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Alpine rural retreat with fabulous views yet close to lakeside facilities

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The Cottage and its views
Lower terrace
Garden and patio
The living room
The kitchen, dining area and terrace

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Main bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Sitting Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Alpine rural retreat with fabulous views yet close to lakeside facilities

Roveglio (Bramble Farm) is a beautifully restored early 19th century farm. Five minutes drive up from the lakeside town of Lenno, the air is fresh and scented with wild herbs. Instead of traffic you church bells and crickets.

The Cottage was converted recently for the owners' use, providing a spacious and luxurious home from home for a tranquil break in spring, summer or autumn. Don't take our word for what it offers - please look at the guest comments.

The farm produces prize-winning single-estate extra virgin olive oil and organic hand-made cheese. The animals are kept away from the domestic buildings - but the dogs, goats and rabbits are a draw for children. With the introduction of solar panels, we are now also carbon-neutral.

The location is ideal for walks to Madonna del Soccorso, a World Heritage Site (45 minutes) and the steeper route to the hermitage of San Bernadetto (90 minutes). It is only two kilometres from Lenno and a car is essential. Lenno offers a thriving weekly market, supermarkets, banks and a pharmacy, as well as restaurants, bars, a wonderful lido for sunbathing and lake swimming and the breathtaking Villa Balbienello. It is within easy reach by road or ferry of other lakeside towns, each with their own attractions. Lake Como offers something for everyone.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number IT013252C2H9LQPCPF, 013252-LIN-00155
Property # 8126374
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Tremezzo

Located in Tremezzina, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Villa del Balbianello and Villa Monastero are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Villa Serbelloni and Menaggio Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Como-Brunate Funicular and Enoteca Principessa. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and mountain biking nearby.
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Lenno, Como

What's nearby

  • Lido di Lenno - 6 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Sacro Monte di Ossuccio - 6 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Perlana Beach - 7 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Villa del Balbianello - 14 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Villa Carlotta - 53 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Chiasso Station - 34 min drive
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Darsena - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Il Cris - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bar Pasticceria Tre Archi - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bar Roma - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bar Iron Gate - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Alpine rural retreat with fabulous views yet close to lakeside facilities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Alpine rural retreat with fabulous views yet close to lakeside facilities?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Alpine rural retreat with fabulous views yet close to lakeside facilities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alpine rural retreat with fabulous views yet close to lakeside facilities?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Alpine rural retreat with fabulous views yet close to lakeside facilities located?

This family-friendly Tremezzina cottage is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lido di Lenno and Sacro Monte di Ossuccio. Villa del Balbianello is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 41 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roman W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What an amazing place this is!

Wonderful located house with a beautiful lake view. We really enjoined our stay. Great communication with Jeannie and Paul ahead and during our stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

aurélie u.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant stay, but....

Pleasant stay at Roveglio Cottage, with an amazing view. However, several inconveniences: - neighbor dogs (not on leash, barking even early in the morming, one of them come bark on us each time we went back to the cotage) -beds are not comfortable -lack of dishes: chipped glasses, deteriorated pan, lack of table cutlery...
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Beautiful views, peaceful and wonderful

We had a lovely week at the farmhouse. Antonella, the farmer/housekeeper, is lovely and friendly. It was a great base to visit Como, Milan, over the border to Switzerland to Monte Generoso. Leno itself has lots of lovely places to eat and great for a stroll or people watching from a bar. Hired a speed boat to go on the lake (great fun). Lots of useful information in the file in the house, which was very helpful. Jeanie, the owner, was most helpful beforehand and the instructions for the route to the house were really good. We can see why everyone enjoys visiting the farmhouse and this area. Brilliant holiday! Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

B. H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A magical place

We traveled by car, four persons. We called the place magical. As all magical places, you wont get it for free. To arrive physical you might need a smaler but powerful car, and driving routines. The path up to the property (not asphalted, slippery when wet) is both quite steep, curvy and narrow. We had to park our something larger middle-class car at the church (always a free spot) and walk up the last few hundreds meters. We got some training by walking, and help from the kind farmers who helped us with our luggage. The old farmhouse is upgraded to a modern living-estate with good WLAN (the pictures are understate!), two terraces, one covered, and a a hidden garden piece with furniture. The view from the terraces is - again magical - overviewing the see and the mountains. Its an old, charming and healthy house and you might be prepared for some insects. The farmers are working nearby, you will have close contact with them and their dogs. They helped us patiently here and there; I felt save to have them around. While I was mainly relaxing at the terrace, playing a little bit on the well-kept piano, reading in the large library of the house, my family was examining the mountains and the see (still walking distance, we used a shortcut!). Lenno is a sweet village with nice markets and a few restaurants at the seaside. Busses are going frequently. There is nothing you can't do. We had a nice contact and good communication to the owners. Thank you!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Stéphane G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nous avons été accueillis par Antonnella, une dame du pays, charmante et authentique. La maison est en effet en hauteur avec une vue et une lumière superbe, nous avons eu beau temps! Nous avons même pu rencontrer les chèvres à notre départ. Le cadre est vraiment idyllique.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

emmanuelle m.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Le cottage est idéalement situé pour visiter les environs de Como. La vue est magnifique et le cottage très confortable. Tout s’est très bien passé avec une communication optimale.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephan M.

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Wunderbarer Ausblick auf den Comer See

Die Lage des Ferienhauses ist klasse um den Comer See zu entdecken. Da das Ferienhaus auf einer Anhöhe ist, hat man keinen Verkehrslärm und kann den Ausblick direkt auf den See genießen. Die Gastgeberin hat uns einen typisch italienischen Supermarkt empfohlen, den wir gleich liebgewonnen haben. Die letzten 200 Meter Anfahrt haben wir mit dem Auto mit Bravour gemeistert, hat sogar Spaß gemacht, das Gaspedal im 1. Gang mal durchzudrücken. Man kann den Wagen auch auf den großzügigen Parkplatz an der Kirche abstellen und mal direkt zu Fuß zum Haus hochgehen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holger S.

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Sehr schönes Ferienhaus

traumhafter Blick auf den Comersee. ausreichend Platz für 5 Personen. Schöne Wanderziele direkt ab Haus z.B. zum Weltkulturerbe Sacro Monte di Ossuccio. Sehr nette Vermieter und VorOrt Betreuung durch Antonella. Anfahrt ist gewöhnungsbedürftig (steil und eng).
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Florian G.

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Just beautiful

A bit steep to get there, but the location is beautiful, and the house is spacious and very simpel but beautifully arranged. As a family you feel welcome by the space and the farming neighbors. It feels real home!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth G.

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Absolutely wonderful place with a gorgeous view!!

This place is such a gem! We enjoyed it so much! It was such a pleasure to stay here! From the sound of the church bells to the gorgeous views it was really spectacular!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthias

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Roveglio 2022

Sehr gut
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

Valérie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Une vue exceptionnelle

Localisation parfaite pour la découverte des environs. Une vue à couper le souffle. Mais gîte difficile d’accès et non accessible à tous les types de véhicules. Il manque un deuxième ventilateur.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Judith M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Schönes Bauernhaus in den Olivenhängen

Das Haus liegt wirklich traumhaft oberhalb des Comer Sees und der Ausblick ist wunderschön. Der Kontakt vor Ort - sowie auch schon vorab - war sehr nett, das andere Haus auf dem grossen Grundstück liegt direkt neben dem Cottage und der Garten wird gemeinsam genutzt. Antonella ist sehr herzlich, super gastfreundlich und bemüht. Sie spricht nur italienisch, versucht aber eine reibungslose Kommunikation stets zu gewährleisten. Die neue Hündin ist leider relativ laut und bellt viel, Gäste in "ihrem" Garten mag sie nicht so. Die beiden Terassen sind jedoch zur Alleinbenutzung und auch wirklich schön, von allen Seiten hat man einen tollen Ausblick. Das Haus ist sehr geschmackvoll und toll ausgestattet, die Sauberkeit war nicht überall optimal. Die Straße ist wirklich nicht zu unterschätzen und wirklich eher als Offroad zu bezeichnen. Lenno ist ein sehr süßer Ort. Vielen Dank für den schönen Urlaub
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Lise D.

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Quelle vue !

Très bon séjour. La vue sur le lac est magnifique. L'accès reste assez difficile (route étroite et en forte pente) mais on en prend vite l'habitude, même avec notre petite voiture. 300 m à parcourir à pieds sinon. La vue se mérite ! Antonella, qui s'occupe de la maison, est très agréable.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BEISSON C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grands espaces, magnifique vue !

Nous avons passé une très belle semaine dans cette maison à Lenno ! Grande, bien équipée et avec une très belle vue sur le lac ! Ça repose ! Antonella et sa famille nous ont très bien accueillis, toujours avec le sourire, et Jeannie nous a donné toutes les infos utiles avant et pendant le séjour. Lenno est vraiment très agréable, le centre est familial avec une belle place au bord du lac. Bien situé pour visiter le lac (Côme, Varenne…) Bon à savoir : une belle vue se mérite, la maison est dans les hauteurs, la voiture est donc nécessaire et on arrive à la maison après une pente très raide.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philippe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beau site

Très bon gîte et bon emplacement
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Willem T.

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A cottage with views

Wir haben in der zweiten Septemberhälfte 2021 eine Woche im Roveglio Cottage verbracht. Das Haus umfasst ein Bad und ein Schlafzimmer mit eigener Terrasse im Hochparterre und ein zweites Bad und Schlafzimmer sowie ein großes Zimmer mit Küche, Wohn- und Essbereich im ersten Obergeschoß. Die Küche ist nach Osten, das obere Schlafzimmer nach Süden, das untere Schlafzimmer und der Wohnbereich nach Süden und Westen, und der Essbereich nach Westen ausgerichtet. Vom Essbereich hat man Zugang zu einer überdachten Terrasse und von dort aus zu einer weiteren Terrasse. Wir fanden das Haus geräumig, die Einrichtung vielleicht ein bisschen kühl, die Küche gut ausgestattet und die Aussicht fantastisch. Während man von den beiden erstgenannten Terrassen auf den See schaut, schaut man von der letztgenannten auf den Hang - man hat also beides! Das Haus liegt am oberen Ortsrand Lennos. Die Anfahrt ist an zwei Stellen steil, wobei außerdem an einer dieser Stellen der Straßenbelag schlecht ist. Der Email- und telefonische Kontakt zur Vermieterin Jeannie verlief außerordentlich gut! Die Betreuerin Antonella spricht ausschließlich Italienisch.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views

The pictures do not do this property justice. Maybe the best we have ever had. Jeannie was great and the cheeses we bought were outstanding
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maison idéale : vue imprenable, calme et campagne

Nous avons été enchantés de notre séjour. La maison est idéalement placée pour visiter de très beaux sites du Lac de Côme. La vue est exceptionnelle et l'environnement est bucolique.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Lucas H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oase van rust met fabuleus uitzicht!

Deze cottage biedt fantastische vergezichten over het Comomeer. Sfeervol ingericht en van alle gemakken voorzien, wel wat gedateerd maar dat vonden wij geen probleem. De toegangsweg was voor onze Mini niet te doen dus moesten we deze parkeren bij de nabije abdij en telkens het laatste zeer steile stuk wandelen. Enige echte nadeel was de hond van Antonella die erg agressief was en tekens blaffend op ons af kwam rennen, zelfs als wij op ons eigen terras verbleven (vermoedelijk vanwege extra waaksheid omdat ze net puppy’s had gekregen).
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin H.

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A great place to stay

The view is amazing. There are two balconies and a garden so even in the end of september there is a place to enjoy the sunshine and the view. There is also a lot of soace inside the house. A well equiped kitchen and a good bed to sleep. Antonella is very friendly even we don't speak the same language. In the area there are nice hikes and place to go to. We did have a very nice week!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

I

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Waanzinnig uitzicht

Tussen de olijfbomen met uitzicht over Lenno en het Comomeer: schitterend huis, van alle gemakken voorzien. Enorme tuin: een bloemenweide met bijen en vlinders. Gastvrije eigenaars. De steile klim met (of zonder) de auto is het zeker waard!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliver F.

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Alles bestens!

Alles bestens! Sehr Gastfreundlich!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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Peaceful, beautiful and away from the crowds

This comfortable home was perfect for our purposes and would work very well for two couples traveling together. The owner’s dicription of the road up to the house is accurate - it is not for the faint of heart. We tried it the first time but after that we chose to leave the car further down the hill and walk up to the house. Angelina was extremely helpful and checked on us every now and then. As he was driving, by her father gave us a lift up to the house a few times ( much appreciated as we had bags of groceries). We enjoyed cooking in the kitchen and enjoying drinks and dinner on the porch with that spectacular view. The beds were comfortable, the bathrooms very nice and the whole house clean and welcoming. There are steps from the entrance level (where one bedroom and bathroom is) to the main floor where all the other rooms are. The washer and dryer are in a separate room outside the kitchen door, but the room is well lit and the washer works well. The Greenway is an 11km hike along the lake which we would definitely recommend. We would certainly stay here again(but I would make sure our car had a stronger engine for that final hill ). This would not be a good place for someone with mobility issues. We are in our mid seventies, in good health and also like to hike, so it worked for us and we enjoyed the house very much.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Paradise in Lake Como

The property was absolutely amazing. The pictures hardly do it justice. The drive up the hill was not difficult and we very quickly got used to it... the photos the owners supplied were perfect to lead us to the correct place. Once we got there we could not believe how beautiful it was... both from the deck and its view out toward the lake... as well as a perfectly cozy house that was more than ample for two of us....we didn't even use the lovely bedroom and full bath downstairs. The kitchen was very well equipped and the caretaker Antonella was phenomenally helpful showing us around, putting on the heat when it turned chilly and providing us with fresh eggs and milk from the farm when we ask to buy them. The furnishings were just fine and the bed, which we used in the upstairs bedroom, was very comfortable indeed. But the views out to the lake were astounding and we simply could not take enough pictures to capture what a lovely place this is. We would highly recommend it. In addition the location was perfect a short drive above the town of Lenno, where the ferry to all the major towns like Bellagio stops, and there is a lovely Villa and Gardens to see right near the town. The owners kindly leave a file folder stuffed with brochures describing nearby sights. We only wished we had time in our travel schedule to have stayed longer than the 12 days we stayed. Thanks to Antonella and the owners.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Jeannie Willan

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This is Paul and my daughter Emma getting some new garden furniture ready. We're a Manchester-based, Anglo-Italian family. I visited Lake Como while inter-railing and said then "this is a place I could retire to". Imagine my surprise when my then fiancé brought me to see his old family home.

We have been spending a part of our holidays here ever since, involving teenage boys, small children and now teenage girls - not to mention a large number of friends and family members. It simply is a place to share.

And even after all these years we are still finding new delights and things to do on Lake Como. We love the swimming, the walking, the ice-creams, the food, the music and above all the warmth and tranquillity. It would give me enormous pleasure to be able to talk to you, to answer any questions and help you get the most out of your holiday.

Why they chose this property

Roveglio has been in our family since about 1880 - an ancestor was Mayor of Lenno and the family tomb is in Lenno cemetery. So we have a long-term commitment to both Roveglio and Lake Como.

My mother-in-law spent much of the war here - there was no running water or electricity. She and my father-in-law renovated the main house in the 1970s as a retirement project and later converted The Cottage in 1996 for their own use.

We took over the management of the farm in 2006 and since then have been focussed on reclaiming the overgrown woodland, improving the pasture and planting more olive trees - our olive oil recently won Best in Class in the New York International Olive Oil Competition and has been awarded DOP status in Italy.

Roveglio has the most amazing views and, because it is uphill from the lake, even on hot days there is a breeze. You do need a car and a bit of confidence to tackle the steep lane.

What makes this property unique

Set in fields in the fresh mountain air, Roveglio is only 5 minutes by car from the village of Lenno, 15 minutes by foot (longer climbing uphill back)! You can set off on mountain walks from the door or just relax and read, smelling the wild mint and hearing the church bells and crickets, The Cottage has both a dining and a sunbathing terrace, as well an area of lawn and access to the garden. And you are very welcome to visit other parts of the farm - see the animals and taste our cheese and olive oil.

Languages:

English, French, German, Italian

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