Casa Dell’architetto

Casa dell’ Architetto lies on the western shore of the lake, and has always been the destination for an ‘elite tourism’ starting in the ‘belle époque’ period.  The extraordinary neoclassic villas of Como, Cernobbio, Moltrasio, Laglio and Tremezzo to name but just a few, have welcomed over the centuries the most famous of celebrities from the world of music and literature and most recently the Hollywood world of film and sports personalities.  The village of Sala Comacina and Ossuccio with their array of shops and trattorias are within walking distance via the marked ‘Greenway’ path - a scenic walkway connecting many local towns and villages. Take a short drive to the beautiful Villa Carlotta in the village of Tremezzo (approximately 10 minutes). The most famous villa on the lake, Villa Carlotta, has a perfect combination of luxurious interiors and luxuriant exteriors with inspiration and examples from all over the world.  Villa Melzi, the gardens of Villa Cipressi and Villa di Balbianello are also not to be missed.For the keen golfer, Menaggio & Cadenabbia Golf Course is located nearby and is said to marvel the best of golf players.

This fantastic 18-hole course is open from March to November and is certainly one to add to your list.  Villa D'Este also offers an 18-hole course and is said to be the most varied and difficult of the European par 69 courses.Ferries link all major villages and towns of Lake Como, providing both a good form of public transportation and a great way to see the lake.  Hop on the ferry at Sala Comacina or nearby Lenno for a trip to Bellagio, la perla del lago (the pearl of the lake), considered by many to be the most beautiful town in all of Europe.  Or venture a little further to Menaggio; a picturesque harbour with the old and 'new', the shops, restaurants, cafes, public squares and alleyways, the tree shaded lakeshore promenades bordered by flowers, and the well-kept villas form a wonderful and serene place to holiday.For the romantics amongst you, why not head out on your own private rowing boat and explore some of the little coves and swimming spots not seen from the shore – the owner of Casa dell’ Architetto kindly allows free unlimited use for all guests. Inland there are various opportunities for excursions, from the easy walk of the sanctuary of the Madonna del Soccorso to the more difficult climb towards the basilica of San Benedetto in the Val Perlana. For those who enjoy relaxing by the lake, the beach that fronts the house is for public use, as are all waterfronts in Italy and its size will change depending on the tides.  Beach seating and towels are provided.Please note:  The position of this house is one of the most scenic and suggestive of the lake, which means that during the height of the summer and especially on weekends it does get a little crowded, but all you need to do is wait for the sun to set and it re-acquires its tranquillity.

Building work has been suspended on a small marina being built near the house.  This cannot be seen from house or terrace.