La Calchera

Features

• Delightful peaceful lakeside village
• Cosy and romantic lodging for a couple with modern comforts

Description

La Calchera used to be one of the hamlet fishermen’s houses and is a small and compact but well renovated apartment. Comfortably furnished with high quality fittings and bedding, it is ideal for a couple looking for peaceful accommodation in one of the most beautiful and romantic spots of Lake Como.

The windows provide stunning views of the lake and the mountains, framed by the roofs and stone walls of the village houses, adorned with geranium pots. The atmosphere is peaceful and the beach is one of the most suggestive of the Lake. Here one can spend hours just reading or enjoying the sun, swimming in summer or just watching the fishermen catching lavarelli.

Windsurf and water sports facilities are available in San Siro and San Vito

Position

The Calchera rental accommodation is positioned in the heart of the small fishing village of San Siro (previously S. Maria Rezzonico)

Distances:

• Menaggio (hydrofoils to Como, Bellagio, Varenna) Km 6
• Milano 120 Km - Como Km 41

Airports: Milano Malpensa: Km 95 - Milano Linate: 120 Km

This locality

Menaggio

Menaggio is situated half way up the western shore of the lake and has a pretty lakeside promenade and harbour to sit around. The town square is compact and lively and there are an assortment of small piazzas with cafe's and restaurants to relax at. The old town, sloping up the lakeshore, is appealing by virtue of its attractive setting. Included in this area are the the hill community of Cremia and the antique fishing village of S. Maria Rezzonico (San Siro).> more

Seasons and prices

* The base price is Euros and other currencies are quoted at daily exchange rates as a guide.
Apartment prices are for the high season. Please click on the links to see the full pricing tables.

Special Notes for La Calchera, Lake Como, Rezzonico, Italy

Please refer to our Terms and Conditions in respect to additional charges and extras applicable to rental villas and apartment accommodation.

Refundable security deposit

• A refundable security deposit of € 250.00 is payable on arrival at the villa (can be in equivalent $US or £GBP). The deposit will be refunded on final inspection excepting in the event of damage or for the deduction of extras.
• Additional services and charges - payable locally on arrival (in Euros):
• Mandatory cleaning fees: € 64.00 per week including 4 hours of maid service 1 times, final cleaning on Saturdays and on departure;
• One set of bed and bath linen per week is included in the rental cost. Additional changes can be requested and will be charged at €6.00 per change per person;
• Late arrival fees. We will endeavour to accommodate, but cannot guarantee to satisfy requests for late arrival. The cost of pre-arranged late arrival (if available) will be advised at the time of booking. Unforeseen delays resulting in out of hours arrivals (if available) will incur a charge of € 50.00 payable to the local manager;
• Telephone not available;
• Electricity included;
• Heating (per week if required) - €60.00.

Other information

• Baby sitting services can usually be organised locally by the area manager;
• Boats and bikes hire, food hampers, cooking and many other services mentioned on our booking form can be pre-arranged and prices will be provided on application.
• Our holiday villas and apartment accommodation to rent in Italy are serviced by trained English speaking area managers who are there to ensure that your vacation is pleasurable from the very moment of your arrival

Nearby localities

Bellagio

Set on the peninsula at the meeting of the three branches of Lake Como is the beautiful village of Bellagio. Its narrow cobbled streets, breathtaking views, impeccable homes and glorious villas make it a most enchanting spot to visit and admire.> more

Como

Como was made a part of the Roman empire in AD 172 and its long history has left a wonderful collection of reminders of its development: medieval city walls, a circular street structure, buildings and towers from the Renaissance period, a cathedral that took nearly 4 centuries to complete and the unchangeable backdrop of the lake and mountains.> more