This charming apartment is tucked away behind Castello di Urio, a medieval castle in Italy. It’s just 15 kilometres from Como – you can drive there or walk a short distance to the pier and hop on a ferry. The apartment is spread over two floors, with a bedroom on one floor and a living room with a sofa bed on the other. There are restaurants and bars nearby, but if you fancy cooking, there’s a handy kitchen.

Home truths:
*At full occupancy, two guests will sleep on the sofa bed in the living room.
*This home is spread over two floors, connected by a lift and an external staircase. There are stairs to the kitchen.