Romantic & Private Lake Como village house

Description

Beautiful stone built 250 year old village house in historic centre of Pognana, 15 mins from Como. Completely renovated and interior designed to highest levels of comfort and luxury in authentic ancient Italian village setting. Very private. Use of whole house (except cellars) with private entrance. Amazing lake views from all rooms including iconic bathtub for two. 2 terraces. Fireplace. Great space for remote working. Free street parking a few mins walk. Self check in possible.

The space
The house is set over three open plan floors with beautiful lake views from every floor. Entrance floor - Living and kitchen area with large dining terrace and chill out zone with panoramic lake views. Huge island table great for laptop working. Original fireplace. First floor - Master bedroom suite with iconic lake facing bathtub and walk in shower room with rain effect shower also with lake views, toilet and bidet. Private balcony overlooking lake and terrace below. To darken room use shutters. Character top floor studio with beautiful original roof beamed structure. Double bed, antique desk, separate toilet and sink. Skylights have darkening heat resistant blinds. Semi professional stainless steel kitchen is fully equipped with pots pans dishes cutlery glasses, cooking utensils. Gas hob, electric fan oven, dishwasher, fridge with small freezer. Espresso maker. Cafettiere and fresh ground coffee. Kettle with selection of teas. Cleaning/disinfectant products. Comfortable bath towels, cotton sheets, quality pillows, toiletries and candles provided. Hairdryer. Iron and ironing board. Electric fans on each floor for summer stays. No aircon. Fireplace with wood winter months as well as central heating (included in rental price). For cooking at home, all the basics are there - olive oil, salt pepper herbs and spices etc. You can buy supplies at the grocer/butcher in the village just opposite Peppos Bar (closes midday until late afternoon) 5 mins walk down main steps.
High powered WIFI. Smart TV with Netflix and YouTube for English or other language viewing.

SINGLE USE OF BEDROOMS - sheets etc for second bed are not provided unless requested before arrival. Please let me know in advance if you require both beds prepared.

Children welcome but please bear in mind that the staircases have top handrail only.

Several hours cleaning and disinfecting time is spent before and after every guest.

Provided for guests use (not listable in Amenities section). Umbrella. Guide books. Wood for fireplace. USB phone charger. Chess. Welcome drinks!

Pognana is a charming small lake village with friendly residents. The house is above the main road up a steep curvy road about 3 minutes drive up. Please note you cannot drive right to the house as street is too narrow and stony in parts. But advantage is no traffic noise! There is free public parking (see photos) just after the cemetery about 3 mins walk from house or around the cemetery road. If not renting a car, please note there is no local taxi service or Uber and buses finish around 21.30h. I can recommend a local driver but he should be booked well in advance. Closest petrol station, pharmacy and bank are in Torno (8 mins towards Como). I recommend you have some cash in euros as not everywhere accepts cards (there is a cash machine is the village grocer)
Please note check in is from 14.00 and you can self check in. Check out is 10.30. If you want a later time please message me direct as it depends on subsequent guests arrival. I’m happy to be flexible if it’s possible.

From April to October the Italian stay tax is payable direct in cash euros on arrival. 2 euros per person per night.

FOOD STORE
There is a small grocer store selling fresh bread and croissants, delicatessen, fruit and vegetables, drinks, general supplies and butcher (open almost every day in high season, otherwise closed Sundays and Monday afternoons).

WHERE TO EAT IN THE VILLAGE
For dining out, lunch and dinner, walking distance there is Meridiana restaurant (closed on Wednesdays) and the fabulous Villa Lario (open April to Oct). Tel numbers are in the house on the info sheet.
The second bar is Sonya Bar (closed Mondays) about 10 mins walk from house on the ancient footpath called the Strada Regia or a few mins by car (driving away from Como direction)
A fabulous new restaurant called Insolito - meaning unusual - has just opened right on the Imbarcardero (ferry dock) down many steps from the main road but well worth the walk.

SHOPPING
If shopping in Como, bear in mind that a lot of shops close for Italian lunch "hour" roughly from twelve thirty to three thirty. For nightlife, there is the Lido at Bellagio and Faggeto.

SIGHTSEEING
There are 3 churches in Pognana one of which San Rocco dates back to 9th century and well worth seeing. All walkable from the house. The house directly looks onto George Clooneys villa on the other side of the lake.

GETTING AROUND
The ferry to Como or Bellagio departs regularly in high season from the Imbarcadero (ferry dock) at the bottom of the main Pognana steps (15 mins walk). Timetable and tickets available online at navigazioneLaghi Choose Lake Como. There is also a bus service C30 or C32 with stops in either direction (to Como or to Bellagio) at the bottom of the main steps. Tickets can be bought in advance from Peppos or Sonya bar. Peppos also offer take away or eat in pizza on weekends and light meals during the week. Peppos is closed on Thursdays. The other bar in the village is Sonya bar, which is closed on Mondays. Private boat rental is available (small boats can be rented without captains licence but must provide ID) at Mostes in Faggeto Lario (neighbouring village). Weekends are difficult to park so get there early. There is also a lido beach bar at Faggeto which has dinner and live music on Saturdays in summer. Swimming in the lake is safe. Bellagio with its fabulous boutiques, cafes and views to both sides of the lake, is definitely worth a visit, either by car or public ferry. Via road, about 25 mins. For romantic dining, I would recommend the restaurant at Hotel Vapore lakefront at Torno, 10 mins by car towards Como (open from Easter to early Nov). Mention my name and you should get a lakefront table! Further recommendations in print out in house.

Guest access
The old wooden door at entrance level is the cellar door. The front door is up an external staircase on the right side of the house. See photos. You have free use of the whole house during your stay (apart from cellars) and it is very quiet and private. The house is not reachable by car and is 3 minutes walk from the closest street parking. Heavy suitcases or high heels not recommended! Not suitable for people with walking difficulties.

Other things to note
Car hire is recommended as public transport is limited. Small cars best for Italian roads. If not hiring a car, I can recommend an airport or station transfer service. direct). To find the parking and house please follow my check in instructions with photos precisely - do not input house address to maps. It is recommended to have some euros in cash and the tourist tax of 2 euros per person per night from April to October is payable in cash. Please note the house is not reachable by car and is 3 minutes walk from the closest parking. Heavy suitcases not recommended. The washing machine is not available to guests. There is a launderette in Blevio.

Amenities

• Air conditioning
• Iron and board
• Basic soaps
• Linens provided
• Clothes dryer
• Toilet paper
• Towels provided
• Coin laundry
• Fitness room & equipment
• Washing machine
• Hair dryer
• Wireless internet
• Heating
• Swimming Pool

• Baby gate
• Paper towels
• Baby monitor
• Parking
• Telephone
• Fireplace
• Garage
• Wood stove
• Internet
• Living room

• Dishes and utensils
• Dishes and utensils for kids
• Blender
• Kettle
• Coffee grinder
• Microwave
• Oven
• Refrigerator
• Grill
• Stove
• Ice maker
• Toaster
• Child's highchair
• Dining table
• Dining area

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Thorsten

TOP TOP TOP!

TOP TOP TOP! Wonderful stay. There was nothing missing. Louise was super proactive and very helpful.

Diego

Wonderful apartment.

Wonderful apartment. Great for a romantic getaway. We visited in winter and had a great time with the fireplace on, enjoying the spectacular view and the very comfortable apartment.

Angela

Louise was very kind and helpful,

Louise was very kind and helpful, even though communication only happened virtually. The house is very well decorated, it is cozy, and it is a pamper for a couple

Rose

Such a dream! Set in a peaceful town 20 minutes away from Como.

Such a dream! Set in a peaceful town 20 minutes away from Como. Felt like home instantly 🤍 will definitely be back! Thanks Louise for this opportunity!!

Tom

A fantastic way to start 2024.

A fantastic way to start 2024. A beautiful place set within a quiet and peaceful location overlooking Lake Camo. Did not disappoint. Great host and easy to follow instructions from the point of booking. The property has great facilities including log burning fire, kitchen, balcony and bath tub. Views are incredible. Very quiet location. Highly recommended.

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