Casa Al Prato Apt. F, Varenna, Italy

Set in a very quiet and sunny position in the charming lakeside town of Varenna, this welcoming second-floor apartment offers a peaceful escape surrounded by greenery. With lovely mountain views and a tranquil atmosphere, it is ideal for couples, small families, or a romantic getaway on Lake Como.

The apartment features a bright open-plan kitchen-diner designed for relaxed holiday living. The fully equipped kitchen includes a cooker hob, oven, microwave, toaster, electric kettle, coffee machine (including drip coffee machine), dishwasher, and all essentials needed to prepare meals at home. Satellite TV and Wi-Fi provide modern comfort, while central heating ensures a cosy stay in every season.

Sleeping

The bedroom 1 features a double bed and a wardrobe, while Bedroom 2 is furnished with two single beds and a wardrobe; the apartment is complemented by one bathroom fitted with a shower, WC, and bidet.

Bathroom

The bathroom is practical and well-maintained, complete with a shower, washbasin, WC, and bidet.

Location

From the gorgeous and timeless apartment, paid public parking space is conveniently within reach from the townhouse residence. The surroundings of Piazza al Prato simply ooze ‘La Dolce Vita’, with an ancient church, colourful townhouses and trees providing welcome shade along the inviting cobbled streets.

The picturesque historical quarter of Varenna leads past authentic restaurants, cafes, wine bars and shops to the botanical gardens of Villa Monastero and the timeless vistas and cafe-lined walkway of the waterfront. Past bobbing boats and flowering wisteria, the lakeside path known as ‘La Passarella’ leads to the elegant Victorian-era promenade. Here a lovely lakeside Lido promises a delightful day of relaxation, whilst a picturesque hillside trail leads to the medieval ‘Castello di Vezio’ attraction. A car and passenger ferry service offers easy access to Bellagio, Cadenabbia and Menaggio, whilst a train station from Varenna also offers a frequent Lecco-Milan service.

A stay on the eastern shore offers one of year-round amusement, with Lidos and the Lierna public beach to enjoy alongside water sports, boat rental, tree top climbing at the Jungle Raider Park and easy access to the Ski resorts of Piani di Bobbio and Madesimo. The close proximity to the central lake highlights also promises opportunities for horse riding, tennis, golf, sailing, hiking, world-class villa attractions and easy access to Lake Lugano (just 20 minutes drive west of Menaggio).