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Lake Como: “This lake exceeds anything I ever beheld in beauty..." Percy Shelley

ITALY VILLA RENTALS.  LAKE COMO:  Lake Como, Lago di Como, Italy's most popular lake rental area, in the northern Italian Lakes District. Lake Como is surrounded by beautiful villas and lovely villages. Lake Como is between Milan and Switzerland border, and surrounded by hills/mountains. Milan's Malpensa airport is about 40 miles away from Como. To explore this lovely area there are ferries that link towns and major villages around the lake. Renowned Lake Como is considered by many to be the world's most beautiful spot. The enchanting Italian lakes: Lake Como, Lake Garda, Lake Lugano and Lake Maggiore,  where you will enjoy some of the world's most captivating scenery, romantic and inspiring landscapes, and fine dining and cafes. Morning mists roll in off the lake and give way to the pure Italian sun as you make plans for strolls through charming villages or short sojourns to Verona or the thriving streets of Venice or Milan, all easily accessible to you from your European Escapes holiday villa rental. Lake ferries on the shores of the lakes connect the towns of Como, Maggiore and Garda. Below is a selection of our featured villa rentals for Lake Como, amidst the enchanting scenery of Italy's beautiful lakes area.

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Bellagio View Villa  
Lovely Lake Como villa, 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, sleeps 8, overlooking Bellagio, panoramic lake views.
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Lake Como. Overlooking and above Bellagio, 2 km from center, 2 km from the lake is this Lovely 5 star (4 bedroom, 5 bath) villa on 3 levels, with panoramic views. For 8 people. Private fenced garden and swimming pool. It was fully renovated in 2008, and comfortable and tastefully furnished. Interior: living room with panoramic window with satellite-TV, CD-player and DVD, exit to the terrace. Dining room. 1 double bedroom with shower/WC, exit to the terrace. 1 room with 2 beds and shower/WC. Kitchen (oven, dishwasher, micro wave, freezer, electric coffee machine). Sep. WC. On the lower ground floor: shower/bidet/WC. Upper floor: open through room. 2 double bedrooms, each room with shower/bidet/WC. Fitness room, sauna. Large terrace covered. Terrace furniture, deck chairs. Very nice panoramic view of the lake and the resort. Facilities: children highchair, cot for up to 3 year olds. Internet (Wireless LAN). Location: above Bellagio, 2 km from the centre, in a sunny, elevated position, 2 km from the lake. Private: garden (fenced) with lawn and trees, swimming pool (6 x 4 m, 01.05.-30.09.). Outside shower. Barbecue. In the house: sauna, fitness room. Table football, burglar alarm, washing machine, tumble dryer. Towel change 2 times per week. House maid 2 times per week. Cook on request (extra). Steep motor access to the house. Parking (for 4 cars). Shop 1 km, grocers 1 km, restaurant 1 km, bar 1 km, ferry Bellagio 2 m. ***Car essential. Extra: payable locally security deposit. 5 star rating. Bellagio is an picturesque, internationally popular resort, directly by the lake and is at the top of a headland that divides Lake Como, from the west towards Como and east towards Lecco. 30 km north from Como. In the resort: shops, grocers, bakers, post office, bank, restaurants, bars. By plane: airport Milano Malpensa 75 km, Orio al Serio 60 km.

Villa Comacina
Luxury property with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, sleeps 11, main villa and guest house, 1 km from lake,  western side of Lake Como, with wonderful lake views
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Lake Como. Lake Como Luxury villa, with lake views, located 1 km from the water on Lake Como`s western shore, in a beautiful location, a 20 minute drive to town of Como, in picturesque resort. Property has total of 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, in 2 buildings, sleeps max of 11 (including max of 3 children). Interiors: Main villa, 500 m2, 3 levels, sleeps 8 with 4 double bedrooms. Ground level, antique marble floors, entrance; 2 living rooms: 1st large living room with panoramic windows, open fireplace, exit to the garden; 2nd large living room with satellite large screen TV, CD player; 8-12 seats formal dining room; 50 m2 kitchen, open fireplace, wood oven, microwave, dishwasher, Toilet. Upstairs: (all rooms with view) 1 suite with double bedroom, studio, bathroom with jacuzzi and shower, large terrace; 2 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom with shower and detached WC. 2nd floor (sloping ceiling): 50 m2 master bedroom with panoramic breath-taking view; 1 bathroom with shower and bath tub. 1 Staff bedroom and bathroom. Basement: laundry. Separate Guest house, 80m2, on 2 levels,  Ground level: 1 large living room, with sofabed; kitchen, bathroom with shower. Upstairs: 1 double bedroom with terrace Amenities: Luxury and antique furniture. Internet wi-fi, fax, computer, printer. Alarm system connected to private security. Outdoors: Private fenced park 3500 m2, with lawn, plants, flowers and trees, 70 m2 patio, garden furniture for outdoor living, bbc. Heated (extra charge), salt water swimming pool 14 X 6 mt, outdoor shower. 4 car garage. Very exclusive atmosphere. The garden and swimming pool are fully equipped. Pool open from June thru September. **Non Smoking villa. Pets on approval. Included in rent: Live in staff: cooking, and 4 hours of cleaning per day and final cleaning. Extra on request: pool heating. Full time Butler available at an additional cost. Area: Property at 1 km from Argegno, picturesque holiday resort on the west shore of Como lake. Sunny, elevated position, with stunning view of the lake, 1 km from the lake shore. Historical 18 hole golf course at 11 km. Shops, nice bars and restaurants, shore, hydrofoil harbor and bus station connecting Como and main interest points at walking distance. The ancient centre of the village is very picturesque with restaurants, bar, coffee shop, pubs, and attract tourists from all the western shore of the lake. Hydrofoil and tourist boat connect Argegno to Como and main interest point. Como is  20 minutes drive, Lugano  30 minutes, Milan  60 minutes.

Villa Mezzegra
Lake Como villa, 4 bedroom 3 bath, private pool, tennis court, lovely views over the lake, Sleeps 8
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Lake Como, Italy. Stunning Lake Como villa, 4 bedroom, private tennis court, swimming pool, set in panoramic position with views over Lake Como, with mountains, shops and restaurants of Mezzegra just over 1/2 mile and lakeside beach just over 1 mile, private parking in double garage, large, well-tended furnished gardens, heated swimming pool, tennis court, deck chairs, bbq - the ideal setting for savoring some of the world`s most inspiring scenery in this world-renowned area. Villa set in panoramic position enjoying views over Lake Como and the Bellagio headland, with shops and restaurants of the village of Mezzegra just over 1/2 mile and lakeside beach just over 1 mile. The villa has a private swimming pool (12x7 meters) and tennis court. It is set on grounds of 44,000 sq.ft. with large, well-tended furnished gardens, furnished patio and terrace, private parking in double garage, deck chairs, bbq - the ideal setting for savoring the most inspiring scenery in this world-renowned area. INTERIOR: This 3,000 sq. ft. 4 bedroom villa has large open plan living/dining room with fireplace, master double bedroom with en suite bath, 2 more double bedrooms, 1 twin bedded bedroom with en suite bath, another bathroom at lower level, large terrace, nice furnishings throughout, satellite TV, stereo, CD player, washing machine, central heating. LOCATION:  Mezzegra is a small village on Lake Como between Argegno and Menaggio w/ access via Como (16 miles) or via Lugano (20 miles), with mountains, shops and restaurants of Mezzegra just over 1/2 mile and lakeside beach just over 1 mile. The villa has a private swimming pool (12x7 meters, and tennis court. It is set on grounds of 44,000 sq.ft. with large, well-tended furnished gardens, furnished patio and terrace, private parking in double garage, deck chairs, Barbeque. It is the ideal setting for savoring some of the most inspiring scenery in this world-renowned area. Panoramic terrace (100 m2) with seating area. Shop 1 km, restaurant 1 km. Shingle beach 2 km. Terrace, 100 m2. Mezzegra is a small village on Lake Como between Argegno and Menaggio with access via Como (16 miles) or via Lugano (20 miles). Ferry service Menaggio-Bellagio-Varenna. Golf Grandola (14 km). Good connections to Lake of Lugano (18 km). Shops, restaurants. Hiking, swimming pool, lido, water skiing, wind surfing, fishing. The lakeshore and a pebble beach are just over a mile away. It is about 17 miles north of the town of Como and only 20 miles from Lugano in Switzerland. In nearby Menaggio, you can catch one of the ferries that criss-cross the lake, visiting lovely villages such as Bellagio. **** 4 star property. Pool is cleaned twice weekly. Car necessary. Extra Charges Final Cleaning and (payable locally): Refundable Security Deposit: Euro 500-will be returned 2 weeks after departure. Central heating (extra).

Villa Menaggio
3 bedroom villa,  4 km from the lake, on the western side of Lake Como, with lake views
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Lake Como.  Villa Menaggio, 3 bedroom, sleeps 6, is 4 km from Menaggio, on 2 levels, in a quiet, sunny, elevated position on top of a hill, with panoramic views of the lake, 4 km from the lake, in a cul-de-sac. Private: park 3200 m2 (fenced), garden with lawn, plants, flowers and trees. Terrace (25 m2), garden furniture. Parking by the house, garage. Interior of villa, 2 levels: large living/dining room with panoramic window with open fireplace, satellite TV, CD-player, exit to the terrace. 2 double bedrooms, each with electric shutters. Kitchen (oven, dishwasher, micro wave, freezer). 2 baths/bidet/WC. Upper floor: 1 double bedroom with electric shutters, Hip bath/WC (with sloped ceiling). and has a port hole window with lovely view of the lake. Washing machine. Grocers 800 m, restaurant 500 m. Golf course 500 m. On the ground floor there is a garage for 2 cars. Access is via an outdoor staircase (from the living room) or from the back of the kitchen, via a secondary entrance. Mennaggio is a picturesque holiday resort, on the western shore of Lake Como. Swimming pool with salt water (12 x 6 m, depth 110 - 210 cm, 01.06.-30.09.), terrace (25 m2), garden furniture. Parking by the villa. 4 star rating. Swimming pool daily maintained. On request at extra cost of Euro 200 per week payable locally, there is an open air jacuzzi tub with lake view (size 2x2 m, 5 seater, with lights).

Villa Vista Lago di Como
4 bdrm/4 bath, just 100 mt. from the stunning shores of Lake Como
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Lake Como, Italy. Ideally situated just 100 m. from the lake with wonderful views of Lake Como and surrounding mountains, this comfortable three-storey house is a great place to savor some of the world's best scenery and enjoy the area as well. INTERIOR: Fully renovated in 2008, this house on 3 levels, comfortable and tasteful furnishings: large living/dining room with panoramic window with satellite-TV, exit to the terrace. 1 double bedroom. Kitchen (oven, dishwasher, micro wave, freezer, electric coffee machine). 2 showers/bidet/WC. On the lower ground floor: living room with open fireplace, dining table and shower/WC. Upper floor: 1 double bedroom, exit to the balcony. 2 rooms, each room with 2 beds. Bath/bidet/WC with jacuzzi. Heating, air-conditioning. Balcony. Terrace. View of the lake and the mountains. Facilities: washing machine, cot for up to 3 year olds. Internet (DSL/LAN, free). Garage. EXTERIOR: 100 m from the lake, on a side street. Private: garden (fenced) with lawn and trees. Garden furniture, barbecue. Motor access to the house. (16 steps). Parking in the grounds. Grocers 1 km, restaurant 1 km, bar 200 m, railway station "Como" 20 km. Please note: car essential.


 

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Northern Italy: The Romantic Lakes of Italy, with Lake Como the most well known. It is surrounded by mountains and hills, lying between Milan and border of Switzerland, in the northern Italy Lake District. The south end of Lake Como is about 40 km north of Milan. You can explore the lakes district by car, bus and the most popular way of sightseeing is from the lake by ferry, as ferries connect many villages and towns of Lake Como. Explore Bellagio, the pearl of the lake, where the 3 branches of Lake Como come together. The town of Como has lovely squares, a historic center, and nice cafes. Visit the elegant Villa d'Este, located on the west side of the lake in the village of Cernobbio, for a taste of luxury and old Italy. Menaggio also on the west side of the lake with a lakeside promenade. Mezzegra, a small village between Argegno and Menaggio with access via Como is also popular. There is so much beauty surrounding this lovely area of Italy that makes it such a popular holiday homes, villa rentals.


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