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Europe / Italy / The Lakes
Located along the shores of Lake Como in the charming town of Lezzeno, Villa Il Gelso is a newly renovated Villa that promises the best of both worlds.
Overview
Gorgeous Villa Gelso sits right at the the water’s edge with Lake Como literally lapping at its feet feet. Ideally located in the fishing village of Lezzeno, you can enjoy a polenta meal at a mountain chalet, shop on Bellagio’s elegant cobbled lanes or cruise across the shimmering waters historic and cultural sights in only a few minutes. Of course, with the villa’s picturesque setting, panoramic pool and private pebble beach, we would understand if you’d rather stay put!
Spread across three floors, Villa Il Gelso’s accommodations and living spaces feature sleek contemporary décor that compliments original period features and make the most of the Lake Como views. There are four bedrooms fully equipped with en-suite bathrooms, a newly refurbished kitchen and dining room, a spacious garden with with a pool, personal beach access, a gazebo, an outdoor terrace and private patios.The villa comfortably accommodates up to eight guests, however it is possible to add a sofa bed for two extra guests.
Situated in the fishing village of Lezzeno, you’re never far great cappuccino, a meal of fresh lake fish or wood-fired pizza and the chance to rub shoulders with the Lake Como locals.The area’s quaint villages and must-see sights are all within easy reach whether you strike out on your own with the convenient local service or catch the public boat from the ferry landing.
For those times when you don’t have chef service at the the property, you could be mingling with the locals for your Aperitivo at the local bar. There are some supermarkets in the village of Lezzeno, however for bigger shops you can make your way into Bellagio, just a 10 minute drive away.
Layout
The property has two parking places. From the parking area, a set of traditional cobbled stone steps take you directly from Lezzeno’s main road to the entrance of Villa Il Gelso.
On the Ground Floor, you will find a comfortable open-plan living room which lets in a lot of natural light, a state of the art newly restored kitchen with brand new appliances, a beautiful dining room and a private bathroom. From this floor you have direct access to the well maintained garden, panoramic pool and pebble beach area.
On the First Floor– which is the main entrance to the property – you will find the lovely Begonia twin room that can be turned into double, complete with a private terrace overlooking the lake. It has a spacious closet and a full modern bathroom. Located across the hall from Begonia is the Azalea suite. Azalea is a private suite with a king-size bed, a lounge area complete with sitting room and TV, a balcony overlooking the gorgeous lake, an original 19th century fireplace, a vanity area with an open closet and a full modern bathroom.
The Second Floor is accessed by an internal stairway. This floor is home to Dalia, a luxuriously spacious twin room that can be turned into double, equipped with a private modern bathroom, and Camelia, a beautiful suite with a king bed, comfortable lounge area, a private full bathroom and a terrace overlooking the lake, perfect for your morning coffee or evening drinks.There is also a sofa bed on this floor.
The Swimming Pool is for the exclusive use of the guests at the villa. The well-manicured garden invites guests to relax by the pool on the sun loungers, gather around the stone table under the vine-covered pergola and avail of the private access to the adjoining pebble beach. And if you are looking to host an event, hire a personal chef or experience the area’s best guides, private boat tours and family-friendly adventures, call your villa specialist for details.
Amenities
4 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms
Sleeps 9 Guests
- Wi-Fi
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Electric Cooker
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Private Parking
- Dock
- Outdoor Dining
- Pergola
- Sun Loungers
- Pool Umbrellas
- Pool Towels
- Winter Heating
- Satellite TV
- TV
- Weekly Maid Service
Details
Bedroom Details
Bedroom 1: Begonia - Double room with private terrace overlooking the lake, spacious closet and full bathroomBedroom 2: Azalea - Private suite with king size bed, lounge area with sitting room and TV, balcony overlooking the lake, original 19th century fireplace, vanity area with open closet and full bathroom
Bedroom 4: Dalia - Spacious double bedroom with a private bathroom
Bedroom 5: Camelia - Suite with king bed, lounge area, full bathroom and private balcony overlooking the lake
Beach Details
Private pebble beach accessPool Details
Private swimming pool with sun loungers and umbrellasStaff and Services
Mid-week general cleaningFinal cleaning
IC Bellagio English speaking manager on call available 24/7
Pool cleaning/maintenance
Staff and Services (at additional cost)
Additional hours of housekeeping serviceFood delivery service
Private chef
Baby sitter
Baby cot and high chair
Location Details
Nearest Village: Lezzeno – walking distanceNearest Restaurant: in Lezzeno – walking distance
Nearest Public Means of Transport: Boat 1 km from the villa - Bus 5 minutes on foot on the main road
Milan: 80 km
Como: 30 km
Lecco: 30 km
Verona: 220 km
Lugano: 80 km
Malpensa Airport: 85 km
Linate Airport: 90 km
Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport: 100 km
Villa Notes
It is possible to add also a sofa bed to sleep up to 9Check in time is from 4 pm till 7 pm and check out time is by arrangement by 10 am.
Please note: To reach the villa there are several steps (nearly 50), no access by car, and parking is on top of the road. This villa is not recommended for guests with limited mobility.
Travel Dates | Bedrooms | Min. Night Stay | Nightly Rates |
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January 01, 2022 - December 31, 2023
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4 | 7 | $ 1,436 * |
USD rates above based on approximate currency conversion. Holiday dates may not be listed in rate chart. Rates are subject to change without notice. Please confirm rate, holiday dates, and currency with your Villa Specialist at time of booking. |
7 Nights, Saturday to Saturday rentals. Available on request for shorter stays, minimum 3 nights. Minimum night stay may vary by villa. Please contact a villa specialist to confirm.
Exclusive Offers
Take your vacation to the next level, with 2 free airline tickets.* For a limited time, every reservation over $50,000 will receive an airline reimbursement worth up to $1,000 - any airline, any destination. Imagine flying in style to your handpicked villa located in one of the most beautiful destinations around the world, knowing that you've saved on the cost of your flights. This is your chance to experience the ultimate in luxury travel and indulge in the vacation of a lifetime.
*Free air promotion is valid new bookings only and cannot be applied to existing bookings. Valuation based on two round trip tickets using the bureau of Transportations U.S. average flight price for 2022. Receive up to a $1,000 reimbursement for flights upon presentation of a flight receipt. Minimum booking value of $50,000 applies. The booking value applies to the villa cost only and does not include any additional services or fees. This offer is valid for bookings made 2/20/2023 through 4/02/2023 for travel now through 12/31/2024. Bookings made outside of this period will not be eligible. The $1,000 air credit offer is non-transferable, has no cash value, and cannot be redeemed for any other service. The airline credit will be applied to your booking once your villa rental has been paid in full. The airline credit will be redeemed by providing a receipt of your booked flight and a check will be sent to you within 15 business days of providing flight documentation. All offers are subject to availability. We reserve the right to modify or cancel this promotion at any time without notice.
Location
Villa information may change without notice and should be confirmed with our villa rental specialists.