Last updated on April 28th, 2024 at 01:51 am
Grand European Mansions Where You Can Spend the your vacation.
Europe is awash in grand residences of a bygone era, be it castles, estates, private islands or centuries-old palaces. Few are still privately owned, some have become the perfect tourist destinations, and there are the stunning properties that have opened their doors for a private getaway: the mansions for short term rentals. In these special hideaways, guests can immerse themselves in their private setting and experience the royal life, relax in private gardens, or stare out at vistas once reserved for the pope, the viceroy of Egypt, or Louis XV.
Here, seven exquisite options from Lake Como to Corfu:
Villa Ultima Corfu, Greece
Villa Ultima Corfu is located on the Greek island of Corfu, a unique villa of 1000m2 can host up to 14 guests across seven suites.
This luxury home is a paradise of tranquility where you can enjoy the most spectacular sea views. Every suite includes its own bedroom with connected dressing room and bathroom. As you enter in the lobby you will be amazed by the sumptuous entrance to the villa that opens to the spacious sitting room. From the entire villa you can enjoy the sea’s shade of blue from sunrise to sunset. The Ultima boat, a 24 meter long yacht is available for the guests who stay at the villa so you can enjoy the sea.
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Villa Balbiano, Lake Como
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
From $ 25,502- per night
Villa Balbiano | A private villa located in Lake Como
Chateau Villette, Paris, France
Chateau de Villette (Monument Historique)built in the seventeen century and designated as one of the most important historical Chateau in France is located approx. 40 minutes West of Paris. Villette was designed by Francois Mansart lui meme (1598-1666) for the Count of Aufflay, Jean Dyell II who served as ambassador to Italy for Louis XIV. The construction was led by Jules Hardouin-Mansart (1646-1708) nephew of François Mansart and lead architect for Louis XIV, this coupled with the fact that the gardens were created by Andre Le Notre the famous landscape designer who also created gardens at Versailles brought a pedigree and elegance of classic design to Villette which earned it the designation of “Le Petit Versailles”.
From $ 23000 per night
Chateau de Villette | if you want to experience a royal vacation..called also the petit Versailles
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Villa Can Nemo, Ibiza, Spain
In the prestigious neighbourhood of Cap Martinet in Ibiza, the outstanding contemporary Villa Can Nemo hides amongst tree-clad hills overlooking the sea. The views to Dalt Vila and the clear waters off the island from resort-worthy living areas, both inside and out, with the blue Balearic waters shimmering in the distance, are breath-taking.
Explore Ibiza Town, just minutes away from this contemporary retreat.
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Villa La Ramade, French Riviera, France
Villa La Ramade is nestled in the most Prestigious Secured Private Domain of Les Parcs, near Saint Tropez, French Riviera. This Stylish 400 m2 villa on a 4 000m2 plot of land was Built by Talented Architect Mr. Morisse responsible for the Rebirth of Château Borelli.
The opulent Saint Tropez, sizzling on the picturesque shores of the Côte d’Azur, has long attracted the wealthy and glamorous, drawn to its exclusive, jet-set reputation, lavish beach clubs, and gourmet Michelin-starred restaurant.
The Villa has been designed both for the Happy Few and Families, who love being hosted in an authentic Stylish Provençal Bastide in the heart of a luxuriant Caribbean/Oriental style magnificent Garden of Flamboyant half century old “Washington and Phoenix” Palm Trees.
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La Datcha in Forte dei Marmi, Tuscany, Italy
La Datcha in Forte dei Marmi is a classical-style palazzo owned by Russian businessman Oleg Tinkov and renovated by famous architects. This Haute Retreat is located just 30 metres from your very own private beach lies Forte dei Marmi, Tuscany.
La Datcha in Forte dei Marmi is a sumptuous palazzo with classical architecture and designer interiors. This luxury palazzo was built in 1930, Forte dei Marmi is one of the most popular seaside destination of the Tyrrhenian sea and owes its name to the ancient port used for the transportation of marble. Later for more than a century, Forte dei Marmi has become an exclusive holiday destination that attracts celebrities every year like in the past. Due to its peaceful atmosphere and mild climate famous authors like D’Annunzio, Duse and Montale love to spend their time here away from very crowded beaches. A vacation in Forte dei Marmi not only means a vacation at the sea, but also a holiday where you can practice water sport also at Lake of Massaciuccoli or mountain sports in the nearby Apuane Alps. There are two important places where you can visit the remains of the Forte dei Marmi Iron Factory, built during the Roman Empire, at the Museum of Satire and Caricature and the Modern Art Gallery.
Rate per night from $ 18,856-
La Datcha in Forte dei Marmi | A beautiful villa near the beach
Chalet Edelweiss, Courchevel, France
Luxury Chalet Edelweiss is set in the exclusive Bellecote Hamlet, on the Bellecote piste and a jaunt (2 minutes walk) to the center of Courchevel.
It represents the perfect combination of elegance with luxury, bringing a new standard of luxury to Courchevel: 3000 m2 over seven floors.
The entrance level you will step inside a hundred and thirty meter nighclub accommodating over one hundred people with a DJ booth, a dance floor and a bar. A perfect area where to organize parties and special events, offering the utmost in luxury in the French Alps.
On this same level, there is also a state of the art private cinema room and a library.
There is floor dedicated to relaxation and enjoyment including a palatial indoor swimming pool with a jetted tub and waterfall feature beneath a skylight as well as a bar, a ham man, and a sauna. Stay healthy in the large fitness room and a double therapy room providing a full range of special treatment.
From $ 18,000- per night
One of the most luxurious chalet
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we also proudly added Villa Sola Cabiati..that for sure makes the list!
Villa Sola Cabiati, Lake Como, Italy
Step inside Villa Sola Cabiati where you will live your fairy-tale getaway in Italy where you immerse yourself into a story enlivened by art, architecture art de vivre.
A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in history as you experience the magnificent style that has enchanted illustrious world travelers for over three centuries.
Villa Sola Cabiati was built in the 16th century and redesigned two centuries later in the Neoclassical style, sits on the Riviera della Tremezzina, a short drive or boat ride from the hotel. The priority during the renovation was to bring the villa into the 21st century, adding all the comforts that upscale guests nowadays require, such as air conditioning, heating and Wi-Fi, followed by some general lifting and updating of the guest rooms.
Meanwhile the main building feels perfectly frozen in time. The space is richly appointed with immaculate frescos by the Tiepolo school that haven’t been touched since the 1700s, mosaico venezia floors, and exquisite glass chandeliers. Hotel guests can book a private 2 hour visit to the villa’s museum floors, which host a number of treasures including a collection of Sèvres china, a bust of Napoleon (a gift from the French ruler himself), and a bed from Palazzo Serbelloni in Milan that Napoleon and his wife, Joséphine de Beauharnais, once slept in.
Villa Sola Cabiati, the historic residence of once belonging to the noble Serbelloni family, is now exclusively available to guests of the nearby Grand Hotel Tremezzo.
From $ 8,341- per night
The Fairy-tale getaway, Villa Sola Cabiati
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