Villas Europe Italy The Lakes
On the water yet only a 5 minute lakeside stroll from Como's central piazza, Villa Gallietta is one of Lake Como's most unique and historic Luxury Villas.
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Overview
- 11 bedrooms
- 9 bathrooms
- Sleeps 21
- A/C
- Pool
- Waterfront
Show More Show LessA 3 year renovation, finished in 2009, has restored the full artful splendor of 1772 while adding modern conveniences such as air conditioning, elevator, a full gym, yoga studio, hi-speed internet access, and more.
One of the famous "Seven Sisters of Como", La Gallietta is filled with frescoes (such as the one displayed below by Andrea Appiani, Italy's most famous neo-classical artist) and is the subject of a novel written in 1856 by French author Nathalie Comtesse.
Few villas match Galliettas' opulence and perhaps none can offer the proximity to the center of Como. Whether basking in the luxury of this 19,000 sq. ft mansion, strolling to the medieval center of Como, or boating from the backyard on one of Europe's most beautiful lakes- your best ideals of vacation life in Italy are realized here.
Accommodations
Villa Gallietta
Villa Gallietta comfortably accommodates 14 guests with 7 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms, with additional accommodations for 7 in our luxury apartments.
First Floor (Ground)
- Grand foyer with a 30 ft. fresco ceiling and spiral marble staircase
- 1,000 sq. ft gym - yoga / dance / cardio / weight studio
- Large cantina / game room & wine cellar
- Video conference room
Second Floor
- Main formal sala - 700 sq. ft. with original fresco & mosaic floor
- Casual living room - original fresco & mosaic floor
- Formal dining room - renovated fresco & mosaic floor
- Casual dining room- original fresco
- Kitchen
- Guest bedroom and bath
Third Floor
- Master suite & bath (1100 sq. ft)
- Guest suite 1 & bath
- Guest suite 2 & bath
- Children's suite & bath (800 sq. ft)
4th Floor
- Guest suite 3 & bath
Garden
- Lakeside garden is approximately 70 yards long by 20 yards wide
- Swimming pool 15 yards by 5 yards
- Back gate opens onto the famous "Passeggiata Villa Olmo" on the water
- 5 steps descend from the backyard into the boathouse and the lake
- Entire garden is surrounded by stone walls and hedges, 10 ft. in height for optimal privacy
Rustic Apartment
On the same property, but with a private entrance and courtyard from a different street than the villa, the Rustic Apartment is available and can be part of Villa Gallietta.
- 140 sq. mts (1500 sq. feet)
- 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
- Full kitchen
- Full living room
- Complete renovation finished in 2008 with a rustic style including exposed roof timbers, stone work, and antique floors
- Fully air conditioned
- Hi-speed internet/Wi-Fi
- Washing machine
- 70 meters from lake's edge
Villa Details
Amenities
- 8 person elevator serves all 4 floors
- Beach towels (20)
- Beach umbrellas (3)
- Blender
- Booster seat
- Cable & Satellite
- Central Air Conditioning
- Clothing dryer
- Coffee grinder
- Coffee maker
- Computer (5)
- DVD player
- Dishwasher
- Fax Machine
- Fireplace (5)
- Food processor
- High chair
- Home Theater
- Infant Crib
- Juicer
- Microwave
- Play pen
- TV (4)
- Table-top grill
- Telephone
- Tennis equipment
- Toaster
- Toaster oven
- Washing machine & dryer
- iPod docking station (2)
Pool details
- Lakeside swimming pool - 35 feet long and 6 feet deep
- Pool is open from April 15 - October 31, 2016
- Pool can be heated and at an additional cost
Bedrooms
- Bedroom 1 (Main House): Master suite for 2 guests with King size bed (+crib if needed)
- Bedroom 2 (Main House - Pink Room): For 2 guests with double bed (+1 single bed if needed)
- Bedroom 3 (Main House - White Room): For 1 or 2 guests with 1 French bed (between queen and full size)
- Bedroom 4 (Main House): Guest room for 2 guests with 2 single beds together +1 crib
- Bedroom 5 (Main House): Guest room for 2 guests with double bed + single bed
- Bedroom 6 (Main House): Guest room for 2 guests with double bed or 2 singles, on the first floor
- Bedrooms 7 & 8 (Main House - Attic): 2 Rooms, each one with bathroom), the first room is for 2 guests with a double bed + crib if needed, the second is for 2 guests with a double bed + 1 single bed
- Bedroom 9 (Rustico Apartment): Master bedroom for 2 guests
- Bedroom 10 (Rustico Apartment): Bedroom for 2 guests
- Bedroom 11 (Rustico Apartment): Bedroom for 2 guests with 2 single beds
Beach
- Nearest beach is Lido Villa Olmo, just a 3 minute walk from the property
Staff
- Staff works 6 days a week (off on Sunday)
- 5 hours of cleaning daily
- 2 Housekeepers
- Daily continental breakfast
- Concierge
- Groundskeeper
- Secretary
Staff (additional)
- Cook is available Monday-Saturday from 8am-9pm (English speaking)
- Driver on call from Monday-Saturday (English speaking)
Location
- Closest airport is Malpensa - 45 minutes from the property
- Como is a short walk from the property
- Tennis courts are a 5 minute walk - Tennis Como
- Golf course is a 20 minute drive from the property at Monticello / villa d'este
- Nearest grocery store is an 8 minute walk in Carrefour
- Train station is a 15 minute walk
Please note
- 3 day beds available at an additional cost
- Golf Clubs available for rent
- Please note, for weddings, only 11 bedrooms are available for rent
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Pricing
Pricing is available upon request. Please complete the form below to inquire about this villa and pricing.
Please note
- Tax and service charges: Please add 10% VAT to all rates. Holiday rates are slightly higher. Pool heating If renting the Rustic Apartment, breakfast and cleaning staff are an additional cost.
- Security deposit: €3,500 - collected upon arrival.
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