Lake Como, Italy - A Place in the Sun

2026 / Lake Como, Italy, Laura Hamilton on 24 February 2026

Lake Como, Italy, Laura Hamilton

Mandy and Andy are searching for a holiday home on the shores of Lake Como in northern Italy. Will Laura Hamilton be able to find them an apartment right in the centre of things for their £130,000 budget?

About the area

Set against the striking backdrop of the Alps, Lake Como is perhaps the most glamourous of the Italian Lakes. With gorgeous water front towns, a café culture for celeb spotting and people watching, and crystal clear waters popular for all sorts of sports and all sorts of boats, Lake Como has it all.

Property 1

1 Bedroom Apartment in Colico

There is a balcony and views that come with this apartment. Inside is a compact open plan living area, with a sofa bed, there’s a good sized double bedroom with a door onto a terrace, and a bathroom.

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Valued at £129,310 at the time of filming.

Property 2

2 Bedroom Apartment in Dervio

The apartment has a courtyard entrance, which leads through to a large private terrace at the front. Inside is a large living area with lots of fabulous features and there’s a separate kitchen. Both bedrooms are big doubles, with plenty of space and finally there’s a shower room.

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Valued at £116,379 at the time of filming.

Property 3

2 Bedroom Apartment in Introbio

This apartment has a great balcony with views and a communal pool. The apartment is set over two floors. The front door leads into a large open plan living space with a kitchen, dining and living area - with more stunning views and there’s a shower room on this floor. Upstairs, the main bedroom is a great sized double, there's a second bedroom, another shower room and a handy parking space.

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Valued at £120,690 at the time of filming.

Property 4

2 Bedroom Apartment in Corenno Plinio

A staircase on the outside leads up to the front door of this apartment, which is on the second floor of a gorgeous building. Inside is one large living space, with a brand new kitchen, a dining table and lounge area, with plenty of room for a sofa bed. There’s a good sized double bedroom and a large, modern shower room.

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Valued at £120,690 at the time of filming.

Property 5

1 Bedroom Apartment in Montemezzo

This apartment has a balcony with panoramic views. Inside the apartment is an open plan living area, with a good sized kitchen at one side, there’s a double bedroom, a shower room and a garage.

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Valued at £142,241 at the time of filming.

Hot Property

8 Bedroom Villa in Colico

This stunning, modern villa is located in Colico, on the market for £1,400,000, It comes with 8 bedrooms and can be subdivided into separate apartments, it is sleek and modern from top to bottom!

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Valued at £1,400,000 at the time of filming.