May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
Villa la Grona is a spacious modern villa ( 300 m2) surrounded by ( 4000 m2) terraced gardens. The views from the house and the swimming pool are very beautiful. You may not want to get out of the house once you are settled in your deckchair with a good glass of wine or a fresh beer!
the villa is at 10 mins from Menaggio centre , boulevard, shops, and restaurants . It is also at 10 mins from the golf course ( which is the oldest in Italy with very difficult greens)
From the courtyard, with a flight of outer stairs, you reach the main floor: homely living room with in the centre a cosy fireplace, dining area, fully equipped kitchen, showerroom. Roofed terraces and access to the gardens.
A narrow winding staircase takes you down to the sleeping quarters: two double bedrooms each with adjoining showerroom and french windows opening up to the gardens . The third double bedroom also with a private showerroom is on the same level, but has an independant entrance from the garden.
The property is fenched and has carpark.
pool
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The Lombardy / Lake Como Area
Milan is the capital of Lombardy and a large city with very interesting historical buildings, excellent shopping, museums, concert hall la Scala and has frequent tradefairs.
Lake Como is 40 km north of Milan and Menaggio is half way along the lake on the north west coast line.
Lake Como is a very beautiful lake and wealthy families from Milan built in the 18-19th centuries their summer residences to get away from the warm and humid town. A number of these villa's and their parks, can be visited and are a great attraction: Villa Carlotto ( azalea's), villa Melzi in Bellagio, villa Balbianello in Lenno, villa Monastero in Varenna.
Today lake Como is still very much en vogue: the rich and the beautiful ( cinema and footballplayers i.e ) fight for the " exclusive" properties .
the high alps are not far and in 90 mins you are in St. Moritz a wellknown ski resort, which is also very beautiful in summer.
The climate is temperate due to its sheltered position at the south side of the alps. Spring time starts in April and Autum in October. The winters ( not bad for a winterbreak!) are bright and sunny, although a good snow fall is not an exception and therefore the higher valleys and tops of the surrounding mountains remain snow covered far into march. The hottest month is July ( 30 C) but a lovely afternoon breeze makes it very pleasant.
Lake Como was already known to the celts and romans ( archeological sites, romanesque buildings) and in the medieval times often the scene of combat between ruling families, you will notice the watchtowers in the villages, walled castles .
Menaggio / Loveno area
Menaggio is a little town and has everything you need , but also in 30 mins you reach Como- city or Lugano ( Switzerland). It has a very nice city centre with narrow streets, good shops, and restaurants, and cosy piazza's . In summer there are concerts, antique markets and all year round the weekly market is a great attraction also to the locals, they come down from the mountains with their fresh made cheese, have a chat while buying their vegetables and you will find your italian bargain between pots and pans , shoes and garments.
Menaggio has a lovely boulevard with lots of flowers , midget golf, and swimming pool and very pleasant for evening stroll, pleasure harbour, boat stop,. In front you see Bellagio and Varenna , a beautiful triangle , frequent boat service at your service.
Lake Como is surrounded by mountains, good for walking, hiking, mountainbiking, but there are also excellent narrow winding roads and you will discover by car forgotten villages, old churches, small restaurants where they serve you the local food like polenta and misoltin ( sun dried fish of the lake), the local wines are also excellent and strong.
How to get there
From airports Milan: take autostrada to Como, pay toll, exit Como Nord, continue for Menaggio ( 30 minutes)
From Switzerland: Gotthardtunnel San Bernardinotunnel, exit Lugano, follow Italian border Porlezza, Menaggio.
From East Switzerland: Splugenpass, Maloia pass, Chiavenna, Gravedona , Menaggio.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Milan: 90 km
Railway:
Como: 25 km
Ferry:
Menaggio: 3 km
Activities near Menaggio
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Beach or lakeside relaxation
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Sea view
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Double beds (3), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details outdoors: TThe villa has a homely atmosphere with lots of outer spaces, roofed terraces and secluded garden corners both in the sun and shadow , focussing all the open air swimming pool ( 12 x 4 x 1.7 meters) . Large table for alfresco dining. Playground for children with swing.
Further details
Minium stay one week
change over day: flexible
midweek cleaning possible, please enquire prices are all in, except for final cleaning euro 80, heating, if required will be calculated.
dogs allowed upon request, we will charge euro 100 per stay
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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Nightly rate
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spring-early summer
21 Feb 08
16 Jun 08
2500£ 1,984
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summer
16 Jun 08
16 Sep 08
3250£ 2,579
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autumn
16 Sep 08
1 Nov 08
2500£ 1,984
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21
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. the prices listed are by occupation of 4 persons. by occupation of 5 persons in spring and autumn euro 3125 , in summer: euro 4062 by occupation of 6 persons in spring and autumn euro 3750 , in summer : euro 4875
Minimum stay one week, change over day friday preferably, other days possible upon request
Extra charges: final cleaning euro 100, Heating will be calculated .
midweek cleaning upon request.
Availability notes
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Contact owner
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Contact details for home 17408
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Louise Urio
Tel:
+39 031 400066
Fax:
+39 031 400066
Mobile:
+39 338 6374216
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Advertiser joined: 20 Jan 2004 This property added: 13 Nov 2006
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