It's fair to say that Lake Como isn't exactly short of awe-inspiring views, but the panorama enjoyed from this home's terrace is nothing short of sensational. Thanks to the prime position six hundred metres above the banks, guests are treated to a sweeping vista of the sparkling lake, verdant hillside, clusters of villages and a huge expanse of sky.

It says a lot about this home — a tower dating back to the end of the eighteenth century — that this isn't the only standout feature. Staying outside, there's a long swimming pool and a spa tub, plus plenty of loungers for soaking up the sunshine. If the weather's kind — which it all too often is here — there's no excuse not to fire up the barbecue and serve up something grilled to perfection for dinner.

Inside, there's certainly a rustic feel to the design, thanks to the wooden ceiling beams and terracotta tiles underfoot, but there are plenty of modern amenities to be found, too. There's also a pool table if you want to challenge a family member or friend.

The surrounding medieval village of Palanzo is as authentic as you could wish for, all narrow alleys, stone houses and even a small restaurant. The lake itself can be reached in around fifteen minutes' drive, while the city of Como takes half an hour.


*There's a private car park for guests to use, as well as bike storage
*There are four floors and lots of stairs, so it might not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility
*The host can provide a baby cot and a high chair, at an extra cost
*It's possible to arrange film and photography shoots here — speak with your host beforehand for more details
*There's in-person check-in before 7pm, after which it's self check-in with a key box
Balcony / Patio
Barbeque
Bathtub
Black-Out Blinds
Central Heating
Cleaning Products
Coffee Maker
Cooking Essentials
Cot / Crib
Desk / Workplace
Dishwasher
Drying Rack
DVD Library
Extra Pillows and Blankets
Fire Extinguisher
Fireplace
First Aid Kit
Free Parking On Premises
Free Parking On Street
Freezer
Fridge
Garden
Hair Dryer
Hangers
High Chair
Hot Tub
Iron
Ironing Board
Kettle
Kitchen
Kitchen Utensils
Laptop Friendly Workspace
Library of Books
Microwave
Outdoor Seating
Oven
Parking Available
Pets Allowed
Pod Coffee Machine
Pool / Snooker Table
Private Entrance
Private Parking
Private Pool
Record Player
Safe
Satellite / Cable TV
Self Check-in / Check-out
Stove
Sun Loungers / Beach Chairs
Swimming Pool
Toaster
Toiletries
TV
Washing Machine
Wi-fi