The view from this home’s private terrace is surely the envy of every building in town. From the wrought-iron bistro set beneath the pergola, your eyes can feast on a panorama of sparkling Lake Como, flanked by snow-capped mountains as orange-roofed villages tumble down the hillsides. Out here, you’ve got plenty of space to enjoy the view, from the dining table or perhaps lapping up the sun on a lounger. We love the ancient mosaic tiles on the covered veranda.

Inside, the plush sofa is aimed at the French doors, rather than the TV, so you can enjoy the view whatever the weather. A huge archway opens the living room up to the dine-in kitchen, and there’s a traditional wall-press filled with holiday reads for a quiet moment. Bedrooms are calming spaces in soothing neutral palettes and the master benefits from corner windows looking out to the mountains.

You’re on a street in Argegno's old centre, right on the water. The lakeside swimming pool is a five-minute walk away, along with the ferry stop ready to whisk you across Lake Como to the likes of Bellagio, Menaggio or Varenna. Or, just stick around Argegno and enjoy the bars and restaurants that lace the town.

Home truths:
*Rooms have USB charging points alongside European sockets
*The host can provide a baby cot and a high chair, at an extra cost
*There's not a lot of natural light in the second bedroom, but it does have a small window
*There is no parking with this home but shops, restaurants and the ferry port are all within walking distance
*Access to this home is via some external stairs
*The patio is shared with other residents