Villa D’Este, Lake Como, Italy
A former 16th century residence of European aristocrats, Villa d’Este, a lakeside villa set in a picturesque park, has welcomed guests since 1873. Visitors are treated to a celebrated standard of service including top-rated rooms, amenities and cuisine. Dining choices include the formal Verandah, the Grill and the Kisho, all with terrace and outdoor service in summer.
Highlights
of the Volle D'este, Lake Como
Set on the shores of spectacular Lake Como and surrounded by a 4.1ha private park. Nearby, Como, Lugano and Milan, as well as numerous picturesque lakeside villages, are all within a 40-minute drive.
Hotel activities include: Tee-off at the Ville d’Este golf course, considered one of the most challenging and difficult par 69s in Europe. Enjoy several fine dining options, including classical Italian fine dining and a Japanese sushi restaurant; swim in a heated indoor or outdoor pool and a lake-floating pool; experience excellent spa facilities, with Turkish baths and a sauna; play some tennis; take lake cruises to visit the many historical villas in the area; and relax on chauffeur-driven tours (with multilingual driver) to the Langhe’s vineyards.
Location – The Ville d’Este is located 60km from Milan’s Malpensa Airport.
Best time to visit
Lake Como?
Best any time between late March and October; the climate is mild and sunny. In summer, July and August average 29˚C. During winter, from November until March, most of the hotels and restaurants are closed.
About Lake Como
Lake Como, in the Italian Alps, is one of the most scenic and romantic places in Italy – charming towns ring its shores with elegant 16th to 19th century villas. Activities available in the region range from waterskiing, sailing and windsurfing to hiking and cycling, or simply soaking up the sun.
Don’t miss Como’s walled Old Town: at the heart lies Piazza San Fedele, home to many 400-year-old buildings including the old wall’s most spectacular standing tower, the Porta Vittoria. Explore the beautiful small towns of Lugano, Bellagio, Menaggio and Varenna.
Just 40km south and a 30-minute drive lies the bustling city of Milan, known as Europe’s creative capital and famous for the latest fashions, fine restaurants, theatre and exciting nightlife. |