Independent holiday home on the shores of Lake Como in Colico, with a lake-view terrace, garden and barbecue, ideal for a peaceful stay with family or as a couple.
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Il Fienile – Historic Molino Maufet Watermill is an independent holiday home in Colico, on the northern shore of Lake Como, set inside a carefully restored old watermill. The property is designed for those seeking a private stay, with its own entrance and generous outdoor spaces including a garden, terrace and barbecue area.
The accommodation consists of a single suite of about 60 sqm with a lake-view terrace, a separate bedroom and a living room with a sofa bed, for up to four guests. The kitchen is fully equipped with a hob, refrigerator, dishwasher and coffee machine, while the bathroom has a shower and bidet. Air conditioning, soundproofing and free WiFi complete the amenities.
Services offered include free private parking, bicycle rental and ski storage, useful for those who want to explore the area on foot, by bike or on the nearby slopes. Colico beach is about 2 km away, while Piona Abbey and Fuentes Fort are within a few kilometres. A convenient base for those who want to experience the lake at a slow pace and in complete independence.
The accommodation offers a single room type, the Suite with Terrace, designed to provide maximum space and privacy to guests staying at Il Fienile. It is a unit of about 60 sqm with an independent entrance, arranged into a separate bedroom and a living area with a sofa bed, accommodating up to four people.
The suite is equipped with a full kitchen with dishwasher, hob and coffee machine, a private bathroom with shower and bidet, air conditioning and soundproofed walls. The lake-view terrace and the outdoor patio with barbecue allow guests to enjoy the view over Lake Como without even leaving the property. A flat-screen TV with cable channels, washing machine and linen set complete a setup designed for extended stays, in complete independence from the rhythms of the holiday home.
The only room type available in the holiday home, this 60 sqm suite combines a separate bedroom and a living room with sofa bed, for up to four guests. It features a lake-view terrace, a patio with barbecue, a full kitchen with dishwasher and a private bathroom with shower and bidet. Air conditioning and soundproofing ensure a comfortable stay in every season.
Il Fienile offers a range of outdoor spaces designed to enjoy the lake in the open air: garden, sun terrace, patio and picnic area with barbecue, along with outdoor furniture and an outdoor dining area. The property, entirely independent, guarantees a private entrance and self-service key access.
Practical services available include street parking, bicycle rental and ski storage, useful for those who want to move between lake and mountain. Daily housekeeping, luggage storage and private check-in/check-out make it easy to organise the stay, while the washing machine and drying rack allow guests to manage their belongings comfortably.
On the food and drink side, guests can request fruit, wine or champagne, as well as an in-room breakfast service and the option of a packed lunch. There is also a kettle and coffee machine in the room, for relaxing moments without having to leave the accommodation.
Il Fienile occupies an old restored watermill in Colico, on the northern shore of Lake Como, in an area where the lakeside landscape blends with the slopes of the Orobie and Retiche Alps. The hamlet retains a rural, quiet character, away from the heavier tourist traffic of the towns south of the lake, with the holiday home surrounded by greenery and overlooking the water.
Colico beach is about 2 km away, while Colico railway station is 1.3 km away, convenient for those arriving without a car. The Ku Damm restaurant is just 150 metres away, and several venues such as Dai Goggia and Locanda Capolago can be reached in a few minutes on foot. Piona Abbey, a Romanesque gem on the promontory of the same name, is about 3.6 km away, while Fuentes Fort is 3 km away. The nearest airport, Lugano Agno, is 38 km away.
The area is a reference point for sports activities: in winter you can ski at the nearby alpine resorts, while in spring and summer Lake Como becomes ideal terrain for windsurfing, canoeing and fishing, sports for which Colico is known among enthusiasts thanks to its steady winds. Hiking lovers can reach the Pian di Spagna and Lago di Mezzola Nature Reserve, 5 km away, or explore the trails towards the Grigne mountains by bike, thanks to the rental service available on-site.
Guests particularly praise the host’s friendliness and the cleanliness, both rated almost at the maximum, together with the comfort of the accommodation. Value for money also receives excellent scores, while the location, although appreciated, remains the relatively lowest-scoring category.
No, Il Fienile – Historic Molino Maufet Watermill does not allow pets during the stay.
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Yes, Il Fienile – Historic Molino Maufet Watermill has free private parking on site.
Colico beach is about 1.7 km from Il Fienile – Historic Molino Maufet Watermill.
Yes, Il Fienile – Historic Molino Maufet Watermill requires a cash security deposit of 100 euros upon arrival, fully refunded at check-out after inspection of the accommodation.
The single suite at Il Fienile – Historic Molino Maufet Watermill can accommodate up to 4 people, thanks to a separate bedroom and a sofa bed in the living room.
Yes, Piona Abbey is about 3.6 km from Il Fienile – Historic Molino Maufet Watermill, easily reachable by car or bicycle.
