Country House in Como Lake with Typical Product Market, Barbecue

Choosing a farmhouse on Lake Como means staying in one of the most scenic landscapes in Italy: calm waters surrounded by steep mountains, elegant towns such as Como, Bellagio and Varenna, historic villas with lakeside gardens and a cuisine that blends lake fish with mountain traditions. The farmhouses in the area offer cosy rooms, local products and a perfect base for boat trips and excursions.

Recommended activities

• Boat trips and lakeside villages

  Take a boat from Como or Lecco and discover Bellagio, Varenna, Menaggio and the other villages on the lake. Stroll along narrow alleys and promenades, visit gardens overlooking the water and stop for a drink or a meal in panoramic cafés and restaurants.

• Hiking between peaks, pastures and viewpoints

  From the lakeside towns you quickly reach trails and alpine pastures with spectacular views: routes to Monte San Primo, the Grigne or the belvederes above Menaggio are perfect if you love hiking and landscape photography.

• Water sports and outdoor life

  Besides classic boat trips, you can try kayaking, SUP, sailing and windsurfing, or choose cycle routes and scenic roads that are ideal for cycle tourism and e-bikes between lake and hills.

• Tastings between Lake Como and Valtellina

  Make the most of your stay to discover farmhouses and wineries offering alpine cheeses, artisanal cured meats, risotto with perch and Valtellina red wines served with local dishes from Lombardy and the Alps.

Practical tips

• Best time to go: spring and early autumn are ideal to enjoy the lake with mild temperatures and fewer crowds; summer is perfect if you love outdoor life and water sports, while winter suits a quiet stay combined with cultural visits and day trips to the snow in Valtellina.
• How to get there and get around: Lake Como is easy to reach from Milan by car or train; once you are there you can combine car, boats and public transport to move between towns, or use bikes and e-bikes to explore panoramic roads in the hills.
• Who it is ideal for: a perfect area for couples looking for romantic views, families who want nature and outdoor activities, photography and hiking lovers and foodies, with many options also for short breaks and weekend escapes from the city.

Book a farmhouse around Lake Como and organise a holiday among nature, elegant villages and unforgettable views, with the chance to combine mountain hikes, boat trips and tastings of typical products from Lombardy and Valtellina.