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.

The home has been created with style, comfort and luxury in mind and is ideally located to reach the whole Lake as the ferry stop is just a few minutes walk. Dine al fresco on the large balcony whilst taking in the glorious view, rustle up a feast in the modern kitchen, listen to your favourite cd whilst relaxing on the plush leather sofa or take a stroll to the secluded shingle beach in front of the apartment and indulge in a little dolca vita! The boat stop is just 2 minutes walk from the apartment accessing all parts of the lake. The apartment is perfectly positioned to reach Villa Balbianello (007, Casino Royale filmed here in Lenno).The only man made sandy beach in Lake Como is nearby as well as an array of bars and restaurants plus all amenities from supermarket to wifi cafe just a few minutes walk! The property includes secure, private gated parking however ferry and bus near by means car hire in unnecessary.

Lenno is home to some of the most picturesque scenery in Italy, never mind Lake Como (featured on the Holiday programme, BBC1, Casino Royale 007 and House of Gucci-Lady Gaga). Artists have visited Lake Como in their droves over many years. Please ask about recommended websites for courses. Cookery courses also available here in the village. Coast/Beach As well as the secluded shingle beach, just 2 minutes walk from the apartment, a man made sandy beach is situated just 10 minutes walk from the apartment. Lido di lenno is the perfect position to enjoy glorious lake views whilst waiters bring you your favourite drink beneath tented marquees as you lay on the beach. This beach, like the restaurants in Italy, is extremely child friendly. Please ask about recommended websites for courses. Cookery courses also available here in the village. The apartment is just over 1 hour from Malpensa & Linate Airports in Milan. Please enquire for flight operators and is approximately 1 and a 1/2 hours from Bergamo Airport. Fly with BA, Easyjet, Fly BMI or Ryanair. Car hire is not essential as there is a waterstop for the boat and coach stop close to the apartment however we do recommend car hire to help you enjoy all of the beautiful places you can visit in and around Lake Como. 10 minute approximate walk down to lake and village centre. Sunny location. 2 ferry stops within walking distance (10 and 15 minute walk) Boat hire, Villa Balbianello (007 Casino Royale), restaurant and beach bar within walking distance, Richard Branson’s Villa Cassinella all located here in Lenno. Accessible to touristy villages such as Menaggio and Tremezzo. Bellagio a ferry ride away.