Apartment in an old barn, private garden overlooking the village

We spent 2 lovely weeks in Breglia. A very nice place to discover. Lucia is so amazing, her kindness and precious good advices are highly appreciated.

Excellent!!!!

If you want to enjoy the wonders of Lake Como but want to be away from the hoards (and see something of local life), Lucia’s place is perfect. We loved our stay. The apartment was lovely, reasonably priced, and had everything we needed. Our host was also welcoming, accommodating and gave us great tips to enjoy our stay. We spent a day seeing the sights of the Lake and then two days in and around the village of Breglia. Lucia told us about walks to a local famous spring, a sanctuary and St Domonico’s (where there are stunning views of the Lake). We also walked the mountain (Monte Grona) beyond the Refugio behind Breglia, which was one of the highlights of our six week stay in Italy. The apartment has a small courtyard and garden out front which was beautiful for meals and afternoon drinks. There is also a restaurant close by, that serves inexpensive but tasty meals, if you don’t want to cook. I highly recommend Lucia, her apartment and Breglia as a relaxing place to unwind and enjoy the beauty of Lake Como and it’s natural wonders.

We had a great stay in Breglia- the weather in October was great, the scenery breathtaking and food fantastic The local people are friendly and honest - indeed I lost my camera in Menaggio and I gave up on finding it only to receive an email from Lucia that it had been found - a neighbour had picked up the camera and seen the house on the camera and contacted Lucia and I received the said camera I had thought was gone forever Lucia is a great host- a fantastic host and I can't thank her enough for letting us stay

We have spent wonderful days in the fresh, calm and very nice situated village Breglia in the mountains next to lake Como.Lucia is an excellent landlord-you see, hear and feel her guestfreinliness. It`s more than a job for her. She renovated the old house on her own and takes care for the lovely garden. The home holiday was in a very clean and good condition; in advance we recieved a lot of helpful informations about the place, how to find everything and touristical suggestions for the stay. On site you also find many helpful hiking cards, ferry time schedules and touristical informations. Also Lucia is always reachable in case of questions. The flat and the kitchen is very well equipped-also for babys the flat is very well equipped with a baby cot and chair without any extra charge. For unloading the car you reach the flat nearly 100m-from there you can use a barrow from Lucia for transport (really very helpful!). The village is nice; only the way to the next bakery, supermarket and lake Como (around 11 km away) takes time by car and needs to be planned/combined when you are on tour. There is one restaurant in the village-offering a touristical menu or a la carte. There is one walk to a church and shrine where you have a very nice paoramic view over lake Como We would recommend our friends to spent their holidays there. Many thanks Lucia for everything.

We have had a fantastic 2 week stay in Ginestra. The apartment was very clean and well equipped. It was perfect for us, a couple with our dog. The garden was great, a place to relax and enjoy your surroundings and the nice views. The apartment and garden are secure although you don't feel it necessary. The neighbourhood of Breglia is very friendly and everyone speaks. The public car parking is near the church in the village and there is always plenty of space to get parked. Lucia was fantastic from the start she made us feel very welcome and was really informative in regards things to do / see in the area. She provided us with information leaflets and maps which we found very useful. She was willing to help with anything and was so kind. There are many walks from the village that provide you with stunning views of Lake Como. We eat several times at the Hotel Breglia, the meals were lovely and reasonably priced. Overall we have had a brilliant stay, I would definitely recommend Lucia and her apartments. We would love to return and hopefully we will!

If you are looking for the perfect family getaway and you want a taste of rural Italy, then this is the holiday for you. We went in April, a glorious time to go – fewer tourists, but still the flowers were on show and the temperature hung around a comfortable 19-20 degrees. The house was beautiful and the village was like going back in time. Breglia is steeped in history and hasn't changed much for hundreds of years. The children were free to wander the many tight labyrinthian alleyways; running and hiding amongst the medieval buildings, while my wife and I relaxed on the balcony of the house, overlooking what was essentially a glorified playground. There is even an alpine-looking hotel serving food, beer and ice-cream! The village is positioned in the hills, about 20 minutes of winding chicanes above the tranquil shores of Menaggio (beautiful, serene – more lovely ice cream - about an hour north of Milan, and close enough for a day-foray into Switzerland). Many of the villagers still live in Breglia, but the place really is a picture frozen in time; slow, rustic, and safe. The children (ages 12, 10 and 7) loved it! From Breglia there is so much to do. The house overlooks Lake Como and surrounding mountains; birds chatter and busy themselves in the garden, the odd raven echoes in the distance, and the area is teeming with cute little lizards. But it is the people that made our stay particularly memorable. From local shopkeepers to the friendly crew onboard Como’s cruise-boats (relaxing, inexpensive and a great way to explore other lakeside wonders), the local Italians made us feel most welcome. None more so than Lucia, our host, who simply could not do enough for us, and made us feel totally at home. Lucia is a local historian and writer and knows everything about the area! Our holiday began weeks before our stay, through emails describing walks, excursions and other details that Lucia thought would be of interest to us. She was there waiting when we arrived, with chocolate eggs for the children (it was Easter, a nice touch!), and was such a fountain of knowledge and useful advice. Lucia really went that extra mile and our holiday was so much the better for it. The house itself was lovely; supremely clean and just how we wanted it. The garden was long and perfect for outdoor eating, but it was the village itself that was the best entertainer for the kids! I cannot recommend the house, Breglia, Lucia, and the area of Lake Como highly enough.

What a relaxing and peaceful holiday staying at Pervinca ! , fantastic location in an un-spoilt area of Italy . Lucia the owner along with the towns residents were welcoming and friendly . The walks from the property are a must as the reward you get along the way are stunning , would thoroughly recommend to any one seeking traditional Italian hospitality .

Breglia is a lovely place to spend a relaxing and peaceful holiday, greatly enhanced by the kindness and welcome of Lucia, our host. The apartment is well furnished and well presented, with everything that you could need for a successful holiday. What was particularly welcome for us, was the reception our two dogs received from all and sundry and that there was a small garden where they could roam freely. Breglia itself is a small medieval village with very narrow passageways between the houses which makes it interesting and picturesque. There is one hotel/restaurant in the village which offers a super “menu touristique” at a reasonable price. Taking Lucia’s advice, we bought day tickets for the ferries working the central part of Lake Como and spent a really pleasant time exploring some of the towns and villages along the lakeside. All in all, a lovely holiday in amazing surroundings.

Nous avons séjourné chez Lucia début septembre. Le rez de chaussée de la maison en pierre, utilisé pour un couple avec ou sans enfant, avec la wifi de bonne qualité, est confortable et fonctionnel; spacieuse et lumineuse, la salle à manger-cuisine donne sur un jardin bien clos, sécurité pour notre chien. Une superbe table en pierre et des bancs en bois nous a permis de déjeuner, de prendre l'apéritif ou le repas dehors. La maison, très propre, est située dans un caractéristique village en pierre de montagne, fier de son histoire ancienne, où nous avons rencontré beaucoup de randonneurs,(et Lucia nous disait que les nouvelles constructions avaient maintenant l’obligation d'enterrer les lignes électriques pour conserver l'esthétique et l'authenticité du village.) La buanderie est propre et bien adaptée, nous pouvons laisser sécher notre linge pendant la nuit car la pièce est spacieuse et très bien aérée. Dans la chambre, la literie du lit en 160 cm est excellente et nous a permis de bien reposer notre dos, car nous avons fait beaucoup de km. Nous avons passé un excellent séjour à Ginestra, que l'on atteint après beaucoup de virages très serrés à flan de montagne, où nous avons rencontré de petits cochons sauvages. Il y a un très grand supermarché, ouvert tard dans la soirée, dans Carlazzo, situé à 15 km en voiture. Très attentionnée, chaleureuse, et attentive au bien-être de ses hôtes, Lucia nous a présenté toutes les activités à faire dans les environs. Nous avons pris un billet qui coûte 15 € pour la journée, pour visiter en bateau les petits villages au bord du lac.