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Villa d'Este

Italy

Villa d'Este

The fleet at Villa d’Este, in Cernobbio, has grown alongside the lake. The Vaporina was built on Lake Como at the end of the 19th century, the Riva Aquarama emerged from the Cantiere Riva shipyard, and the electric E-Next has a hand-crafted wooden hull. From out on the water, one can see the centuries-old gardens and the Giardino del Mosaico receding behind the cypress trees. Now in its 154th season, the villa has even lent its name to a car, the Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Coupé Villa d’Este. The Concorso d’Eleganza is held every spring in the gardens.

Accommodations

What we like

The swim

The swim

A few lengths in the floating pool on the lake are mandatory.

The panorama

The panorama

The Cardinal Suite, with its broad terrace looking out over the waters of Lake Como.

The flavour

The flavour

A crispy Principe di Fino egg, wild hop shoots and Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse at La Veranda.

Location

Address

Via Regina, 40

22012 Italy

Airport

Fifty minutes by private transfer from Milan Malpensa airport.

Cernobbio, west shore

Aboard a private boat, explore Bellagio, the Villa del Balbianello, or the charming village of Menaggio.

At a glance

Public areas: free

In room: free

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