Special interest holidays:
Lake Como is situated within Lombardy home also to Milan the fashion capitol of the world, Bergamo with its majestic squares and medieval churches and Monza for grand prix lovers! However if you are searching for something more serene Lake Como is a haven for tranquility. For years people have visited Lake Como and returned home refreshed, invigorated and bewitched by its unparalleled beauty! Lakeside walks, lazy lunches, designer shopping and little boutiques, villas. Churches and history, parks and beaches all set amongst the vivid lake and mountain backdrop.
Local highlights - Villa Carlotta with acres of beautiful themed gardens 5 minutes walk. Villa Balbianello (James Bond villa) 5 minutes drive. Lido golden sand manmade beach in Lenno 5 min drive. Park in Tremezzo and Ossuccio for sunbathing 5 mins walk. Bellagio just a ferry ride away. Milan for football and shops. Switzerland, Lugano, Mendrisio designer shopping, San Moritz 30 min drive to Swiss border!
Coast/Beach:
Lido golden sand manmade beach in Lenno 5 min drive. Park in Tremezzo and Ossuccio for sunbathing 5 mins walk and 5 minutes drive.
Travel:
Car hire, train, bus and ferry to the home, full directions on request or with each booking! Easy to reach via ferry, bus from Como. Train or Bus from Milan to Como.
Distances:
The famous Villa Carlotta majestic gardens is a delightful lake front walk from your home. Bellagio, Menaggio, Como and all lakeside villages accessible from Tremezzo ferry port which is approx 5 min walk from your home meaning a car is not essential to get out and about around the lake.Minimarket, bank, bars, restaurants, fruit and veg, fresh bread all just a short walk from the residence.
Further Details:
We can provide a full list of recommended places to visit and restaurants to help you get the most from your stay with each booking or just ask us! Probably the best wine bar on the lake is situated 10 minutes walk from the residence offering 300 plus different wines to sample with expert assistance from the English speaking owner, the terrace in the summer months sipping wine, accompanied by local meats and cheese, under the stars at Il Cantinere is a highlight of many a guests stay!
The spa at near by Lenno offers pampering to the highest degree with all manner of different treatments (ask for details)
The lido di lenno is popular for sunbathing on golden sand next to the lake during the day, sipping cocktails of an evening and dancing the night away at this stylish night spot!
The greenway which runs close to the residence offers an idyllic pathway to explore the lake, churches for the more energetic!
Como City is a 40 min drive to an stylish Italian city par excellence with gothic cathedrals, pretty piazzas, boutiques and cafe culture in abundance. Bergamo, especially, the old City is underrated and well worth an afternoon if heading in that direction to the airport. Internet cafe (5 min drive) or internet availability at the residence (30 euro per week key for internet access pre-booked only)
Please ask to view more photos of the individual apartments based on your requirements and number of guests!
Microwave and fans available on request.
