Alpine rural retreat with fabulous views yet close to lakeside facilities

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Outdoor space

Lake view

Explore the area

Lenno, Como

Villa Carlotta7 min drive
Villa del Balbianello9 min drive
Bellagio Port20 min drive
Milan (MXP-Malpensa Intl.)90 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Main bedroom

1 King Bed

Sitting Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Roveglio (Bramble Farm) is a beautifully restored early 19th century farm. Five minutes drive up from the lakeside town of Lenno, the air is fresh and scented with wild herbs. Instead of traffic you church bells and crickets.

The Cottage was converted recently for the owners' use, providing a spacious and luxurious home from home for a tranquil break in spring, summer or autumn. Don't take our word for what it offers - please look at the guest comments.

The farm produces prize-winning single-estate extra virgin olive oil and organic hand-made cheese. The animals are kept away from the domestic buildings - but the dogs, goats and rabbits are a draw for children. With the introduction of solar panels, we are now also carbon-neutral.

The location is ideal for walks to Madonna del Soccorso, a World Heritage Site (45 minutes) and the steeper route to the hermitage of San Bernadetto (90 minutes). It is only two kilometres from Lenno and a car is essential. Lenno offers a thriving weekly market, supermarkets, banks and a pharmacy, as well as restaurants, bars, a wonderful lido for sunbathing and lake swimming and the breathtaking Villa Balbienello. It is within easy reach by road or ferry of other lakeside towns, each with their own attractions. Lake Como offers something for everyone.

Property manager

Jeannie Willan

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Lake view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

Property Registration Number 013252-LIN-00155

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tremezzo

Located in Tremezzina, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Villa del Balbianello and Villa Carlotta are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Villa Serbelloni and Lake Lugano. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Villa Monastero and Como-Brunate Funicular. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain climbing nearby.

What's nearby

Villa Carlotta - 7 min drive
Greenway del Lago di Como - 8 min drive
Villa del Balbianello - 9 min drive
Bellagio Port - 20 min drive
Villa Serbelloni - 22 min drive

Getting around

Chiasso Station - 34 min drive
Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

La Fabbrica del Gelato - 17 min walk
Bar Roma - 6 min drive
Bar Red And White - 8 min drive
Villa Lario - 16 min walk
Antica Serra Caffetteria - 19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Alpine rural retreat with fabulous views yet close to lakeside facilities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Alpine rural retreat with fabulous views yet close to lakeside facilities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alpine rural retreat with fabulous views yet close to lakeside facilities?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Alpine rural retreat with fabulous views yet close to lakeside facilities located?

This family-friendly Tremezzina cottage is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lido di Lenno and Sacro Monte di Ossuccio. Villa del Balbianello is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

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10/10 Excellent

Sarah V.

13 Aug 2018

Beautiful cottage with amazing views and very peaceful. A perfect holiday destination.

As a family of 4 (with 2 young children aged 3 and 5) our stay at Roveglio cottage was just perfect. The place is very peaceful with a beautiful terrace that has amazing views of Lenno and the Lake (perfect for a glass of wine when the kids were in bed!). The farm was great for the children Antonella and her father showed the children the chickens, rabbits and cows, they were thrilled with this and especially fox (who is a dog!)! They are incredibly quiet for farmers and we barely heard them! The cottage is roomy, light and very clean. I don't think the pictures do it justice. Perfect for a family as it has a lovely big living space (a nice big kitchen, diner, lounge). The children's bedroom was on the first floor, not ground floor as there are steps up to the Villa. This was not a problem at all as there is only a small flight of stairs up to the main living accommodation and master bedroom. We could hear the children from our room but also took a monitor which worked perfectly well for when we were on the terrace. The drive up is at first akin to a roller-coaster, but you do get used to it! The walk down and back up was too much for us, it took us 20 mins down and 45 back up, this was carrying a 3 year old in 30c degree heat!) but we had no problem parking in Lenno at the Lido or supermarket for the day. Lenno was lovely, surprisingly quiet, with a nice number of restaurants, access to the lake and beach to swim, both our children did this safely with armbands and loved it! The road train was fun day out to Mennaggio and the passenger ferry at Lenno a ferry ride to Bellagio, amongst other places. We got a water taxi (10 mins) to the beautiful Villa del Balbianello (National Trust members get a discount) . Again we all thoroughly enjoyed this. The kids found it very exciting. All in all we had a perfect holiday Jeannie and there was nothing you could do to improve such a beautiful place. Thank you for sharing it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

15 Jul 2018

Beautiful views, peaceful and wonderful

We had a lovely week at the farmhouse. Antonella, the farmer/housekeeper, is lovely and friendly. It was a great base to visit Como, Milan, over the border to Switzerland to Monte Generoso. Leno itself has lots of lovely places to eat and great for a stroll or people watching from a bar. Hired a speed boat to go on the lake (great fun). Lots of useful information in the file in the house, which was very helpful. Jeanie, the owner, was most helpful beforehand and the instructions for the route to the house were really good. We can see why everyone enjoys visiting the farmhouse and this area. Brilliant holiday! Thank you

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rikke M.

4 Jan 2018

We love it!

We just revisited this lovely cottage viewing Lenno and the Como Lake. The hill side cottage is very nice and well equipped and the panoramic view absolutely fabulous. Even in the winter time the lake area is such a lovely place with lots of things to see and do and great hiking routes. Can't recommend it enough!

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark O.

11 Sept 2017

Stunning location!

The villa is in a fantastic position, high above Lake Como with stunning views. Extremely homely with every need catered for, allowing you to just relax. Great outside space with different areas to enjoy as the mood takes you. Sitting by the wild flower meadow was a particular favourite of ours. Worth purchasing some of the farm purchased honey mmmm! Overall the villa is definitely worth the challenge of driving the last 500m up the steep track (the owners are not exaggerating in their description but as they say it does become more routine!)

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

20 Aug 2017

Views to die for, very friendly and helpful owners and very comfortable, spacious and well equipped.

This is the perfect well equipped villa for those who want wonderful views and piece and quiet. Jeannie could not have been more helpful and Lenno is a fantastic town with everything close by. We have two young girls 12 and 14 and there is plenty for them and us to do for the week we were there and we could easily have stayed longer. We were really sad to leave, and look forward to returning.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Jeannie Willan

This is Paul and my daughter Emma getting some new garden furniture ready. We're a Manchester-based, Anglo-Italian family. I visited Lake Como while inter-railing and said then "this is a place I could retire to". Imagine my surprise when my then fiancé brought me to see his old family home.

We have been spending a part of our holidays here ever since, involving teenage boys, small children and now teenage girls - not to mention a large number of friends and family members. It simply is a place to share.

And even after all these years we are still finding new delights and things to do on Lake Como. We love the swimming, the walking, the ice-creams, the food, the music and above all the warmth and tranquillity. It would give me enormous pleasure to be able to talk to you, to answer any questions and help you get the most out of your holiday.

Why they chose this property

Roveglio has been in our family since about 1880 - an ancestor was Mayor of Lenno and the family tomb is in Lenno cemetery. So we have a long-term commitment to both Roveglio and Lake Como.

My mother-in-law spent much of the war here - there was no running water or electricity. She and my father-in-law renovated the main house in the 1970s as a retirement project and later converted The Cottage in 1996 for their own use.

We took over the management of the farm in 2006 and since then have been focussed on reclaiming the overgrown woodland, improving the pasture and planting more olive trees - our olive oil recently won Best in Class in the New York International Olive Oil Competition and has been awarded DOP status in Italy.

Roveglio has the most amazing views and, because it is uphill from the lake, even on hot days there is a breeze. You do need a car and a bit of confidence to tackle the steep lane.

What makes this property unique

Set in fields in the fresh mountain air, Roveglio is only 5 minutes by car from the village of Lenno, 15 minutes by foot (longer climbing uphill back)! You can set off on mountain walks from the door or just relax and read, smelling the wild mint and hearing the church bells and crickets, The Cottage has both a dining and a sunbathing terrace, as well an area of lawn and access to the garden. And you are very welcome to visit other parts of the farm - see the animals and taste our cheese and olive oil.

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