A day trip worth taking. Only a short boat ride away to the town of Bellagio stands the opulent, English-style gardens of Villa Melzi. Completed in 1810, the grounds also host a Neoclassical mansion, a chapel, a hill-pine forest, and an Orangérie-cum-museum, all with sensational views over the lake. We are more than ready for its opening in March when the summer season begins. 

Sit outside at one of the tables under the ivy-clad pergola and discover instant bliss! Situated on the edge of the harbour, Alle Darsene di Loppia’s menu is rooted in products of the region, culminating in true deliciousness and flavour. There is no better place to spend your afternoon. 

there is truly no better way to take in the splendours of Lake Como than from the water and we love to rent a little motorboat and hit the lake with some snacks to dream house hunt.

Built in the 17th century, the botanical gardens are a kaleidoscope of colors, broken up into Italian, romantic, and agricultural-style sections. Our highlights of Villa Carlotta, the beauty of the architecture aside, have got to be the ferns valley and citrus tunnel. We eagerly await the summer season!