Villa Donzella, Villa with Pool & Tennis Court


Entire home/flat
26 guests
10 bedrooms
18 beds
10 baths

Description

VILLA DONZELLA - MENAGGIO AREA
Set in a prestigious location near Menaggio, Villa Donzella is an elegant mid-19th-century villa offering a memorable setting for family holidays, special celebrations and larger groups. With beautiful views across Lake Como and the surrounding mountains, the villa combines period character and antique furnishings with generous indoor entertaining spaces and extensive outdoor facilities.

The space

The property features a private swimming pool which can be heated on request, a private tennis court and a mooring in front of the villa. Guests also benefit from a private chef for dinner, daily continental breakfast and daily housekeeping, making Villa Donzella an appealing choice for a relaxed, serviced stay on Lake Como.
The villa is approximately 10 minutes from Menaggio, where guests can find shops, restaurants and other amenities. Como, Bellagio, Tremezzo and Isola Comacina are among the area's attractions to explore.

Interior
Villa Donzella is arranged over three main floors, with an additional ground-floor bedroom and a separate annex available on request. The interiors have a glamorous, traditional feel, with antique furniture, spacious reception rooms and lake views from many of the bedrooms and shared spaces.

Ground Floor
The ground floor features a large living room with sofas, an open fireplace and satellite TV. Doors lead directly onto the lawn, providing an attractive place to relax while enjoying views of the lake.
A formal dining room offers ample space for group meals, while the professional-style kitchen is equipped with a large fridge and freezer, dishwasher, gas hob, washing machine and ovens.
A spacious veranda of approximately 85 m² provides an additional entertainment area, with table tennis and table football.
A double or twin bedroom with a shower room suitable for disabled; its window opens onto the playroom, so guests should be aware of this arrangement when choosing the room.

First Floor - Three Bedrooms
All three bedrooms on this floor have air conditioning, lake views and beds that can be arranged as doubles or twins.
• Yellow Bedroom: A double or twin bedroom with an en-suite bathroom featuring a Jacuzzi bathtub and shower. It shares a large, furnished terrace overlooking the lake with the Lilac Bedroom. An extra bed is available on request.
• Lilac Bedroom: A double or twin bedroom with an en-suite bathroom featuring a Jacuzzi bathtub and shower. It also has access to the shared furnished terrace. No extra bed is available.
• Ivory Bedroom: A double or twin bedroom with garden-facing windows and an en-suite bathroom with a bathtub and shower. An extra bed is available on request.

Second Floor - Two Bedrooms and Games Room
This floor has a games room with a pool table and views of Lake Como, offering another space for guests to gather and relax.
There are two double or twin bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom featuring a bathtub and shower:
• Pink Bedroom: A lake-view bedroom with an en-suite bathroom featuring a Jacuzzi bathtub and a large shower. An extra bed is available on request.
• Ivory Bedroom: A bedroom with garden-facing windows and an en-suite bathroom with a bathtub and shower. An extra bed is available on request.

Third Floor - Three Bedrooms
All three bedrooms on this floor have lake views and can be arranged as doubles or twins, with the exception of the Light Blue Bedroom, which has a queen-size bed.
• Orange Bedroom: A double or twin bedroom with an en-suite shower room. An extra bed is available on request.
• Light Blue Bedroom: A queen-size bedroom with an en-suite shower room. No extra bed is available.
• Green Bedroom: A double or twin bedroom with garden-facing windows and an en-suite bathroom with a bathtub and shower. An extra bed is available on request.
Two additional single beds can also be added on this floor.

Separate Annex - Available on Request
A separate annex near the main villa offers accommodation for two people, with one double or twin bedroom and a shower room. It is available on request.

Outdoor Areas
The outdoor spaces are designed for relaxing and entertaining, with views of Lake Como and the surrounding mountains.
The fenced private swimming pool measures approximately 8 x 5 metres and is 1.25 metres deep. It can be illuminated at night and is furnished with sun loungers for relaxing beside the water.
A terrace with a gazebo provides a generous setting for group gatherings, family reunions and special celebrations. The property also has a private tennis court and a private boat mooring in front of the villa.
Included Services

Villa Donzella offers a high level of service throughout the stay:

• Private chef for dinner, included in the price. The chef purchases the ingredients, which guests pay for directly in cash at the end of their stay.
• Daily continental breakfast, including bread, marmalade, butter, tea, milk, coffee, croissants, cereals, cheese and ham.
• Daily housekeeping: three members of staff for three hours each morning, except Sundays and public holidays.
• Daily towel change, except Sundays and public holidays.
• Bed linen change twice a week.
• Pool towel change once a week.
• Luxury Hermès Eau d’Orange Verte bath products, replenished daily.

Location
Villa Donzella enjoys a prestigious position near Menaggio, on Lake Como, with beautiful views across the lake and towards the surrounding mountains.
Menaggio's shops and restaurants are approximately 10 minutes away. The villa is well placed for exploring the lake, including visits to Como, Bellagio, Tremezzo and Isola Comacina.

Nearest town: Menaggio, approximately 10 minutes away
Nearest airport: The original description lists Milan at approximately 40 km; please confirm the relevant airport and distance before publication.

Facilities: fireplace, TV, internet, air conditioning in bedrooms, heating, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, swimming pool, sun loungers and private tennis court. Pets available on request.

Sleeps 20(26) – Code LC089

PLEASE NOTE:
- no extra charge for cribs or additional beds for children up to 6 years old.
- Swimming pool heating: Jan 01 - May 14 and Sep 11 – Dec 31: extra cost (in order to reach the minimum water temperature of 24/25°C, it is necessary to turn on the heater 36 hours before the guests’ arrival in mild weather. If the weather is colder, the minimum necessary heating time is 72 hours. Once the minimum temperature is reached, a minimum 12 hours per day of heating is required to maintain the temperature)

Features

Essentials Essentials Washer Washer Dishwasher Dishwasher Air conditioning Air conditioning Pool Pool Bed linens Bed linens Wireless Internet Wireless Internet Kitchen Kitchen TV TV Oven Oven

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Price on request
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Additional info:
CHECK IN: 16:00-19:00
CHECK OUT: 10:00
PAYABLE LOCALLY: REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT CREDI CARD DETAILS AS GUARANTEE, FOOD DEPOSIT €1500 PER WEEK, HEATED POOL BETWEEN €5 TO €10 PER HOUR (INCLUDED FROM MID MAY TO MID SEPT, MINIMUM NECESSARY HEATING TIME 48 -72 HRS), DAILY CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST SERVICE INCLUDED. FIRST BUFFET DINNER INCLUDED. COOK SERVICE FOR DINNER INCLUDED IN THE PRICE (FOOD & BEVERAGE NOT INCLUDED), TOURIST TAX.

Cancellation Policy:
Charge 30% if cancelled anytime after the booking
Charge 100% if cancelled within 60 days before arrival

Payment Terms:
30% payment at booking, remainder 60 days before check-in

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