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Although Como is Italy’s most romantic lake, dreamy bolt holes like this boutique lodge remain hard to find. Located in the peaceful village of Vassena, yet a mere ten minutes by car or boat from Bellagio, Al Molo 5 has just five characterful bedrooms with wooden beams, four of them affording otherworldly views over the water, plus a staff keen to spoil you rotten. Breakfast comes as room service on your balcony, and other perks include parking spaces (rare around here). Similarly superb are the café and restaurant downstairs.
the Sunday Times Aug. 2022