Lakeside Promenade

Lakeside Promenade: Lombardy

Positioned close to the centre of the lakeside town of Cernobbio, this light and spacious apartment keeps good company, a stone's throw from some of Lake Como's most illustrious villas.

The open-plan interior is chic and contemporary, which will appeal to lovers of an uncluttered, minimalist aesthetic. Head through to the two bedrooms and you'll discover that they follow a similar ethos, with gold accents adding a touch of glamour to proceedings.

Step outside and discover Villa Bernasconi just steps away – one of the best examples of Art Nouveau architecture in the whole of Italy. Walk towards the lake and you'll encounter Villa Erba, which is used to host some of the most exclusive events in the world, as well as making cameos in the occasional Hollywood movie. For the outdoorsy types, Cernobbio is the jumping-off point for many picturesque mountain hikes including the eighty-eight mile Via dei Monti Lariani, though you're more than welcome just to do a small section.

Home truths:
*We'd recommend a car to explore the area – secure on-site parking is available
*The apartment is located on the second floor without lift access, so it may not be suitable for those with limited mobility
*There's a laptop-friendly workspace
*It's not suitable for infants under 2 years of age
*At capacity, two guests will be sleeping on a sofa bed in the living room
*Bunk beds in bedroom 2 mean that it's probably best suited to children