A truly special and beautifully decorated apartment in an exclusive condominium, situated in an elevated position overlooking the famously picturesque lakeside town of Varenna. You can take full advantage of having one of the greatest and finest panoramic lake views available. This apartment has been individually designed, fitted and furnished to offer guests a fresh, clean and bright holiday stay. The bright and airy rooms, leave you feeling relaxed and tranquil. The balcony offers seating for you to unwind after a busy day seeing the sights, to take in the summer sun and enjoy a glass of chilled white wine. This beautiful, exclusive apartment offers one contemporary style bedroom, and open plan living and dining area, along with all mod cons such as flat screen television with satellite, DVD, and washing machine. You will also benefit from sharing the private resident’s swimming pool to where you can swim some lengths, or relax on the sun loungers! Varenna is one of the most picturesque towns on the lake, its steep winding alleys lined with charming homes, flowering Geraniums cascading over the balconies and lace-curtained windows. Just above Varenna there is the ancient Castello Vezio where Theodolinda, Queen of the Lombards, is said to have died in the 7th century. Two famed villas to visit here in Varenna are Villa Cipressi, with terraced gardens cascading right down to the lakeshore, and Villa Monastero, a true garden showcase. Varenna dates from the 5th century where you can still see in places the original Roman layout of the town: a geometric design, which allows wonderful views of the lake. The reds, terracottas and yellows of its houses, its mild climate and the olive and cypress trees make you wonder whether you are not 200 km further south. By contrast, winter in Varenna is exhilarating; clear blue skies and snow-capped mountains make for exceptional scenery. Varenna is very convenient for skiing in the resorts of Italy and Switzerland. The delightful resort Madesimo, north of Chiavenna is only 1.15 hours away by car. Perhaps you would like to drive 1.30 hr to St. Moritz or catch a train from Varenna station. Nearby Varenna is the shortest river in Italy and one with most enticing name, Fiumelatte (River of Milk). Leonardo da Vinci was quite perplexed by the river as he and countless others failed to find its source. It runs for only 250m with this short distance and the degree of descent, gives it a white milky appearance. The river mysteriously dries up in the middle of October and re-appears suddenly in the second half of March!

Address

Via alla Cava Bassa, Perledo - Lombardy - Lake Como - 23829

Rates

EU680 - EU980