La Corte delle Rondini

"If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door"
– Milton Berle

GENERAL INFO
A beautiful one-bedroom loft with unique details of interior design. La Corte Delle Rondini (The Swallows' Courtyard) is a truly exceptional apartment in the heart of the city of Como.
The name of the beautiful house comes from the spacious outside yard, where swallows come to make their nests every spring.
This one-bedroom loft is decorated with extreme attention to detail, with several objects coming from all over the world, each carefully placed in harmony with the contemporary design of the space.

ADDITIONAL INFO
A fully equipped kitchen, two large and cozy sofas in the living room for 2 extra guests, and a comfortable double bedroom: these are all for our guests to feel perfectly at home. The exposed wooden beams and the high ceilings give a great feeling of warmth, and the many windows fill the airy living area with sunlight.
The apartment sleeps up to four people, and there is plenty of room for a baby crib if needed.
There are two bathrooms, one with a bathtub and a shower, and another smaller one.
A special feature of the Corte delle Rondini is the Temporary Shop: a special area of the house where a selection of unique interior decoration ideas are on display.
Pillows, design glasses, ceramics, textiles and other interior design elements carefully selected by our Interior Designers are available for our guests to browse through and shop.
Why not bring home a piece of your “home in Como” to always remind you of your lovely stay?

EXTRAS
In this property, pets are allowed upon request and at an additional fee to ensure allergy-free cleaning.
Baby beds are available at an extra cost.
Extra cleaning and linen are available at an additional cost.
Transportation can be provided, please contact us!

ACCESSIBILITY
The apartment is on the ground floor, but it is two-leveled with stairs.

PARKING
The apartment is in the historical city center of Como which is mainly a pedestrian area and a limited traffic zone. There is no private parking, but street parking is available in Viale Lecco or Viale Varese. You can park your car only within the blue stripes. Pay time is from 8 am to 8 pm. Pay at the machine and get the ticket to be put on the dashboard inside your car, or use the “EasyPark” app.
There are also paid parking garages nearby: “JASCA” in Piazza Volta, “CENTRO LAGO” with an entrance in Via Recchi, "VALDUCE” in Viale Lecco, and "TRIBUNALE” in Via Auguadri.

HIGHLIGHTS & HOME TRUTHS
>There is a walk-in wardrobe for convenient storage of clothes and luggage.
>A laundry room with a washing machine will make a longer stay more comfortable.
>Perfect for families. The living area is a wide open space.

NEIGHBORHOOD
This exceptional apartment is right in the historical city center, in a quiet pedestrian area, but close to all the restaurants, coffee bars, museums, monuments, and shops. It takes around 10 minutes to walk to the lakefront.

GETTING AROUND
From Como San Giovanni station, there are regular trains departing to Milano Centrale and Switzerland (Lugano, Bellinzona, Locarno). From Como Nord Lago station, it is possible to travel to Milano Cadorna.
In the city of Como and nearby towns, ASF Autolinee buses are in operation. Tickets can be obtained from the driver (cash only) or in designated places (the main bus station in Piazza Matteotti, bars, and tobacco stores). Taxis are also available. However, the main sightseeing objects and the lake are a walking distance away from the property.
From the pier in central Como, a local ferry service will take you to Cernobbio, Torno, Bellagio, Varenna, Colico, and other lakeside towns. Please note – if traveling in high season, we advise you to be patient with long waiting lines at the ticket office. Tickets can also be bought online on the Navigazione Laghi website.
The nearest airports are Milano Malpensa, Milano Linate, and Orio Al Serio in Bergamo. It is possible to arrange a direct shuttle to and from the airport at an additional cost.
For more questions regarding transportation, please do not hesitate to contact us – we will be happy to help and ensure that you reach your preferred destination!

TIPS
>We advise you to take a day to visit the marvelous little towns around the lake. Como city is the urban center of the area, but the little towns are gems with glorious lakeside villas.
>To travel and walk around Lake Como, especially in the little towns, comfortable shoes are a must.
>There are many public drinking-water fountains in the area, and the water is safe to drink unless stated otherwise. Tap water is also drinkable. You can carry your own refillable bottle!
>If you are looking for a relatively easy hike in the area and want to enjoy mountain views anyway, Lake Como Greenway is a wonderful, easy-to-follow trail that connects the lakeside towns from Colonno to Griante and doesn't require too much walking uphill. A bus will take you to the starting point in Colonno.
>Look for traditional restaurants where you can try local foods such as Lake Como fish dishes.
>In Italy, many shops (especially the little ones) and services are closed in the middle of the day, so be careful to plan your shopping accordingly.
>Lake Como is one of the deepest lakes in Europe and the deepest in Italy. Swimming and diving are prohibited in many areas and can be dangerous. For those who wish to dwell in the water, however, there are some options. In Como city, there is an outdoor pool near Villa Olmo, but swimming in the lake is not recommended and is mostly forbidden. There are beaches in other lakeside towns.
Lido di Bellagio and pebbly San Giovanni beach will be waiting for those who wish to travel and explore the beautiful town of Bellagio which lies in the middle of the two Larian branches. Locals and visitors also enjoy traveling to Nesso where the bravest swimmers can jump into the lake from the ancient Roman bridge near the waterfall.
>Lake Como is located in a mountainous region. The surrounding pre-Alps might not seem very high, but the climate is nevertheless affected by the nearby mountains, and temperatures can change quickly. Be particularly attentive to the weather when hiking, and bring some warm and waterproof clothes with you!

EXPERIENCES
There are so many great things to do around Lake Como! We can suggest and help you to arrange the following:

>Private boat rides
>Kayaks/SUPs in the lake
>Flights in a seaplane above the lake
>Yoga and meditation classes
>Wine tastings
>Cooking classes
>Hiking and foraging
>Mountain-bike tours
>Trekking in the mountains
>Guided tours to Milan

For more information, please contact us, and we will be thrilled to advise specific experiences that would suit your taste!

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
Please note that all guests are required to pay a city tax of 3€ per night per person.
According to Italian laws, every guest's personal ID will be requested before check-in. In order to speed up the check-in process, we kindly ask all guests to fill out the online check-in form which is sent via e-mail along with the booking confirmation.
In this property, it is mandatory to separate the garbage. Recycling laws are strict in Italy.