LOCATION 

At 881 metres above the lake and with no immediate neighbours, Villa Peduzzi is an oasis of calm. The villa sits in lush gardens of 4.5 acres offering the peace and tranquillity that is so difficult to find on Lake Como.  The views from south facing Villa Peduzzi are truly stunning – a combination of wide blue lake and green mountain vistas, rounded off with glorious golden sunsets. These can be enjoyed from the balconies off every bedroom, the villa’s main surround terrace and the extraordinary pool house with its green roof and infinity pool. Also making the most of this aspect are an exceptional yoga/wellness room that has been carved out of the cliff face and the roof top terraces, bar and entertainment area.  Yet the pretty perched mountain village of Pigra is only 300 metres away and the popular lakeside village of Argegno can be reached within 4 minutes from the cable car station located 500 metres from the villa gates. Pigra has a couple of restaurants and is a perfect base for hiking and mountain biking. Argegno provides a wide range of restaurants, our own private boat mooring and a scheduled river taxi service, ideal for exploring all that Lake Como has to offer.  

OUTDOOR FEATURES

• Alfresco dining under a pergola on the huge terrace overlooking the lake.
• 22 meters long heated infinity pool with Jacuzzi offering 360 degrees views over the lake.
• Numerous sunbathing spots around the pool and on the pool house “green” roof
• 2 additional alfresco dining locations

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Overlooking Lake Como and occupying the site of a former medieval watchtower, Villa Peduzzi commands one of the finest views in Europe. The liberty style villa, built in 1909, has been fully restored to exceptional standard. This includes: 8 double bedrooms (6 ensuite); drawing room; living room; dining room; kitchen; study; media room, bar; 2 roof terraces, yoga/wellness room; pool house and entertainment area.  All the bedroom suites are designed in a contemporary and stylish manner in keeping with the villa’s elegant features. An elevator links the 3 main floors and the caretakers apartment and laundry in the basement.  

First Floor: (3 double bedrooms) 

• The Tuscany Suite also faces the lake with balcony enjoying lake views, large shared bathroom
• The Veneto Suite with large balcony enjoying lake views, large shared bathroom.
• The West facing Liguria Suite also has a balcony to enjoy the mountain views and the sunsets. The large bathroom is a lovely space to unwind before dinner

Second Floor: (4 double bedrooms)  

This floor mirrors exactly the layout of the first floor, including the balconies and terraces.  

• The large Piedmont Suite enjoys a southern aspect over the lake.
• The Umbria Suite also looks South, shares a large bathroom with Abruzzo Suite
• The Abruzzo Suite which looks East, shares bathroom with Umbria Suite
• The Apulia Suite enjoys the mountain views to the North

Third Floor:

 This extraordinary open space provides a number of different entertainment areas. There are 2 large seating areas for enjoying the various entertainment possibilities (TV, projector, music system and board games). Additionally, there is a pool table, kitchenette and w.c. Two roof terraces providing glorious views over the lake are accessed from this floor. One of these also features an attractive island bar and raised viewing platform. 

The perfect place for enjoying a day’s end sundowner.  

There is a final double bedroom, the Liberty Suite, with en-suite at the tallest point of the house. Accessed from the 3rd floor, the Liberty Suite enjoys wonderful light and stunning views from huge double windows on 2 sides.  

There is an attractive dining room within the villa and alfresco dining under a pergola on the huge terrace overlooking the lake.bThere is also a well-appointed pool house which, with all the full-length windows folded away, seems to float over the pool. It has a kitchen, island bar and comfortable seating area.  

Swimming pool

A short walk from the villa one finds the 22 meters long heated infinity pool with Jacuzzi attached, providing picture perfect 360 degrees views over the lake. As well as numerous sunbathing spots around the pool and on the pool house “green” roof, there are 2 additional alfresco dining locations, taking advantage of the proximity of the pool house kitchen. There is also a changing room and toilet carved into the rock-face.  

Yoga & Wellness facility

Also carved out of the rock-face is a quite stunning yoga/wellness facility. This large room with inspiring views down the lake can easily accommodate 8 yoga practitioners side by side and also includes an area for gym equipment from Technogym. This includes the Kinesis cable weight training system, a rowing machine, an exercise bike, dumbbells, stretch bands and exercise balls. This room also benefits from an ensuite toilet, steam room and shower.  

Luxury Boat – Axopar 28 Brabus

The villa has it’s own luxury boat moored at the bottom of the funicular in Argegno. The local ferries are very congested in summer and run to a strict timetable. Accordingly, having your own boat allows you to travel in comfort, to your own timetable and directly to where you want to go. This is particularly useful when wishing to access some of the lovely lakeside restaurants.  

Our Axopar 28 Brabus boat offers both speed and comfort and so is a perfect boat for water sports or simply enjoying an afternoon relaxing on the lake. Tomas is a qualified boat captain and will be happy to be your skipper. Sunscreen, a picnic hamper and a few bottles of something bubbly is all you need.  

Access & Parking  

• Private on-site parking

FEATURES & AMENITIES

• Wi-fi
• English satellite television channels
• Sonos audio systems
• Air Conditioning: Dyson air conditioning fans in all bedrooms (they can be easily shifted to the other rooms/ common areas when required)
• Yoga Room/Gym: Includes gym equipment, steam room and shower facilities
• Pool: Heated pool and jacuzzi. Children need to be under parent’s supervision
• Pool House: Includes kitchen, dining area, bathroom and TV
• Roof Top Bar
• Pool table
• Three TV’s: Each with apple TV and satellite channels
• Children Facilities: Pool toys, board games, Nintendo system, outdoor play area
• Children’s electronic games (PS4 and the Wii) and a wide selection of board games.
• Private Playground: including a treehouse, trampoline, Tibetan bridges, zip line, slide.
• Large terrace for Al Fresco outdoor dining
• Elevator
• 6 Mountain Bikes for adults
• Boat (Axopar 28) – Moored at Argegno.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE DEPOSIT

A food and beverage deposit of € 2000 is required for all the grocery costs during guests stay. It can be paid by wire transfer: no later than 2 weeks prior to arrival or by cash the money will be collected by the Villa Manager at time of check-in.  

SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL RATE (STAFF SERVICE)

• Villa Manager: 6 days a week; 8 hours a day (9am-1 pm; 4-8 pm). This time schedule is flexible depending on the guest’s schedules
• Housekeeping Staff (2 personnel) – 8 hours a day (8 am- 12 pm; 5-9 pm), 6 days a week. If guests wish to utilise the staff for extra hours or to have additional staff this will be at their cost and it will be Euro 15/ hour to be paid by cash by the guest during their stay. The Villa Manager will manage this directly with guests if required
• Chef & assistant: 6 days a week; this includes the preparation of 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Food and beverage costs to be paid separately from guests (See Food & beverages deposit & Meals condition).
• Welcome drink and snack at arrival including: selection of Italian pizza and focaccia bites, local salami, crackers and cheese platters, fresh seasonal fruit, little traditional pastries; prosecco and non-alcoholic drinks.
• Bedroom and Bathroom linen changes every 3 days.
• Utilities (including pool heating too)

MEALS CONDITIONS 

• Breakfast is served 8-10 am; lunch 12-2 pm; dinner 7-9 pm. If the guests wish to have their meals outside of these hours, this needs to be communicated in advance on that day to the Villa Manager and the chef will leave the meals ready for them in the kitchen but the guest’s wont’ be served. The menu choices for each day are to be communicated by the main guest to the villa manager one day in advance.
• Breakfast: continental buffet breakfast
• Lunch: light lunch including 1 main and dessert
• Dinner: 1 entrée (or buffet of starters), 1 main and dessert
• The guests will be able to make choices from the menu for each meal but will be restricted to a few different choices across the entire group for each single meal. The chef will not be in a position to make a different meal for each individual guest but rather will make a few different dishes for the entire group. Please inform about any food allergies or special food requests at the time of the booking.

NOT INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL RATE AND ANY ADDITIONAL CHARGES (TO BE PAID IN EUROS DIRECT ON THE PREMISES)

• Any additional linen change required there will be an extra cost of € 150 (for the changes of all the bedrooms and bathrooms)
• If the Chef is required for one extra day ( 7 days a week) this will be an extra cost of € 700 and it must be confirmed at the time of booking.
• Food & beverages
• Cost for the use of the boat is € 500 for a half day, € 800 for a full day. This includes a private boat with captain and petrol. Max 9 people.
• City tax

EXTRA SERVICES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST (ADVANCE NOTICE MAY BE REQUIRED)  

Note: The following services can also be arranged, on request, if not already included in the cost of the rental. Additional services such as airport transfers, additional staff, personal trainer, massage, tennis coach, shopping assistant, tours and the like can be arranged. Please enquire about the vast tour options we can suggest for your villa stay. Costs for additional services can be quoted based on the service requested.

VILLA POLICIES

• Check-in from 4 pm and check-out by 10 am. Late check in needs to be confirmed prior to arrival; 2 sets of keys and 2 gate remotes will be handed to guests to have independent access to the villa: the guests and the Villa Manager will both sign a document as proof of the handing over of the key’s.
• Pets not accepted
• Children must be under parent’s supervision

LOCATION AND DISTANCE 

• The village of Pigra lies only 300 meters away
• Argegno village can be reached by 4 minutes from the cable car station located 500 meters from the villa’s gates.
• 75 min drive from Milan Malpensa Airport
• 60 min drive from Lugano airport