses run regularly to Lugano, Como & St Moritz from Piazza Garibaldi on the main waterfront if you wish to travel further afield.

During the summer the area boasts fantastic opportunities for many activities including mountain biking, cycling, horse riding , walking, fishing, tennis and many water sports including kite surfing & speedboat hire. And for golf lovers the historic Mennagio & Cadenabbia Golf Club www.menaggio.it less than 5km away.

Lake Piano - just 5 minutes from Villa Isella is a delightful small lake in a wetland nature reserve, surrounded by tree-clad slopes with views of distant mountain peaks. There is an abundance of wildlife ranging from deer, foxes, badgers plus an array of wildbirds. The vistors centre provides guided tours around the reserves nature trails 4k & 5.3 K long plus mountain bikes and boats can be hired for a small fee. Horseback riding tours are also available for those who wish.

Lake Piano provides opportunities for fishing, swimming, walking, birdwatching, boat hire, horseback riding & paddling your own canoe! On the lake shores there is a recommended bar / restaurant where you can relax inside or outside in fantastic scenery and watch the world go by.

Porlezza - just 5-10 minutes from Villa Isella is situated at the end of Lake Lugano and is an up and coming holiday/spa area which should not be missed as it offers many lakeside activities. On Saturdays a wonderful street market lines the shore of Lake Lugano selling a range of silks, linens, local produce and clothes. For further information visit www.discoverporlezza.com.

During July & August a wonderful local craft market lines the shores from early evening until midnight. If you don't wish to shop there are many open air lakeside cafe/bars to relax & just enjoy the warm summer evenings.

Lugano just 15-20 mins drive hosts two musical events in the summertime: the Jazz Festival in June and the Blues to Bop Festival in July and August. The first weekend in October Lugano bids farewell to summer at its annual Autumn Festival. Local merchants line the streets with their market stalls selling local produce, beer, clothing and gifts plus artists & street musicians perform throughout the city.

Most popular for sightseeing are the two funiculars, Monte Brè to the northeast and San Salvatore to the south both give spectacular views over to the snow-capped Alps. For more information on what to see & do visit www.lugano-tourism.ch/en/36/what_to_do.aspx

Lake Maggiore - Luino is just 20 minutes drive from Lugano and offers a fantastic large town market each Wednesdays.

Winter in the Lakes

Clear blue skies and snow capped mountains make for exceptional scenery. Many of the activities are suitable in the winter months too, as long you are wrapped up. Walking/Skating on Lake Piano is a popular festive activity for both locals and visitors to the area. The area is also very convenient for skiing in either Italy or Switzerland. We are happy to offer the apartment over Christmas and New Year periods if you wish to escape and find tranquillity in winter wonderland surroundings.

How to get there

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Many low cost airlines fly directly to Milan’s airports (Malpensa, Linate, Bergamo), where you will easily pick up a rental car.

Either by Autostrada or A class roads, you will reach Lake Como in less than an hour and then travel along the amazing lake side road through the charming and traditional villages passing many of the grand aristocratic villas that the area is famous for.

You could drive from home in England , taking approximately one and a half days, stopping over in France or Switzerland on the way, before crossing the most beautiful mountain range in the world.

Or alternatively take a leisurely train journey - Eurostar to Paris sleeping overnight arriving in Milan the following day. From Milan you can easily get connection by train or bus to Malpensa airport where you can hire a car for the duration of your stay in Italy. For train journey details visit http://www.seat61.com/Italy.htm

Activities near Menaggio

Guestbook for Villa Isella

J Barber - June 2008

The drive up to the Villa for the first time is something that we'll remember for a long time. The stunning views, winding roads and brilliant sunshine was something out of a film. Once we got to the Villa we weren't disappointed either. The grounds and pool are well kept and very quaint and the neighbours are very friendly.

Walking into the Villa only extended our excitement. Everything was well presented, tasteful and comfortable. We decided to eat in a few nights and found everything we needed (including pasta and tomatoes provided by owner- thank you!). We're usually against returing to the same place for a holiday but we'll definitely be making a return visit to Villa Isella, in fact I'm already trying to book the flights as we speak!

Mrs Wilson - Nov 2008

The setting/location of Villa Isella was ideal as we were only a few minutes from Menaggio & Lugano. Your apartment was really lovely and felt really homely. The views were beautiful and the area so peaceful. We loved the Rotunda restaurant which was only a few minutes walk away. Will definitely contact you for a return visit in 2009.

Foye Family June 2009
We've had a great week here with fantastic weather and idyllic surroundings. We will always remember the walks to and from the many restaurants where we have had some great evenings - Many thanks

Anne Lynch Sept 2009
Pictures just don't give your apartment or surrounding area justice. We were overwhelmed with how lovely the area and your apartment is and already want to come back next year. The views & property grounds are stunning which made a superb holiday for us. The added bonus was your apartment being located 20 mins from Switzerland, We spent some lovely days in Lugano. Will definitely recommend to everyone we know.

Rachael Hodson June 2010
We had a fantastc stay and would definitely like to return next year. The apartment was lovely and everything was as described. We will also recommend it to others (but not too many - we want to keep it a secret!!)

Paul Allen August 2010
Just a note to let you know that we have had a very enjoyable holiday at Villa Isella and would like to thank you for the rental of your apartment.

The apartment is in a beautiful location and is ideally situated to explore both Lake Como and Lake Lugano. It is also very well equipped and well presented.

Fi Keys, Saffron Walden - Oct 11

TThank you so much for letting the apartment to us for a long weekend for my husband’s surprise 40th birthday present! A great weekend. The apartment was just as lovely as shown in the photos, and the size was perfect for us (2 adults and 3 children). We arrived in the dark but the view the next morning was amazing, great to be able to see two lakes at the same time”.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
April-June	1 Apr 12	1 Jul 12	700£ 700	0-	0-	Flexible
July- August	1 Jul 12	2 Sep 12	900£ 900	0-	0-	1 Week
September-October	2 Sep 12	1 Nov 12	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Please add a further £100 for the final cleaning and laundry charges for up to 4 people and £15 per person thereafter. All utilities such as water, gas & electric are included in the price April to Oct. Please add an additional £50 heating charge per week Nov-Mar. Additional shorter and longer term rentals are considered - please enquire, confirmation and rates available on request.

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5 years listed You are contacting Kathy Charman Landline n/a Mobile +44 07989 585604 Payment accepted Credit cards accepted PayPal accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2006. This apartment has so far received 0 reviews.