Overview
On the western shore of Lake Como, set in its own parkland, sits Villa La Romantica, one of the greatest legendary properties of Lake Como, the most fashionable lake in Europe. The mansion has hosted royalty and VIPs in utter discretion through the decades and has recently undergone a multi-million dollar refurbishment led by designers from a well-known Milan fashion house.
Villa La Romantica was built at the end of 1888, following the architectural and aesthetics canons of the Bella Ãpoque period. The Villa was placed in the center of the ground under the shadow of a centennial acacia and looking directly across to the famous town of Bellagio to enjoy the magnificent Lake Como landscape.
The Villa boasts a magnificent garden of precious trees and plants like camphor, ginkgo biloba, acacia, beech trees, and centennial olive trees in a terrace set up.The Villa's private parkland and pool have once-in-a-lifetime views, and the terraces around the house are as beautifully finished, as they are panoramic.
Accommodation
Villa La Romantica presents a discrete Liberty style, with some themes taken from the later Decò, which can be appreciated from making use of materials like iron and glass at the veranda, floral motive decorations on the neo-sixteenth century windows and on the circular shape of the gazebo.
The Villa's recent grand transformation was completed with the vision to create an Italian house that reflects the rich heritage of Lake Como and is able to combine the history and the tradition with the modern comfort.
The Villa has seven contemporary-classical bedrooms, most of which have
spectacular en suite rainforest shower bathrooms, double reception room
featuring bay window area with wraparound view, Great Hall perfect for
entertaining guests and intimate parties, two dining rooms, professional
kitchen, family room and a comfortable library with an extensive range
of books and magazines from around the world. The interior of the Villa
is completed in Italian marble, stone and silk with intricate mosaic and
tile work.
Villa La Romantica is the perfect relaxation and party mansion for your closest friends and family. The Villa's spectacular panoramic terraces and gardens with sweeping views overlooking Lake Como are ideal for celebrations of private parties, events and weddings as well as for fine dining prepared by leading chefs and accompanied by unsurpassed service from the team behind one of Europe's feted hotels.
Enjoy yourself at the Villa's panoramic pool and fully equipped climate controlled gym. Cuddle up in our private spa. Speed off on excursions on Lake Como in the Villa's own private speedboat. Experience our state-of-the-art wine cellar with some of the highest-rated wines from around the world to savor meals with style or enjoy wine tastings. In short everything to make your dreams come true in one of the world's great Villas.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
First Floor
Bedroom 1Double bedrooms with private bathroom, stunning marble bathrooms and dressing rooms with bathtub and separate shower.
Bedroom 2
Double bedrooms with private bathroom, stunning marble bathrooms and dressing rooms with shower.
Bedroom 3
Double bedrooms with private bathroom, stunning marble bathrooms and dressing roomwith bathtub with shower attachment.
A couple of steps lead to a further
Bedroom 4Double bedroom with en suite bathroom (shower).
Second Floor
Bedroom 5Double bedroom with en suite bathroom (bathtub with handheld shower).
Bedroom 6
Double bedroom sharing a bathroom (tub and separate shower) with twin bedroom.
Bedroom 7
Twin bedroom sharing a bathroom (tub and separate shower).
Guest bathroom.
Living & Dining Areas
Ground Floor
Richly appointed living room with an elegant fireplace and wall cabinetry. Opens up to a conservatory with 180 degree views over the lake.
Second Floor
Dedicated family room with sofas, dining table, kitchenette, TV area (sat TV and Playstation).Utterly private gardens and wraparound terraces for al fresco dining and parties.
Comfort & Amenities
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 Baby crib |
High chair |
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Air-conditioning |
Bed linen |
Centralized A/C |
Jacuzzi |
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Open Fire |
Pool towels |
Sauna |
Toiletries |
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Towels |
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Blender |
Coffeemaker |
dishwasher |
Dryer |
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Full Kitchen |
Full Kitchen |
Hair dryer |
Iron/ironing board |
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Juicer |
Microwave |
Oven |
Washer |
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Wet bar |
Wine cellar |
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CD player |
DVD player |
Satellite TV |
Stereo |
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TV |
Wi-Fi access |
| Outdoor | |||
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BBQ |
Beach chair |
Beach umbrella |
Heated pool |
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Outdoor dining |
Outdoor furniture |
| Security | |||
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Safe |
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24-hour, multilingual Concierge |
Breakfast |
Car |
Cocktail on arrival |
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Transfers |
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24-hour laundry/dry-cleaning/pressing |
Activities and excursions |
Cost of food and beverages |
Dry cleaning services |
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Laundry services |
Massages |
One-hour pressing |
Spa treatment |
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Villa pre-stocking |
Welcome drink |
Wine card |
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Exercise Room |
Fitness center |
Gym |
Sauna |
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Spa |
Wine cellar |
| Staff | |||
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Chef |
Concierge |
Gardener |
Maid Service |
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Pool Attendant |
Private chauffeur |
Villa Manager |
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Baby sitter |
Coach |
Masseuse |
Skipper |
Staff & Services
One of the greatest advantages of staying in villa La Romantica is the personalised service provided by dedicated staff.
Villa La Romantica staff have been professionally trained and will do their utmost to please with their warm and friendly hospitality.
Manager
Your villa manager and staff will be on hand throughout your stay to pour your morning coffee, serve dinner in the evenings and provide you with a dedicated and highly personalised concierge service during your stay.
Concierge
Villa La Romantica 's in-house concierge will be glad to help you plan your
dream holiday. Sightseeing, full watersports, activities, excursions,
private shopping and events organized upon request.
Housekeeping Staff
A discreet daily housekeeping service is provided at the villa. Household linen and towels (changed daily).
Private Chef
Fine dining by leading chefs and unsurpassed service by the Villa's
six-star service staff. In short, everything to make your dreams come
true in one of the world's great houses.
Chef to prepare lunch and dinner (groceries excluded). eur 1,000 food deposit per week requested.
Wine list can be provided.
Pool & Garden AttendantAn attendant ensure the pool and the garden look their best, without ever intruding on guests' privacy.
Car Service
Chauffeur-driven Mercedes-Benz GR 500 at guest's disposal.
Boat Service
Private dock and boat service with boat operator.
Separate staff house located on Villa grounds.
Pool
Infinity overflow pool with sweeping views overlooking Lake Como below. The pool will open from mid May to the end of September. (19 x 9m / 62.3 x 29.5ft).
Location
Villa La Romantica rises like a gem at the midpoint, the perfect location of Lake Como, just across from the fairytale village of Bellagio. The Lake is 50km long and shaped like an upturned Y. Watersports, ancient sites, garden and palace tours, hiking, gastronomy, private shopping in Como, Milano and Lugano: all are on Villa La Romantica 's doorstep and can be organized by the Villa's six-star service staff.
Villa La Romantica has its own private dock and helipad on Villa grounds. Milan and Lugano airports are accessible in 15-20 minutes by helicopter from the Villa. Fly in and float out across the Lake, visit Northern Italy's gems or just relax in its greatest Villa.
Transportation
Reach us by motor vehicle, helicopter or boat.
Airports
- Milano Malpensa airport 92 Km
- Milano Linate airport 102 Km
- Lugano Agno airport 30Km
- Como 37 Km
- Lugano 22 Km
- Milano 77 Km
- Bergamo 122 Km
- Venice 346 Km
- St. Moritz 100 Km
- Madesimo 73 Km
In general, the climate in Lake Como is very mild. The summers are hotter on the coast and in the valleys than in the hills. It rarely rains in the summer months. The average temperature varies between 27°C and 33°C and can even reach 40°C. Spring and autumn are rainy and milder; however, there are still plenty of dry and sunny days. By May there is less rain and the days become longer with up to 10 hours of daylight. The average temperature in spring is between 19°C and 24°C, in autumn between 21°C and 24°C. The winter months alternate between rain and sun with an average temperature of around 10°C.
Activities
Your villa manager will have a wealth of information about places of interest and will help arrange transport and make any bookings required. Do also ask the staff about the area too. Most will live nearby and can give an interesting insight into some of the fascinating aspects of local life...
At the Villa
The private parkland has once-in-a-lifetime views. Walk, jog or just enjoy the beauty of nature in the Villa's peaceful garden and parkland.
Local Attractions In Lake Como
- Brunate, Funicular. Open all year round
- Como, Historic Centre.Open all year round
- Duomo, Como Cathedral.Open all year round
- Como/Brunate, Mountain Lighthouse
- Como, The Volta Temple/Tempio Voltiano
- Tremezzo, Wine Tasting Evening in Cantina Follie
- Bellagio, Villa Serbelloni
- Bellagio, Bellagio Museum
- Carlazzo, Meseo Della Stapa
- Cernobbio, Villa Erba
- Erba, Cave Museum
- Grandate, Museum of Toy Horses
- Balbianello Peninsula, Villa del Balbianello
- Menaggio, Villa Viqoni
- Tremezzo, Villa Carlotta
General Activites In Lake Como
- Shopping in Milan: take a trip to Milan, 1.5 hours via car and indulge in the craftsmanship of the silk and lace.
- Explore weekly open-markets across the various town of Lake Como. Visit a shopping outlet in Foxtown, Switzerland.
- Wine tasting in many of the towns: visit the Cantina Follie in Tremezzo and discover the ambience of this wine bar tucked away in the cellar of an old house in the town centre of Tremezzo. Sample wines either inside the cellar or on the terrace, while being served cold cuts of meats and cheeses.
- Lakeside Villas: explore some of the most beautiful villas including Villa Carlotta and Gardens, Villa Del Balbianello and Gardens, Villa Melzi d'Eril and Villa Erba.
- Nightlife: lose yourself to the music in one of Como's two clubs, one being Lido di Lenno, or whisk yourself off to experience more of what Milan has to offer of the evening variety.
Sporting Activities In Lake Como
- Water activities: sailing, rowing, windsurfing, water-skis and kite surfing.
- Trekking
- Hang-glide, paraglide, seaplane
- Free-climbing
- Golf (7 courses)
Activities For Children In Lake Como
- Parco avventura Jungle Raider Park, Civenna
- Water activities
- Playgrounds in villages
- Aqua Park (Switzerland, 15minutes from Como)
- Swiss Miniatur Park (Switzerland, 30 minutes from Como) and Minitalia (Switzerland, 1 hour from Como)
- Alprose Chocol
- Medieval Castle Vezio, near Varenna
- Archeo Park and Dinosaur Park
- Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
- Milano Go Karts
Services included
Exclusive use of Villa La Romantica booked. Use of the services of the staff team, including villa manager, housekeepers, private chef...
- Concierge. An English-speaking concierge is available daily for assistance and to answer any questions you might have about the villa or the surrounding.
- Daily butler and housekeeping service.
- Chef to prepare lunch and dinner (groceries excluded). eur 1,000 food deposit per week requested.
- Daily continental breakfast.
- Personal driver and 7-seater Mercedes vehicle (excluding fuel).
- Transportation to and from Milan airport. One round trip for 4 people with luggage.
- Colombo Indio boat with trained boat operator for up to 7 people (excluding fuel).
- Air-conditioning (available in the living rooms, dining room and bedrooms).
- Central heating.
- Wireless broadband internet. Please be advised that due to the rural location of the property the internet connection might be intermittent and at an inferior speed than what you are used to.
- Use of the gym and spa facilities (steam room, hot tub).
- Exclusive use of the swimming pool.
- Bed linen, household linen and towels (changed daily).
- Cost of utilities (water, gas and electricity).
- Final cleaning.
- Wines from all around the world and selected by Robert Parker available on request.
- Groceries for meals prepared at the villa.
- Special catering services for gatherings available on request.
- Masseuse, hair dresser and beauty treatments available on request at extra costs.
- Helicopter transportation (helipat available on the grounds).
- Courier deliveries.
- Car & boat fuel costs.
- Personal laundry service.
- We are also able to arrange all manner of additional activities to enhance your villa experience such as transfers, guided touring and sightseeing options, tutored wine tasting, art classes and hot-air ballooning. Please see the Activities tab for further ideas and discuss with your Travel Consultant for further details.
Additional Notes
Families
The family friendly advantages of a villa holiday are many, including access to your own private facilities and the freedom to use them whenever you want. Knowing that the kids can run around happily, independently and safely, without you having to worry about other guests, is a real plus - and one that means parents are certain to have a more relaxed holiday too.The team of friendly staff at La Romantica will make children feel as welcome as adults, and having these willing helpers on hand gives guests plenty of flexibility and freedom to do their own exploring the villa grounds (full-time babysitting incurs a small extra cost).
Don't worry about packing all that cumbersome kids' equipment for your stay. Just let us know what you need, and anything we don't have in-house, we can hire on your behalf.
And when the excitement of exploring the villa starts to wear off, check out our Things to do page - there's plenty in the area to keep kids of all ages amused throughout the holiday.
Dining
As the villa experience is tailored to guests' preferences, dining choices are entirely up to you. The villa's kitchen can be pre-stocked according to your wishes, you can have meals cooked by your personal Chef, staff are on-hand to deliver these to you. In addition, pre-set menus can be arranged, which is perfect for those celebrating a special occasion or event at the villa.Your private chef will be happy to create dishes to suit you and your party, from local specialities to home comforts.
Private wine cellar
Extensive collection with some of the highest-rated wines from around the world.
Spa
Private spa with steam room, hot tub and fully equipped climate controlled gym, each in its own dedicated building.Feel like a body scrub or massage? Just ask our staff to bring the spa to you! We can recommend deluxe treatments carried out in the privacy of your own villa .
Pamper yourself with a relaxing and revitalizing massage or beauty treatment with a professional therapist in the privacy of your own villa. Please ask your Guest Experience Manager to arrange a convenient time for you.
Helipad
Private helipad on Villa grounds, access to airports in 15-20 minutes.Private parties, events and wedding
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