Varenna holiday apartment letting, Perledo with walking, beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, DVD

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Vista D'Oro Apt. 7 (apartment)

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A brand new apartment situated in one of the most panoramic locations of Lake Como, just below the village of Perledo, just above the beautiful town Varenna.

The apartment enjoys a balcony from where you can see the most amazing panoramic view of the lake. The brand new interior is well appointed, fully equipped and stylishly decorated.

This property is spacious and airy, with loads of day light making it feels really homely. It is furnished to a highest standard in a contemporary but cosy style, with a comfortable and luxury furnishing.

To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/51349

The Lombardy / Lake Como Area

Lake Como drips charm and romance in ever increasing quantities since George Clooney purchased a few properties here. European writers, artists and composers 'discovered' the region in the 19th century and have been waxing lyrical ever since. Italians have always known about the lake however, for centuries wealthy Milanese and Lombardians have escaped from the cities for weekends spent sailing and sunbathing.

The deepest lake in Europe and the third largest in Italy, Lago di Como attracts with its backdrop of the majesctic snow covered Alps contrasting with the sub-tropical climate in glorious technicolour colour. In the middle of the lake, around Tremezzo and Bellagio, olive trees and orange trees will have you wondering if you aren't, after all, in Tuscany. The Mediterranean fishing villages on the shores of the lake and the blazing sunshine will have you wondering whether this isn't Liguria.

The best time to go is anywhere between late March and October. Azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias make for a stunning display in March and there’s no shortage of things to do most of the year round – water-skiing, sailing, windsurfing, hiking, cycling…or simply soaking up the sun. Although Lake Como is moments from the Swiss border, the climate is mild and sunny, and in parts sub-tropical - complete with palm trees, olive trees, citrus trees and bougainvillaea.

July and August average 29 degrees and escape the heat and humidity that can cripple Milan. Snow is not unusual between January and early March, nor is rain and frozen fog. Unless you plan on viewing the lake from a hotel bedroom, these months are probably best avoided. Having said that, Como town has more than enough to keep a visitor entertained…and there’s much to be said for rain, romance and historical Roman towns.

Varenna / Perledo area

Varenna, built on a rock at the foot of a mountain is a boat stop from Bellagio on the east side of the lake and though popular it escapes the throngs in Bellagio (undeniably lovely, but like many other undeniably lovely places the crowds, higher prices and ‘tourist trap’ experiences can be very trying).

Varenna dates from the 5th century - you can still see in places the original Roman layout of the town: a geometric design which allows wonderful views of the lake. The reds, terracottas and yellows of its houses, its mild climate and the olive and cypress trees make you wonder whether you aren’t 200km further south.

The town of Varenna, train station and ferry terminal are only two minutes down the hillside from the apartment by car. From Varenna, you can explore each of the picturesque towns along the lake as well as skiing destinations such as Valtellina, St. Moritz and Bormio which are north of Sondrio or alternatively, Chiavenna and Madesimo (directly north from the top of the lake).

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.
BMIbaby from Birmingham.

Hire Cars - Europecar booked through EasyJet website & Hertz booked through Ryanair.

Activities near Varenna

Facilities

Further details indoors:
There is one bedroom, one bathroom with shower, open-plan living area with modern kitchen, lounge area with flat screen SAT TV. There is a shared outdoor swimming pool and sunbathing terrace with sunloungers around the back of the apartment building in a sheltered spot.

Further details outdoors:
Varenna's ferry terminal and train station are only a 15min walk down (and back up) historic paths, that cut across the road that leads up to the old quarry where this super development has been built.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season	22 Mar 08	25 Apr 08	840£ 730	0-	0-	3 Nights
Mid Season	27 Apr 08	28 Jun 08	900£ 783	0-	0-	3 Nights
High Season	28 Jun 08	6 Sep 08	1290£ 1,122	0-	0-	3 Nights
Mid Season	6 Sep 08	1 Nov 08	900£ 783	0-	0-	3 Nights
Low Season	1 Nov 08	1 Jan 09	800£ 696	0-	0-	3 Nights

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/Debit Card & Wire Transfer:

There are no additional charges for credit or debit card payments. However, all bank transfer fees are the responsibility of the sender. 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.

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To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/51349

Contact details for home 51349 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	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: 1 Apr 2008

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