Paradiso del Lago B1, Bellano, Italy

Make it a breathtaking lake view escape!

Boasting spectacular views across the Central Lake, this fully-air conditioned 2 bed retreat offers the perfect setting for year-round romantic escapes and flexible family stays.

Sleeping up to 4, the spacious 2nd floor apartment offers a chic and restful base from which to soak up the scenic serenity of the eastern shore, whilst being within easy reach of Lake Como’s top attractions and leisure pursuits. Also equipped with cosy central heating and benefitting from pool access and close proximity to the Ski resorts, the holiday home offers a carefree haven for all seasons.

Internally, its bright and welcoming interior is contemporary yet homely; with an effortless open plan feel that is ideal for relaxed holiday stays. The luxury bolthole is fully-equipped too with all your home comforts, including free WIFI and a flat screen TV with DVD player.

The lake views from the floor-to-ceiling window in the living room set a beautiful backdrop for socialising, relaxing and entertaining. Guests can curl up together on the sumptuous L-shaped sofa, or dine away in style to the chic dining table for 4-6. Complemented by the new fully-equipped kitchen, the scene is set for carefree stays.

The lovely open plan space is as welcoming by day as it is by night, with an uplifting beamed ceiling and mountain-view picture window featuring too, alongside carefree access out to the alfresco dining terrace.
Guests can easily enjoy the hassle-free freedom of family meals-in as well as evening dinner parties, with the kitchen fitted with every must-have appliance, including a range cooker with oven and hob, a toaster, kettle, coffee machine, microwave, fridge and dishwasher.

Moving on from the delightful open plan reception, couples can enjoy a tempting lie-in to the contemporary master bedroom. Furnished with a cosy double bed, dressing table and fitted wardrobe, the room offers a tranquil sanctuary in which to wake up to stunning lake views each day. The high beamed ceilings also feature to the master bedroom, as well as to the second bedroom, which is furnished with a child-friendly set of modern bunk beds, chest of drawers and a wardrobe.
Accompanying the immaculate holiday accommodation is a chic fitted bathroom with power shower, wash basin, WC and bidet. Private laundry and ironing facilities are also to hand within this relaxed and effortlessly stylish retreat.

*Please note the WiFi signal can be weak due to the hillside location*

Outside, guests can savour the hillside serenity and direct lake views from their very own private garden. Equipped with a pair of sun loungers and alfresco dining area for 4, the garden offers a heavenly venue for daytime relaxing, playing and evening get-togethers. A private parking space is also easily to hand within the residence. Guests are asked to note that there are a total number of 16 steps inside and 14 steps outside.

Note: Pool availablity may be subject to Covid-19 restrictions.

Situated within the exclusive appeal of a brand-new lake view complex, the luxury holiday home is perfectly suited for those looking to dip in and out of the tourist delights and activities of the Central Lake.

With its tranquil eastern shore setting and lovely panoramic lake views to take in, the stunning hillside residence offers that carefree holiday oasis one dreams of; where you can soak up guilt-free holiday relaxation with family and friends, enjoy a dip in the communal outdoor pool (shared by 26 apartments in total), or venture out and explore the local attractions.

Located just 4 minutes drive from the lakeside centre of Bellano, everything you could need to complement your self-catering stay is here; including authentic restaurants and grocery shops. The pretty well-serviced lake town also boasts close proximity to Varenna (8 minutes drive) and offers excellent transport links; with its harbour, bus service and frequent train links to Varenna, Lecco, Milan and the north eastern shore.

The neighbouring famous resort town of Varenna offers the perfect setting for enjoying a classic day out, with a plethora of authentic restaurants, cafes and wine bars to savour throughout the daytime and ambient evenings, alongside a lovely scenic lido for sunbathing, plenty of gift shops and a string of popular attractions to discover; from Villa Monastero and the botanical gardens of Villa Cipressi, to the Civic Museum of Ornithology and Natural Sciences. Foodies can also immerse themselves in a Ristorante II Caminetto Cookery lesson, enjoy an authentic evening aperitif or dine away in style, at one of the many romantic restaurants.

Those looking to get out on the lake can make a splash with Varenna’s power boat and kayak rental service or with a classic boat trip experience on the ‘Taxi Boat Varenna’. The family-friendly public lake beach at Lierna is also within easy reach from the holiday home; just 18 minutes drive away (and just 8 minutes drive south of Varenna). Bellano is also just 35 minutes drive from the Sailing schools and annual Regattas on offer in the historical northern resort of Gravedona.

Walkers are equally well catered for; with the Sentiero del Viandante trail and Orrido di Bellano gorge walk on the doorstep in Bellano, and the hillside trek from Varenna up to the medieval Castello di Vezio serving as the perfect lake view setting for enjoying a family picnic or falconry display.

From Varenna, the frequent car and passenger ferry offers a carefree way to reach Bellagio, Menaggio and Cadenabbia. In Bellagio, visitors can enjoy immersing themselves in the wide array of gift shops, charming restaurants, Villa Melzi gardens and fashionable day-night Lido here, as well as an adrenaline-fuelled day up in the trees at the Civenna Jungle Raider Park (23 minutes drive from Bellagio), or with an extreme outdoor activity at the Bellagio Outdoor Sport Centre.

In Menaggio, the scene is set for a picturesque day of ice creams, Lido fun, mini golf, boat hire and even championship Golf; up amongst the scenic fairways of the prestigious Menaggio & Cadenabbia Golf Club (10 minutes drive from central Menaggio). From this central western shore resort, Lake Lugano is also within easy reach for day trips, just 20 minutes bus/drive away.

Also perfect for enjoying a wintertime break, the convenient central lake base of Bellano offers close proximity to the Italian Alp Ski resorts of Piani di Bobbio (41 minutes drive from the apartment) and Madeismo (76 minutes drive).
Located just 27 minutes drive from Lecco, 68 minutes drive from Como and 88 minutes drive from Milan, guests are perfectly placed for enjoying a cosmopolitan day out too!

Milan Bergamo Airport is also just 76 minutes drive away – for carefree year-round travel.

Note: Pool availability may be subject to Covid-19 restrictions Please note that the pool is open from the 15th of May 2024 to the 15th of September 2024