Perledo holiday apartment rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, disabled access, TV, DVD

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Vista D'Oro Palma Apt. 2 (apartment)

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A 25% DISCOUNT IS AVAILABLE for 2 people only sharing this apartment.

The beauty of the area is clearly evident in the beautiful historic buildings, the romantic views, and impressive landscapes. A distinctive feature of Varenna is it's mild climate; olive & cypress trees abound as well as many other variety's of lush, tropical plants, typical if the lake. Varenna enjoys abundant sunshine & warmth right into the evening.

The apartment is on the ground floor level, sleeps up to 4 people and has a small garden fronting the apartment, overlooking Lake Como. The interior is elegantly furnished to blend with the magnificent panoramic views of the lake. There is an open plan, fully fitted kitchen, dining and living area. Enjoy dining 'al fresco' in the garden while enjoying the beautiful sunsets over Menaggio, on the opposite side of the lake.

There is a spacious parking space with the option for a lockable garage within the grounds of the residence.

Varenna may be the most picturesque town on the lake, its steep winding alleys lined with charming homes, flowering balconies and lace-curtained windows. Just above it is the ancient castle where Theodolinda, Queen of the Lombards, is said to have died in the 7th century. Two famed villas to visit here are Villa Cipressi, with terraced gardens cascading right down to the shores, and Villa Monastero, a true showcase. Castello di Vezio, a 13th-century medieval castle is also worth a visit - a delightful 20 min walk from Vista D'Oro - a must-see for visitors to the area and with amazing panoramic views of the lake and the peninsula of Bellagio.

Beautiful Landscaped Garden	Kitchen/Dinner
Kitchen	Master Bedroom

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The Lombardy / Lake Como Area

The Italian Lakes are a little slice of paradise. Elegant ribbons of blue water stretch out ahead, folded into the sun-baked foothills, with a spectacular back drop of the snow-capped Alps.

Warming, inspiring and graced with natural beauty, the lakes are still a place to draw breath and wonder. Lake Como, oriented north-south, ringed by characterful old villages often wedged onto narrow beaches between rugged cliffs and water. Those classic lake images of flower strewn balconies, Baroque gardens and splendid waterside villas can be found here in abundance. Dotted around and between the lakes are some of Italy's finest art cities, such as Milan, Verona & Bergamo.

Perledo area

Varenna on Lake Como in Lombardia, Italy - The very heart of Italian romance and history.
Varenna is ideal as base for exploring Lake Como. On the Golden Triangle, with rail, foot, and car ferry links - it's the perfect location.

Varenna is the place to get away from it all, but also be in touch with the rest of the Lake. For the romantics, the historians or for those who love peace, tranquility and a history that goes back thousands of years, this is the place. Varenna is an ancient fishing village with close to 1000 residents, spread along a steep hillside overlooking Lake Como. The first evidence of Varenna's existence dates back to 493. After the nearby isalnd of Comancina was destroyed the population increased and flourished. The warring factions, as with much of Lombardy saw Varenna at odds with Como on many occasions and the rule of Varenna pass in typical Italian family tradition from the Visconti family to the Sfondrati's. Today Varenna is a lovely spot to chill out, although be aware that shops and even restaurantsd have been known to shut for lunch, so expect the better things in life to take longer.

What is there to do in Varenna? It would be quite easy to give you a days itinerary if you wish to just visit and some of these are listed below. We would however recommend Varenna as a base for exploring due to its location on the so called "Golden Triangle". Villa Monestero, which is few minutes walk from the central square (Albergo Royal Victoria) toward Fiumelatte. The villa, as the name indicates, was a Cistercian convent dedicated to St. Mary Magdalen. It was founded in 1208 by a group of faithful followers who had escaped from Comacina Island, after the Island was destroyed during the war between Milan and Como. For more comprehensive information see this link - discovervarenna.com. Another villa, not quite as grand but worth the visit and is of historical interest is Villa Cipressi in Via IV Novembre, which also meets the waters edge! These Villas and their grounds will occupy a few hours! We suggest you stroll through the cobbled streets and explore the narrow alleys. You may even find out why people leave bottles of water outside their houses! There are a few restaurants along these streets, small, family run and with a good choice of Italian foods. For the more Pizza orientated there are two on the main square one attached to the main hotel. The waterfront in Varenna is relatively small with boats bobbing in a very small harbour area and the expected restaurant with tables and chairs covering this splendid view! You can walk to the ferry, along a wonderful promenade over the water, past a wonderful ice cream shop, the friendly ducks (check out the villages ornithological museum as well) and lazy fish drifting in the sparkling water. The Ferry area is naturally less tranquil, but has some magnificent villas overlooking the wharf and its own piazza. If the ferry isn't there already, then sip a late Latte at the local cafe and soak up the refreshing lake air!

For the more athletic then there are lots of walks up hills and down valleys. For example, Perledo, only a 3 minute drive is a good hike and results in magnificent views over the Lake. The altitude also proves a bonus on blisteringly hot days. If you want to enjoy this vista at breakfast and over an evening glass of wine then try staying at the magnificent Vista D'Oro Apartments, a brand new exclusive and beautiful development on the hillside overlooking Varenna.The 7th Century Queen of Lombardy, Theodolinda lived the last years of her life in Castello Vezio, a castle, the ruins of which can be found at the top of the hill overlooking the town. This castle lent protection and thus prosperity to the locals, enhanced by the opening of a quarry for Black Marble. This marble was used for local building and was also used in the famous Duomo of Milan. You can walk up to this castle and see what remains, imagine the wealth and power and wonder at the views!In contrast one of Varenna's more famed son's, GB Pirelli, did not bring any wealth of fame home, no tyres, no factories and not even a calendar!

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. Alternatively, www.carrentals.co.uk is very good and cheaper than the two above.

Activities near Perledo

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Stunning Views, honeymoon setting, beautifully furnished, Close to Varenna, central heating, terrace, garden, parking space, full kitchen, suitable for the elderly, dishwasher, TV, DVD.

Conditions

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, Single Camp Bed – EU 85 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 Air-Con 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).

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Mid	11 Oct 08	1 Nov 08	940£ 847	0-	0-	1 Week
Low	1 Nov 08	25 Apr 09	840£ 757	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid	25 Apr 09	27 Jun 09	940£ 847	0-	0-	1 Week
High	27 Jun 09	5 Sep 09	1240£ 1,117	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid	5 Sep 09	31 Oct 09	940£ 847	0-	0-	1 Week
Low	31 Oct 09	25 Apr 10	840£ 757	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid	25 Apr 10	27 Jun 10	940£ 847	0-	0-	1 Week
High	27 Jun 10	5 Sep 10	1240£ 1,117	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid	5 Sep 10	31 Oct 10	940£ 847	0-	0-	1 Week
Low	31 Oct 10	24 Apr 11	840£ 757	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Availability

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Contact details for the advertiser of home 64422
Name:	Lake Como Homes
Company:	Lake Como Homes Ltd
Tel:	+44 (0)207 0990868
Mobile:	+39 348 1541474
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