B&B Il Portico del Conte0

If I could put 150% it would not be enough! Overall - the owner makes most of it - and she makes the place and our stay so remarkable !!! Thank you Barbara! First - the communication of the owner before the trip was very clear nice and positive. Instructions, pictures for the way and - all perfect. English is very good and very easy to follow, not just for stay but for all different topics!!! Second - the place - it is just great - very clean, very comfy, very pleasant place - just perfect. The things (beds, stoves, kitchenware, etc.) - are all of perfect conditions. Also very calm and great for sleep - we had perfect sleeps. Breakfast -it is written a lot there, yet it is enough for the whole day and food is just delight!!! Third- very good place for pet (we had an old dog with us!!!) - all is nice and cosy for pets too!!! It is indeed plus. Perfect place overall for traveling and hiking around Como lake and the area close to Lecco. Very calming and easy for shopping and going around!!! Thank you Barbara and we very much like to return to your great place - it is like at Home feeling!

It is not I do not like it, I do like it - it was very easy and clear - but in case you come with either big or long car - you may have issues with parking close to the house. With support of Barbara (again very clear and helpful communication) I could park my Combi Car with no issues (in case you have wide or extra long car - you need to park outside ca 100 m away).

The breakfast was so well thought-out and packed that it became my lunch as well. An assortment of fresh traditional bread from the village bakery nearby, plus dessert (pudding, yoghurt etc.), tea, juice, and more if you request it. There were many flavours of croissant to choose from - if it's Barbara serving you she would ask you the day before which flavours you would like. It's very homely - Barbara is like a friend and when I said I wanted to cook, she gave me a jar of homemade tomato sauce. The kitchen was also well-stock with pasta, beer, milk and snacks, and it was even more equipped than my own kitchen - cutlery, coffee machine, oven, cooking utensils etc. Barbara reached out before the actual reservation to make sure I got to the B&B okay. I wasn't aware that it was really tricky to get there by public transport (Google Maps could only tell me so much in rural Italy). I messaged Barbara about having trouble getting there and she picked me up from the bus station and even gave me a car ride. The villa was quaint and people were friendly - it's a truly homely place. The apartment was massive and designed meticulously too - you have the whole living room, kitchen, master bedroom and toilet to yourself.

Not much at all. The WiFi was unfortunately unstable halfway through a work meeting but Barbara had done everything she could to optimise the WiFi given that the B&B was in a small village. The public transport was unpredictable - apparently the bus that could get us the closest to the B&B stop running at around 5pm, so keep that in mind if you'd like to get there via public transport. However, Barbara would also help arrange taxi rides that are very reasonably priced.

Breakfast was good with different varieties. Barbara even asked us what kind of things we would like for the breakfast and bought fresh things from the bakery for us. The apartment is equipped with a kitchen with kitchen tools if you would like to cook. Barbara was very helpful and friendly.

The bed was not super comfy although it was ok.

Very nice place in quiet peaceful location. Nice yard where was possible to sit and relax. The host was amazing - very helpful and generous. Rich breakfast! Really enjoyed our staying here.

The shower is a bit too small.

Everything Barbara, the owner, her joy of life and generosity Breakfest amazing, the entire Italy in a basket found every morning in front of the door

That we didn’t spend more time to stay here…

Very friendly and helpful staff. Immersive experience in the architecture of a small village, with really nice surroundings. Spacious, fully furnished apartment.

I had issues with my mobile data connection, but it might have been related to my specific mobile operator.

An ideal place for those who like to enjoy small towns and villages and the local atmosphere. A village with a touch of history. Feeling that you have come to visit friends or relatives. We arrived late in the evening and were the only ones in the whole village who went for a late walk. There is a lake nearby where you can also swim. Barbara's homemade orange marmalade is very delicious.

The place was amazing the town is so nice and quiet and so close to so much. Nice walk to the lake for a swim. The host is amazing. She makes you feel so welcome.

Barbara is a fantastic host!

A great apartment near the Italian lakes. Both Como and Lecco are only 15 mins away, while Lago di Pusiano, great for swimming and sunbathing, can be reached on foot in 5 mins. The apartment is in a small village, 7 minutes from the centre of Bosisio Parini. The best thing, however, is the host; Barbara is extraordinarily friendly and hospitable. She makes you feel more than welcome and offers you the most extensive breakfast (which in fact is breakfast and lunch combined) every single morning. Impossible to beat.

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