Montorfano Garden and Lake View

GENERAL INFO “Montorfano Garden & Lake View” is a cosy and spacious villa on two levels surrounded by a wide garden and overlooking Lake Montorfano. Quiet and peaceful, the garden with plants and trees is an ideal place where you can relax, sunbathe, play with your kids or have a barbecue. The villa is a perfect getaway spot for a family or a group of friends. Situated in the little municipality of Montorfano, it offers quiet relaxation by the tiny Lake Montorfano while also staying within reach of the city of Como and its famous lake. ADDITIONAL INFO This recently refurbished villa is perfect for a family or a group of up to six people but also for a couple looking for a romantic experience. On the ground level, which has direct access to the garden, there is one large double bedroom, one folding bunk bed – more suitable for kids –, one bathroom with shower and washing machine and a large room that you can use to put your stuff where you will find a big fridge as well. Just outside this level, there is a table with two benches in the shade. The first level features a wide open living space with a big L-shaped couch and a huge flat TV screen. On the same level, there is a well equipped kitchen, another double bedroom, a room with a double sofa bed and another bathroom with a shower. The kitchen and the open space are surrounded by a lovely terrace overlooking the lake. The large windows make this villa very bright whereas the roller blinds and the air conditioning will allow you to keep the house cool even during the hottest days of summer. Free WiFi is available. EXTRAS In this property, pets are allowed upon request and at an additional cost to ensure an allergy-free cleaning. Baby beds are available at an extra cost. Extra cleaning and linen are available at an additional cost. Transportation can be provided, please contact us! ACCESSIBILITY There are stairs in the house and external stone stairways. PARKING There is plenty of room to park several cars. HIGHLIGHTS & HOME TRUTHS >Lake Montorfano is perfectly suitable for swimming, paddling, and splashing, even for children! >A convenient and quiet location with private parking, but just a short drive takes you to Como city centre. >Children and dogs (and adults too!) will love the huge garden. NEIGHBORHOOD Montorfano is a small municipality in the province of Como. It takes 15 minutes to drive to the centre of Como city. If you wish to stay in Montorfano, there are also shops, bars, and restaurants in the neighborhood. Additionally, it takes around 15 minutes to walk to the public beach ("lido") with a beach bar and restaurant. GETTING AROUND For the guests’ convenience, we suggest arriving by car. That way you can easily access both Como and Lecco as well as shops and restaurants in the area. Travelling to and from Montorfano is also doable with public transport, although more challenging if you wish to explore a lot. There is an ASF Autolinee bus stop near the property, and bus lines can take you to Como city and other lakeside towns. Tickets can be obtained from the driver (cash only) or at the main bus station in Como. Please note that the buses don’t run very often and services stop at around 8 pm! Taxi rides are available, but not easily attainable in the region. From Como, it is easy to travel to Milan and Switzerland (Lugano, Bellinzona, Locarno) by train. There are also public ferries traveling to other lakeside towns from the pier in Como center. Please be advised that the waiting lines at the ticket office can be long, you can also buy the tickets on the Navigazione Laghi website. The nearest airports are Milano Malpensa, Milano Linate, and Orio Al Serio in Bergamo. It is possible to arrange a direct shuttle to and from the airport at an additional cost. For more questions regarding transportation, please do not hesitate to contact us, we will be happy to help and ensure that you reach your preferred destination! TIPS >To travel and walk around Lake Como, especially in the little towns, comfortable shoes are a must. >There are many public drinking-water fountains in the little towns, and the water is safe to drink unless stated otherwise. Tap water is also drinkable. You can carry your own refillable bottle! >In Italy, many shops (especially the little ones) and services are closed in the middle of the day, so be careful to plan your shopping accordingly. >Lake Como is one of the deepest lakes in Europe and the deepest in Italy. Swimming and diving are prohibited in many areas and can be dangerous. For those who wish to dwell in the water, however, there are some options. In Como city, there is an outdoor pool near Villa Olmo, but swimming in the lake is mostly not recommended or forbidden. Locals and visitors also enjoy traveling to Nesso where the bravest swimmers can jump into the lake from the ancient Roman bridge near the waterfall. >The property is located in a mountainous region. The surrounding pre-Alps might not seem very high, but the climate is nevertheless affected by the nearby mountains, and temperatures can change quickly. Be particularly attentive to the weather when hiking, and bring some warm and waterproof clothes with you! EXPERIENCES There are so many great things to do in the area around Lake Como! We can suggest and help you to arrange the following: >Private boat rides >Kayaks/SUPs in the lake >Flights in a seaplane above the lake >Yoga and meditation classes >Wine tastings >Cooking classes >Hiking and foraging >Mountain-bike tours >Trekking in the mountains >Guided tours to Milan For more information, please contact us, and we will be thrilled to advise specific experiences that would suit your taste! OTHER THINGS TO NOTE Please note that all guests are required to pay a city tax of 1€ per night per person. According to Italian laws, every guest’s personal ID will be requested before check-in. In order to speed up the check-in process, we kindly ask all guests to fill out the online check-in form which is sent via e-mail along with the booking confirmation. In this property, it is mandatory to separate the garbage. Recycling laws are strict in Italy.