Villa La Corte – Lake Como
Airport: Milan Malpensa - Milan Linate
Driving distance 95 minutes.
Airport: Bergamo Orio al Serio
Driving distance 1 h 50 minutes Distance from water mt. 0
Sleeping 14 - 7 bedrooms - 7 bathrooms
La Corte is an elegant historical villa located on the shores on Lake Como surroundended by an immaculated park with swimming pool, overlooked by centuries old trees, and sunbathing area.
The magnificent location of the villa, just a short drive from the 'Jewel of Lake Como' - Bellagio, is also wonderful base on Lake Como, giving the visitor the perfect place to stay and explore the area beyond Lake Como. The city itself, Lecco Bergamo, Milano, Lugano are all within a convenient easy 90 minutes drive or less from the property.
Literally 2 minutes walk from the villa you have one of the best typical trattoria's of the area and just 5 minutes drive away a Michelin Starred Restaurant. a very good chef service ready to come into the property and prepare a special meal for you, simply give us the nod and we can arrange this for you and if you want to pick up some Italian cooking techniques and secrets, this is the perfect opportunity for that too.
The Accommodations in the villa, which dates back to the end of the 19 th century are located on two floors. The Ground Floor , to which you can drive up to the main doorway, boasts the most elegant entrance with the marble fireplace, frescoed ceilings, chandeliers and wonderfully spacious living/dining area giving you a taste of what's in store. The lakeside terrace is easily accessed from many parts of this room. Also on this floor we have the one of the two only modern touches to the property, the kitchen which is so well equipped that even the most discerning gourmet chef will not be disappointed. The other modern touch being the Television offering a range of satellite channels. Three half bathrooms (toilet and sink only) and the well equipped laundry room which boasts both washing and drying machine not to mention ironing facilities are also to be found on this floor. For those who prefer Eating Al Fresco - the BBQ just a stone's throw from the kitchen will for sure, be a favourite place for you.
The First Floor is easily reached by the elevator or the stairway - you choose. Here you will find seven bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. You can choose you room depending on whether you prefer one of the three twin bedded or one of the four queen bedded rooms, and of course you have a choice too with the bathrooms : Bathtub or shower. For those who wish to catch up on some reading or keep in touch with the folks back home, the first floor study, which boasts a beautiful lake view terrace, not to mention Fast Line Internet Connection is the place for you. |