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If buildings were food, this four hundred year old house would be Tiramisu, a dessert made up of three layers of rich flavour – in this case the elegant first floor living/dining area and separate kitchen, the second floor’s master bedroom overlooking the private garden and the terrace, and the third floor bedroom’s beamed ceiling and balcony with a view over the town roofs to the Lake, less than a minutes’ walk away. Although the house is old, it is immaculately decorated and furnished. It’s also in an upmarket location – George Clooney bought a house in the next village – but you can still take it very easy here. Alternatively, there are sightseeing opportunities in Como, along the western branch and most of all in the mid lake triangle of Menaggio, Bellagio and Varenna, as well as day trips to Milan, Bergamo and St Moritz. Rates are from £545 to £1,195 per week

Completed only in 2009, the Apartment Alta Vista is immaculately decorated and furnished in a bright, clean and colourful, but also comfortable, modern style, including patio doors from the lounge and both bedrooms to a large balcony with a table and chairs and magnificent views. It is situated in Argegno, a picturesque and welcoming village on the western branch, convenient for sightseeing attractions around the Lake by car, bus or ferry boat and for longer day trips to Milan and St. Moritz. Rates from €795 to €1,295 per week.

A bright, spacious and modern two-bedroom apartment, sleeping four (plus four more if required) on the very highly regarded upper western side of the Lake, convenient for both local sightseeing and longer excursions and with on site facilities that include a shared swimming pool and al fresco dining. Above all, the apartment enjoys the spectacularly harmonious views, combining natural and human elements that are the real attraction of this area.

Rates between £595 and £1,395 per week, on a self-catering basis.

A two-bedroom apartment on the very highly regarded western branch of the Lake, convenient for both local sightseeing and longer excursions and with on site facilities that include an area for private sunbathing, a shared swimming pool and large communal garden. Above all, the apartment enjoys the spectacularly harmonious views, combining natural and human elements that make this area possibly the most beautiful place on earth. The property rents for between €595 and €1,295 per week, on a self-catering basis.

Newly built, stylish modern apartment sleeping four in quiet, sunny spot on west side of Lake, convenient for local tourist towns and villas and day trips beyond the Lake. Private balcony/terrace and shared pool. For larger groups, second house for six more guests next door.

Rates: €495 to €1,195 per week.

This contemporary, luxuriously furnished ground floor split level apartment is one of nine in a stylish complex completed in 2010, with private balcony and shared garden, BBQ and communal pool Jacuzzi and sauna. Located in a tranquil spot but convenient for visiting the mid-lake sightseeing towns of Menaggio, Bellagio and Varenna and the attractions of the western bank, down to Como. It’s only ten minutes from the nearest beach, restaurants, local shops and ferry point and not far from the Lake’s top attraction – Villa Carlotta.

The apartment sleeps four and costs from €495 to €1,095 per week.

A luxuriously furnished, contemporary apartment sleeping four, in one of the most peaceful and picturesque villages, with Lake views, use of garden and access to local amenities. Convenient for visitor attractions along the western branch, central Lake and Como, as well as excursions further afield, such as Milan.

Rates:€395 – €995 per week.

A smart, contemporary apartment blessed with one of the most stunning panoramic views available on the Lake and located in an area with a number of bars and restaurants. Bus and ferry connections up and down the western branch and to other parts of the Lake. Sleeps four in two double beds. Rates from £395 to £845 per week.

This ground floor apartment is one of nine in a stylish complex completed in 2010, with communal pool, garden, Jacuzzi and sauna, BBQ and private balcony with Lake view. Located close to the mid-lake sightseeing towns of Menaggio, Bellagio and Varenna and convenient for the attractions of the western bank, it’s only ten minutes from the nearest beach, restaurants and not far from top attraction Villa Carlotta.

The apartment sleeps four and costs from €395 to €895 per week.

A recently renovated home with a sunny aspect in one of the most desirable residential parts of Lake Como, close to George Clooney’s villa. Convenient for sightseeing along the entire western bran, from Como to the Northern end (Alto Lario) of the Lake. The apartment itself provides wonderful Lake views from two balconies.

Sleeps up to four in two beds and costs from £395 to £695.