Description
Lake villa in Italy - Porta Rosa enjoys a position high in the hills above the south-west shores of Lake Garda with stunning views across Italy' s largest lake. It is situated between an ancient monastery on the edge of the unspoilt village of San Felice del Benaco and the busy resort of Manerba, where the mighty Rock of Manerba stands proud against the skyline. Porta Rosa and the locality enjoy a warm Mediterranean microclimate despite the visibility of snow capped mountains in the distance! Within a short walk are green hills, olive groves and vineyards whilst the nearby lakeside is similarly close by. There is an extensive public lake beach within a few minutes drive of the villa. There are cafes, bars and pizzerias to suit all tastes around the lake and some restaurants can boast exceptional cuisine with ingredients grown or fished locally. The English speaking owners of Porta Rosa live ten minutes away and are available to help with anything from catering to babysitting. From the house is a wide, covered portico with a long table seating fourteen with fabulous east-facing views, ideal for long, lazy lunchtimes in the shade. There is also a relaxing seating area and terrace outside the living room, including two cushioned swinging seats. The light, airy decor lends itself to a pale blue colour theme complemented by stone tile floors. A wooden spiral staircase leads up to the villa' s principal sleeping area with seven bedrooms, five of which have access to the terrace which surrounds the house on this higher level and have direct, panoramic views across the lake. There are possibilities for sailing, windsurfing and diving around the lake, enjoy the boat service (to other towns on the lake) or take refreshing mountain walks (e.g. via the cable car from Monte Baldo). Verona for sightseeing and opera is just forty minutes away, whilst Milan, Venice and Vicenza are feasible day trips.
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Features
Sleeps 10 7 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 3 shower rooms 5 WCs Air conditioning Private 13m x 4.5m swimming pool Lake views Special Offers 2010 September 10 persons now £2910 15 persons now £4645 October 10 persons now £2285 15 persons now £3595
Extras
Included: Maid service two hours Tuesdays and Thursdays. Extras: Electricity. Winter heating. Telephone, (internet). Extra maid service available. Additional 5 people (max 15) can be accommodated on request and at an extra cost. |
Location
San Felice del Benaco (10 minutes to nearest restaurants and cafes), Salo 5 kms, Desenzano 15 kms, Gardone 5 kms, Sirmione 40 mins, Verona 40 mins, Brescia 40 mins, Trento 1 hr 30 mins, Vicenza 1 hr 20 mins, Mantova 1 hr, Bergamo 1hr, Milan 1hr 45 mins. Lake Como 2 hrs. Airports: Brescia 40 mins, Verona 45 mins, Bergamo 1 hr, Milan (Linate) 2 hrs. Other possible airports: Venice 2 hrs 30 mins. |
Accommodation
Ground Floor: Open plan living/dining room with French doors to covered terrace area and lake view (TV,CD,DVD) Open plan kitchen area Guest bathroom First Floor: Double bedroom with balcony and lake views, door leading to shower room* Twin bedroom with door to shower room (shared with adjoining double room*) Double bedroom Twin/double bedroom with lake views Guest bathroom with jacuzzi bath Guest shower room Childrens bunk bedded room Twin/double bedroom Double bedroom Note: a spiral staircase is needed to reach the first floor; care required with the elderly and children. Grounds: Enclosed grounds. Private 13m x 4.5m swimming pool (max depth 1.80m, min depth 1.20m). BBQ. Covered terrace and seating. There are some terraced areas with drops in the garden; care with children. Small lawn. The property is partly overlooked by neighbouring houses.
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