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Cottage |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 5

Santa Maria Rezzonico in Lombardy

From £625 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, pets welcome

About the home

Casa a Lago, a farmers house built in 1858, was reconverted into a delightful country style cottage surrounded by a lawned garden; all around, chestnut and other mature trees mix with oleanders, hydrangeas, palm trees. A stream runs nearby and forms a small waterfall, whose gentle sound contributes to the relaxing atmosphere of the place. According to the owner, it releases a healthy ion exchange, which has a very positive effect on body and soul! People with respiratory problems will find great benefit.

The most endearing feature of the house is the lawned front garden, shaded by fruit trees and with outdoor games available for the younger guests. The cottage has retained its rustic features, such as the original Lombard terracotta tiles, the stone internal staircase and timber ceilings in all rooms. The windows are also original and feature attractive red shutters.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The accommodation at this cottage is 90 sqm, spread over two levels.
At ground floor there is the kitchen with an open fireplace and breakfast table. It opens to the court yard, equipped for al fresco eating
The living room has a sitting area arranged around a large stone fireplace, a dining table and three sets of windows, with views of the lake.

A flight of steps leads upstairs to:
A twin bedroom, suitable for children;
A double bedroom, with a gondola bed and other lovely antique pieces
A single bedroom, with a fireplace and writing desk
A few more steps lead to a small landing, set as a study area with its own window and to the shower room

Further details outdoors:
The kitchen opens to a pretty and sunny stone patio. Here you can enjoy your dinner outside and the marvellous view of the lake and the surrounding mountains; From the front garden, a walk leads down to the beach of San Vito, where you will find a boat hire, water sports facilities and two popular restaurants.

Further details

Please note that the access to the cottage is only on foot. The car can be parked on a public ground (free parking) distant about 250 metres from the house. From the parking, an old original cobbled track (lit) leads to the house through a short uphill and flat section and after crossing a grassy area, to some steps down to the entrance of the cottage. Note that, due to the surface of the track, it is not possible to pull trolley bags or luggage on wheels.

Conditions

Refundable breakage deposit of Eur 500.00 is required.
Final cleaning is Eur 80.00, payable locally on arrival
Change over day is Saturday

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Overview of the cottage

 

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Children bedroom

 

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The living room

 

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The front garden

The Lombardy / Lake Como Area region

Casa a Lago is named so as it is situated near and above Lake Como in the picturesque village of Cremia, on the sunny west side of Lake Como. Cremia is an old hamlet of Roman origins built on the hill above the Lake shore and is a typical Alpine village; from there, a walking track called Via Antica Regina, leads to the village of Santa Maria Rezzonico and further down the lake.

At only 8 km from Menaggio and 30 km north of Como, Cremia is well situated for day trips by car or by ferry across to the opposite shore to the other small lakeside towns.The west shore has a particularly mild climate and one of the prettiest promenades of the entire lake.

The Santa Maria Rezzonico area

A drive down the lake (or boat ride) brings you to the town of Como, known as a vacation spot of the elite and also known for its production of fine silk. Day trips can be made by bus or car to the nearby Bellagio (15 km by ferry), Tremezzo (20 km), Como (30 Kms) Lugano, Switzerland (30 km) and to hiking in the Alps and by steamer on Como.

In the village you can find two restaurants, an alimentari (grocery store), and walks along the mountains. Boat rentals, sailing and wind surfing equipment are available in San Vito. There are also many fine and beautiful golf courses in the lake area; the closest golf and tennis are in Menaggio.

Shoppers will also love the designer fashion factory outlets available just over the border into Switzerland and near Como.

How to get there

What's nearby: Attractions Restaurants Click map icons for more information

Map showing the Santa Maria Rezzonico areaReset Map

Milan is about 36 miles to the south and Malpensa Airport is 90 km (54 miles) away. Low cost flights are available with Ryanair at Milan Bergamo and with EasyJet at Malpensa.

Activities near Santa Maria Rezzonico

Guestbook for Casa a Lago

Just coming back down to earth after our wonderful trip to Italy, and I wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed Casa a Lago. It's amazing what you can do with an old farmhouse, and it was done to perfection - just the right blend of rustic and convenient. Add an oven and a larger fridge, and I could have stayed all summer! The location was idyllic (though rather further from Sta. Maria Rezzonico - and the lake - than I had imagined), the garden and back courtyard charming< and I loved walking along the terrace, calling out "Buon giorno" to the neighbors on our way to and fro!

Rental prices

Prices for group size 5
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low	11 Feb 12	1 Apr 12	750€ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
Medium	1 Apr 12	27 May 12	850€ 850	0-	0-	1 Week
High	27 May 12	1 Jul 12	1050€ 1050	0-	0-	1 Week
Peak	1 Jul 12	26 Aug 12	1250€ 1250	0-	0-	1 Week
High	26 Aug 12	23 Sep 12	1050€ 1050	0-	0-	1 Week
Medium	23 Sep 12	28 Oct 12	850€ 850	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Payments can be made by direct remittance, by cheque or by credit cards (Visa - Mastercard).

Extras: Cleaning fee, payable locally Eur 80.00.

Security deposit. Eur 500.00.

Terms and conditions provided on request at the time of enquiry.

Availability

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6 years listed You are contacting Claire Heriot Landline +44 0207 0603390 Mobile n/a Payment accepted Credit cards accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2005. This cottage has so far received 0 reviews.

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