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Villa Monet Located in Cannero, Lake Maggiore is a well respected storybook vacation rental with its private piece of Lake Maggiore located just outside of the Lake Maggiore town of Cannero Riviera. Surrounding Villa Monet is an inspirational garden (40,000 square feet) of thick bamboo, azalea, camelias and palm. Directly infront of the house Lake Maggiore and views of mountains seen from its terrace. Yes it is a story book kind of place with a gingerbread design as it rises dramatically from the Maggiore shore. The architecture is a combination of Swiss Tudor, Italian Villa, and with its striking blue shutters, a touch of Provence. The setting is wonderful: in the garden Bamboos, Hidragenas and Evergreens; on the lake front: Azelias, Rohdodendros and two 100-century-years -old Camellias. While a Jasmine and a Wisteria climb up on the facade and around the blue shutters of the villa.
Perfect for: Family or couples.
The Details:
GROUND FLOOR:
The villa has three floors and all rooms overlook the lake. On the ground floor is a living room with fireplace and TV (no satellite), a sitting room, a dining room and a large, well-equipped family kitchen. The kitchen has a freezer, a refrigerator, and a dishwasher. There is a bathroom on the ground floor with a sink and a shower and a WC.
FIRST FLOOR:
There are 21 steps to reach the first floor where all the bedrooms are located.Ê
On the first floor there are 2 bedrooms, one with twin beds and one with a double bed. Each bedroom is equipped with a sink. On the same floor there are a bedroom with twin beds that can be made up as one and a queen-sized bedroom, two bathrooms, one with shower a and one with tub and hand held shower.
TOP FLOOR:
On the top floor there is a laundry room with a washing machine and drying rack.
PLEASE NOTE: Parking area is on the road above and usually takes two people to get out - one watching the road and one backing out. From the parking lot there is a paved path of about 25 meters to reach the gate of the villa.
From the gate begins the paved path that leads down to the villa.
This path measures no more than 150 meters and it is paved. Once in a while there are some low steps, for a total of 5 low steps.
The last part of the path ends with a ramp of 35 steps.
Therefore this villa is not suitable to people with walking difficulties.
Services, Features, Amenities:
Central Heating
Al Fresco Dining,
Local TV,
Fireplace,
Partial Maid Service,
Tennis Nearby,
Golf Nearby,
Horse Riding Nearby,
Grill,
Outdoor Furniture,
Walk To Restaurant,
Washing Machine,
Walk To Alimentari,
Detached,
Dishwasher,
Private Parking
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Cannero Riviera - called this because of the sheltered it is the warmest and sunniest location on Maggiore and you can even find lemon trees along with the flora typical of the Riviera. The rich tropical flora famous for this region, and that of the riviera, has been the coal for stoking an impressionist's imagination and we think it will have a favorable impression on you as well. So bring your brushes and palette; your quill and paper or just a good book and relax by the lakeside once the inspiration of a respected 19th century Italian composer. Lago Maggiore is a magical glacial lake anchoring the mountains which step up into the Italian Alps. This is the heart of the 'Lakes District' of Italy, an area with a noted northern influence blending beautifully with all things Italian. This is an area devoted to being outdoors on land or water, with plenty of small villages to explore and more than enough stunning scenery to fill a vacation. There is excellent hiking in the Valle Grande. Tours in the area include Stresa, the Borromeo Islands, Brissago Islands, Arona, Villa Taranto (botanical gardens), and the Swiss side of the lake. Five minute walk gets you to the ferry launches in Cannero. Hotel Cannero and Sano Banano for dinner are great choices. Tre Re for pizza and late night liqueurs - all in Cannero Riviera. All an easy walk from the small local path. Lake Maggiore provides a quieter side of the region and is no less pristine. Maggiore straddles the Lombardy-Piemonte border and reaches into southern Switzerland providing a new dimension to travel while staying on the lake, and in the region. MaggioreÕs development as a holiday destination began in 1800 when the Simplon road from Genova to Milano skirted its shores. Making the lake a natural resting spot. Maggiore is unique unto itself as it has a more peaceful and subdued demeanor. It is neither as resort-like as Garda, nor does it have the mountain views of Como or the petite ambience of Orta. But Maggiore has the advantage of easy access to the ring road that connects to Switzerland, and the Autostrada which rubs north/south. Two castles that occupy small islands off-shore deserve closer inspection: Somma Lombardo hosts one at the southern end of Lago Maggiore and Angera on the eastern shore hosts a 13th century castle that is still in the hands of the original Borromeo family whom "owned" the southern half of Maggiore during older times. From Maggiore you can drive over to Lake Orta through a low mountain pass in about 45 minutes. It makes for a nice day trip and Orta is one sweet lake. Malpensa is about 45 minutes from mid lake as well.
Touring Ideas:
Verbania 20 km
Cannobio 10 km
Locarno 25 km
Como 90 km
Milano 120 km
25 minutes south of Switzerland
5 minutes from Cannero
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