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Villa |5 bedrooms |Sleeps 10

Menaggio in Lombardy

From £1542 per week

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, air conditioning, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

Villa Caberio is a modern south facing home on a hillside overlooking Menaggio with breathtaking views of Lake Como and the mountains all around. There is a secure, totally enclosed secluded terraced garden with pine and olive trees and extensive balconies and terraces flanked with orange and lemon trees. The spacious terrace with delightful views of Lake Como and the Alps beyond is furnished with outdoor teak tables and chairs with a couple of barbecues and has lighting for evening use. Also candles and lanterns provided for the terrace.

The villa is extremely spacious (around 240 m2 - over 2500 sq ft ), on three levels, light and modern in style with spectacular timbered cathedral ceilings, tastefully decorated with quality furniture (maple with glass and chrome inserts) and leather sofas and armchairs. Because the villa is south facing there is a light attractive atmosphere throughout the summer and winter.

All the principal rooms have french windows onto balconies or terraces and those facing south offer a panoramic view of Lake Como and the surrounding mountains, breathtaking at any time of the year especially when snow capped during the winter months. The living/dining room, almost 32 ft long (9.7m), is impressive with a classical ceramic wood burning stove ideal in autumn and winter (we supply the wood!). This room together with the three principal bedrooms are air conditioned. Villa Camellia is available at most times of the year and is fully centrally heated in winter.
We have a fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room equipped with stainless steel hob, fan oven, dishwasher, integrated fridge/freezer, microwave, large toaster and cofee making machine. There is a luxury bathroom with jacuzzi, wc, bidet and hand washbasin. The shower room has a power shower, hand washbasin, wc and bidet, an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer.

There are four double bedrooms, three with kingsize beds, and one with twin beds Additionally above the twin bedded room there is a mezzanine children's bedroom with single bed. A second mezzanine bedroom has a further single bed above the living room. One of the double bedrooms is at the lower garden level with its own adjacent bathroom with power shower, wash basin, wc and bidet.

In four of the bedrooms there are TV and freesat boxes whilst the fifth has a CD player. One mezzanine bedroom has an integral TV/DVD television. There are several hundred DVD's to watch, many of them recently released. For the children there are a variety of games and books to entertain them and the adults will find plenty of books to choose from - not that you will have much free time to enjoy them.

The home is well equipped with 42 inch and 47inch ( both high definition) plasma screens and two 20 inch TV's, an outstanding sound system in the living room together with Sky + and Sky + HD packages including children's, arts, family channels and movie channels. There is access to several hundred UK channels.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Sky + HD (UK) box
home cinema with 47inch plasma screen and 5.1 surround sound
blu-ray dvd player, freesat decoder for all UK channels
large DVD and CD library plus some blu-ray disks
well equipped gym with high spec treadmill with adjacent sauna
highly efficient ceramic wood burning stove in living room - all logs provided - plus full central heating
wood burning pizza oven and home bread making facilities
a cot bed with sprung mattress and high chair are available at no charge - please give us a call before the start of your holiday
The house is fitted with a modern security alarm

Further details outdoors:
Garden teak furniture on large balcony with two barbecues plus separate barbecue in garden

secure car parking and remotely operated electronic gates for pedestrians and cars. External lighting on all terraces and balconies

totally enclosed secluded garden with lots of shady places in summer

Further details

Villa Caberio is located on the hillside above Menaggio and has two internal levels. The upper level faces onto a private little street at the front of the villa and its three bedrooms have sleeping accommodation for six plus two adults or children in the two mezzanine bedrooms each having full size single beds.

The rear of the house faces on to a south facing terraced garden and is one level below. This level has a double bedroom with its own adjacent shower room equipped with power shower, wash basin, wc and bidet. An internal staircase links the two levels so the villa is ideal for the larger family who perhaps have a nanny or au pair. The arrangement is also perfect for two families wishing to share the accommodation whilst at the same time, retaining a degree of privacy.
Also at this lower level is a delightful family room/home cinema furnished with matching sofas and twin leather armchairs and leather poufes and a lovely Persian carpet.

The rates for Villa Cabirio are fully inclusive - all utiliies - gas, water, electricity, air conditioning in the summer and central heating plus logs in the winter. The villa is completey cleaned prior to arrival of guests and all the linen is cotton and the towels are soft and luxurious as are the bath robes provided for each bedroom. Unless requested otherwise, for those guests holidaying for longer periods the villa will be cleaned mid-week as well as the end of every week

We leave a welcome pack prior to the holiday with comprehensive information about the region and what it offers plus useful tips to ensure a great holiday - good shops, appealing restaurants, ferry and bus timetables. Also basic essentials are provided for incoming guests such as milk, tea, coffee, rolls, butter, ham, and cheese together with a complimentary bottle of wine. Other items can be obtained on request - just drop us a line, we're here to help make your holiday perfect!

Bookings are normally Saturday to Saturday during the months June to the end of September unless agreed beforehand. At other times of the year we can be more flexible.

A 25% non refundable deposit is payable on making the booking with the balence due no later than one calendar month before the start of the holiday.

Cheques or electronic payments should preferably be made in Euros but if made in sterling, dollars or any other currency, holiday makers are advised to check beforehand with us on the current exchange rate. Bank details available on request for bank transfers.

Conditions

We do welcome well behaved small dogs but on the understanding that the owners are fully responsible for any damage or losses that may ensue and the dogs are not left unattended in the house. They should also be excluded from the bedrooms.

The garden is totally enclosed and acess is via electronic pedestrian and drive gates onto a quiet private road.

We allow smoking on the balconies and terrace but not in any of the internal areas.

A refundables breakage deposit of €200 is required on arrival which will be refunded within one week of departure subject to a satisfactory inspection of the property.

All the main rooms are at ground level giving easy access and two of the bedrooms are at the lower garden level (the house is on a hillside and street level is one level above the rear garden level). There are also stairs within the twin bedded room of which parents of youngsters should be aware. This leads to the mezzanine children's bedroom and, because of the stairs, this sleeping area is not suitable for the very young. If you have any requests for special equipment please ask at the time of booking - we will do our utmost to meet your requirements!

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Villa Caberio

 

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Aerial view of Menaggio and Lake Como beyond

 

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Quality modern furniture provides a luxurious environment

 

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South facing balcony and terrace,perfect for sunbathing

The Lombardy / Lake Como Area region

This area of Lake Como has for many hundreds of years been a major destination centre for people from all over the world. It was an essential stopping off point for "The Grand Tour" during the Victorian era when wealthy aristocrats spent the season journeying through Europe. Because of its warm, balmy climate the Lake has been a welcoming place since Roman times when Pliny made it a favourite place to stay. In more recent times Churchill often stayed and painted in the region. Today it is the home of George Clooney and Richard Branson as well as the Versace family. It's also a highly desirable place of retreat for those living in Milan, 60 miles away, escaping from the summer heat!

Because of the effects of the Lake it is warmer in the winter than predicted (snow is a rare event) and a little cooler in the height of the summer- temperatures in August are generally in the low or mid 30's . We do have short thunderstorms from time to time - every 5 to 7 days and generally at night(!) - which keeps everything green and fresh. In short it is a perfect climate for the family to enjoy themselves.

With a car there is an immensely varied choice of interesting places to visit. Lugano and its Lake is 40 minutes drive along an amazing scenic country road. Lake Maggiore and picturesque lakeside towns such as Locarno, Ascona and Stresa are an easy hour and a half away. There is a network of little mountain roads giving ready access to the surrounding mountains with spectacular views of the Alps and if you are lucky on a clear day, of Tuscany 150 miles away! There are also cable cars and mountain railways to take you to the tops of some of the mountains. The all-the-year round elegant resort of St Moritz. just 50 miles away is another must-do trip for those on holiday in the area.

Visitors can drive to Lake Garda for the day or drop in to Verona and see Juliet's balcony. Venice is for the enthusiast but with a direct motorway from Milan, is within 3-4 hour's drive. But those wanting a gentle relaxing holiday shouldn't stray too far from Menaggio - there's no need!

The Menaggio area

The centre of Menaggio is a mile away from the villa and regular ferries provide easy access to all parts of the Lake. We are around 12 miles from Switzerland and Lugano, around 20 miles from Como City, 50 miles from St Moritz and, just across the lake in Varenna, a regular and inexpensive rail service whisks you to the heart of Milan.

Culture is the life force of the area and any excuse is enough for a celebration! Visitors should not be surprised at the events taking place - there's lots of concerts, open air festivals , and it's near enough to hop over to Lugano in August when the city has a major Blues festival. Lake Como must be one of the few places in the world when, during the summer, there is a fireworks competition amongst the towns when the mountains echo to the roar of thousands of rockets and shells being set off! Don't be surprised if some of the area may seem to be a little familiar - the area has been regularly used to make films including Ocean's 12 with George Clooney who has a villa just down the Lake at Laiglio and the James Bond film, Casino Royal.

The scenery surrounding Menaggio is totally captivating as well as being a visual paradise, certainly unique in Europe. Those enjoying the water there are ample sailing boats and motor boats for hire. Regular ferries take holidaymakers across the Lake to Varenna and Bellagio or visitors may also go for a cruise up to the top of the Lake - about an hour and a half's sail away to the historic chapel and cloisters at Piona. Alternatively Como is an hour away by road or less than 45 minutes on the hydrofoil. For those who delight in the mountains, there are well signposted walks with good access to many of the surrounding landmarks. You can drive up through the forests to "The Balcony of Italy" , around 4500 feet with amazing views of the snow capped Alps or take a mountain railway to Mont Generosa, even higher at around 5500 feet Full information is available from the tourist office in Menaggio's piazza.

There are often music concerts taking place in most of the surrounding towns, in town squares, churches, hotels or historic villas and many of these events are free. Again the tourist information centre in Menaggio is a mine of information and its helpful, friendly staff speak most languages.

There is an outstanding nature reserve close by - Lake Piano in nearby Piano Porlezza which is an idylic place to visit with cool quiet foot paths wending their way through the woods where you can, if you're very lucky, see wild deer and boar - be careful if they have young with them! In winter the lake freezes over in time for Christmas providing a vast free open-air skating rink!

How to get there

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An excellent choice of budget airlines - Ryanair, Easyjet, Jet2 , Flybe, Fly BMI and bmibaby etc fly from most parts of the UK. Many major national airlines such as BA and Lufthansa also fly from the UK and Europe to Milan's three international airports

Bergamo (Orio al Serio) - shuttle bus link to Menaggio during summer and Malpensa - shuttle bus to Lugano - are both within easy travelling distance of Lake Como and Menaggio. Linate Airport, to the south east of Milan, is a little further away but has a good motorway network giving fast access to Lake Como either through the City of Como or via Lugano in Switzerland. If holiday makers wish to hire a vehicle, all three airports have the usual car hire companies such as Hertz and Europecar etc and full details will be sent on request.

For those travelling by car it is almost all motorway from Calais right through to Lugano on the Swiss/ Italian border. We are just 12/13 miles ( around 40 minutes via a picturesque country road) from Lugano. We can provide detailed information on recommended routes from northern France right to the front door - either the direct way on the French peage or alternatively via a more scenic route through the Ardenne and Alsace which we prefer. That way you are able to take advantage of much cheaper fuel in Luxembourg! We are also able to provide comprehensive hotel information for those wanting to stay overnight on the way.

Depending on the time of year allow 11 hours drive time from Calais to Menaggio so, adding in the time to reach Dover and cross the ferry, it is a comfortable 1 1/2 days travel, perhaps a little more with young children. If you go via the Tunnel and have 2 drivers, the journey can be done in a day - as we have done from time to time but if you regard the journey as part of your holiday as we do, you should try to drive through the Alps on the Swiss fast and modern motorways in the daylight - it's one of the most spectacular journeys you are likely to experience!

Activities near Menaggio

Guestbook for Villa Caberio

Edwina and David!
Thank you so much for making our stay such a great success. Lovely villa, lovely location, lovely weather, and lovely restaurants - we had a great time and will come again and again!
Alistair and Judith, Derbyshire. UK

We've been three times now and enjoy it more and more each time. We were looked after like princes! Thanks a million - see you next time - hope it's soon!
Isabel and Stephen, Notts, UK

Thank you so much for making sure we had a perfect stay in your lovely home. It was a magical two weeks and we will come again I promise. Hope you like the pictures I made for you!
Ruth and Eckerhart, Emmendingen, Freiburg, Germany

I just wanted to say a huge thank you for all your help and guidance during our trip to Lake Como. I have to say it was fantastic and we will definitely be back. Diana and I are dreaming of buying a place there some day. I'm sure we will be in touch with you All the very best and thanks again.
Dan and Diana, London, UK

Hi David:
Rob and I have been back from Italy for about a week now ... We wanted to drop you a quick note to say thanks once again for showing us such a wonderful time.  Your house was stunning (everything we could
possibly have asked for) and Lake Como was utterly enchanting.  We also really enjoyed having the opportunity to spend time with you.  Your knowledge of the region, warmth and hospitality contributed 
substantially to making our trip a  magical and memorable experience. I can't wait for the next trip to Italy!
Wishing you all the best,

Sandra and Rob, Toronto, Canada

Rental prices

Prices for group size 10
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	16 Jun 11	5 Sep 11	2650€ 2650	0-	0-	1 Week
	5 Sep 11	30 Oct 11	2050€ 2050	0-	0-	4 Nights
	30 Oct 11	18 Dec 11	1850€ 1850	0-	0-	1 Week
	18 Dec 11	8 Jan 12	2050€ 2050	0-	0-	Flexible
	8 Jan 12	1 Apr 12	1850€ 1850	0-	0-	4 Nights
	1 Apr 12	15 Apr 12	2050€ 2050	0-	0-	1 Week

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

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You are contacting Dr David Riley Landline +39 0344 30479 Mobile +39 366 171 3139 The owner is based in Italy and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This villa has so far received 0 reviews.