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Kitchen

Lounge

Bathroom

Prices Currency Conversion

Rental periods	per week	per night
March	£330	£52
April / May	£360	£55
June	£390	£58
July / August	£450	£68
September	£390	£58
October	£330	£52
November - February	£290	£46

Notes on prices
Prices are for 2 persons per week / per night in UK Pounds. Recommended occupancy 2 but requests for additional guests will be considered (max total occupancy 4) at minimal extra charge. Minimum stay 4 nights. Stays with mid-week arrivals/departures may be accepted but will be charged on a per night basis even if for 7 nights or more. Exceptions may be made for low season bookings. Discounts for long winter lets. Supplements may be applied for Christmas, New Year and Easter bookings.

Changeover day
Saturday is preferred. Alternative arrival dates will be evaluated on request.

Accommodation

Notes on accommodation
Recommended for 2 but can sleep 4.
No smoking in the apartment.
Whole house reverse osmosis filter (pure water on tap in kitchen and bathroom).
Flat completed in July 2006.
Your friendly English/English speaking neighbours (us!) are on hand with tips on how to make the most of your holiday.

Amenities/Facilities provided

Accessibility
Not suitable for wheelchair users.

Outside
Balcony with lake view, small patio with table and 4 chairs. Small sunny garden with lake and mountain views, solar shower and 2 sun loungers.

Coast/Beach
5 minutes drive to Argegno with stony beach, 15 minute drive to the Lido of Lenno, 25 minute drive to Lido of Menaggio with lakeside outdoor swimming pool and children's pool, 20 minute drive to Lido of Cernobbio with outdoor pool.

Golf
Lanzo golf course approx 10km. Menaggio golf course approx 18km.

Travel
Milan Malpensa, 67km approx 1 hour drive. Milan Linat 88km approx 1½ hour drive. Orio al Serio, Bergamo, 114km approx 1¾ hours drive. Venice Marco Polo approx 350km approx 4 hour drive. Lugano Agno 60km approx 1½ hour drive. Car hire strongly recommended (small to medium sized car best as lake roads are narrow).

Distances
Argegno 4 km, Menaggio 15km, Tremezzo 11km, Como 22km, Lanzo 10km, Milan 77km, Campione d'Italia 30km, Porlezza 17km, Lugano 40km and St. Moritz 112 km (Switzerland).

Further details
A boat trip around the lake is a must (Argegno nearest port of call). Villas to visit (Villa Carlotta, Villa Balbianello and many more). Como, Bellagio, Varenna and Menaggio are well worth a visit. At the Castello di Vezio in Varenna you can see birds of prey and breathtaking views. Visit our friends Andrea and Gaia in Argegno to taste the best homemade ice-cream on Lake Como! Plenty of good restaurants in the vicinity - our recommendations will be found in the guest book in the apartment. As well as the lake do not forget our beautiful mountains. For those who enjoy walking we can recommend our favourite itineraries and for those who just wish to enjoy the views and fresh air without the walking too far Sighignola, the ‘Balcony of Italy’, is a 20 mins drive away and boasts amazing viewpoint with a restaurant/bar. From Argegno you can take the cable car up to Pigra (Lazy) a picturesque mountain village overlooking the lake. If you are after Italian Designer Clothes, shoes or household products visit Fox-Town in Mendrisio Switzerland (about 30km, 30 min drive). VIP villas in the vicinity (Clooney, Sting, Versace and more. Several mountain bike itineraries in the area. For those after a night at the ‘La Scala’, Milan is an hour and a half by car/metro. For formula one fans Monza is about an hour away by car. Venice is a 4 hour drive away and San Moritz is a 3 hour drive away.

Booking notes
25% non-refundable deposit required to confirm booking, full payment 6 weeks before arrival by bank transfer. On arrival 250 euros (or GBP equivalent) fully refundable damage deposit payable in cash or by cheque and a 50 euros final cleaning charge in cash. Minimum stay 4 nights.

Guest comments
Lovely apartment, great views, peaceful spot! - Jenny & Stuart, Staffs.
Nice peaceful stay, great views - Joyce & Denis, Ayrshire.
We have had an excellent time. Owners were kind & helpful, we are likely to return for another relaxing stay - Jane, Paul & Lucy, Reading.
Had a fantastic, relaxing short break. Made to feel like we were the first to stay here. Great setup, lovely apartment, wonderful family -Stuart & Lindsay, Woking.
Excellent holiday, lovely apartment, wonderful family. Went to La Scala & Duomo in Milan, around lakes Como and Lugano, fantastic views - Irina & Sergiy, Cambridge.
Everything has been delightful - apartment, views, trips. Family kind & helpful, with that attitude they can't go wrong! -Anne & Derek, Glasgow
Lovely stay, lovely family. Great to be away from other tourists - Deirdra, Brian & Luke, Ireland.
Fantastic holiday in lovely setting - Bob, Christine & Joanne, Newcastle.
Great holiday, excellent location, impressive views - June & John, Beverley.

House swap
House swap considered.

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