Providing a peaceful yet highly convenient base in the heart of Old Town Varenna, this modernised duplex apartment is ideal for 2 couples or small groups of up to 4 guests. With lake views, a bright contemporary interior and access to a charming communal terrace, it offers a relaxed Lake Como escape just moments from cafés, restaurants and ferry links. A car is not necessary, making it perfect for those arriving by train or ferry.
The apartment features a bright open-plan living area furnished with a fabric sofa, flat-screen SAT TV and side tables. The space flows into a contemporary kitchen diner for four, creating a welcoming setting for relaxed evenings in.
The modern kitchen is fully equipped with a cooker hob, oven, microwave, electric kettle, toaster, coffee machine and fridge. Guests also enjoy access to a shared lake-view terrace furnished with a bistro dining set — perfect for alfresco meals overlooking Varenna’s historic rooftops and shoreline.
Sleeping
Bedroom 1: Twin joinable beds and wardrobe.
Bedroom 2: Twin joinable beds and wardrobe.
Extra: A single sofa bed is available in the living room for additional flexibility. Infant travel cots can be provided upon request (extra cost).
Bathroom
There is 1 modern bathroom fitted with a shower cubicle, wash basin, WC and bidet.
Additional
• Free Wi-Fi • Central heating • Washing machine • TV • Terrace • Paid public parking nearby • Pets not permitted • Smoking not permitted
Location
From this historical townhouse residence, the delights and amenities of Varenna Old Town are all here to enjoy on the doorstep. Alongside lake view coffee mornings, ambient wine tasting evenings and romantic lakeside dining, Varenna also offers the opportunity to soak up the romantic cobbled streets, ancient churches and boutique gift shops. A lakeside Lido, Ferry stop and the timeless visitor attractions of Castello Vezio, the elegant Villa Cipressi and lush botanical gardens of Villa Monastero will also provide you with plenty to see and do.
Bellano’s water sports, Perledo’s Italian Cooking lessons, the Jungle Raider Park, Lierna’s public lake beach and the Italian Alp Ski resorts are all an easy drive away too, from this picturesque eastern shore resort.
The car and passenger Ferry service also promises carefree sightseeing trips around the Central Lake, to the famous resorts and villa attractions of Bellagio, Cadenabbia and Menaggio.
A wide range of Central Lake leisure pursuits are just waiting to be enjoyed too; from kayak hire, boat rental, sailing and water sports to cycling, horse riding, tennis, golf, extreme sports, spa treatments and classic Lido days!
Varenna is conveniently placed for reaching the fashionable nearby cities of Lugano (44 minutes’ bus ride/ car journey from Menaggio) and Milan (79 minutes’ drive away).
Varenna is also well-serviced with a Lecco-Milan train service; enabling guests to easily reach Lake Como without the need of a car.
