No pets allowed Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
Zoca D'Oli is set on the mountain side of Sala Comacina and is an ideal base from which to explore Lake Como. The apartment has 3 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom with bath, living and dining area with kitchen full equipped, terrace and private garden, pool.
There are many place to visit - for example the world renowned Villa Carlotta with it's internationally acclaimed gardens or the Villa Balbianello on the top of a peninsula where was turned the movie James Bond ( Casino Royal), the village of bellagio( the pearl of Lake Como with his restaurants and boutiques. Alternatively just relax and enjoy the view.
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The Lombardy / Lake Como Area
Lake Como, in the shape of an upside down Y with it's forks ending respectively in the towns of Como and Lecco and Bellagio in the centre has appealed to italian artists and poets for many a year gone by.
Lying between Lugano and the alps 50 km north of Milan. Close to visit: Como city, Milan city, Lugano city in Switzerland, St. Moritz in Switzerland.
Sala Comacina area
You Must see!!
The Villa Carlotta in Tremezzo The villa was built at the beginning of 1700 for the Marquis Clerici from Milan. Late in the same century, it became property of the Count Sommariva from Lodi, who married Clerici's daughter. In 1856 the Villa was sold to Princess Marianna of Prussia, who gave it as a wedding present to her daughter Carlotta, when she married Prince George of Sachsen. At the end of the 1st World War, the Italian State annexed the villa as booty of war.
It was then decided to open both the gardens and the villa to the public under the management of Ente Villa Carlotta, as it is nowadays. Inside the Villa it is possible to admire some paintings by Hayez, Vikar, Lordon and Migliara, some fragments of frescoes by Acquisti and some sculptures by Canova and Thorwaldsen together with some important antique tapestries and furniture. Count Sommariva planned the very first part of the garden in perfect Italian style, with a fountain in its centre, as it is still possible to see in the fore garden at the entrance. At that time the garden was not as wide as nowadays.
It was the Prince of Sachsen who enlarged it toward Cadenabbia, planning it after the English style and taking good care of setting the plants in order to emphasize the beauty of the landscape. The American poet Longfellow after visiting Villa Carlotta gardens wrote:
I ask myself " is this a dream? Will it all vanish into air? Is there a land of such supreme And perfect beauty anywhere? The gardens as they are today, are famous for the blooming of the azaleas (end of April - beginning of May).
The Villa Balbianello in Lenno Built for Cardinal Angelo Maria Durini at the end of the XVIII century, the Villa stands on the tip of a steep promontory overlooking Lake Como, almost opposite Bellagio. Today, the villa has the appearance desired by its last owner, the explorer Guido Monzino, with a rich collection of Chinese, African and pre-Colombian art, precious English and French furniture of the 1700s and the small museum with documents and mementoes of his expeditions. Yet the true masterpiece is the panoramic terraced garden dominated by the elegant "loggia" with three arches rising on the highest point of the promontory.
The Melzi in Bellaggio Francesco Melzi D'eryl had the villa built between 1808 and 1815 on a project by Architect G. Albertalli from Milan. The structure of the building is in perfect neo-classic style, of rectangular plan, with facades horizontally discontinued by level bands, and scanned by three rows of windows put in rhythmical sequence. The Oratory is in the same style of the villa with a dome supported by pillars. The gardens were projected and built taking into careful consideration the environment. It is said that the villa was built to compete with Count Sommariva, who owned the nowadays-called villa Carlotta. More information on the villa are available at the entrance. The gardens are open form 9.00 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.
How to reach Bellagio: form Tremezzina by boat or by car-ferry from Cadenabbia.
How to get there
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Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Milan Malpensa: 70 km
Railway:
Como S. Giovanni: 25 km
Ferry:
Sala Comacina: 1 km
Activities near Sala Comacina
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Pool / Snooker table
Standard:
Toaster
Utilities:
Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer
Rooms:
Bedrooms (3), Bathrooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:
Double beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Towels and linen provided.
Further details outdoors: Como itself has a micro climate, providing Mediterranean summers and mild mountain winters.
Sala Comacina further accentuates the quality of this climate and is best known for the production of olive oil along with its neighbouring village of Lenno, where one of the most northerly produced olive oils in Europe can be found. The apartment is ideally situated to access all parts of the lake.
Further details
Payment conditions: 30% of the amount at the booking, the rest 70 % of the amount 4 weeks before your arrival, € 200 as security deposit for any damage that you will receive back at your departure.
Naftaline is the service company responsible for welcoming and assisting you during your stay on Lake Como.
In order to ensure that your Lake Como holiday is an unforgettable one, we would like to offer you a selection of additional services, designed to satisfy any other requirements you may have – whether regarding the house or exploring the area.
Our aim is to help you maximize the pleasure of your stay in the apartment – your wish is our command!
° Would you like someone to take care of the house-keeping every day, or perhaps just a couple of times during your stay? ° Are you celebrating a special occasion? Would you like a cook and someone to wait at table, to make the apartment the perfect setting for your festivities? ° Would you like a nanny to look after the children during your stay? ° Would you like us to buy food and other provisions for you prior to your arrival? ° How about a day trip on a motor-boat or traditional lake boat? ° Would you like to spend a day on the lake and/or surrounding mountains with your own personal guide to share the rich history and hidden treasures of this beautiful area with you?
Naftaline is here to satisfy all your requirements.
Simply contact us when you make your reservation, and we’ll tailor-make the services to meet your needs. Here is a sample of some of the services we offer:
Personal tour guide/consultancy - Catering - Motorboat Rental - Traditional "Lucia" Boat Rental - Trekking - Cleaning Services - Organized Visits to Villa Balbianello - Lake Tours to Isola Comacina-Bellagio-Varenna - Guided Sightseeing Tours in most languages.
Rental rates
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Cleaning costs per booking € 50
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 46081
Name:
Alessandra Villani
Tel:
+39 339 7880262
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