Family-run Bed & Breakfast in Varenna, on Lake Como, with a garden, free private parking and air-conditioned rooms just steps from the lakefront and the main local landmarks.
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Il Bolentino Varenna is a bed & breakfast overlooking Lake Como, appreciated by guests especially for its location, rated 9.9 and considered among the best in the area, particularly for couples’ trips.
The property features a garden, free private parking on site and free WiFi throughout. The two room types, both with private bathroom, air conditioning and flat-screen TV, differ in size and view: one overlooks mountain and river, the other opens onto the garden with an independent entrance. In the morning, an Italian buffet breakfast is served.
Situated just steps from the lakefront, from Varenna-Esino-Perledo railway station and from attractions such as Castello di Vezio and Villa Monastero, Il Bolentino Varenna is a practical base for those who want to visit the shores of Lake Como without giving up the quiet of a family-run accommodation.
Il Bolentino Varenna offers two types of double room, both equipped with a private bathroom with bidet and hairdryer, air conditioning and flat-screen TV: amenities designed for a comfortable stay all year round, from the summer season to the cooler months on the lake.
The Double Room with Bathroom, at 15 square metres, overlooks mountain and river and is the property’s cosiest option. The Double Room with Garden View, larger at 20 square metres, instead offers an independent entrance and a direct view of the garden greenery, making it the ideal choice for those seeking more autonomy and space. Both rooms can accommodate up to two people and are designed for those looking for a simple but well-kept stay just steps from the lake.
The cosier of the two room types, at 15 square metres with a view of mountain and river. The private bathroom is equipped with bidet, shower and hairdryer, while the room offers air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. A compact and functional space, ideal for an essential stay.
The largest room in the property, at 20 square metres with a view of the inner garden. It features an independent entrance, a bidet in the private bathroom and an extra-large double bed, as well as air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. A more spacious option for those seeking greater privacy.
Il Bolentino Varenna offers a garden, air-conditioned spaces and free WiFi throughout the property, as well as free private parking on site, convenient for those arriving by car along the narrow lakeside roads.
Pets are welcome free of charge upon request, and bowls are also available for them. All rooms are non-smoking and some are located on the ground floor with an independent entrance; interconnecting rooms are available upon request. A deposit is required for luggage handling, while an iron and ironing board are available to guests for any need.
Each private bathroom includes complimentary bath products, a hairdryer and bed linen, with the option to request additional towels and sheets for a fee. The room also features an electric kettle and a refrigerator.
Il Bolentino Varenna is located in the area of Varenna considered most sought-after by guests, just steps from the lakefront and the historic centre of the village, one of the most characteristic on the eastern shore of Lake Como, with its stone lanes and colourful houses running down to the water.
Varenna-Esino-Perledo railway station is just 150 metres away, convenient for reaching Milan, Lecco and the other towns on the lake without a car. Castello di Vezio is 450 metres away and Villa Monastero, with its botanical gardens overlooking the lake, is 550 metres away. Lugano Agno Airport is about 28 km away, Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport about 49 km away, while the small Locarno airport is 34 km away.
Besides walks along the lake and visits to the museums and historic villas of the area, in summer it is possible to take ferries to Bellagio and Menaggio or go on excursions to Passo Agueglio, 3.4 km away, and the mountains surrounding the lake basin. Nearby are also the Gardens of Villa Melzi (4.6 km) and Villa Carlotta (5 km), classic stops for those visiting Lake Como, while in winter the area is suited to quieter walks along the shore and visits to nearby villages, with fewer crowds than in the busy summer season.
Reviews particularly reward the location (9.9) and the host’s hospitality (9.9), followed by cleanliness and comfort (9.7). High scores also for facilities and free WiFi (9.5), confirming a stay that is carefully detailed and especially appreciated by couples.
Yes, Bed & Breakfast il Bolentino Varenna accepts pets upon request and free of any surcharge.
Bed & Breakfast il Bolentino Varenna is located just steps from the shores of Lake Como, in the most central area of Varenna.
Yes, Bed & Breakfast il Bolentino Varenna has free private parking directly on site.
Yes, Bed & Breakfast il Bolentino Varenna serves an Italian buffet breakfast.
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Check-in at Bed & Breakfast il Bolentino Varenna is possible from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, upon presentation of a photo ID and a credit card.
Yes, all rooms at Bed & Breakfast il Bolentino Varenna are equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.
