Discount! For new bookings of 9 or more guests, the owner is offering a discount of 3% in high
season and 10% in mid season.
Villa Virginia is a beautiful villa situated on the shores
of the stunning Lake Como. The villa is surrounded by a classic landscaped
garden with a panoramic terrace and a private dock. The total sleeping capacity is 17 guests but don't despair smaller groups!
Villa Virginia is also attractively priced for groups of 8 or less. Please see pricing details below.
Villa Virginia shares the romantic waters of
Lake Como with the nearby famous Villa d’Este hotel in Cernobbio and George
Clooney’s residence in Laglio.
New in 2010 - The owner is adding an outdoor heated Jacuzzi spa in
the garden area, with panoramic view of the lake (beginning in April 2010).
Also, two new bathrooms have been added on the first floor. The
villa can also now be booked for up to 8 guests at a lower price.
Villa Virginia offers our special
“arrive and relax” package:
A simple dinner is provided on your arrival night. This is a
welcome sight after a long flight and will allow you to check in, unpack and
relax. You will find the dinner in the kitchen with the instructions for
heating. The dinner is also suitable for vegetarian guests. It basically
consists of a pasta al forno, a vegetable tarte, salad, and fruit. Bread,
water and wine are included. No changes are possible for the first dinner.
The villa also will be stocked with basic groceries so that you do not have to
shop upon arrival or worry about store closures on Sunday. The shopping list
consists of: milk, coffee, tea, bread, biscuits, sugar, salt, water, fruit,
eggs, oil, butter, jam, orange juice, cereals. The quantity of the items will be
adjusted by the staff according to the number of guests.
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Villa Virginia dates back to the beginning of the
century and still belongs to the noble Swiss family that built this as their
holiday home after falling in love with the region during an Italian vacation.
Villa Virginia was carefully restored and updated in 2008. The owners
tastefully furnished and embellished it, while striving to retain many of its
original characteristics and balancing them harmoniously with modern comforts.
The restored villa includes classical tapestries and fabrics, floors made from
fine wood with geometric inlays, beautiful painting on the walls, family period
furnishings, a modern and fully equipped kitchen, WiFi internet connection, and
a Plasma TV with satellite reception.
The property is situated in a peaceful and beautiful,
yet convenient location. The villa looks directly onto Lake Como and has a
lovely private garden and boat dock. Its location, a few kilometers from Cernobbio
and only 7 km from the center of Como makes Villa Virginia an ideal destination
for both tourism and business. Public transportation is also easily accessible
from the villa as there is a bus stop 150 meters away and the Navigazione dei
Laghi ferry is 400 meters away.
From Villa Virginia’s 70 sqm terrace guests will
enjoy a full view of the lake and can sunbathe or dine al fresco in complete
privacy. Lake access for swimming is also available. From the villa's private
dock, guests can use a rental boat or water-taxis to visit the charming villages
of Lake Como, Menaggio Bellagio, and Tremezzo. A variety of restaurants and
shops are at walking distance.
As with all the lakeshore villas the lake road is
located behind the property. Please note that this is not the main Lake Como
road, but a smaller local road. Rooms that do not face the lake are provided with triple glasses to ensure that guests
enjoy a quiet and peaceful ambiance.
Bedrooms are located on the upper levels of the villa. For guests with walking difficulties, it is possible to place a single bed on the ground floor in the living room area. Please inquire about this when booking. Kindly note that the bathroom with shower on the ground level is not wheel chair accessible. Guests with walking difficulties should also note that the parking area is not on the same level as the villa entrance.
Technical description
Villa Virginia is 600 sqm, develops on three
floors plus the basement, and is set on a 2000 sqm property.
Ground floor:
- entrance
- double living room with sofas, period furnishings,
plasma satellite TV; French doors open to the terrace and beautiful lake view
- spacious dining room with fireplace; French doors opening to panoramic terrace
- well-equipped modern kitchen with five-burner
stove, dishwasher, coffee maker, refrigerator with icemaker, microwave,
toaster
- bathroom with shower
- 2nd well equipped kitchen with Weber BBQ. This kitchen offers
40 types of wine and champagne available for purchase
and a separate refrigerator for beer (4 types).
Upper floor - sleeps 8 + 1:
- large king bedroom (bed cannot be separated) with
adjoining single bed
- 2 twin bedrooms (beds cannot be joined)
- 1 single bedroom
- 1 large bathroom with shower and Jacuzzi tub
- 1 bathroom with shower
Basement:
- laundry room with washing machine; wine cellar, with additional wines to purchase as well as olive oil and salami, and a tasting area with sofas.
Outside:
Large 70sqm terrace facing the lake.
Private dock
Outdoor Jacuzzi spa (heated) for six, located in the garden, with a panoramic view
parking for 4 cars - an underpass with stairs connects the rental
to the caretaker’s house where the 4 cars can be parked.
Amenities
Portable air
conditioning units in the bedrooms, fireplace, washing machine,
dishwasher, electric oven, microwave, toaster, coffee machine, barbeque,
satellite plasma TV, DVD player, stereo/CD player and WiFi internet connection.
Services included:
Housekeeping (3 hrs daily Mon through Friday), gardener 5 days per week, final cleaning, linens are changed on Wednesday and Saturday; fast internet connection. Electricity is included up to Euros 200/week; Arrival dinner and initial basic grocery shop
Supplemental costs:
Electricity / air conditioning are included up to Euros 200/week and then metered upon consumption. Guests will be charged for any usage over this amount. Heat is metered.
Upon request:
Baby bed, cook, wine tasting, babysitting, transfer, extra maid service, laundry. Upon request and approval of the owner a late arrival is possible between 7.00 pm and 9.00 pm for an extra fee of 50 Euro. Customary arrival time is 4pm to 7pm.
Utility deposit for AC/heat: Euros 350
Security/damage deposit:: Euros 2000
Villa Virginia’s maximum sleeping capacity is 17 guests. Below is pricing for small groups of 8 or less and for large groups of 9 – 14. The current discount is for large groups only. Up to three additional guests can be accommodated beyond the large group (14 person) size. The extra fee is Euros 200/person/week. Adults, children and babies are considered extra guests beyond 14 people.
For more than three children, please inquire.
2010 rental prices for up to 8 guests
Discount pricing does not apply to the small group/8 person price
| High season |
June 26 - August 28 |
EUROS € 9810/week |
| Mid season |
April 3 - 10
May 1 - June 26
August 28 - October 2
December 18 - January 8 |
EUROS € 7375/week |
| Low season |
All other weeks |
EUROS € 5810/week |
Plus US$ 35 booking fee
2010 rental prices for 9-14 guests
| High season |
June 26 - August 28 |
EUROS € 13250/week |
| Mid season |
April 3 - 10
May 1 - June 26
August 28 - October 2
December 18 - January 8 |
EUROS € 10750/week |
| Low season |
All other weeks |
EUROS € 8250/week |
Plus US$ 35 booking fee
Distances
Villa
d’Este hotel 1.5 km
Motorway 2
km
Lugano 25 km
Milano 50 km
Malpensa
airport 60 km
Guests with walking difficulties should be aware that the parking is not at the
same level as the villa entrance. Upon request, for those having walking
difficulties a single bed can be placed in the living room area. Please
note that the bathroom with shower on the ground floor is not wheel chair
accessible.
The Area
The
area of Lake Como reaching from Como to Tremezzo is a sophisticated
resort,
where you come to enjoy the scenery, shopping, and views from the
stylish
restaurants and cafés. The ancient villages and enchanting gardens are
the
setting for the historical villas of the Lombardy aristocracy and offer
pleasant stays at any time of the year.
The
best way to enjoy the views of the ancient villas and their gardens is
from the
water. Finding boats is easily done
via taxi boat from the private dock of the villa or by the pier of the
Navigazione dei Laghi ferries located 400 meters away.
Como
The city of Como, is 7 km from the villa and can be easily reached by bus or
ferry (10 minutes). The old medieval walls surround the old city center.
In Como you can enjoy the view of charming corners, ancient monuments and lots
of fashionable shops.
Como is famous for its silk factories and luxurious fabric. There are many
outlet stores and boutiques where scarves ties and fabrics, by major designers
can be bought at excellent prices.
Bellagio
One of the most romantic villages on Lake Como, Bellagio is also known
as the
“Pearl of the Lake”. It is a small town
with pastel colored houses, which offer many day-trip itineraries on
foot as
well as spectacular views. A visit to the beautiful gardens of Villa
Melzi is
also highly recommended. Guests can
drive about 19 km from the villa to Cadenabbia, and then take a ferry
for 10
minutes to reach Bellagio.
Isola Comacina
Isola Comacina, the only
island in Lake
Como, is full of rich history. The
Locanda dell’isola is a unique and exclusive restaurant where, at the end of
your dinner, you will enjoy the long-standing ritual of the flambéed coffee
prepared and offered by the owner to his guests. This island is about 8 km
from the villa.
By
boat, it is 10 minutes across the lake
from Villa Virginia.
Fox
Town, Mendrisio Switzerland
For guests interested in venturing into Switzerland, there is a
shopping center
just a few kilometres from the villa which offers products from the
best known
international companies and brands at factory prices.
Discounts from 30% to 70% are waiting for intelligent
shopping. Remember to bring your
passport!
Leisure
Activities
Water
Sports: water
skiing, boat hire, jet skis, kayaks, regattas with the Cannottieri
Moltrasio
yacht club.
Hiking: marked paths
leading to the top of Mount Bisbino
Casinos: Campione
d'Italia Casino, Mendrisio Casino at Fox Town, Lugano Casino.
Golf courses: nine
courses within 50 km. Golf Club Carimate, Golf Club Menaggio &
Cadenabbia,
Golf Club Lanzo, Golf Club Ponticello, La Pinetina Golf Club, Golf Club
le
Robinie, Golf Club Villa d'Este, Green Club Lainate.
Shopping: in Como,
Bellagio, Lugano and Fox Town in Mendrisio.
Nearby attractions:
Gardens and charming historic Villas: Villa Carlotta, Villa
Balbianello, Villa
Melzi, Villa Olmo, Villa Passalacqua, Villa Fontanelle (Versace's
former home),
Villa Oleandra (George Clooney's home). Isola Comacina with its famous
Locanda
dell'Isola inn and the house planned by the King of Belgium. |
| Additional costs paid on site |
Security deposit |
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Final cleaning included
Heating/AC dep/week paid at arrival (seasonal) 350 Euros
Late arrival on request (7-9pm) 50 Euros
Electricity included up to 200 Euros
Heating upon consumption
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2000 Euros - paid to owner on site |
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