Villa Romantica
Baveno, Lago maggioreFrom €13500 per week
Baveno, Lago maggiore
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6- From €13500 per week
A beautiful and unique villa located in the village with historical gardens and splendid views of the famous Lago Maggiore’s Borromeo Golf. Pool, water garden, rose garden, and arboretum. Set in the lakeshore nice village of Baveno, an hour drive from Milan and walking distance to shops and the main boulevard along Baveno’s lake promenade, Villa Romantica was built in the 17th century on an ancient monastery and features a unique 17th-century Andalusian patio.
The villa is surrounded by a spacious terraced garden with private parking facilities.
Descending the garden path, guests can reach the swimming pool (16 x 4 x 1.40 meters).
The pool is not fenced, and there’s an external shower near the pool.
Perfect holiday rental for family and friends. All living areas are furnished with a mix of modern design and antiques that have belonged to the owner’s family for hundreds of years. Spacious rooms with high ceilings and large panoramic windows offer comfortable living.
The property features: the Main Villa (sleeping 12 people), the Guesthouse (4 people), and the magnificent garden designed in the twenties by Maurice Blondel. Villa Romantica is not suitable for people with walking difficulties. The Wi-Fi covers the house, the two dependences, and the courtyard.
Please notice that the local train passes 250 meters from the property (downhill and separated by other properties, trees, and bushes).
• Total House Villa and dependence: 760 sqm;
• Each dependence is 80 sqm, thus total 160 sqm;
• Total garden 1.5 hectares;
• Apartment or dependence ground floor – garden 200 sqm;
• Apartment first floor – garden 200 sqm.
Outdoor
The garden was designed by Maurice Blondel (1861 – 1949) – a Catholic positivist French thinker author of the “Philosophy of Action” who bought the villa after the First World War and created a unique piece of art.
It is fully fenced and rich in wonderful centuries-old plants. This very special garden features three distinct styles each characterized with different flora and vegetation: the formal Italian box garden, the English rose garden, and Japanese water garden all around are peonies azaleas, camellias, and valuable trees, including Japanese maples, cedars, chestnuts, and a spectacular camphor tree.
Thanks to the owner’s restoration the enchantment of Blondel garden has been preserved.
Attractions
LOCATION
Villa Romantica is located 500 meters uphill the cozy village of Baveno, where you can find many restaurants, bars, and alimentary shops. The villa is also close to Stresa (5 km) and less than 60 km from the International Airport of Milano Malpensa and it can easily be reached in about one hour by highway or by train from the Milano Centrale station.
Lake Maggiore has excellent transport connections most visitors will spend their time exploring the lake, stretching northwards from Arona to Switzerland. Both buses and ferries connect the lakeside settlements. There are other options for exploring though. Milan is a short train-ride away for those in search of some city life.
The Swiss border is only 40 minutes’ drive from Baveno.
ACTIVITIES
The surrounding area of Baveno and Stresa offers plenty of opportunities for water sports, hiking, cycling, golf, boat trips, sightseeing trips, and Skiing at the Mottarone Ski Centre. Water Sport fans can enjoy a day out on the lake; with boat rental and a Wakeboarding School.
The popular Stresa-Mottarone cable car departs every 20 minutes from the Lido in Stresa, at its peak, visitors can enjoy the spectacular 360° views; which encompass 7 lakes and the Italian Alps.
The Borromeo Islands of Isola Madre, Isola Bella, Isolino di San Giovanni, the botanical gardens of Villa Taranto and Santa Caterina del Sasso Monastery are easily reachable by ferry from Stresa. The romantic Lake Orta is also within a 30-minute drive.
FUN FOR KIDS
• BAVENO AQUADVENTURE PARK aquadventurepark (aquapark, artificial rock climbing, cyclocross, high ropes) Strada Cavalli in Oltrefiume 18 28831 – Baveno – Verbano Cusio Ossola- Piedmont – Italy
• CASTLE OF ANGERA DOLLS MUSEUM the castle houses Europe’s largest doll and children’s clothing museum
• THE BORROMEO ISLAND PUPPET MUSEUM excursion to the Borromeo Islands. “isola Bella” (Beautiful island), which was built and dedicated to Isabella d’Adda, admire puppets and interesting archaeological finds…beautiful garden
• ALPYLAND is an amusement park on the top of the Mottarone, a place providing a wonderful view over the Alps, lakes and the whole Lombard territory. On the top of the mount, you can live the experience of the Alpine Coaster, a bobsled roller coaster for both summer and winter. Amusement for all people of all ages
• SANCARLONE Arona San Carlo statue 35 meters tall (slightly smaller than the Statue of Liberty go up inside the statue reach the head where you can enjoy the panoramic lake views from his ear and eye holes
• SAFARI PARK in Pombia
• VILLA PALLAVICINO (Stresa)
Interior Description
The property features: the Main Villa (sleeping 12 people), the Guesthouse (4 people), and the magnificent garden designed in the twenties by Maurice Blondel. Villa Romantica is not suitable for people with walking difficulties. The Wi-Fi covers the house, the two dependences, and the courtyard.
Please notice that the local train passes 250 meters from the property (downhill and separated by other properties, trees, and bushes).
• Total House Villa and dependence: 760 sqm;
• Each dependence is 80 sqm, thus total 160 sqm;
• Total garden 1.5 hectares;
• Apartment or dependence ground floor – garden 200 sqm;
• Apartment first floor – garden 200 sqm;
THE VILLA
The main villa develops on 3 floors. There are 3 bedrooms areas for a total of 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Each group of bedrooms (A), (B), (C) shares a bathroom. Not suitable for people with walking difficulties. Please note that fireplaces are not working. There is an iPod player, a stereo, TV, one PlayStation. The villa has no AirCo but the combination between the thick walls and the shadow of the centuries-old trees in the surrounding garden keep the air temperature inside very pleasant. Fan in every bedroom. Hairdryer in every bedroom.
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance hall.
Living room with access to the garden and to the Andalusian patio, table for 8 pax, two comfortable sofas, decorative fireplace, TV (Sky).
Fully equipped spacious kitchen: 6-burner stove, electric oven, large fridge with freezer and ice maker, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, grill, table for 6 people.
Andalusian spacious courtyard with tables for 14/16 people.
Toilet room (WC, 2 washbasin).
Laundry (access from the patio), washing machine. Please note: the staff has access to the laundry.
SECOND FLOOR
Master bedroom (A) with lake view. Ceiling fan.
Twin bedroom (A – beds cannot be pushed together) accessed by the patio.
Bathroom (A) with tub and handle shower (this bathroom can be accessed directly by the two rooms).
Sitting room. Twin/Double bedroom (B) lake view – the beds can be pushed together.
Twin/Double bedroom (B) with a study room – (the room features 2 levels: study room with desk, TV, and printer with the twin/double bed in the loft upstairs – view towards the village – the beds can be pushed together). Ceiling Fan.
Bathroom (B) with shower.
THIRD FLOOR
Double bedroom only (C) lake view and access to the terrace.
Twin/Double bedroom (C) lake view and access to the terrace (this bedroom can be accessed only from the terrace or through the other bedroom – the beds can be pushed together).
Bathroom (C) with shower (the bathroom can be accessed only passing through the twin bedroom).
The interiors are bright and nicely furnished.
Please note: the very nice and well-behaved caretaker lives on the top floor of the property in a separated unit with an independent entrance.
THE GUESTHOUSE
The Guesthouse (of overall lower level in respect of the main villa) has a beautiful outdoor private area and develops on 2 levels featuring 2 apartments, (approx 80 square meters each).
Please note that the kitchens in each apartment are not available for cooking (all kitchen equipment has been intentionally removed).
The fridges can be used for cold beverages and ice.
Ground Floor unit: Living area with sofa and kitchenette (with dishwasher), twin bedroom (beds cannot be pushed together), bathroom with shower, washing machine. Upper Floor unit: Lake view living area with sofa and kitchenette (with dishwasher), double bedroom, bathroom with tub and handle shower.
Please note: the main villa and the guesthouse CANNOT be rented by different groups. The guesthouse will be rented only together with the main villa. Occasionally the very discreet owner and his wife will use one of the units. In this case, a small part of the garden, the one in front of the guesthouse, will not be accessible.
Amenities
Daily Breakfast
Fireplace / Heating
Maid Service
Parking
Swimming Pool
Terrace / Alfresco Dining
View
Walk To Village
Waterfront
Wifi
Extra Optional Services
Airport Transfer
Fresh Groceries
Private Chef
Pricing and Availability
Weely rates 2026
Sep 27, 2025 – May 30, 2026 12 pax €13, 500 / 16 pax €14,980
May 30, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026 12 pax €15, 100 / 16 pax €16, 750
Sep 26, 2026 – Jan 02, 2027 12 pax €13, 500 / 16 pax €14, 980
2027
May 29, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027 – 16 pax – €16, 740 main house +cottage / 12 pax main house only €15070
Sep 25, 2027 – Jan 01, 2028 – 16 pax – €15, 200 main house +cottage / 12 pax main house only 13, 500
Pricing Notes
NOTES 2027
INCLUDED
• Final cleaning
• Resident staff: one staff member lives at the property and works 8 hours per day, 6 days per week. The mandatory day off is to be agreed upon in advance.
• The staff is available to prepare breakfast from 8:00 am to 10:00 am (food and beverages are not included; all ingredients must be provided by the guests).
• Daily breakfast available at €7 per person, 6 days per week.
Note: On the staff member’s day off (see above), breakfast can be enjoyed at nearby cafés.
• Utilities included (electricity, water and gas)
• Wi-Fi included
• Bed linen, bath towels and pool towels included and changed on Saturdays
• Baby cot included
NOT INCLUDED / UPON REQUEST
• Heating not included (available upon request and charged separatelyat €100 per day)
• Lunch and dinner service available upon request (charged separately)
• Additional services available upon request: cooking, grocery shopping and advance grocery delivery
– Pets not allowed
– Extra beds not available
– Telephone charges based on consumption
– Security Deposit: €1,500, cash payment on site only (no USD, AUD or GBP accepted)
– Pool open from 1 May to 25 September
Special Notes and Restrictions
– A non-refundable deposit is required to confirm the booking.
– No smoking inside the villa.
– Any illegal activity by guests, including the use of illegal drugs, will be reported to the local authorities.
– Upon request and subject to the owner’s approval, late check-in is available between 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm for an additional fee of €50
Arrival between 16:30 and 19:00
Departure between 08:00 and 09:30
Pool open from 1 May to 25 September
CIN: IT103008C15DNAZYF
Lombardia and The Lakes
Lombardia is located at the very north of Italy and borders with Switzerland and the Alps. Home to the industrial capital city of Milan which is perhaps the biggest centre in the world for fashion with names like Armani, Prada, and Gucci all residing in Milans ‘Golden Quad’. The local people of Milan take great pride in the way they dress and it can often seem they are all on a catwalk as they quickly march through the streets.
Milan is also the finance powerhouse of the country, and is not driven by tourism. The city itself is fast passed, and a great place to visit if you are a serious shopper.
The main attractions in Milan include Il Duomo di Milano, Leonardo Da Vincis last supper, La Scala opera house, and the Castello Sforzesco.