Eleanor

Balcone Fiorito

Very good 9.3 / 10

(32 reviews)

Via Wyatt, 26 - Menaggio (CO) - Area: hills | Map

Category
Bed & Breakfast

Rooms
3

Breakfast
included

Bathroom
Ensuite

Guests in this venue liked

Spectacular view
Abundant breakfast
Charming property
Cheap

Description

A warm welcome awaits you in our family home set in a quiet, secluded location with beautiful views of the lake and Alps and within easy reach of Lugano and Milan.

Double rooms all with: private bathroom, TV, fridge, separate entrance, tea and coffee making facilities Ground floor room, private parking, laundry facilities, cot, afternoon tea with home baking on request.

Breakfast served on the terrace weather permitting.

Rooms and Rates

Please contact the host before booking if you are traveling with pets or use the "Pets allowed" filter in your search.

Features

Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite):

Romantic Atmosphere
Parking
Garden
TV
Free Wifi
Family
Business
Hair dryer
Heating

*Declared by the Innkeeper

All Features

Various information

Parking
Internet access
English speaker
French speaker

House features

Recently restored house
Panoramic location
Insured house

Air conditioning and heating systems of the house

Certified systems
Heating systems
Room temperature controller
Double glazing or solar panels

Electric system

Certified systems
Automatic fire extinguishers

Services of the house

Garden
Terrace
Garage / parking

Facilities and services

Children games / babysitting
Laundry

Location and surroundings

Panoramic view
Near (within 10 mins) pubblic transports
Near (within 45 mins) train station / airport / port

Number of rooms

Total number of rooms: 3
Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite): 3

Size of rooms

Between 14 and 20 sqm

Bathroom facilities

Bathrooms restored in the last 5 years
Hair dryer

Room facilities

Children bed
TV
Mirror or luggage case
Internet connection or telephone

Furnishing

Terrace / balcony
2 windows / panoramic view

Cleaning services

Daily

Services

Guides / maps / books available
Local events calendar
Discounts in local shops and restaurants for the guests
Shuttle service

Holiday themes - the place

Lake

Holiday themes - town size

Village - under 5000 in.

Holiday themes - area features

Near monuments
Cultural events and arts exhibitions
Wine and food attractions area
Located in country side or nature reserves
Near sports facilities
Gardens and landscapes

Holiday themes - house features

Garden
Family
Business
Romantic atmosphere

Breakfast

We try to satisfy all our guests’ requirements with an ample and varied breakfast: bread butter jam honey yoghurt fruit juice cheese ham fresh fruit homemade cake coffee tea hot chocolate. This is served on the terrace weather permitting otherwise in our homely ‘tavernetta’.

Hey from Eleanor

Member since August 2005 | 102,691 hits

My name is Eleanor. Originally a maths teacher from Glasgow but since 1988 I have been living with my Italian husband Adriano on the shores of Lake Como. Several years after we moved into this beautifully located house above Menaggio the opportunity of opening a Bed and Breakfast arose and with Adriano’s support, Balcone Fiorito was born. Together along with my son David we aim to make your stay memorable and0 David's extensive knowledge of the area will truly enhance your holiday.

Website

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Response time: within a few hours

Conditions

Check-in after 3:00 PM

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Area hills

Our family home is just above Menaggio, and is in a tranquil situation with magnificent views over Lake Como and the surrounding mountains, and within easy reach of Lugano, Milan Bergamo and St Moritz. Boats, ferries and buses from Menaggio allow you to visit all the villas, gardens, churches and quaint villages around the lake. Boats and kayaks can be hired in Menaggio. In our village of Croce there is the golf course of Cadenabbia, a padel court and a pumptrack. For those looking for other outdoor activities there are numerous walks and hikes for all abilities, cycle tracks, access to various water sports and a great diversity of rock climbing to be found around the lake.

Airports

Bergamo Airport - Orio al Serio 54 Km
Milan Airport - Malpensa 59 Km

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Very good

Overall Rating 9.3 / 10
32 reviews

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Property

Cleaning

Host

Location

Price/Quality

Breakfast

mario

The kindness of the owners who strive to provide assistance and information is striking, excellent value for money.

stayed from 10/04/2023 to 10/05/2023

marie

A very friendly and warm welcome. An impeccable room and a very well-kept decoration. But a car is absolutely necessary as it is located on the heights of the city. I highly recommend it for the setting and the kindness of the family.

stayed from 09/09/2023 to 09/13/2023

birgit

It was a real pleasure to stay at Eleonore's house and her son David was an excellent host. We definitely want to come again. Thanks for your hospitality. Birgit and Claudia.

stayed from 08/14/2023 to 08/15/2023

asia

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stayed from 06/02/2023 to 06/04/2023

dominique

Very good value for money, very nice and view.

stayed from 05/23/2023 to 05/24/2023

andrea

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stayed from 07/22/2022 to 07/23/2022

dina

We loved our stay at the Balcone Fiorito BnB and are so sad we couldn't stay longer than 1 night! Eleanor and her family were very welcoming and we couldn't have asked for a better stay. The bed was comfortable, the shower was great, and the view is ridiculously beautiful - we were lucky enough to have good weather so we had a generous breakfast out on the balcony, which was a lovely way to say goodbye to the property. If we returned, we would 100% come back!

stayed from 06/04/2022 to 06/05/2022

gesa

Very nice accommodation with a wonderful view of Lake Como above the town. The owners are very nice and helpful, providing useful tips and restaurant reservations. The breakfast is very rich - with some homemade treats as well.

stayed from 04/19/2022 to 04/23/2022

cinzia

A few minutes from the center of Menaggio, this bed and breakfast offers spacious rooms and a beautiful view, the area is very quiet and the managers are friendly. Good breakfast and impeccable cleanliness.

stayed from 08/21/2021 to 08/23/2021

herrmann

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stayed from 08/18/2019 to 08/21/2019

alberto

B&B with a splendid lake view, a car is needed to reach it from Menaggio. Spacious and well-kept room. Very kind hosts, they do everything to make your stay and breakfast enjoyable.

stayed from 05/10/2019 to 05/12/2019

gilles

Excellent value for money. Great kindness from the Owner. Access a bit difficult as it is 3 km away from the center, forced to take the car for dinner.

stayed from 08/17/2018 to 08/20/2018

renzo

Splendid location as it overlooks Menaggio.

stayed from 06/24/2018 to 06/30/2018

bernard

Excellent welcome from Eleanor and David. Spacious, very comfortable and very clean room. Garden very flowery as indicated by the name of the site. A very beautiful view of the lake and the city of Menaggio below. Breakfast is served outside on the terrace facing the lake weather permitting. Located in Croce about 3km from the city center, no parking issues. Highly recommended.

stayed from 05/09/2018 to 05/12/2018

morgane

Vue très impressionnante sur le lac. Petit déjeuner complet et savoureux. Personnel très accueillant et souriant. Jardin magnifique et chambre grande.

stayed from 07/14/2017 to 07/16/2017

aubin

Petit paradis sur le lac de Côme. Vue imprenable sur le lac. Petit déjeuner complet avec gâteau maison et une hôtesse au petit soin.

stayed from 09/07/2016 to 09/09/2016

jürgen

Sehr schöne Unterkunft in toller Lage mit einem wunderbaren italienischen Garten. Auch die freundliche und zuvorkommende Gastgeberein hat uns Lust auf Italien gemacht. Der Internetauftritt wird voll und ganz bestätigt.

stayed from 08/20/2016 to 08/21/2016

siro

Soggiornato una notte, struttura bella in posizione molto tranquilla e con una vista panoramica sul lago davvero incantevole. Camere curate e molto pulite. La signora Eleanor è gentilissima e disponibilissima e la colazione che serve sul terrazzo/giardino vista lago è davvero fantastica e per tutti i gusti. Struttura consigliatissima.

stayed from 08/05/2016 to 08/06/2016

claudine

Propriétaires très accueillants et charmants.

stayed from 06/05/2016 to 06/08/2016

corinne

Sehr freundliche Gastgeber, die uns u. a. gute Tipps zu Ausflügen in die Umgebung gegeben haben. Sehr ruhige Lage mit herrlichem Blick auf den See. Das reichhaltige Frühstück auf der sonnigen Terrasse zu geniessen, ist top.

stayed from 05/01/2016 to 05/05/2016

rosanna

La signora Eleanor è una persona davvero squisita, gentile, che prepara ogni giorno un dolce fatto in casa per la colazione. Ci ha poi trattato come se fossimo della famiglia, in un B&B immerso nel verde e con una vista fantastica sul lago di Como. Consiglio assolutamente.

stayed from 03/25/2016 to 03/27/2016

joy

It's the small details that make your stay memorable: coffee and tea offered when you arrive weary, a hostess and her son who welcome you like family and take the time to engage with you, guidance to places you would have missed, like nearby trenches dug in WWI and a fabulous hilltop restaurant you never would have found on your own. Yes, Balcone Fiorito also provides comfortable rooms, easy parking, breakfast with fresh baked treats on a lovely garden terrace that frames a spectacular lake view. All of these amenities at a reasonable price should make this B&B your first choice for a stay in Menaggio. I simply cannot say enough for Eleanor and David's hospitality. They welcomed three generations of my family, ranging in age from 5 to 80, and made us feel at home. Other guests were clearly relaxed and enjoying themselves, making the atmosphere all the more pleasant. I hope to return someday.

stayed from 09/07/2015 to 12/07/2015

anthony

Excellent accueil, vue incroyable sur le lac, au calme. Propriétaire prévenant.

stayed from 05/15/2015 to 05/17/2015

elaine

My family and I stayed in a two bedroom accommodation with just the most amazing view of the local village of Croce and beautiful Lake Como. Our hostess Eleanor and her son were wonderful - very personable, friendly and always on hand. We were spoilt at breakfast with Eleanor`s homemade pancakes, cakes and breads. Eleanor`s son was also on hand to provide good local insight. It was a pleasure to stay and I would recommend to anyone - couples and families alike.

stayed from 08/19/2014 to 08/23/2014

françois

Merci pour ce magnifique petit déjeuner.

stayed from 08/06/2014 to 08/07/2014

valérie

B&B très agréable: chambre appartement, très clair et spacieux, avec très joli balcon fleuri, vue superbe sur la chaîne montagneuse, le lac et le jardin. Bon petit déjeuner et accueil sympathique en langues anglaise et française.

stayed from 07/20/2014 to 07/27/2014

barbara

Ho soggiornato con la mia famiglia e ci siamo trovati molto bene, posto incantevole e molto curato.

stayed from 06/21/2014 to 06/22/2014

veronica

Ottima struttura immersa nel verde. Camera accogliente e pulizia ottima. Bella accoglienza e colazione di qualità. Nel complesso molto buono; da ritornarci. Complimenti.

stayed from 05/03/2014 to 05/04/2014

natalia

Un luogo bellissimo, molto curato, e una colazione fatta con il cuore. Complimenti davvero.

stayed from 03/01/2014 to 03/02/2014

alan

Wonderful views, comfortable rooms and a charming owner, who made us feel at home. Could not have asked for more.

stayed from 09/15/2013 to 09/17/2013

kalpesh

Amazing location overlooking the lake Como. We had a wonderful time staying at this place. The host suggested and reserved restaurant within 10 mins drive which had great food and view of the lake Como. Family rooms were spacious and very clean.

stayed from 08/20/2013 to 08/21/2013

aurélie

Notre séjour à la chambre d'hotes "balcone fiorito" a été très agréable. Tout fut parfait du début à la fin. Accueil parfait, chambre agréable et spacieuse. Les petits déjeuners sont excellents et changent tous les jours. La vue de la terrasse est exceptionnelle. Nos hôtes, Eléanor et sa famille ont été d'une grande gentillesse. On avait le sentiment de faire un peu partie de la famille. Bref, n'hésitez pas à découvrir ce petit coin de paradis.

stayed from 07/21/2013 to 07/28/2013