The Via Regina Residence
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Air Conditioning
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Baby Bath
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Baby Monitor
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Babysitter / Nanny
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Backyard / Garden
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Balcony
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Bathtub
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Bed Rails
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Bicycles
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Cabinet Locks
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Changing Table
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Chef / Catering
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Children's Dinnerware
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Corner Guards
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DVD Library
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DVD Player
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Dishwasher
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Elevator
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Fireplace Guards
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Game Console
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High Chair
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Housekeeper
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Outlet Plugs
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Parking
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Pet-friendly
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Pool
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Pool Gate
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Stair Gates
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Television
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Toys / Children's Books
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Washer / Dryer
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Wifi
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Window Guards
Perks for the Parents
This pretty cottage has a vast garden around it - ten times the size of the house. It is ideal for a restful vacation with a child under 2. The house is a separate stand alone property within the park of a villa, a 5-minute walk to the lakeshore at Cernobbio, Lake Como. The garden is the highlight, with toys for young kids plus sun loungers, and there are stores and a playground a short walk away.
Why Kids Love it
The residence is great for 1 small child, with only 1 bedroom and space for a crib (provided). The property has some outdoor toys including a slide for young children plus indoor toys and books. Note that there is no separate bedroom or bed for a small child, only a travel crib, so it is best for those with a child under 2. It is easy to walk to restaurants and the lake with a stroller or baby carrier, direct from the residence.
Things to Know
Minimum stay: 2 nights. There are 15 steps up to the property but it is otherwise on one level; a stroller can be stored in the garage and does not have to be taken into the house. Car hire is recommended but not essential. The house is 5 minute walk to the bus, boat or taxi stations. Private parking available on request at the property. It is a 10 minute drive to Como and a 5 minute drive to the Swiss border.
About the Location
The residence is a 5-minute walk from the shore of Cernobbio, Lake Como and is located within the gardens of a larger villa, opposite the Villa d’Este luxury resort. The nearest airport is in Lugano, Switzerland, a 30-minute drive away. The closest train station is in Como San Giovanni, 10 minutes away. There are grocery stores in Cernobbio along with a lakefront playground.
Accommodation Details
There is 1 bedroom with a double bed and a crib, a bookcase, a Mac computer that can be used to watch DVDs or listen to music and a wardrobe. The fully-equipped kitchen has a table seating up to 6 people. The bathroom is tiny with a shower and a half-bathtub. The garden is the main feature, with a meadow with sun lounger and kids toys, a slide, and a space with table, chairs, sun umbrella and Weber BBQ.
Style Notes
The style of the cottage is slightly retro with a dash of classical charm. Every lamp in the house has a story to tell and there are a number of unique pieces. The floor tiles are original mid-1960s items; the walls are hung with modern prints and slogan pictures and there is a collection of books and items from the owners that guests are welcome to borrow. It is light, warm and welcoming.
Lake Como, Italian Lakes
Speed boats, pizzerias and lakeside views
Lake Como has hit the headlines as a celebrity spot, full of film stars, rock stars and blockbuster villas. Beside the glitz and glamour, you’ll find plenty of family fun from speed boats to hire to lakeside pizzerias for lazy lunches and the Como/Brunate funicular for vertiginous views of the deep blue lake.