Villa Evelyn Terrazzo, Menaggio, Italy

Looking for a trendy lake view retreat with private outside space and a desirable lakefront location close to central Menaggio?

The search is over! Located along the main road into Menaggio and offering shared lakeside grounds as well as its own private lake view terrace, this newly-renovated 3 bed villa apartment offers an exclusive setting for carefree Lake Como stays.

Perfectly accommodating 2 couples and family groups of 6, this inviting 1st floor retreat features a bright, effortless layout across one spacious floor. Its boutique hotel-style interior also provides an ambience of luxury and exclusivity; perfect for year-round getaways.

Fully WIFI-enabled, the lake view layout offers a fabulous open plan living room with terrace access and a sleek kitchen diner; ideal for timeless relaxation and entertaining. Two chic, restful lake view Double bedrooms add a boutique flavour to the apartment, whilst the 3rd bedroom with modern child-friendly bunkbeds provides added flexibility for family groups looking to stay.

The exclusive holiday apartment also benefits from a flat screen SAT TV, DVD player, a lake view private terrace with sun loungers, private laundry facilities, shared lakeside gardens with boat mooring and close proximity to public parking.

Just a 2 minute stroll away, central Menaggio offers a wealth of resort amenities to complement your stay; with a plethora of authentic restaurants, cafes, gelataris, supermarkets, delicatessens and boutique gift shops all here on the doorstep. The famous resort town also offers a picturesque lakeside promenade, a family-friendly Lido, boat and kayak rental service and hiking, tennis and golfing opportunities.

The well-serviced resort town benefits from a frequent bus service and direct road links to the Tremezzina villa attractions, Como city in the south and Lake Lugano, with its fashionable Swiss lake capital. Guests can also easily explore the touristic Central Lake; with a frequent car and passenger ferry service to Varenna, Bellagio, and Cadenabbia. A fast passenger ferry service also operates to Como.

With the breathaking Central Lake on the doorstep, guests can soak up water sports, lidos, boat and kayak hire, sailing and wind surfing, alongside tennis, golf, cookery lessons and wine tasting, hiking, cycling, extreme outdoor pursuits and even Italian Alp skiing!

Relaxing

Open plan Living space

• A chic and inviting open plan living space with lake views and terrace access
• Furnished with a contemporary L-shaped sofa, a flat screen SAT TV and DVD player
• Complemented by a family-friendly kitchen diner for 6

Eating In

Kitchen Diner

• A sleek newly-fitted kitchen provides added freedom and convenience whilst away
• Equipped with a cooker hob, oven, microwave, electric kettle, toaster, coffee machine and dishwasher, alongside all the necessary cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery
• Accompanied by a stylish solid wood dining table and 6 modern high back chairs

Sleeping

The villa apartment oozes a serene and sophisticated interior, and this is no exception when it comes to the 3 modern bedrooms. Each immaculately presented and designed for your personal comfort and relaxation, groups of 4-6 will easily be able to enjoy a good night’s rest.

Master Bedroom

• A chic lake view Double bedroom
• Furnished with a contemporary four-poster bed

Bedroom 2

• A 2nd boutique-style Double bedroom with lake views
• Furnished with a chic four-poster Double bed

Bedroom 3

• A bright and inviting child-friendly bedroom
• Furnished with a modern set of bunk beds and a wardrobe

Extra

Upon request, single adult camp beds and infant cots can also be provided (for an extra cost).

Bathing

Bathroom 1

• A luxury bathroom fitted with an indulgent bath tub, a shower tap, wash basin, WC and bidet

Bathroom 2

• A sleek 2nd bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower, a wash basin and WC

Additional

The apartment is fully-equipped for year-round stays; with cosy central heating and fans provided. Free WIFI access, a washing machine, clothes horse and hairdryer also feature inside. Please note that due to the convenient main road location, some traffic noise is to be expected. In total 18 steps feature outside.

Outside

A lovely sunny shared garden offering easy access for boat drop-offs invites guests to stroll around and relax, socialise with an alfresco meal, as well as take to the water! Those seeking extra seclusion can take to their own private sunny lake view terrace above. The romantic lake view terrace features a useful awning for shade, an alfresco dining area and a pair of modern sun loungers. The terrace also offers an effortless flow from the contemporary living space; making summertime entertaining a breeze.

Parking

Public parking is located close by the residence.

Location

Conveniently located along a main road in Menaggio, the 3-storey villa residence leads in no time to the supermarkets, shops, Central Lake ferry stop and picturesque lakeside centre. Here you can enjoy people spotting with a coffee at one of the many pretty café-lined piazzas, and savour the tempting array of authentic Italian restaurants, bars and delicatessens. The beautiful tree-lined promenade offers dreamy views of Bellagio and leads onto mini golf and the modern Lido di Menaggio.

At the fabulous family-friendly Lido, visitors can truly unwind for the day. A sandy lake beach offers the perfect excuse to enjoy a spot of sunbathing, whilst the contemporary alfresco restaurant, onsite cocktail bar, volley ball, kids park, kids pool, standard size pool and optional ‘VIP’ treatment packages are sure to keep everyone happy. The Lido is also the perfect place to come to in the evenings; with classic aperitif moments to savour at the vibrant lakeside bar, before enjoying an ambient alfresco meal and dancing the night away under the stars.

Menaggio is home to many leisure activities too including kayak and power boat rental, fishing and cycling opportunities along by the lakeside, as well as beautiful hiking routes, the Loveno Tennis Club and the Menaggio & Cadenabbia Golf Club up on the town’s scenic hillside.

Perfectly placed along the desirable central western shore, the pretty resort town places guests at an enviable starting point for reaching the Tremezzina restaurants, Lidos, walking routes (Sacro Monte di Ossuccio, Greenway del Lago, San Martino) and beautiful Villa attractions (Villa Carlotta and Villa Balbianello). The Central Lake resorts are also close to hand, with Bellagio (for tourist shopping, the Villa Melzi and Villa Serbelloni gardens, the Jungle Raider Park and the Extreme Outdoor Sport club) and Varenna (for Hotel Villa Cipressi, Villa Monastero, Castello di Vezio) all reachable by car and passenger ferry from Menaggio. The Italian Alp Ski resorts of Piani di Bobbio and Madesimo (both within 85 minutes’ drive away) and the delights of Lake Lugano and its fashionable Swiss lake city (under 44 minutes’ drive away) are also within easy reach from Menaggio.

Como city is 54 minutes’ drive away and can easily be reached via bus or fast passenger ferry from Menaggio. Milan is 1.5 hours’ drive away (can also be reached by train from Varenna and the S. Giovanni station in Como). The closest airports to Menaggio are Milan Malpensa (78 minutes’ drive) and Lugano Airport (54 minutes’ drive).