Villa Azalea is an elegant villa situated in the heart of Menaggio, ancient village and touristic site located on the western shore of Lake Como, at the outlet of the Menggina Valley, in a strategic point for the communication with the northern part of the lake, Valtellina and Switzerland.
An elegant iron electric gate gives access to the villa, set in a quiet location. It can sleep up to 12 people therefore ideal for a group of friends or perhaps two families who wish to spend their holidays together. In the nice green garden, equipped with sun beds and barbecue, you can find a nice and quiet place to relax and sunbathe.
The villa is located on two floors; both with independent entrance, but also connected with internal staircase. The interiors are delightfully furnished and decorated with a mixture of antique and modern features.
You can reach the old town centre and it’s fascinating square within walking distance. You can enjoy walks along the splendid lake side promenade with its lovely flowerbeds offering a unique view of the central lake. Here you can find also a sport centre and a big lido with two swimming pools, one for adults and one for children, beach restaurant and bar. There are also a crazy golf on the lake side promenade and a play ground.
At 4 km away from Menaggio is the golf club one of the most ancient golf courses in Europe, with its 18 holes running up and down according to its natural terrain.
Menaggio is 30 Km from Como e 20 Km from Lugano and represents an ideal starting point for all kinds of excursions: the lake with its beautiful villas and their lovely gardens, the surrounding valleys or day out trips to Valtellina or Switzerland.
DESCRIPTION VILLA
The villa that spreads over two floors connected with each other by internal and external stairways, is 270 sq mt with 500sqm outdoor garden and large terrace on the first floor. From the garden an external stone stairway leads to the first floor composed of: a kitchen with stove with four ring burners, oven, fridge-freezer, kitchen table and chairs; on the right large elegant living room featuring antique ornaments, commode, sitting area with two comfortable sofas, fireplace, dining area with solid wood table and chairs and large windows that open out on to a spacious terrace with table and chairs. Small single bedroom with window door opening onto the terrace. A long hallway with a console and antique wardrobe leads to the bathroom with sink-wc-bath tub with shower; double bedroom with wardrobe and master bedroom furnished with antique chest of draws, bedside tables and large wardrobe; access to private terrace; door that opens on the internal staircase leading to the ground floor. You can also have access to the ground floor directly from the garden; this floor is furnished with modern designs: kitchen with stove, fridge-freezer, oven, dishwasher, dining table and chairs, TV, double sofa bed; 2 bedrooms with single bed; 2 double bedrooms with wardrobe; two bathrooms with shower. Garage with laundry corner with washing machine.
Bed linen and kitchenware included. Gas, electricity to be paid locally in regard to consumption (€0,45/kW e €1/m3). Final cleaning 120€. Pets welcome (€25 per pet per stay).
TOWN OF MENAGGIO Menaggio is an ancient village on Lake Como, once was a merchant village, situated in a crucial position at the mouth of Menaggina Valley, that joins the Lario with Ceresio. Now it is a well-equipped touristy resort that offers a mild climate with a beautiful view over the lake and a typical dock. The old city centre is divided in an upper part, characterized by medieval alleys, and a low part, overlooking the lake, that represents the touristy area with an nineteenth architectural elements. Walk along via Calvi, go pass the church of Santa Maria and admire the beautiful Santo Stefano, with the bell-tower and the frescoes by Tagliaferro, then go up the Castle hill where you can see the remains of the ancient walls and visit the church of San Carlo.
On the hills of the little village of Loveno, you can visit one of the nicest villas of Lake Como: Villa Mylius Vigoni, with its elegant rooms, luxurious furnishings and big paintings, all surround by a wonderful English garden.
From Loveno go up until you get to Plesio and you can reach Rifugio Menaggio (1400m) and admire a breathtaking view. In the old city centre you can visit the church of S. Stefano, built in the eighteenth century upon early roman buildings. Inside it has a nave and two aisles, frescoes by Tagliaferri, important paintings from the Lombard and Flemish school, while the altar is surrounded by 18th century copper medallions.
Walking along via Calvi you find the church S. Marta, where you can see on the façade the first century Roman memorial plaque of Minicio Exorato. Above the ruins of the ancient castle you find the church S. Carlo, then you can visit the Sanctuary della Madonna della Pace, built in 1659 to celebrate peace in the Pirinei.
The castle of Menaggio dates back to the 10th century. It was completely destroyed in 1523 by the Signori delle Leghe Grigie and today the towers, the walls and the bridge are the only elements left intact. On the slopes above Menaggio, in the little village of Loveno you can visit Villa Mylius, that was bought in 1829 by the German entrepreneur and banker Enrico Mylius, that enlarged it and enriched it with his painting collections. che la estese e la valorizzò con le sue collezioni di opere. Today it’s seat of the German-Italian cultural foundation and stands out overall for the rich artistic elements, for the wonderful rooms and for the beautiful park, that forms a frame of natural beauty: orchids, hundred-year-old trees and exotic plants form a unique atmosphere.
Only a few kilometres away are the little villages of San Siro, Sant'Abbondio e Santa Maria Rezzonico in a characteristic landscape of rocks and slopes and the Sasso Rancio. Here Villa La Gaeta is worth a visit, that represents a mix of styles, with two striking towers overlooking the lake. Menaggio also offers several trekking routes, like the one that starts from Loveno and goes through Sanagra Valley. Otherwise you can leave from Breglia (797m), taking the road for Plesio, and in two hours you can arrive at Rifugio Menaggio, 1400m; from here you can take various beautiful hikes on the Prealps.