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Villetta Roccolo - Pianello del Lario - Lake Como

Villetta Roccolo

The Exterior

The View Above Lake Como

The Kitchen

The Bedroom

House

Sleeps max: 8
Rates: 890 to 1290 EUR
Changeover day: Friday
Access: Car essential

Notes

Pets allowed upon request
Self-catering

Nearest:

Airport Milan 80 km
Railway Como 40 km
Ferry Menaggio
Beach Pianello del Lario 4 km

Home Description

Villetta Roccolo is on an open space against the slopes of the mountain "Bregagno" at 350 m above sea level overlooking Lake Como and the surrounding mountains. The house was recently completely reconstructed on the remains of a medieval "look-out-post" .It has a lovely terrace, portico for alfresco dining, garden. This is a place for a quiet holiday, for those who like walking and hiking and the tracks start right at your doorstep. At 4 km - 10 min by car- or 30 min walking down hill is the village Pianello and lake Como for all your daily needs.

The Lombardy Region

Villetta Roccolo is on lake Como which is in Lombardy near the Swiss border , north of Milan. Lake Como is 50 km long and is one of the most beautiful in Europe and is situated in a basin at the foot of the Alps and surrounded by lovely valleys. The shores of Lake Como alternate between picturesque villages leaning out on the water, grave-sandy, grass or rocky small beaches, pleasure harbors and water sport areas for windsurfing, sailing and water skiing.

Pianello del Lario

Pianello del Lario is a charming little village on lake Como at 40 km from town Como on the north-west shore. It has a long-sandy-gravel beach with pleasure harbor.  Pianello village has all you require for your daily shopping needs, for extensive shopping and " night life " you depend on Dongo ( 3 km) or Menaggio ( 10 km).

Menaggio is a lively little town with narrow streets, good shops, restaurants etc. The weekly market is a must.  On higher grounds overlooking Menaggio and the lake is the oldest golf course of Italy.  Bellagio ( Villa Melzi), Tremezzo( villa Carlotta) , Lugano ( 40 km) , Como-town 40 km, Milan 80 km. and wonderful mountains in the nearby Swiss alps in St. Moritz ( 90 km).

How to get there

By air to Milan airports Linate or Malpensa 80 km., Bergamo or Brescia for budgetairlines 120 km.( Ryanair , Easyjet etc )

By car through Switzerland Gotthard tunnel, Lugano, Italian border, Menaggio, Pianello del Lario, or through Switzerland San Bernardini/Splugen pass, Chiavenna, Gravedona, Pianello del Lario

Activities near Pianello del Lario

Sports:
Tennis in town
Watersports
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing

Great for:
Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats

Facilities

General TV
Standard Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities Dish washer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing machine
Rooms Bedrooms (3), Bathrooms (1), Shower rooms (1), WCs (2) Furniture Single beds (2), Double beds (3), Cots (1),
Dining seating for 8
Lounge seating for 4
Sleeps maximum of 8
Other Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, Barbeque
Access Secure parking

Further details indoors:

On the ground floor is the living room with a fully equipped open kitchen.  There are French windows that open up to the terraces and garden.  On the first and second floor are 3 double bedrooms (one with two extra single beds) and two bathrooms, one with a bath and one with a shower.

Further details outdoors:

3 terraces, with deckchairs, portico with dining table, garden.

Conditions

small dogs are allowed , large dogs upon request.

Pricing

Pricing upon request.

Availability notes:

Availability Calendar
The house is available all year.  It has central heating.

Contact:

Louise Urio
Tel: 0039 338 63 74 216
E-mail  pivini@virgilio.it