Bella Menaggio Terrazzo, Menaggio, Italy

Soak up breathtaking Lake Como views and a strategic holiday setting, just a 4-minute walk from central Menaggio and the car/passenger ferry!

As befits its Italian name ‘Mozzafiato’, which loosely translates to ‘breathtaking’, this gorgeous 3-bedroom holiday retreat for 6 is located in a quiet private residence and is recommended for families or mature groups. It makes the most of its elevated location on the Menaggio hills, which offer superior lake views from its sunny and spacious private terrace.

Inside, the modern 1st-floor retreat features a functional and well-equipped space, perfect for relaxation and entertaining. In the main large living area, guests can kick back and relax within the generous open plan lake view incorporating a roomy Living room, Dining area, and reading area in front of a new pellet fireplace and a brand new Kitchen.

Guests can enjoy unwinding on the sumptuous sofa, which is accompanied by a 65” flat screen smart TV (internet-enabled for Netflix, etc.) and a Blu-Ray DVD player. The apartment also includes two CD stereos and iPod speakers, and free in-house WiFi. A dedicated reading/study area also features next to the living room and includes a recently added pellet fireplace.

Within the open-plan Living room, the accompanying dining area enjoys lake views and provides a wonderful setting for serving up year-round family feasts. French and sliding doors enable groups to spill out onto the breathtaking panoramic lake view terrace, which features a charming alfresco dining set and is easily the ‘wow-factor’ of this apartment. The spectacular vista stretches out across the Central Lake and encompasses Menaggio centre and the picturesque resort town of Varenna, which is nestled along the unspoilt eastern shore.

Those looking to savour an easy-going self-catering stay will appreciate the high-quality open-plan kitchen equipped with a microwave, oven, cooker hob, electric kettle, coffee machine, toaster, two wine fridges and a fridge freezer.

Outside, the spacious sunny panoramic lake view terrace is furnished with open-air seating perfect for an afternoon beverage or lounging. The apartment also includes a secure undercover reserved car parking space.

Sleeping:

Bedroom 1: The Sunny lake-view first bedroom is furnished with a double bed and a wardrobe. This room also features a romantic Juliette balcony and en-suite bathroom
Bedroom 2: The second bedroom is also furnished with a double bed and offers generous wardrobe space
Bedroom 3: The child-friendly third bedroom is also furnished with a double bed and a wardrobe

Bathrooms:

Bathroom 1: The master en-suite shower room is fitted with a wash basin and a WC
Bathroom 2: The second family bathroom suite is fitted with a bathtub, an overhead shower, a basin, a WC & a washer dryer
Extra: There is an additional WC in the living room

Additional:

• Central heating + pellet fireplace • Electric floor fans provided to Living areas & bedrooms • Hairdryer • Washer dryer • 41 external steps • Pets allowed • Outside Table and Chairs • Free Wi-Fi • Smart TV, Blu-ray DVD player, music stereo & iPod speakers

Please note that the property is located in a residential area, parties, loud music and noise are not allowed.

Location

The scenic apartment building is conveniently located a 4-minute walk down the hill (6 minutes up) to Menaggio town centre. It is a comfortable walk and offers carefree access to a wide variety of town amenities including a selection of supermarkets, delicatessens, boutique shops, pretty cafe-lined piazzas and a good selection of Pizzerias and restaurants (and a local market, each Friday).

Menaggio also boasts a fantastic family-friendly Lido with two outdoor swimming pools, a sandy beach, volleyball, a restaurant and a stylish alfresco cocktail bar. A Mini golf centre and children’s park can also be found in the town and transport links are very good with a frequent modern lake bus service, a car and passenger ferry service to the famous sights, a seasonal airport shuttle service and a taxi service.

The surrounding Menaggio area boasts a wide variety of activities, from the tennis club and nature reserve in Loveno, the famous Menaggio & Cadenabbia Golf Club, the horse riding centre and lake nature reserve of Lago di Piano and the hiking trails in the surrounding mountainside. The nearby lakefront boasts further opportunities for swimming, canoeing, windsurfing, power boat rental and sailing!

Guests are perfectly placed to reach the famous central lake attractions, which include Villa Carlotta, Villa Balbianello and the picturesque golden triangle towns of Varenna and Bellagio. Menaggio ferry stop (4 minutes walk away) offers easy access via its car-passenger ferry to the Tremezzina shore, Bellagio, Varenna, and a passenger ferry service to Como city.