If you can afford to splurge or have a large party, consider renting a villa on Lake Como. Villa Negri is located in the village of Laglio along the edge of Lake Como. It has seven bedrooms and six bathrooms, a modern kitchen and air conditioning. An outdoor pool complete with shower, mini-kitchen and outdoor dining also are found at Villa Negri. Maid service, linens and towels are included in the rental rate. Boat trips can be found nearby as can a small bar, restaurant and pebble beach in Laglio.
Villa Negri
Stuart and Joanna Robinson
+44-0-170-765-5623
villa-negri.com
In the town of Cernobbia, you will find Hotel Villa D'Este. If you seek opulence in your Lake Como vacation with less seclusion, the Hotel Villa D'Este is an option. Once the home of Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio, it was turned into a luxury hotel in 1873 and has been completely renovated to include modern conveniences such as air conditioning, Internet and satellite television. Each room in the hotel is different, but all are decorated in the Renaissance style. Restaurants, bars and gardens can all be enjoyed on the property. Boating, shopping and dining are available nearby; for more shopping options, Milan is just an hour away.
Hotel Villa D'Este
Via Regina, 40
22012 Cernobbio
Italy
+39-031-3481
villadeste.it
If you are looking for something more budget friendly and you like the charm of a true bed-and-breakfast, then try the Alla Torretta Bed & Breakfast for your stay on Lake Como. Located in Bellagio, along the shores of Lake Como, Alla Torretta is a family-run B&B that sits atop the family-run restaurant and pizzeria by the same name. Rooms are small but include private bathrooms, satellite television and the use of a common garden and sundeck. There is also one slightly larger private apartment avaiable as well as an area for parents to warm baby bottles or prepare special meals for children downstairs. Paragliding, horseback riding, water skiing and other sports can be found nearby.
Alla Torretta Bed & Breakfast
Via Nuova N.3 -- 22021 Bellagio
(COMO)
+39 031 951272
allatorretta.com
