Company information
We relocated to the lake in 2007 from the Uk.
Barrie and Julie Webb operate Italian Apartments co uk from our base here in Lenno, Lake Como offering a selection of luxury and authentic hand picked lake view properties. We will be delighted therefore to share local insights and recommendations with you
By renting your holiday home with us you can be sure of gaining the inside track to the lake and local's view to ensure you get the very most from your stay and enjoy a local experience second to none. By staying here with us we can recommend where to eat with the locals, hire a boat at the most competitive cost, show you the hidden places with the locals shop from finding the freshest baked bread to the best markets to the trattoria's where the Italian's dine away from the tourists or the very best bar's where the tastiest snacks keep coming with the drink's! Want to know where the designer outlets can be found? We'll tell you. Where to play a round of golf? We'll point you in the right direction. Which cities to visit or mountains to climb to? We'll be your guide. Which wine to drink or where to sample some of Italian's finest wines? We'll uncork that mystery for you! If you need to hire a scooter or cycle, find the best hiking routes or funicular's for majestic aerial scenery, or pathways around the lake for scenic walks we will point you in the right direction.
In short we offer more than letting our holiday home. We offer a unique insight into living like a local here on the lake to ensure you get the very most from your stay from the minute you arrive ensuring an unforgettable and personal experience. A vacation rental home should be as welcoming as your own home only better as you are on holiday. By renting your home with us you are ensured of the most authentic experience from our portfolio of hand picked homes.
Property information
Lake view living par excellence with ample space and wonderful lake views from the living room, kitchen and balcony! This spacious home is situated on 2 levels. First floor with living room with 2 comfy sofas (please ask to view photos) dining area, fully equipped kitchen from dishwasher to utensils. Living room opens to patio doors to reveal a panoramic lake view where you can dine alfresco and steps to a lower exterior terrace for sunbathing (2 sun loungers) Immaculately kept bathroom with bath and wc. In winter the wood burning fire makes for cosy nights in. Tastefully decorated double bedroom with ample wardrobe space. Steps to the ground floor area take you to another bedroom. This room can also serve as a secondary living room as it features large 2 quality sofa beds which can sleep 4 guests, ideal as a family bedroom. A flat screen TV and DVD are also available in this bedroom. A Twin room with ample wardrobe space plus bathroom featuring a shower and wc is also located next to the family bedroom on the ground level.
Neighbourhood information
Special interest holidays:
Cookery, wine tasting and art courses available. Please ask for details!
Coast/Beach:
10 minute walk down to the beach, lake and local amenities inc restaurants and bars.
Travel:
Milan Malpensa and Linate, approx 1 hr 50 minutes. Bergamo around 2 hr 15 minutes. Car hire recommended to help you get the very most from your stay. 10 minute approximate walk down to bus, 10 minute drive to ferry.
Distances:
All the following destinations are just a boat, bus, car or rail journey away.
Menaggio, a short drive from where the apartment is based, looks out to Bellagio which you can reach via the ferry here as indeed the most popular tourist villages. Then retreat to the tranquility of your lake view home here in San Siro.
San Siro, shingle beach to top up your tan, mini market (inc fresh bread), deli, restaurants inc the best pizza on the lake at Creme Caramele!
Further Details:
Pianello Del Lario’s beach, a 5 minute drive by car, offers arguably the best opporunities for water-sport lovers particularly wind-surfing and sailing. Amble down to the beach front cafe or pizzeria and watch the lake, world and locals go by. Restaurants close to the lake side beside the beach area. Also worth the drive for the beach area and recommended lakeside restaurants. A wide selection of local Italian cuisine can be found in the restaurants, bars, pizzerias, ice cream parlours, supermarkets are available in the vicinity of the apartment.
Hiking and biking available (bike hire) or take the hills and mountains to explore the area. The local tourist board can offer many memorable routes to explore or take to the lake and induldge in some water sports. Dongo, a little further north of the home caters for many variable water activities.
Languages spoken
English,Italian