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Villa Miralago
Listing number: 274
Available: Yes


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CountryItaly
LakesLake Como
RegionLombardy
TownVALSOLDA
AddressVia G. Finali, Valsolda, Lake Lugano
Zip22010
TariffEU2400 - EU3900
Service ChargeEU250 (7 days and less) & EU300 (7 days plus)
Property TypeVilla
No. Bedrooms4
Baths3
No. Guests8
Min # of Nights7
Waters Edge0-1 Mile
DescriptionNewly available on Lake Lugano!

Refined Villa in dramatic mountainside setting above Lake Lugano.

This Villa is situated in extensive landscaped gardens in the Italian half of Lake Lugano. There are antiques, paintings, rare books, and even a Bluthner grand piano. Lake Lugano is a more intimate and less commercial setting than Lake Como, and This Villa takes full advantage of this. All the floors have large South-facing terraces that take in stunning views of the lake and the surrounding mountains. In Winter, log fires blaze as the snow falls outside.

The Commune of Valsolda is famous in Italy as the setting for the nineteenth-century novels of Antonio Fogazzaro, one of Italy’s greatest writers and poets. It consists of eight small late-medieval villages and is considered to be an area of outstanding natural beauty and tranquillity. Many of these villages boast fine Baroque churches and frescoes; all have spectacular mountainside settings. There is breathtaking walking and hiking in the mountains behind the Villa, and many of the routes are suitable for mountain bikes. The whole area is protected by numerous layers of Italian and European conservation legislation and the paths and trails are very well maintained.

The Villa is situated at an altitude of 80m above the lake. It has access to a private, gated lakeside beach which it shares with some of the other surrounding villas. This beach is seldom used by many, even at the height of Summer, and offers views across the water to Mt. San Salvatore. There are bathing steps into the lake as well as a shower and changing room. The beach is only a ten minute walk from the Villa.

It is possible to bring a boat to the Villa and guests have done this with great success in the past. The owners have an arrangement with a nearby (5 mins. by car) private jetty and boat repair shop. Moorings can be rented from them by the day, and they are on hand to offer advice and assistance. They also offer waterskiing, windsurfing, and other water sports.

Unusually, the Villa can be rented as a whole, or the middle and upper floors can be rented as separate apartments. The middle floor consists of: drawing room, 2 large terraces, 2 double bedrooms, one twin-bedded room, a spacious study, 2 bathrooms (bath and separate shower) and fully-fitted kitchen. The upper floor consists of: drawing room, 2 large terraces, 2 double bedrooms, one twin-bedded room, 2 bathrooms (bath and separate shower) and fully-fitted kitchen. The ground floor offers a large garden room with 3 sets of French doors leading to the extensive terraced area at the front of Villa. A designated room houses a full-size table tennis table. The 7th bedroom (twin-bedded) is located in its own wing off the garden room. It is adjacent to a large bathroom (bath and separate shower) and has its own sitting room. The owners have agreed that all rentals will be on an exclusive occupancy basis so that the privacy of guests can be assured. One of the great attractions of the Villa is the possibility to dine on any of the 3 main South facing terraces. Each level offers different magical views across the lake to the village of Osteno and the surrounding Italian and Swiss mountains. The ground floor terrace incorporates a covered stone-arched BBQ area with large gas BBQ and teak dining table and chairs.

What is striking in the presentation of this Villa is the attention to detail: marble floors, exquisitely tiled bathrooms, sumptuous bed linen, silk cushions on the terraces, beautifully lit gardens, and Nespresso machines in the kitchens. For English guests there is even BBC (TV & Radio) and ITV (TV) in addition to the normal SKYItalia channels. A broadband WIFI network can also be accessed from anywhere in the Villa.

It is a requirement of the owners that their (non-resident) housekeeper service the Villa for a few hours each day. There is also a gardener who will come once a week to maintain the grounds.



Bedding Arrangements
King Size Beds2
Single Beds4
  • Lake View
  • Mountain View
  • Car Essential
  • With Views
  • Large Property
  • Close to Skiing
  • Balcony
  • BBQ
  • Child Friendly
  • Coffee Machine
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • DVD
  • Electric Kettle
  • Fireplace
  • Full Kitchen
  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Gas Central Heating
  • International Shaver Plug
  • Internet/Wi-Fi
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Microwave
  • Music Stereo
  • Parking Space
  • Satellite TV
  • Suitable for Elderly
  • Terrace
  • Toaster
  • Tumble Dryer
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Bicycling
  • Bike Rentals
  • Boat Mooring
  • Boat Rentals/Charters
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Float Plane/Helicopter
  • Funicular Railway
  • Games Room
  • Golf
  • Hiking/Trails
  • Library
  • Public Transportation
  • Public Villas & Gardens
  • Rowing Boats
  • Sailing
  • Skiing - Snow
  • Skiing - Water
  • Table Tennis
  • Wind Surfing
Service Charge
Our one & two weekly service charges are inclusive of final cleaning, bed linen, towels, heating, utilities & air-conditioning (if installed in the holiday property). Tea towels & beach towels are not supplied. If your booking is for more than one week, clean linen & towels will be provided on a weekly basis.
 
Short Breaks
3 night break - 40% off weekly tariff / 4 night break - 30% off weekly tariff / 5 night break - 20% off weekly tariff / 6 night break - 10% off weekly tariff
 
Additional Extras
We offer a range of extra facilities, which are available for hire through our office 'Happy Holiday Homes' in Menaggio: Cot Hire - EU 20 per week, High Chair - EU 15 per week, Push Chair - EU 25 per week, Camp Bed – EU 85 per week, Wi-Fi or USB Internet Stick - EU 35 per week (includes EU 10 consumable credit). Please note that signal and connectivity is not guaranteed and may depend on the strength of the signal in your rental property.
 
Making a Booking
To make a confirmed booking, you will be asked to fill in our online booking form and pay a 30% deposit by wire transfer or credit card. The remaining holiday balance will then be due 6 weeks before arrival.
 
Rates
Rate NameStart DateEnd DateWeekly Rate 
Christmas/New Year 19/12/200901/01/2010 2900.00 EU Enquire
Low Season 02/01/201030/04/2010 2400.00 EU Enquire
Mid Season 01/05/201002/07/2010 2900.00 EU Enquire
High Season 03/07/201003/09/2010 3900.00 EU Enquire
Mid Season 04/09/201029/10/2010 2900.00 EU Enquire
Low Season 30/10/201017/12/2010 2400.00 EU Enquire
Mid Season 18/12/201007/01/2011 2900.00 EU Enquire
Low Season 08/01/201129/04/2011 2400.00 EU Enquire
Mid Season 30/04/201101/07/2011 2900.00 EU Enquire
High Season 02/07/201102/09/2011 3900.00 EU Enquire
Mid Season 03/09/201128/10/2011 2900.00 EU Enquire
Low Season 29/10/201116/12/2011 2400.00 EU Enquire
Mid Season 17/12/201106/01/2012 2900.00 EU Enquire

Additional Service Charge: EU250 (7 days and less) & EU300 (7 days plus)

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