Casa Diana, Lombardia and The Lakes - Italian Villa Vacations

Villa Meridiana with its spacious and brightly decorated interior is the ideal holiday home for large parties. It consists of two floors of 300 sqm each.
On the ground floor: A living room with 3 comfortable sofas, TV sat and DVD and the Internet corner (ADSL line, Pc, Printer Fax and Scanner). The wall facing the lake has large French doors opening to the spacious panoramic terrace (350 sqm!!). This floor also features a fully appointed kitchen, a large dining room with table for 14 people, and a gameS room for children.
On this floor there are also 2 half bathrooms.
Upstairs there are 5 double bedrooms, each with their own bathrooms. Two of the rooms (the blue and the green bedrooms) both have an adjoining single bedroom, while the light green double bedroom has direct access to a balcony with an outside table and chairs.
On this floor the owner recently added one single bedroom. This room is very small therefore we think that it is suitable for children, nannies or staff.
Outside: the property (2500 sqm) is right on the shore of the lake, a few meters from the beach (public beach). On the large terrace (45 meters x 8 meters) there is a new swimming pool (5x3) which can be heated if required. Behind the house there is a parking area where 6 cars can easily be parked.
Behind Villa Meridiana is the Museum of the ancient boats of the lakes, on its left is a small boat yard, on its right is the beach, while the statal road is behind the museum.
The village (all shops) is about 600 meters from the property.

Please note that:
A pedestrian path runs along the shore between the lake and the property. For this reason privacy on the terrace could be limited specially during July and August. We're not talking thousands. The lakefront has public access. This is not an isolated property.
Amenities: Parking for 6 cars, Satellite TV, DVD player, CD Player, Dishwasher, Washing machine, dryer, Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Toaster, Microwave, Iron and Ironing Board, Sun Patio Furniture - Daily housekeeping 2 to 4 hours (depending on the number of the guests), Internet Adsl, PC, Fax, Printer and Scanner. Swimming pool, ping pong.
Activities: Swimming, boating, sailing, windsurfing, hiking, golfing (Golf club Menaggio), flying, horse-back riding.
Visit the Museum of "La Raccolta della Barca Lariana" just 50 m behind the villa: The museum features over 600 boats that played an important part in the nautical history of the lake from the 19th century to today. Among them there is a Venetian gondola from the last century which was built on Lake Como, and a Cisco, which is a typical English sailing boat also from the last century.
Tourist sites: Bellagio known as the 'pearl of the lake' thanks to its position between the two arms of the lake and the mediaeval village of Varenna, Tremezzo with the neo-classical Villa Carlotta (one of the most beautiful villas of the lake with its botanic garden and artistic masterpieces), the 16th century Villa Balbianello in Nesso, Menaggio, Varenna (Villa Monastero) and Como with its important historical buildings.
Distances by car: Villa Carlotta in Tremezzo 20 minutes, Varenna and Bellagio 15 min by car + 15 min by ferry, Como 1 hr, Lugano (and nearest highway intersection) 1 hr, Milan city centre 1,30, Saint Moritz 2 hrs. It is necessary to have a car in this region.
Sport: The nearest golf course, tennis court, and equestrian club are 10 km away in Menaggio.  Lake Como and in particular the northern zone of the lake is renowned in all of Europe as an excellent sailing area - this is the most windy area of the lake and the most unspoilt; the Breva, a temperate breeze of the Lake of Como, blows during the afternoons, guaranteeing enjoyment for sailing, windsurfing or kitesurfing. The area offers numerous alpine destinations and several trekking and mountain bike trails.
Shopping: The main factory outlet shops (Armani factory shop, Fox town, Ferragamo, Versace, Etro, Gucci, Mantero, Lario) are within 10-30 minutes from Como.
Malpensa/Linate airports 1.5 hrs, Bergamo Orio al Serio airport 2 hrs, Saint Moritz 2 hrs, Venice 3.5 hrs, Florence 4 hrs.
Nearest airport: Milan Malpensa at 90 kilometres
Nearest beach: 1 meter
Nearest ferry port: Menaggio at 10 kilometres
Nearest highway intersection: Lugano at 35 kilometres
Car: necessary

Pricing

* Prices are quoted in Euros and calculated according to the CBA selling rate. Prices are subject to change in AUD due to currency flucuations. (Currency converter)

Pricing Notes

- Final cleaning included
- Maid service 2 hrs per day Mon to Sat
- Any extra person Euro 350 per week
- Baby bed Euro 100
- Telephone available
- Internet access ADSL - Pets not allowed
- Heating included - Bath and bed linen changed twice a week ( Tuesday and Saturday). Security deposit Euro 1000

New AC in the double bedrooms included in the price

- New Swimming Pool opening dates May 8 to September 25  

 - Arrive & Relax Package Included

Heated Pool included from may - September. Other periods 4 Euros per hour
  Special notes and restrictions:
- Upon request and approval of the owner a late arrival is possible between 7.00 pm and 9.00 pm for an extra fee of 50 Euro
- Extra service upon request cook service, maid service, catered dinner

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