Between the two southern branches of Lake Como, this terracotta-roofed villa is set around an ivy-dappled courtyard. A huge, free-form swimming pool takes pride of place in the grounds and wandering across perfectly manicured lawns (or taking the golf buggy) sees you at tennis courts, a football pitch and secret seating areas. We absolutely love the loggia-style eating area, beneath wooden rafters with an old water pump and wood-burning fireplace. Or, choose to dine beneath the ivy on the veranda. Did we mention there’s a heliport?

Inside, you’ll find the classic Italian dark-wood furniture and rooms livened up with Moroccan rugs and maritime paraphernalia on the walls. There are several sofa-filled snugs to hide away in, and one huge lounge with pretty 17th-century-style windows for the whole group to socialise in. One spot we found particularly intriguing was the booth-like dining set around the old hearth with its cauldron still intact.

In terms of location, you’re a half-hour drive from the beautiful town of Bellagio on Lake Como, and twenty minutes from Lecco where boats leave to cross the lake.
*There is air conditioning, but only in the bedrooms
*The swimming pool is available between April and October
*This home consists of two separate buildings
*You host can provide a high chair and cot for infants, just ask
*Private parking is available both covered and uncovered with this home
Air Conditioning
Barbeque
Bathtub
Central Heating
Cot / Crib
Dishwasher
Drying Rack
Fireplace
Free Parking On Premises
Freezer
Fridge
Garden
Hair Dryer
High Chair
Hot Tub
Iron
Ironing Board
Jacuzzi
Kettle
Kitchen
Kitchen Utensils
Laptop Friendly Workspace
Microwave
Outdoor Seating
Oven
Parking Available
Patio / Terrace
Pets Allowed
Pod Coffee Machine
Private Entrance
Private Parking
Private Pool
Satellite / Cable TV
Stove
Swimming Pool
Tennis Court
Toaster
TV
Washing Machine
Wi-fi