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Villa Dolce Fontana, Varenna (Fiumelatte), Italy

Villa Dolce Fontana, Varenna (Fiumelatte), Italy

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Lake View
Terrace
Al fresco dining
Inviting terrace
Private elevator

Overview of Villa Dolce Fontana, Varenna (Fiumelatte), Italy

Reviews
7.6 out of 10 Good
3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

Enjoy the area

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Varenna (Fiumelatte)
  • AirportMilan (MXP-Malpensa Intl.)79 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Sofa Beds

Living Room

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Villa Dolce Fontana, Varenna (Fiumelatte), Italy

These two large, luxurious interconnecting apartments, one above the other, are located in the grounds of the historic Villa Capoana. Combined, (ID:140) and (ID:134), sleep up to 12 people in the most idyllic of surroundings.

Villa Capoana was constructed in the year 1605 for the Duke of Mount Marciano in the locality of Fonte Uga in Fiumelatte. It was home to noble families for many generations until, just recently, a part of it was reconstructed. In renovating, the construction company has ensured the preservation of the monumental fountain and garden area, a highlight of the historic villa and now showpiece of the condominium, thus retaining the beauty of the area.

These apartments offer top quality fixtures and fittings throughout. The interior finishing’s of the apartment are beautifully done, from the bleached-oak parquet floor to the elegant painted suede finish walls. It is fitted with all modern appliances to facilitate property ID 140: Two fully fitted kitchens allow you to cook for your friends & family, using fresh herbs available from the garden area behind. There are flat wide screen TV\'s with sky cable and DVD players in the living areas, framed by large sliding glass doors to access the spectacular terrace, giving picture-postcard views of the lake throughout the apartments. You can enjoy the heat of the sun on these front facing terraces. There are four bedrooms and four bathrooms, one of the bathrooms has a \'built–in\' tiled bath tub, big enough for two, letting you relax together in style.

Enjoy the spectacular historic, monumental fountain in the private terrace gardens behind the apartments. There is a stone outdoor table & chairs where you can relax and dine under the shade of the cypress & palm trees, while listening to the gentle sound of the fountain and cascading stream which runs straight down to the lake from the fountain and the mountains above. Both apartments have an under floor heating system which keeps them warm during the colder periods.

Outside, you can feast with a brand new SMEG Gas BBQ and dine \'al-fresco\' at the large table & chairs for 12 people. This terrace is a wonderful extension to the living area and it goes without saying, that it is a real sun-trap!

There is also a private garage with automatic remote control doors. The property is accessed by an elevator (private keys are necessary). Fiumelatte\'s train station is also within walking distance of the apartments.

As mentioned above, these two apartments are connected by (lockable) internal doors which give necessary privacy between two families or a group of family & friends.

This Villa is in the village of Fiumelatte, part of the beautiful town of Varenna, just 1km away on the Eastern shore of Lake Como. The property has been designed to take full advantage of the lakes premier view of the \'Golden Triangle\' (Bellagio, Menaggio and Varenna).

Varenna is home to Italy\'s shortest river, the Fiumelatte. Only 250 meters long, it rushes, frothy and milky-white (hence the name) down the rock face and crashes into the lake from the end of March to the end of October each year. And then it stops - just like that. Leonardo da Vinci climbed down to find out where the water came from (without success!), as recorded in his Codice Atlantico notebook.

Two famed villas to visit here are Villa Cipressi, with terraced gardens cascading down to the shores & Villa Monastero, a true showcase. With the mild climate & abundant sunshine & warmth right into the evening; olive & cypress trees abound.

Property manager

Lake Como Holiday

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 097084-CNI-00068

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Varenna

This apartment is located in Varenna. Villa Monastero and Villa Carlotta are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Villa Serbelloni. Enoteca Principessa and Villa Melzi Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Varenna (Fiumelatte)

Getting around

  • Fiumelatte Station - 2 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar Il Molo - 2 min drive
  • Bar La Cambusa - 4 min drive
  • La Passerella - 2 min drive
  • Caffe Varenna - 2 min drive
  • L'Orso Bar Hostaria - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Dolce Fontana, Varenna (Fiumelatte), Italy pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Dolce Fontana, Varenna (Fiumelatte), Italy?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Villa Dolce Fontana, Varenna (Fiumelatte), Italy located?

Situated in Varenna, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Branch of Lecco and Villa Monastero. Sorgente del Fiumelatte and Civic Museum of Ornithology and Natural Sciences are also within 1 mile (2 km). Fiumelatte Station is only a 2-minute walk and Varenna-Esino Station is 30 minutes.

Reviews

7.6

Good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

5.4/10

Check-in

4.8/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

6.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eileen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Family vacation
The place was absolutely beautiful. However, no one met us at the property. We had very little instructions on how to get into the other two bedrooms. And there is no air conditioner other than that I would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Roger V.

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Villa Dolce Fontana, Varenna
Initially we didn’t have hot water to either apartment. Hot water was restored to one apartment late the first night of our stay. One of the shower drains backed up and flooded a bedroom floor. We had no working heat. We had no working hot tub. The gas was shut off to the stove. The water and electricity were shut off to the clothes washer. The internet never worked.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Sari B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Varenna is lovely but the villa was not what we expected
We were unable to stay at the property due to extreme heat. The upstairs was extremely hot (and the ceiling was very low over two of the beds), and the downstairs floor was not as air conditioned as expected…only the kitchen was cool. Fans were placed throughout the apt; however, it was too hot to stay with our children. The view is lovely from the apt tho.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Villa Dolce Fontana
Thank you for such a fantastic time on Lake Como! This place was so beautiful and it was easily one of the most breathaking lakes we visited during our vacation. Our holiday apartment was just so spacious, luxurious and versatile for us! It also had the best lake views and location!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Villa Dolce Fontana
5 stars are best kept top secret! What an idyllic destination Lake Como is. We're not telling a soul about this beautiful place, nor about how great our stay was in Villa Dolce Fontanna!! Thanks so much.

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