Inside the Castle of Lierna, a romantic place rich of history and renowned tourist destination for the splendid shore "Riva Bianca", we offer to our guests the southern wing of a 1600 noble house. The"pied dans l'eau" house, is an exclusive small jewel facing the lake. A corner of peace and tranquility with a breathtaking view: each and every windows of the house overlooks the lake and offers a unique painting in every season of the year; It has an enchanting sunny position . The lakefront house is located in one of the most unique and exclusive locations of Lierna, it is divided into two apartments, having in common only the pedestrian gate which can be reached through the narrow streets of the Castle This apartment (Elena's Terrace) is located on the 1st and 2nd floors. It has an astonish private terrace of 40sqm directly overlooking the lake, a living room of 35 sqm with kitchen , where a sofa bed is available. By means of internal staircase, you reach the 2nd floor with two bedrooms, bathroom and a charming corner balcony. The windows of all the rooms overlook the lake. The outdoor spaces are equipped in summer with table, chairs, umbrella and sunbeds / deck chairs. The entire house is subject to the protection of cultural heritage by virtue of the 1909 law on monumental constraints as part of a Medieval Castle and protected by the Government Authorities of Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape. This Achille's Lair apartment , at Ground Floor, has exclusive access to external lakefront patio at same ground level ; The Guests of the other aparment ( Elena's Terrace ) will have common pedestrian gate access , but their own private front lake terrace at upper floor level . The house is inside a Limited Traffic Area. The guest will have a car PASS provided by the Host for loading / unloading access. Host and/or Co Hosts are available to support guest for any tips about their stay or any issue relevant to the house. The level of social interaction between hosts and guest is left to the desire of the guests. Lierna is a small village on the southern border of Varenna, one boat stop from Bellagio. The hamlet of Lierna named "Castello” ( Castle) has been built on a natural island with human settlement since Roman times. It owes its name to the fact that in medieval times, Queen Teodolinda of Bavaria (wife of the Lombard kings Autari and Agiulfo) built here a castle where she loved to rest. Tradition also records that Queen Adelaide of Burgundy was a prisoner here around 960. The Castle was part of a defensive fortification along the lake, the scene of the naval battle between Como and Milan around 1120. The medieval walls of the castle have been transformed over the centuries into private houses, still inhabited today. The Castle is located between two magnificent beaches "Riva Bianca" and "Riva Nera" and the lake is "all around" We offer a lovely house "pied dans l'eau", located in the exclusive southern corner of the Castle, exposed to the sun from morning to sunset. If desired, guests can enjoy the visit of the whole of Lake Como without even using the car : the eastern shore of Lake Como is conveniently served by the Milan - Sondrio Tirano railway line Train station at 500mt from the house Public Service Navigation at 500mt 5 km Ferry Boat Service - Centro Lago ( Varenna , Bellagio , Menaggio , Cadenabbia ) Private Boat Rental (Motorboat without license, SUP, kayak) at 20 mt Lierna is the village south bordering Varenna ( border is 200mt from the house ) Lierna distances 5 km to Varenna ( 10 min by train ) 6 km to Bellagio ( Train or car + Boat ) 65 km to Milano ( 75 min by train , by car about 70 min subject to traffic ) 45 km to Como 75 km to Lugano 90 km to St Moritz Possibility to moor your own private boat 20 meters from home – the service NOT included in the rental of the house (guests must contact the owner of the mooring pier directly and agree on dates and price for mooring with due notice) The apartment is proposed in Tourist Lease ; according to Italian legislation In this form can not be provided additional services ( such as food , drink , breakfast and service in general) : only the furnished apartment, cleaning service before check-in and linen. At check in , 1) the identity documents of all guests must be shown upon arrival to be notified to the Police Authority. 2) According to Italian Laws, the signature of a Standard Lease Contract in Italian or English will be requested 3) Guests shall have to pay in cash the city tax (not included in the Airbnb rate) The amount is € 0.90 per day for each person for a maximum of 7 days. Receipt of payment will be issued. For any clarification, please feel free to contact the Host