Italy's famous lakes and unofficial Lake District present an appealing destination for those looking to enjoy all of the delights that are on offer during a vacation in Italy. Natural beauty abounds, endless outdoor pursuits can be enjoyed in those lovely natural surroundings, life moves a little more slowly than in other places, there are pretty little towns and great architectural gems, and delicious meals and wine can be savoured alongside stunning views al fresco – all great reasons to come and explore this part of the world. Of course, key to making the most of your time in the area is the perfect rental and we have a host of remarkable villas on Lake Como and holiday rentals on Lake Maggiore to choose from. Among these gems, however, those with lakeside views stand out as especially desirable. So, plan your perfect escape on a lake in Italy by checking out these top-notch villas and their amazing panoramas over some of the most picture-perfect scenery you have ever beheld...
Camilla Villa New Listing
Pretty independent holiday home with private pool, A/C, WIFI, TV, patio and panoramic view
Property Description
Property Summary
Villa Camilla is an elegant mid-19th-century villa located in San Siro, Italy, offering you an exclusive retreat on the shores of Lake Como. This distinguished property has remained in the care of the same family throughout its history, preserving its authentic character and timeless charm. Positioned with a southeast orientation in the heart of the mid-lake area, the villa provides you with superb panoramic views encompassing the three distinctive arms of Lake Como and the magnificent mountain ranges that rise dramatically behind. The estate features a beautifully landscaped park adorned with majestic century-old trees, creating a serene and private atmosphere. For your leisure and recreation, the property offers a generously proportioned swimming pool measuring 10x6 meters, perfect for refreshing dips during warm summer days. You will also have exclusive access to a private tennis court, ideal for active guests seeking sporting activities. The villa ensures modern connectivity with internet wifi throughout the property, while ample parking facilities accommodate your vehicles with ease. The expansive yard provides plenty of space for outdoor relaxation and entertaining.
Outdoors
The outdoor spaces of Villa Camilla are truly exceptional, set within a magnificent park that showcases centuries of careful cultivation and natural beauty. The mature trees that populate the grounds create shaded areas and add to the estate's distinguished atmosphere. You will find the large swimming pool, with its impressive dimensions of 10x6 meters, positioned to take full advantage of the stunning lake and mountain vistas. The pool area offers you an ideal setting for sunbathing, swimming, and enjoying the tranquil surroundings. The private tennis court provides you with excellent recreational opportunities without ever leaving the property, allowing you to maintain your fitness routine or enjoy friendly matches with family and friends. A particular highlight of the outdoor amenities is the private mooring available directly at the villa, granting you convenient access to the waters of Lake Como for boating excursions and water-based activities. The southeast-facing orientation of the property ensures abundant natural sunlight throughout the day, enhancing your outdoor experience on the terraces and throughout the park.
Other Information
Villa Camilla has been lovingly maintained by the same family since its construction in the mid-19th century, ensuring continuity of care and attention to detail that is evident throughout the property. This long-standing stewardship has preserved the villa's historical integrity while incorporating the amenities necessary for comfortable modern living.
Distances and Attractions
From your vantage point in San Siro, positioned in the mid-lake area of Lake Como, you will enjoy easy access to the diverse attractions and charming towns that make this region so celebrated. The villa's central location on the lake allows you to explore all three arms of Lake Como with equal convenience, whether by car along the scenic coastal roads or by boat from your private mooring. The surrounding area offers you abundant opportunities for dining at local restaurants, shopping in nearby villages, and discovering the cultural and natural treasures of the Lake Como region. The dramatic mountain backdrop visible from the property provides endless possibilities for hiking, nature walks, and outdoor adventures in the surrounding alpine landscape.
Interior Description
Unit Layout
Villa Camilla accommodates up to 16 people across 8 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms, offering a generous and flexible layout suitable for large groups, family reunions, and weddings. The interior showcases glamorous architectural features including mosaic floors, a grand wooden staircase, and statues of superb beauty. Recently restored, the villa successfully maintains its traditional atmosphere throughout. The ground floor welcomes you with a large foyer, a living room featuring an open working fireplace with doors leading onto the lawn and views of the lake, a formal dining room, a kitchen, and a spacious 85 square meter playroom or verandah equipped with a tennis table and table football. Upon request, an additional double or twin bedroom with a bathroom suitable for people with mobility difficulties is available on the ground floor, with a window opening to the playroom. The first floor houses the Yellow double bedroom with lake views and an ensuite bathroom featuring a large Jacuzzi tub and shower, and the Pink double bedroom with lake views and an ensuite bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub and shower. These two bedrooms share a large comfortably furnished terrace offering a great view over the lake. The Ivory double bedroom on this floor has windows towards the garden and an ensuite bathroom with a tub and shower. The second floor features a large game room with a pool table and beautiful lake views, a Pink double bedroom with lake views and an ensuite bathroom with an extra-large shower and Jacuzzi tub, and an Ivory double bedroom with garden views and an ensuite bathroom with a tub and shower. The upper floor comprises a Light Blue double bedroom with lake views and an ensuite bathroom with a shower, an Orange double bedroom with lake views and an ensuite bathroom with a shower, and a Green double bedroom with garden views and an ensuite bathroom with a tub and shower. For an extra fee, 2 extra beds can be added on this floor. All king beds can be separated into twins, making this vacation villa totally flexible for couples or singles in any combination. Additionally, 2 more double bedrooms with private bathrooms are available, one on the ground floor and one in the annex, for a total of 4 extra beds. A dependance is available on request for 2 people, consisting of one double bedroom and one bathroom with a shower, very simply decorated. Each bedroom throughout the villa has its own bathroom, and one room is designated as Bio Allergy Friendly and allergy-free.
Amenities Included
You will find that Villa Camilla is equipped with all the amenities of a modern house to ensure your comfort throughout your stay. Air conditioning is provided in the bedrooms for warm weather comfort, while heat is available through central heating for cooler seasons. The kitchen is fully appointed with a dishwasher, microwave, and additional appliances to support meal preparation for large groups. A washing machine is available for your convenience during longer stays. Entertainment options include satellite TV and television throughout the property, along with Internet connection for staying connected. The villa features a working fireplace in the living room, adding warmth and ambiance to the interior spaces. Outside, you can enjoy a private patio and private garden set within a beautiful park with century-old trees. A barbecue is provided for outdoor dining experiences. The property is wheelchair accessible, with facilities suitable for people with mobility difficulties. The grounds feature a large fenced pool measuring 10x6 meters and a private tennis court for active recreation. The spacious playroom includes a tennis table and table football, while the second floor game room offers a pool table for additional entertainment.
Other Information
Villa Camilla is set in beautiful parkland with century-old trees, providing an elegant setting for weddings, meetings, and family reunions. The villa is excellent for accommodating large groups due to its spacious layout and flexible sleeping arrangements. The property features a large fenced pool and maintains views of the lake from multiple rooms and outdoor areas. The villa has been recently restored while preserving its ancient and traditional atmosphere throughout the interior spaces.
Licence or registration number:
CIN: IT013248B4EXNI3F6P / CIR: 013248-CIM-00002
Location San Siro, Lombardy, Italy
Places near the property(Distances as the crow flies)
- Airports
- Milano Malpensa (Mxp), 90.0 Km
Attractions
THE AREA
Lake Como is renowned for its luxuriant vegetation and its mild climate. In winter, in the sunniest areas such as Tremezzina, the temperature is never too cold. In summer, it is mitigated by a very nice breeze.
WHAT TO SEE
In Como: The Cathedral and Piazza S. Fedele with many 400-year-old buildings and the Basilica, one of the masterpieces of the maestri comacini (masters of Como). The very austere church of San Abbondio or the early Romanesque Basilica of San Carpoforo.
Before leaving Como, be sure to take the funicular up to Brunate for a truly spectacular view. From Como, going north along the left shore it's just a short drive to Cernobbio, whose old town features a delightful collection of picturesque houses and narrow alleys. This is the site of the fictional Villa Balbianello, the elegant family-home-cum-pensione featured in the film "A Month by the Lake." Nearby is one of the grandest hotels in all Europe, the Villa D'Este, whose rooms are almost like museum galleries and whose grounds boast Italy's only "floating swimming pool" Up the road is Toriggia, where you can visit Villa Passalacqua, a late 18th-century home where Vincenzo Bellini once stayed. Like the asparagus from Rogano are grown.
As you travel north, you'll see Como's only island, Isola Comacina (St. John's Day, the weekend after June 24th is celebrated with a mass in the ruins of the S. Eufemia basilica, followed by a costumed procession and nighttime fireworks).
Lake Como is renowned for its exquisite villas, and probably the most famous one is Villa Carlotta, a perfect combination of luxurious interiors (beautiful stuccos, lovely ceiling frescoes, and a great art collection, including an Eros and Psyche by Antonio Canova) and luxuriant exteriors (over 500 species of plants, trees, and shrubs from all over the world).
Tremezzo is another lovely lakeside town. There is a classic lakeside promenade, as well as many wonderful old villas (some of which have been converted to hotels), and from here you can take a car ferry over to Bellagio and Varenna, on the opposite shore. On the southern shore is Bellagio, la perla del lago (the pearl of the lake), considered by many to be the most beautiful town in all of Europe. Its narrow cobbled streets, breathtaking views, impeccable homes, and glorious villas make it a most enchanting spot to spend your unforgettable "Month by the Lake."
OTHER ACTIVITIES
MOTORBOAT FOR HIRE: Menaggio 10 min – Dongo 10 min.
WINDSURF: Menaggio – Cremia - Dongo – Domaso – Gera Lario
PITCH and PUTT: Menaggio 10 min.
WATER SKIING: available in Lezzeno, on the other side of Lake Como.
BICYCLE FOR HIRE: Menaggio 10 min.
GOLF: Several Golf Clubs in the area; Menaggio Golf Club, in Menaggio, is the closest 20 min.
RIDING GROUND: Ranch Prato Rotondo in Porlezza 25 min.
SPECIALTIES
Obviously, the lake cuisine is based on fish. Its most famous specialties are: "misultitt", that is fish desiccated in special containers called "misolte"; soused fish, which is first fried and then pickled; crispy freshwater fish and other typical dishes like "risotto con pesce persico" (rice with perch) fillet and smoked trout in oil. On the lakeshore, particularly in the area called "Tremezzina", first-quality vegetables.
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Availability
Reservation Policies
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Easy Reserve Limited operates as an internet editor and services provider for owners, property managers, agencies, tour operators and hotels; Easy Reserve Limited is not responsible for any direct or indirect damage, accident, theft or robbery caused to renters, their relatives or to their properties during their holiday, both in the rented property or elsewhere.
NOTES 2026
The above-mentioned rates are valid for 16 guests
Two extra guests can be accommodated in the disabled room at no extra charge .
Another two extra guests can be accommodated in the cottage facing the villa at no extra charge
Pets are not allowed
Security cameras are disabled while the villa is occupied by guests
Security deposit: Credit card details as guarantee
SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL RATE
Guest Relations available throughout the stay at the villa. Highly personalized one-of-a-kind experiences for the guests organized by our in-house concierge
Welcome drink and fresh flowers
Buffet “Welcome Dinner” provided on arrival (up to 20 people only)
Cook service only for dinner, with suggested proposals (only beverages not included). The cook will also buy all the necessary food. The chef will be available to the guests throughout their stay at the Villa. An amount of € 1.500 cash is to be paid upon arrival as a deposit for extra charge.
Daily Continental Breakfast service (bread, marmalade, butter, tea, milk, coffee, orange juice, croissant, cereals, cheese, hams)
Unlimited Wi-Fi internet connection
Daily housekeeping service: 3 ladies in the morning (except Sunday)
Daily change of towels (except Sunday) and twice weekly change of bed linen - Twice weekly change of pool towels
Final cleaning
Bath products (not tested on animals) – daily replenishment
The normal use of water, electricity, A/C, heating and cooking gas
Pool heating (from mid-May to mid-September)
Garden and pool maintenance
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED / EXTRA, ON REQUEST, TO BE PAID LOCALLY*
Wedding upon request only: price to be quoted
Extra housekeeping: € 20 per hour/per staff member (€ 24 per hour /per staff member on Sun / public holidays)
Extra bed (2 maximum): € 500 per bed / per week
Swimming pool heating: Jan 01 - May 16 and Sep 13 – Dec 31: €5 per hour (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)
Personal laundry service: € 20 per hour
Butler service: € 400 per day
Transfer to / from airports
*Please note that the above-mentioned services and respective rates are estimated and are subject to possible change without further notice.
Security cameras are disabled while the villa is occupied by guests
Features
9 double bedrooms with en suite bathroom
1 double bedroom with bathroom for the disabled
Air-conditioning in every bedroom, in the living room and dining room
Unlimited Internet Wi-Fi connection
CDs player with a selection of musical CDs in the lounge
Sat TV in every bedroom
Safe for values in every bedroom
Baby bed – Baby cot
Fully equipped professional kitchen
Fine modern swimming pool with lighting and with a spacious area for sunbathing, comfortable sun loungers, tables, chairs, umbrellas as well as a shower with hot water
English garden (mid-19th century) which features age old trees of great beauty
Tennis court with lighting for games in the evening
Games room with table tennis table and table football
American billiards table
Games room for kids
For the younger guests and for their parents’ peace of mind, there is a safe, protected playground designed especially for their use and pleasure
Gym corner with a sport apparatus
Large car parking
Private dock with access on the lake
Private jetty so that motorboats can be moored there
Antique cellar filled with a vast selection of wines, both Italian and International
No more than 10 meters from the entrance to the villa is a pretty annex with a double room and a bathroom
Arrival between 16:30 and 19:00
Departure between 08:00 and 09:30
Pool open from 5 April to 1 November
For last-minute bookings (within 45 days of arrival, unless stated otherwise in the reservation policies of the property) the full amount must be paid at the time of the booking.
EASY RESERVE reserves the right to charge the holiday-maker any additional cost relative to the booking. Cancellation of a booking, unless stated otherwise in the reservation policies of the property, even if it is substituted by another one, the following penalties must be paid:
- the percentage of the total rental amount paid at the time of the booking as initial deposit if the cancellation is made from the booking time to 46 days before the start of the rental period;
- 100% of the total rental price if the cancellation is made from 45 days to the day of arrival or in the case of no show.
