RonMic

I've been trying to finalise my plans for the Como leg of our trip and have narrowed down my options to 6 apartments for the week 12-19 May 2012. All look great and I'm sure it won't really matter which one we choose. I've read (and previously asked) about the pros and cons of the different villages (Western shore versus Eastern etc) and still can't really decide which is best for us. We won't have a car. We want to get around the lake by ferry and visit the various villages, villas and do some walking-hiking up behind the villages to enjoy the views. We will want to dine out for some evening meals, do some cooking, have some lunches at places on the lake, have picnics (weather permitting - it is all mostly weather permitting so not sure what we'll do if it rains the whole time), just soak up the scenery really and relax after 2 weeks in Tuscany and 1 week in Venice. Here are the links to the apartments I'm considering - only village I haven't got an option for is Varenna (just didn't find anything I particularly liked - but we can easily visit this village). I'm not sure how often ferries run from the smaller places on my list (Lenno, Lezzeno and Nesso) - if anyone has any knowledge in relation to this issue I'd appreciate input. The Nesso apartment has lake views which I like the idea of but there seems to be a busy road running through this Village. Same applies to Lenno apartment but which it seems has a terrace that provides direct access down to the lake so it must be in front of the road. Here's the list if anyone has time or inclination to look at the apartments and give me their opinion. I'm going to finalise Como very soon (I'm not getting any of my work done while I'm planning this trip! - but I am having fun).

http://www.homelidays.co.uk/lezzeno/...-326679en1.htm

http://www.homelidays.co.uk/lenno/ap...m#AnchorPhotos

http://www.apartmentsbellagio.com/en...-bellagio.html

http://www.flipkey.com/lenno-condo-rentals/p250316/

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Vacatio..._Lombardy.html

http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Vacati..._Lombardy.html

qwovadis

www.bellagio.info The Pearl of the Lake perfect location.

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My personal fav mindnumbingly beautiful L Ulivo Apartments

there best for me usually can pick up from 115euro/nt($170)

Well worth it prettiest place on the lake by far best location

Keep in mind many of the smaller towns are isolated not pretty

Many apartment scammers remote location always use a reputable

agency pay with credit card NEVER wire money

and insuremytrip.com always cheap wise for me.

Happy Travels!

qwovadis

The Bellagio residence is also ideal for couples. Immersed in the greenery of the immense Villa Serbelloni gardens, the Ulivo Residence disproves the theory which links the ...
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Direct link here sometimes can snag cheaper rates on

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So shop around... Happy Travles

qwovadis

www.villaserbelloni.com/Bellagio/en

Here is the link to the adjoining hotel.

Truly a moveable feast...

Happy Journey...

flygirl

I would go with Lenno or Bellagio. Lenno's ferries won't be quite as frequent as Bellagio but I've never found them to be a problem.

bobthenavigator

Go with Bellagio---L' Ulivo or La Limonera.
Heer are pics:
http://www.slowphotos.com/photo/show...y.php?cat=4442

RonMic

Thanks everyone, I've booked Bellagio, the apartment I found as per sita avove. The others were out of my price range for anything 1 bedroom - studio at La Limonera was even a bit more than I'm paying for the 1 bedroom in a building right near the church and historic centre - he has given me a good discount for an early booking. I'll report back next year!