Lakefront Luxury am Comer See! Eine herrliche Aussicht, in der Nähe von Bellagio!

The setting was amazing! We were so close to the water - the house literally borders the lake. We awoke every morning and had coffee on the deck and made sure we were home every evening to watch the sunset with a glass of fabulous Italian wine. There is nothing as relaxing as this lake view and the sound of the water lapping on the rock below. We were originally going to stay a week but we decided to extend our stay to a week and a half.

The property is in Nesso, halfway between Bellagio & the town of Como. We loved staying in this centuries old village and spent a lot of time walking crooked paths along the lake to find this town's treasures. There is a roman bridge and several waterfalls that took our breath away. We walked every morning and all of the locals greated us with Buon Giorno and were very friendly.

Another great find in this small town is the Tre Rose Restaurant. We could walk from the house. The proprietor, Antoinetta, was always there from morning til night and made sure that our experience was always perfect. We decided that the pizza and pastas were the best on the lake but maybe the lake view had something to do with that.

During the day, we walked on a charming path (10 min.) to the ferry dock. One day we took the ferry to Como and walked around the Piazza with all of the shops surrounding the Duomo (Cathedral). Then we went to Chernobbio where there are more shops and the most beautiful resort, the Villa Deste, where we had lunch. This is not to be missed.

The house itself was really clean and well appointed. We found it had everthing we needed. There is a small local grocery a short walk away (5 min.) although we did the majority of shopping in Bellagio or Como.

I highly recommend this property for anyone who wants to experience Lake Como at it's best. We were here to see the Lake and ended up with the most fabulous view of it we could imagine.

This pretty and spacious property was exactly as advertised, and provided a wonderful location for our family holiday. The lakeside position gave spectacular views over the lake and the outside space was perfect for relaxing in a quiet, private place. The house was clean and well-maintained, we had excellent support from Silvana, the property manager who lives nearby. I would certainly recommend this property to friends, and is ideal for families. The house is divided into two apartments (ground floor and first floor), and each accommodates six people.

Access to the house is via 87 concrete steps down from the access lane where a car can be parked. The vehicle access down the lane is challenging, but entirely manageable in a small or medium sized car. There is an interesting additional feature of a mountain stream entering the lake adjacent to the house, which can be torrential after it rains. This stream does occasionally flow onto the lane, although this never caused any access problems.

The lake is chilly and choppy, so taking a float into the water to rest worn-out swimmers is a good idea. Entry and exit from the water will be considerably easier when the jetty (currently under construction) is completed.

The local restaurant, Locanda Tre Rose, is 15 minutes walk along the main road, and offers a good range of pizza and pasta dishes. The local 'alimentari' (mini-market) is a ten-minute walk, just past the church, and is a good source of essentials, like milk, fresh bread daily, cheese, cured meats, and wine. Fresh meat was available on certain days.

The area is excellent for confident road-cyclists, and the scenery along the lakeside roads is breathtaking. A ride up onto the Piano del Tivano and on to the summit of Colma di Sormano was a highlight. There are few pavements and no cycle paths in the immediate vicinity of Nesso, so cycling with young children is not feasible.

There is a company renting 'speedboats' in Lezzeno, which offers a great day out, and a completely different perspective on the lake.

The most relaxing way of getting the family about is by the regular bus service which runs between Como and Bellagio. The bus stop is on the main road at the top of the access lane. Tickets can be bought in the 'alimentari' in Nesso, and Cafe San Remo in Bellagio, so leave enough time to walk to the shop before catching the bus. Passenger and car ferries run from Bellagio, and get you across the lake to Menaggio and Varenna.