Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
New, luxury apartment directly situated on the lake with amazing views; the property is located in Musso, a lovely village which extends along the lake in a very quiet and sunny position. The apartment sleeps 6 people (two bedrooms and sofa bed in the living room), one bathroom, fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar (seats 4), mounted flat screen TV and comfortable living room, a covered terrace with table & chairs for 6 and a balcony off the kitchen also overlooking the lake. Communal large gardens with fantastic outdoor swimming pool (12m x 5m) open between May - Oct, plus a private parking place within the grounds.
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The Lombardy / Lake Como Area
Lake Como is a lake of glacial origin in Lombardy, Italy, which is some 47 km (30 miles) long north to south and is Europe's deepest lake at almost 1,350 feet.
The lake is known for its peculiar shape - a Y turned upside down which is due to its three branches, Colico, the northern branch, Lecco, the south east branch and Como, the south west branch.
The third largest lake in Italy, Lake Como is just half an hour from noisy, bustling Milan, a few minutes from the Swiss border and is an ideal venue for family holidays. It commands a striking position in a mountain landscape and its shores are dotted with picturesque villages, luxurious villas and parks.
An oasis of tranquility, Lake Como is the Italian equivalent of Beverley Hills and the list of people who've owned villas here includes George Clooney who has purchased a few properties here. Described by Wordsworth as ‘a treasure which the earth keeps to itself’, the Lake has long been famous for its appearance in the writings of such classical writers as Virgil, Pliny, and Claudian.
Musso area
The Western Shore The lower reaches of the western shore are the stuff of tourist brochures: wooded mountain slopes protect the lake from extremes of temperature and lush gardens abound. Many of the opulent villas that line the lakeside are still privately owned and on summer weekends the lakeside road is solid with day-trippers. The lake's only island, Isola Comacina, lies at the narrowest point of the lake, just before the waters open up to the warm climes of the nineteenth-century resorts of the Tremezzino. Menaggio, a little further north, makes a good base for trips into the mountains behind or across to Bellagio and Varenna. As you continue up the lake the shore turns rockier and less accessible until the lake spreads out into the marshes and flatter territory that accommodates campsites and windsurfers around Gravedona.
Musso The village is reared over by great marble quarries in the rock face of Musso called 'Il Sasso'. These quarries, since ancient times supplied marble for buildings and monuments such as the Cathedral of Como in the Lario region and "The Arco della Pace" (Arch of Peace) and the War Memorial in Milan.
Musso is characterised by old houses which boarder the Strada Regina and by low porticos near lake in the small square close to the quay. In the 1500s the Castle of the 'Medeghino' better known at the time as the adventurer and buccaneer Gian Giacomo de Medici, stood here. The hamlets however reach a higher altitude along the slopes of Monte Bregagno.
Places of Interest
The Church of San Biagio This is the parish church with three naves built in the late 1300s where a Roman church dedicated to St. Nazaro formerly existed. Only the extreme absidal part of this original church still exists. The current church was restored and enlarged in 1507.
The Church of Sant'Eufemia This white church which stands out and is visible from afar was built on the shoulder of the 'Sasso'. Legend has it that a woman from Sueglio who was put into exile because unpopular among her fellow villagers managed to row across the lake, without any difficulty, with a mere handsaw. Once she reached the rock of Musso she chose to live a life of retreat. Through her good deeds she gained the trust of the people of Musso who at her death decided to erect this church in her name. Still today the people of Sueglio, penitent for the spite shown, each year make a pilgrimage on this Saint's day. The current building was built in 1662 but the original and much older church stood inside the great fortress of Musso.
The Garden of the Blackbird This is a unique example of an exotic garden which however has been abandoned for numerous years. It was obtained by the noble Manzi in 1858 but sadly had a short life. It flaunted century plants, palm trees, Indian fig trees, camellias, sequoias; all this surrounded by romantic bridges, grottos, gorges and staggering paths overhanging the waters of the lake. The exploration of this garden is almost impossible and undoubtedly dangerous. At the most it can be observed from above St. Eufemia.
The Castle of Musso
How to get there
EasyJet from Bristol and many other leading UK airports to Milan Malpensa airport Ryan Air from Bristol, Liverpool, Stanstead, Luton & Preswick to Milan Bergamo (Orio al Serio) airport BA from London Heathrow, London City Airport & Gatwick to Milan Malensa & Milan Linate airports Jet2 from Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester & Belfast to Milan to Milan Bergamo airport Air One from London City Airport to Milan Linate airport Hire Cars - Europecar booked through EasyJet website & Hertz booked through Ryanair
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Milan Malpensa: 105 km
Railway:
Como San Giovanni Railway Station: 49 km
Ferry:
Menaggio: 12 km
Activities near Musso
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 5, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, Bicycles available
Access:
Parking space
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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Low Season
29 Dec 07
25 Apr 08
750£ 595
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27 Apr 08
28 Jun 08
950£ 754
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High Season
28 Jun 08
6 Sep 08
1380£ 1,095
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Mid Season
6 Sep 08
1 Nov 08
950£ 754
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Low Season
1 Nov 08
1 Jan 09
750£ 595
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Cleaning Costs There is a final cleaning cost of €70 when staying for one week & €90 when staying for two weeks with all bed-linen & towels included. If staying for two weeks or more – the bed-linen & towels will be refreshed after each week. All utility usage such as water, electricity & gas, are included in the rental price.
Short Breaks 3 night break - 40% off weekly tariff / 4 night break - 30% off weekly tariff / 5 night break - 20% off weekly tariff / 6 night break - 10% off weekly tariff
Additional Facilities We offer a range of facilities, which are available for hire through our office ‘Happy Holiday Homes’ in Menaggio: Cot Hire - EU 20 per week, High Chair - EU 15 per week, Push Chair - EU 25 per week, Italian Mobile Phone - EU 15 per week, Mountain Bikes - EU 60 per week, Internet Access - EU 15 per week, Air Conditioning- EU 80 per week, (Only if the property has an AirCon Unit and you would like to use it), Boat Mooring - EU 150 per week, (Only if there is a boat mooring available at the rental property).
Payments by Credit Card, Debit Card & Wire Transfer There are no additional charges for credit card, debit card or bank transfer payments. To make a confirmed booking, you will be asked to fill in our booking form online and pay a 30% deposit. The remaining balance will then be due 6 weeks before arrival.
Availability notes
Please contact the owner to enquire about available dates.
Contact owner
To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/32401
Contact details for home 32401
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Lake Como Homes
Tel:
+44 (0)20 7558 8104
Mobile:
+39 348 1541474
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Advertiser joined: 16 May 2007 This property added: 10 Sep 2007
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