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Villa Malakoff Located at Villa d'Este, Lake Como, Italy. Italian villa on Lake Como. Villa Malakoff is a splendid property situated in one of Europe's most picturesque areas, Lake Como and is actually situated within the Villa d'Este park. Villa Malakoff is divinely located almost equidistant between Lugano and Milan, while its pleasant countryside drive leads you to many lakeside towns. Originally built in 1860, the Villa Malakoff is located approximately 100 meters from both the Cardinal Building and the lakeshore on the grounds of Villa d'Este, a former 16th Century princely residence surrounded by a 25-acre park. Its beautifully renovated and refined easy light orange and yellow hues blend in colorfully with its surroundings.
The lower part of the park in which Villa Malakoff is situated is from the Renaissance period. The two most outstanding landmarks are its 500-year-old plane tree and the 16th century Mosaic with its Nympheum. Apart from the topiary hedges and the bushes of bamboo, azaleas, camellias, oleanders, rhododendrons, hydrangeas, there are roses and jasmine bushes. The trees range from chestnut, magnolia, wisteria, palm, cypress, pine to many others.
Perfect for: Groups or a family.
The Details:
300 square meters (2,700 square feet) are wonderfully renovated and equally distributed between three floors.The master entrance leads into a bright living room, with its orange, yellow, and red colors, filled with couches, lamps, and many pieces of decor placed throughout.
The living room has a satellite TV and exits onto a private, picturesque terrace immersed in greenery and overlooking parts of the lake. The external terrace features a large seating area and a table and chairs for outdoor snacking and drinks.
The elegantly simple dining room with oval dining table also leads out towards the external areas of the property while the well-equipped kitchen features a double oven, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, American coffee pots, and 5-range stove top. There is also a fully equipped laundry room.
The four double bedrooms all boast en-suite dressing rooms and marble bathrooms. Two of the bedrooms enjoy a private terrace with lake views. The property enjoys an elevator going between floors, wonderful decor, and state of the art air conditioning.
A private driveway leads directly to the main entrance of the property.
Notes: Rentals go from Sundays (check-in from 10am) to Saturdays (check-out by 3pm). Extra nights (pre & post) may be arranged upon request based on availability.
Services, Features, Amenities:
Guests can use all garden and hotel facilities found in Villa d'Este, which includes their 5 Star Concierge, Free membership to the Villa d'Este Sporting Club, Gym, tennis, swimming pools (indoor and outdoor), sauna and Turkish baths, putting green, kid's club (when in operation), sail boats, jogging tracks and bicycles, In-villa continental breakfast, Daily housekeeping service including fresh linen, towels and bathroom amenities, air conditioning, All utilities, property insurance, license and satellite reception and maintenance of the private garden.
Season: Please ask.
Additional costs to consider: Please ask.
*Notes: Rentals go from Sundays (check-in from 10am) to Saturdays (check-out by 3pm). Extra nights (pre & post) may be arranged upon request based on availability. Rates are current and based on when the majority of the week is within the price range stated above. All of our rentals include linens and towels. One set per reservation unless otherwise stated. Request for change/cleaning may incur a charge.
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The Lake Region of Italy is best known for Lake Como...at least for Americans. Lake Garda is the most known for Europeans. But by many an opinion, Como the deep blue waters and steep embankments with visible if distant peaks of snow capped Alps make Como a picturesque place without doubt. The Lake is shaped rather like an inverted 'Y', with two 'legs' starting at Como in the South-West and Lecco in the South-East, which join together half way up and the lake continues up to Colico in the North. The first few kilometres of the 'legs' at the southern end of the lake are relatively flat, but Lake Como becomes more mountainous as you head northwards into the Alps. It is long and narrow - 50 km (30 miles) long, and no more than 2 km (1 mile) wide - backed by the snow-capped peaks of the pre-Alps. The area's diversity stretches from the windsurfers and alpine vistas in the north to the busy towns capping the southern arms, such as Como, a Roman town with a glorious cathedral and silk industry, and Lecco, full of literary associations. For centuries Lake Como has drawn in the wealthy and celebrities to claim a piece of its history with gracious villas and verdant gardens. It has inspired composers (Liszt, Verdi, Bellini), film makers (Steven Soderbergh, George Lucas, John Irvin) and writers (Byron, Shelley and Wordsworth). Of course it has inspired many travelers who seek a different side to Italy.
Como - At the southern end of the lake, the lake's main town is a good base and although not as attractive as some of the other towns, it remains an elegant resort.
Tremezzo - Beautiful little town, right across from Bellagio. Main attraction is Villa Carlotta with its splendid botanical garden
Menaggio - The main town on the Western Shore, it's an attractive town and note as touristy as Bellagio and Varenna opposite. It has a Youth Hostel (but it's often full at weekends).
Nesso - A very small town about half way between Como and Bellagio on the western "leg" of the lake.
Bellagio - Very attractive town at the junction of the two 'legs' of the lake. Can be expensive.
Varenna - Another attractive town on the Eastern shore opposite Mennagio and Bellagio. Worth visiting for the attractive and relaxing gardens of Villa Cipresi.
Colico - nice views at the top of the lake, but the town's not that attractive.
Lecco - a less attractive town at the end of the south-eastern 'leg' of the lake.
Menaggio e Cadenabbia Golf Club, just a few km inland from Menaggio, where George Clooney is said to be a member.
Touring Ideas:
Swiss border 75 km
Milan 65 km
Malpensa Airport 30 km
Villa d'Este 200 meters
Cernobbio 300 meters
Como 5 km
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