IL Garovaglio - Lake Como

Il Garovaglio is a two bedroom apartment with a fantastic zen garden in the centre of Como. It is a short 10 minute walk from Como Cathedral (Il Duomo) and just a short hop to the lake with all of the wonderful bistros, bars and pizzerias. The apartment is stylishly decorated and fully furnished with all that you might need be it for a long weekend or a longer stay.

If it’s a lazy time you are after, look no further than the master bedroom which has a large, comfortable bed with direct access to the garden where you can relax in the morning with a cup of coffee or a glass of fizz in the evening.
There is also a double sofa bed in the living room, a retractable single bed in the office area and the kitchen is well-equipped for real Italian cooking.
Whether you are staying with us for work or pleasure, there is a mini office space to accommodate any internet browsing you may need to do, a complimentary laptop to use and even a printer (yes, we've got ink and paper!).
Be sure to enjoy the garden while you stay with us. With sunshine during the day into the early evening, if you don’t want to leave the comfort of the apartment, you can sunbathe in private or just enjoy an aperitivo and lunch on the terrace.

BEDROOM
All bed linen and towels are provided free of charge.
The king-size bed has been described by our guests as exceptionally comfortable (size 170cm x 200cm).
Also in the room: a chair, wardrobe, safe, hangers, bedside tables and lights.
The bedroom is 16 square meters (172 square feet)

OFFICE AREA / BEDROOM
You can use the office area which houses a desk, chair, laptop and printer.
The desk can be opened and you will find a single bed inside (size 85x175) which is perfect for the smaller members of the family.

BATHROOM
The bathroom is spotlessly clean with a great ceiling shower, two sinks, toilet and bidet.
Available for guest use are a complimentary hairdryer, toilet paper, bat mats, towels, shampoo and shower gel.

KITCHEN
We appreciate that on your break you will want to sample all the delicious food Italy has to offer. If you want to stay in the apartment though, you’ll find everything you need to cater for yourselves.
There is an induction hob (pans available), a Nespresso machine (to channel your inner George Clooney) with complimentary coffee pods and mocha.
All our guests can enjoy a free glass of wine/fizz on arrival as we provide a complimentary bottle of wine along with a bottle of water. Water from the tap is of course free and we’d encourage guests to use this as it helps reduce use of plastics!
If you do decide you need to wash a few items of clothes we have a washer/dryer at your disposal with free detergent and softener.
Forget washing those dishes too – we have a mini dishwasher that can do the hard work so you don’t have to.

LIVING ROOM
The sofa can be opened and it becomes a comfortable double bed King Size 160x190 – perfect for a stay with teenagers or maybe close friends.
There's a 49 inch Qled Ultra HD TV equipped with Netflix and Amazon Prime (don’t forget to log out when you leave!)

GARDEN
The 40 sq.metre zen garden has 8 chairs, a table, a parasol and two deck chairs.
It is a safe and secure space even for mini-tourists and a space to be enjoyed for all the family, whether it’s a long lunch or an al fresco dinner.

INTERNET
Free fast broadband WiFi at 83 (real) Mbps download and 16 Mbps upload.
The router is in the bedroom and the internet connection is not shared so the speed is guaranteed.
There's a laptop you are free to use too.

AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING
The apartment is equipped with air conditioning throughout at your control.
This also functions as heating during the autumn and winter months and with underfloor heating throughout, the ambient temperature is always pleasant.

CHILDREN
Children are always welcome and we provide an infant travel cot, toys, children books, two high chairs and plug covers for extra safety.
Suitable for children (2-12 years)
Suitable for infants (under 2 years)

MATURE GUESTS
The space is great if you have a little more trouble getting around but still want to enjoy all that Lake Como has to offer.
Located on the ground floor with a lift from the car park and a short distance from all the amenities in town makes the apartment a great choice.

ACCESSIBILITY
The apartment has often been described as suitable for disabled guests.
There are no stairs or steps, there is a lift and the entry path is illuminated.
Entry door: 90 cm width
Internal doors: 78 cm width
Door windows to the garden: 190 cm width

PETS
Bowl, pet bed and cat litter can be provided on request.
150€ security deposit and 35€ extra for cleaning costs (we disinfect the apartment fully for the sake of future guests).

PARKING
There is a private, secure garage underground.
Access from the garage to the apartment is easy, via the lift.
Size: 5,10m long, 2,4m high, 2,40m wide (54ft long, 25ft high, 25ft wide)

LUGGAGE
On departure, if you don’t want to carry your luggage around, you can leave it in the centre of town at BAG & GO LAKE COMO, 9 minutes walk away (we hold no responsibility for luggage held here but other guests have used this service).

FLOOR
The apartment is on the ground floor.
There are no stairs to be taken and a lift from the garage.

SIZE
The apartment is 85 square metres (915 square feet)
The garden is 40 square metres (430 square feet)

CHECK-IN
The property is accessible via Self Check-In from 2pm to 8pm. If you prefer to be met in person or need to arrive after 8pm there is a 35€ fee to be paid before arrival and it needs to be arranged.

When you arrive at the building all you have to do is to ring the bell. We’ll ask for your ID to ensure you are who you say you are, but then the process is simple!
We have the ability to open the apartment remotely and talk to you through the speaker. We aim for a no hassle check-in process as we know how important it is to have a smooth start to your holiday!
Easy: no app, no codes, no complicated tech: just push a button!

TOURIST TAX
3 € per person per night. Free for children below 14 years.
Free after 4 nights.

QUIET
The apartment is extremely quiet and there's no noise.
The adjacent road leads to Brunate and as it’s one-way, traffic is light for most of the day apart from peak times.
The noise is limited by the fence in the garden and double-glazed windows and doors in the apartment.
You can be sure of a good night’s sleep, even as a light sleeper, with floor to ceiling external blinds that are controlled automatically.

ECO FRIENDLY
The house is Energy Classification "A" (least consumption and carbon footprint).
Appliances are also all in class "A".
The electric energy is from 100% renewable sources.
The toilet paper is recycled.
Coffee pods are biodegradable.

LIGHT
Both the bedroom and the living room have big windows allowing lots of light in.

PRIVACY AND SAFETY
There are no security cameras in the building or apartment.
There is a surrounding wall, CO2 detector, armoured door, personal safe, fire extinguisher, door blocker and a first aid kit.