This refined villa on Lake Como proves a lake house needn’t be only a humble cottage. The Swiss Alps melt southward into the striking hills on the other side of the lake. Observe those hills from the wide terraces of your holiday villa, or the charming towns nearby. The sunny interior of this butter-yellow home has every creature comfort; the updated kitchen and bathrooms will serve you well (especially the Jacuzzi tub). Throw open the large windows to expose spectacular vistas in every room.
Your villa lies in the village of Lezzeno, where you’ll find restaurants and shops among the quaint avenues. Feel free to use the canoes provided for your excursions – it’s easy to launch your vessel from the pebbled beach right outside. Your hosts are nearby and would be happy to arrange any services you desire – from wine tastings to massage, cooking lessons to a personal chef.
Only 7 km away is Bellagio, “The Pearl of Lake Como”, where city charms have sprung up beside the most marvelous views. The border of Switzerland lies only an hour away, a perfect day trip!
Features:
The Villa
Villa Chicha is designed over 3 floors and offers great balconies and terraces to enjoy the spectacular views of the Lake and al fresco dining.
Ground Floor
- Living/dining room with Satellite TV, DVD, Stereo system
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Bathroom with shower
- Laundry room with washing machine and ironing facilities
First Floor
- Master bedroom with terrace
- Double bedroom
- Twin bedroom
- Bathroom with shower and jacuzzi features
Second floor/Penthouse
- Open space bedroom with queen sized sofa-bed, bedside tables, a hanging rack for clothes, a chest of drawers, a writing table and a chair
- Bathroom with shower
Outside Grounds
- Outdoor dining & sunbathing terrace furnished with table and chairs
- Panoramic views of the lake
- Access to the lake and pebbled beach directly from the property
- 2 canoes at guest disposal
- Private parking area for up to 3 cars
Facilities
- Tours, wine tasting, restaurant suggestions and bookings etc can all be organised by the owners (please enquire)
- Massages and treatments in the villa or at the local spa can be arranged
- Cookery lessons can be arranged (please enquire)
- Meals can be organised by a private chef in your villa (please enquire)
- Private car, boat or sea plane rentals available (please enquire)
- Outdoor pursuits available close to the villa including quad biking, dancing, tennis, golf, hiking
- Luggage delivery available if required
- Air conditioning (only featured in the Penthouse/attic.)
Location:
The area around Lake Como is one of outstanding beauty. Stretching from the Swiss Alps to the Grigne and Legnone ranges, Lake Como is guarded by spectacular mountain landscapes. Pastel-coloured villages perch along the shorelines and trail up the steep sides. In this part of Italy, there are the simplest rural dwellings as well as the palatial villas of the 18th century.
A walk around one of these central lake villages, up a cobbled avenue or across a church square, will convince visitors to pause for a moment on a sunny bench, to stop for an aperitivo at a sidewalk café or pop into a gelateria for homemade ice cream.
Whether exploring the lake by foot, car or boat, it should be a leisurely experience. Choose from one of the numerous activities the area offers, or simply enjoy the comfort of the splendid private villa.
Milan itself opens up an array of possibilities. Visit Leonardo Da Vinci’s Last Supper, the Duomo, or stroll down the famous shopping street of Via Montenapoleone.
Guests also have the possibility to explore some of northern Italy’s other lakes, such as Lake Maggiore in Piedmont to the west or even a day trip into Switzerland. For the cultural enthusiasts, the historical city of Turin in Piedmont is well within reach, as are Venice and Verona heading east.
