Villa Balbiano
Description
Welcome to one of the most elegant villas for rent in Lake Como, Villa Balbiano!
It is located on Lake Como’s western shore near Lenno, a sixteenth-century palazzo perfect destination your family reunion, wedding, and an unforgettable vacation in one of the most prestigious villas in Lake Como.
The European owners brought the rich, dramatic interiors of the famous Jacques Garcia to this villa and an amazing renovation of the historic Villa Balbiano.
12 – 28 GUESTS 14 BEDROOMS 16 BATHS
The expansive estate includes a full 12,916 square feet in the villa itself, you can rent the main villa (6 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms) with the addition of the Villino and the Guest House adding another eight bedrooms accommodating up to 28 guests. This brings your palatial total to 20,200 square feet of gorgeousness, service and sumptuous beauty.
As a known connoisseur of 17th and 18th-century decorative arts, Garcia has been involved in restoring numerous historical properties, including the Palace of Versailles and his internationally lauded recent exposition in Louvre. His name is also behind the designs of such places as la Mamounia in Marrakech and the NoMad Hotel in New York, as well as the Hotel Costes and La Réserve hotel in Paris.
In Villa Balbiano, Jacques Garcia renovated almost 6,500-square-foot living space on three floors, including a grand hall with Baroque frescoes, a piano hall with a Steinway concert grand, an indoor pool with a vaulted ceiling, and a formal dining room.
Villa Balbiano offers an opulent and dramatic look with a captivating and inspiring touch. It is easy to imagine that today Villa Balbiano not only offers the most unique vacation in Lake Como, but also a full immersion in the architecture, light, nature, art and atmosphere of the Lake Como experience.
Cardinal Rubini was the one who embellished the villa in the late 18th century and also lived in the villa, today you can stay here and you will be treat to a brilliant 21st century version of what a vacation on the Lake might have felt. Cardinal Rubini was a papal nuncio, a permanent diplomat of the Church, not only that he was also interested in arts and letters. You was also passionate of the gardening and you can see his touch all around the gardens with fountains and sculptures.
Inside the atmosphere is not less inspiring. The library, the favorite’s Cardinal Durini room, that he wanted in the lobby, was know within all the scholars during that time.
The renovation introduced modern touches too: Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, water pressure for a proper shower, and a professional kitchen in Arclinea stainless steel.
Your reservation at Villa Balbiano includes a Villa Manager, chef, butler/waiter, two maids, gardeners and security.
We offer full assistance in planning your travel arrangements before and during your stay at Villa Balbiano, including not-to-be missed activities like shopping in Milan, a night at Teatro La Scala di Milano, boat tours at the lake, private visit of Villa Balbianello and more.
A vacation in Lake Como will give you that moment to step away from your routine, a complete immersion to a heightened moment where your senses will be fulfilled by the beauty of this place and the cultural heritage.
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