About this property
Located in the historical heart of Varenna, Casa Contrada Bella is a traditional stone house with wooden beams, wrought-iron beds, and free WiFi. It is close to shops and restaurants, and a short walk from the lake shores. All air conditioned and en suite, rooms at the Contrada Bella come with a flat-screen TV and satellite channels. Each bathroom includes a shower and hairdryer. Some rooms also boast a modern kitchenette. Mandello del Lario is a 15-minute drive from the Contrada Bella. Lecco is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Orio Al Serio International Airport, 65 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Stuart
United Kingdom“It is situated slightly away from the main tourist centre but only 2 mins walk and it is beautifully kept and immaculately clean. Diana is lovely and makes you feel very welcome and leaves small gifts for you during your stay. I am so glad that I...” - Shona United Kingdom“It was beautifully presented, comfortable and in a great location for exploring Varenna and Lake Como. It had everything we needed and Diana was so helpful in recommending restaurants and places to visit. She made it super special!”
- Macleod
Canada“We loved everything from the 1st moment we met Diana our host. She is amazing and warm and kind!! The room was stunning and spotless. No dust anywhere. No dirt.. it truly was the cleanest and beautifully designed room ever. Diana is the most...” - Chris
Australia“Immaculate and well appointed apartment in the centre of town. Walking distance to train station and ferry and close to a small beach. Plenty of places to eat nearby, including some with spectacular views of the Lake and surrounds. Diana is the...” - Marie Australia“Diana was ultra friendly and extremely helpful! She gave us lots of information about where to visit and where to go and eat. Property was very clean and lovely view of the lake”
Alexandru
Romania“This accommodation is outstanding! The host lady is extremely respectful and helpful, explains everything, she was waiting for us with some prosecco, sweets and water bottles in the room. The accommodation is very good located. 30 seconds to...”- Alisa United Kingdom“This accommodation is perfect it every way. It’s beautiful, charming and comfortable. It’s ideally located next to the square, close to Villa Cipressi and Villa Monastero, as well as the harbour of the gorgeous Varenna. The host, Diana, is the...”
- Lindsay United Kingdom“Perfect location, quiet street, spotlessly clean and fantastic host. Diana was extremely attentive and helpful from the moment of booking, offering restaurant recommendations, and even booking our dinner reservations for each night. This was a...”
- Zoe United Kingdom“Great location in the centre of Varenna which is a good base for exploring Lake Como. The apartment was clean and tastefully furnished and I appreciated the welcome Prosecco.”
- Niamh
Ireland“We absolutely loved our stay at Casa Contrada Bella!! The apartment was spotless and in a fantastic location. It was cleaned daily. Diana was an excellent host. She helped us arrange transport to and from the airport. She was also very helpful in...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Managed by Diana
Company review score: 10Based on 95 reviews from 1 property
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Property information
Contrada Casa Bella is an old stone house situated in the historical center of the village of Varenna. The house is located on a quiet and picturesque district and the main square of St. George, the center of the lively pedestrian area, leading to the shores of Lake Como.
Within walking distance are restaurants, bars, shops, Villa Monastero, all the most important historical monuments and only 50 meters to get to the beach.
The house, completely renovated in 2015, offers differentiated accommodation, elegantly furbished with furniture by Italian craftsmen and iron beds hand-forged. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, satellite flat-screen TV, free WiFi, private bathroom with shower and bidet, hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Some rooms have a modern fully equipped kitchenette corner.
Languages spoken
English,Spanish,ItalianProperty surroundings
House rules
Casa Contrada Bella takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:30 to 19:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
License number: 097084-FOR-00003, IT097084B4D4QYTLUS
