Former England rugby union captain Lawrence Dallagio has spoken of his love of the Italy holiday destination of Lake Como, calling it a "magical setting".

The country as a whole has special significance for the player, as his father is Italian – but also, he and his wife were married by the lake which Dallagio noted makes the destination even more important to him.

Mr Dallagio praised the standard of Italy property around the lake and also suggested that for Brits visiting the area around Lake Como for the first time, hiring a car and exploring the "lovely little towns" in the region could be ideal.

And foodies planning a trip to an Italy property on Lake Como could be "spoilt for choice" over the range of cuisine on offer, said the rugby star.

Lake Como is known for attracting the rich and famous to its shores, with Hollywood star George Clooney owning an Italy property in the area.

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