With this picture perfect duplex for 4, you can easily soak up pool access and authentic Lake Como charm!

Boasting a shared swimming pool and a tranquil hillside setting close to the Central Lake, this modern 2 bed duplex in Pianello offers a carefree escape for born explorers, and for those in search of authentic relaxation.

Internally, the modern style and open plan layout can be enjoyed across 2 spacious floors. Guests will find the ground floor level with balcony access leading to an equally inviting lower ground floor (reached by 16 internal steps).

From the contemporary open plan reception, guests can sit back and soak up the serenity of the retreat’s hillside setting; with far reaching lake and mountain views for company.

Furnished with a stylish sofa, flat screen TV and a modern kitchen diner for 4, guests will easily be able to savour the carefree freedom of a self-catering stay.

The chic modern kitchen is fully-equipped to cater for those looking to re-create authentic Italian cooking, as well as for those looking to relish relaxed family breakfasts and memorable meals-in. Guests will find every necessary appliance to hand, including a cooker hob, microwave, oven, coffee machine, kettle, toaster and fridge. The effortlessly stylish dining area for 4 is also complemented by a lovely sunny dining area for 4, which features to the private outdoor balcony.

The inviting ground floor also offers a spacious modern shower room fitted with a power shower, wash basin, WC and bidet. From the open plan living room, the contemporary interior flows to the lower ground floor; to offer a serene haven in which couples can enjoy a good night’s rest.
On this lower ground floor, two bedrooms are located. The bedroom with the 2 single beds offers far reaching lake views to inspire and beguile, the sunny private balcony offers a fabulous setting from which to enjoy a meal, favourite book or a romantic glass of wine.

From the contemporary holiday retreat, guests can enjoy splashing around in and relaxing by the large communal outdoor pool, or can enjoy the convenience of their own private garage.

Perfectly-suited for large group sizes and flexible family stays, the sunny lake view residence offers additional 1-2 bed apartments to rent alongside this apartment too, so please enquire today!

From the timeless elevated appeal of Pianello’s hillside, a selection of authentic village amenities can be reached just 5-6 minutes drive away. These include a small grocery shop, a public lake beach with picnic benches, a host of charming eateries and a frequent western shore bus service.

Fourteen minutes drive away, the nearby town of Cremia with its charming harbour and shingle beach boasts a popular water sports club, a selection of cafes and bars to enjoy as well as the popular restaurant ‘La Baia’; which serves fresh lake fish, local wine and delicious Italian pizzas.

From the natural serenity of the hillside residence, the picturesque resort town of Menaggio is also just 19 minutes by car, enabling guests to easily dip in and out of the Central Lake.

The beautiful lakeside resort is home to pretty cafe-lined piazzas, a wide selection of supermarkets, lovely delicatessens, boutique gift shops, a variety of restaurants, boat and kayak hire services and a fabulous lakefront Lido with sandy beach, swimming pools, volley ball court and cocktail lounge.

A frequent car and passenger Ferry service runs from Menaggio to the equally famous ‘golden triangle’ towns of beautiful Bellagio (popular with souvenir shoppers) and timeless Varenna (popular with timeless romantics). Varenna also benefits from the Lecco-Milan train service, enabling guests to hop on and visit the fashionable Lombardy capital for the day without needing their hire car.

The Central Lake really does offer the perfect haven for foodie fans; with a fabulous range of restaurants to tickle the taste buds, from family-friendly pizzerias, fine award-winning lake front restaurants and authentic ‘Agroturismos’ which serve divine country-style cuisine.

The cosmopolitan cities of Como and Lugano (59 – 66 minutes drive away) also provide an excellent array of dining options to complement your self-catering stay, as well as the perfect daytime and evening distraction; with designer shopping, trendy clubs and nightclubs, casinos, world-class museums and year-round cultural events to take in.

From soaking up the breathtaking splendours and botanical gardens of Villa Carlotta, Villa Balbianello and Villa Melzi, to water sports, canoeing, swimming, boat rental, tennis, golf, hiking, Lidos and cycling – the Central Lake is home to your next holiday!

Extreme sport fans can also enjoy the sport club situated above Bellagio, which provides opportunities to paraglide, quad bike, abseil and rock climb. In the winter-spring months, the nearby Ski resorts also provide the ideal day or weekend excursion away from the lake, with St Moritz and the closer Madesimo and Piani di Bobbio resorts 1-2 hours drive away.

Note: Pool availability may be subject to Covid-19 restrictions Please note that the pool is open from the 1st of June 2024 to the 30th of September 2024