Villa Lumbini, Plesio, Italy

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5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 9200 sq m

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Plesio, Lombardy

Spiaggia Lerai
‪9 min drive‬
Menaggio Beach
‪9 min drive‬
Bellagio Port
‪20 min drive‬
Lugano (LUG-Agno)
‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Sofa Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

A truly luxury lake view getaway!

With fabulous and flexible family-friendly accommodation on offer, this modern three storey villa offers the last word in luxury.

Enjoying a private and elevated hillside location overlooking the famous Bellagio peninsular, the sleek and stylish villa provides up to 9 guests with a truly unforgettable stay with a full host of modern day comforts and luxury features to enjoy.

The 200sqm villa boasts an open plan layout with the principal living and dining area located to the lake view first floor. Here guests can relax and entertain in style, with a fully fitted contemporary kitchen with gas hob, oven, microwave and breakfast bar situated in an inviting and relaxed living area which is furnished with L-shaped sofa, a sleek gas fireplace for added ambience and a flat screen TV for your entertainment. Perfect for dinner parties, the French doors lead directly out to an alfresco lake view covered terrace with access beyond to the sunny private garden which boasts a private outdoor swimming pool overlooking Bellagio.

A modern cloakroom WC is also conveniently situated to the first floor of the villa and a staircase leads to the two principal bedroom suites located to the spacious second floor.

These two luxury bedroom suites both enjoy plenty of light, space and comfort with a stylish double bedroom with luxury en-suite shower room and a private lake view terrace to each.

Additional accommodation for a further 5 guests is situated to the ground floor of the villa. A double bedroom with flat screen TV is the perfect choice for a third couple staying in the villa and a further bedroom furnished with a set of two single beds and flat screen TV is ideal for children. An additional guest can also be accommodated on the single sofa bed to the third bedroom-come-sitting room. A spacious contemporary shower room is also situated besides the bedrooms on this floor.

Guests can easily access the private garage which conveniently features a laundry are with washing machine and tumble dryer.

The villa is perfectly placed to enjoy the surrounding breath taking mountainside scenery, by hiking or taking a bike ride. The prestigious Menaggio & Cadenabbia Golf Club and Loveno Tennis Club are also an easy drive away and the famous resort town of Menaggio can easily be reached by car in just 10 minutes.

This picturesque lakeside town enjoys a prominent central lake location with easy access by car and passenger ferry to Varenna and Bellagio. The town itself boasts a wide selection of supermarkets, delicatessens, boutique shops and a host of pretty cafes and restaurants which line its charming piazzas.

The beautiful lakefront promenade enjoys outstanding central lake views and is the perfect spot for enjoying a walk or an Italian ice cream. The family-friendly Lido di Menaggio also provides guests with a relaxed day of swimming, sunbathing and volleyball as well as delicious pizzas and a stylish outdoor lakefront cocktail bar which comes alive as dusk sets.

Evening aperitifs can be enjoyed in one of the many authentic Lake Como bars during your stay, as well as at the stylish ‘Aqua Cheta’ Boathouse bar and famous wine cellar bar of ‘La Cantina Follie’ which are both to be found in Tremezzo.

Dining out on Lake Como is a pure delight with a vast range of options to choose from, including family-friendly pizzerias, the renowned hillside Agroturismos and the elegant and romantic lake front restaurants which are dotted along the Tremezzina shore all the way southwards, to Como city. Please note that the pool is open from the 1st of June 2025 to the 30th of September 2025

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Lake Como Holiday

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property Registration Number 013185-LNI-00009, IT013185C2IMY9EHBP

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All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Plesio

Plesio is home to this villa. Villa del Balbianello and Villa Monastero are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Villa Serbelloni and Lake Lugano. Enoteca Principessa and Villa Melzi Gardens are also worth visiting.

Plesio, Lombardy

What's nearby

Spiaggia Lerai - 9 min drive - 3.8 km
Menaggio Beach - 9 min drive - 3.8 km
Bellagio Port - 20 min drive - 8.9 km
Villa Serbelloni - 20 min drive - 8.9 km
Villa Monastero - 45 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

Lugano (QDL-Lugano Rail Station) - 36 min drive
Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

‪Caffe Centrale - ‬4 min drive
‪Il Ristorante SAS di Cagliani Paolo & C. - ‬4 min drive
‪Bar Cafè Del Pess - ‬4 min drive
‪Divino 13 - ‬4 min drive
‪Pizzeria Lugano - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Lumbini, Plesio, Italy pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Lumbini, Plesio, Italy?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Lumbini, Plesio, Italy?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Lumbini, Plesio, Italy located?

Situated in Plesio, this villa is within 3 miles (5 km) of Menaggio Beach, Spiaggia Lerai and Menaggio and Cadenabbia Golf Club. San Martino Church and Cadenabbia Ferry Terminal are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8.0

Very good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie C., Mont royal

7 Aug 2017

Beautiful

Wish we could have stayed longer, but we are planning a return trip next year!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

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6/10 Okay

Michael

31 July 2023

Villa Lumbini

The house has a nice location with a good view. Good bathrooms, although not all can be locked.

10/10 Excellent

Luke K.

21 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay above Menaggio

We had an amazing time staying at Villa Lumbini. The team provided detail directions to reach the property, and the views are as amazing as the pictures show. You definitely need a car here though, not much to walk to. The host provided a baby cot for our 6th month old and the house ended up the perfect place for our family trip. Would certainly stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Claudia D.

23 May 2023

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy

Famiglia

The access to the house is a bit tricky. The views of lake como were beautiful

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Ben N.

18 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Week with family

The house was very clean and well set up. The main issue we had was the quality of soft furnishings - linens and towels were very low quality and not what we’d expect for a property like this. It’s unfortunate because small improvements would make this property great but unfortunately it’s a bit average and overpriced for what it is

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Denise B., San Ramon, ca

6 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Fun five days!

We stayed there with another couple. Luckily we rented a car because you can’t really walk comfortably or safely to and from town. I’ll begin with the positives. The views are spectacular. Garage was big and easy to access. The two master suites upstairs were perfect for two couples. A nice welcome basket with snacks and drinks was waiting for us. Now the negatives. We were informed that they could not heat the pool for us, but they didn’t tell us that it would be covered by a dirty pool cover the entire time. So we could never enjoy time by the pool. While the instructions for the villa and for directions to get there were quite detailed, they were out of date…ie: wifi code, washer and dryer setup. We spent much of our first 24 hours there trying to figure out how things worked, and could not get a hold of anybody to help us. We left messages for the rental company, but never heard back from them. But one afternoon a repairman showed up with replacement batteries for for the TV remotes. After sorting out all these issues, we did end up enjoying our stay there immensely. We recommend that they supply paper towels for the next renters.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Cheryl M.

27 June 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Bare bones home that needs some TLC

Our family of 9 stayed in Plesio, but the accommodations were sparse and lacking. First know that 3 of the 5 bedrooms are located below ground in what our family began referring to as “the dungeon” due to how cold and damp it was, WiFi was unreachable there. I missed on the listing that one of those bedrooms doesn’t have a bed, but a pull out couch which was a problem for our party’s size. The 2 bedrooms upstairs on the third level were quite warm and the AC units were unreliable at best. We had no hot water one morning, were provided with sheets but half of the beds had no blankets and those that had comforters were stained. Extra pillows were given but no linens to dress them with. And while they have a pool, there are no towels provided. If you want them for pool use, you have to pay extra. Broken anti gravity lawn chairs that when my sister went to lean back she went straight to the ground on her head. Thankfully, she wasn’t hurt. Moldy dirty showers. While communication with the rental company was efficient, often times I felt like I was asking for too much. The repair man, who was very nice, was needed 3 of our 5 days there. Overall the property has potential, but needs some TLC. Not sure if this is on the owner or the rental company, but it really doesn’t take much to provide extra linens, towels, and blankets. Creature comforts go a long way in making people feel at home. A reason we choose home rental over hotels. This one misses the mark for us.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Luc L.

25 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Many little annoying things. Adding up, it generates overall bad experience

List of items we were not happy to experience > Problèmes importants: > > Forte odeur d’humidité dans les chambres au sous-sol. > Chambres au sous-sol (alors que les photos démontrent de la luminosité, ce qui laissent croire qu’elles sont situés au RC ou à l’étage. > Fausses fenêtres dans les chambre du sous-sol (elles ne donnent pas sur l’extérieur) et impossible d’aérer. > Chaise “0 gravité” brisé (une personne à failli se blesser en basculant par en arrière) > Lumières extérieures sortant de terre et causant disjonctions du disjoncteur principal. > Lumières de piscine décrochées et non fonctionnelles > Vacarme intermittent provennant des airs climatisées (même lorsqu’elles ne fonctionnent pas) > Moteur de piscine bruyant > Mobilier extérieur en “rotin de plastique” désuet, percé. Doit être changer. > > Autres problèmes et dégagements: > > Porte du garage qui grince (réglé) > Plusieurs lumières brûlées (réglé) > Impossible de se connecter au wifi au sous sol > Douche extérieur qui coule (réglé) > Robinet douche extérieure défectueux et non utilisable. > Forte odeur de chlore venant de la piscine > Piscine salle, présence de débris au fond -manque d’entretien flagrant > Clapet de l’écumoire mal installé et très bruyant > Présence d’algues vertes dans la piscine > Manque de taie d’oreiller et de drap > Porte d’une des chambres à l’étage qui coince > Porte de douche d’une des chambres à l’étage qui est mal fixé. Many were reported 2 months before we arrive. Still not fixed

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rena Z.

13 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing views

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Remo F.

16 May 2022

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Es fehlte an der Vorbereitung ihrerseits

Generel sind wir sehr zufrieden. DANKE dass sie den Pool für uns früher bereit gemacht haben. Die Ausstattung des Hauses war sehr gut. Leider war nicht sauber gereinigt. Es gab Spinnennetze in der Dusche, der Schlüsselcode war falsch in den Unterlagen, die Heizung und das Warmwasser haben nicht funktioniert. Das Garagentor war defekt. Auch wäre es gut, wenn wir genauer gewusst hätten was wir selber mitbringen sollen (Cafetiera, Küchentücher, Holz für den Grill, usw.) Es bleiben uns aber sehr schöne Erinnerungen.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

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10/10 Excellent

18 July 2018

Villa Lumbini

June 2018 My family of 3 couples and 2 young children recently stayed at Villa Lumbini. We think it is a hidden treasure. This was our first trip to the Lake Como area and we were glad we chose the Menaggio area. Elisa and the Happy Holiday Homes team were great to work with. They were very responsive to any questions that we had and made sure the house was in great shape before we checked in. The views were amazing and we loved the pool and the layout of the house. We cooked out and ate by the pool several nights and enjoyed the restaurants in the area the other nights we were there. I think our best find was a nearby restaurant called Trattoria La Vecchia Magnolia. Villa Lumbini is about 10 minutes up the mountain from the city center, so pretty high up (which makes for the great views). Unlike other restaurants in town, Trattoria was only a few minutes from our house. Amazing food, service and views !! We also rented our own boat on Lake Como. That gave us a lot of flexibility to check out many of the villages and towns around the lake. We also had our own car transportation which you really need if you want to be able to get around easily. Thanks again to the team at Happy Holiday Homes for a great vacation at Lake Como. We will gladly stay at other homes they manage on future vacations. Sometimes you never know what you are going to get when renting a house or villa. We now know we can trust them to deliver as advertised. Mickey, UK

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

16 Oct 2017

Villa Lumbini

July 2017 Beautiful! Wish we could have stayed longer, but we are planning a return trip next year!! Natalie, UK

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

2 Sept 2014

Villa Lumbini

We had an excellent time and the villa fitted our needs with superb views to the lake.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Diane C.

5 May 2013

Immaculate Villa

We stayed at Villa Lumbini from 3rd April to 9th April. Our party included ourselves (husband and wife in 30s), our 2 year old toddler, my 76 year old mother and my 84 year old Aunt, both of whom are fit and mobile. The Villa itself is pristine and immaculately presented. We were delighted with the standard of cleanliness and the overall presentation of the Villa - beautiful! The grounds are well kept and the pool is lovely (although we were not able to use it due to the time of year). On arrival we were met by an extrememly well stocked food basket including tea, coffee, various cereals, croissants, juice, wine and much, much more. This was a very pleasant surprise! The villa was everything we had hoped for and more. Everyone in the party was equally delighted and we enjoyed a very comfortable stay. We have no criticisms as such, however, when standing on the veranda, to the right there is a small builders yard which slightly spoiled the view. However, this had no impact on our holiday, caused no disruption, and you only had to turn your head a fraction to be met with the most stunning mountain and lake views. There is also a new Villa being built directly behind Villa Lumbini, however, again, this had no impact on our holiday or enjoyment. The Villa is near to completion. The only other point I would raise about the villa is the fact that the internal stairs are solid granite. My 2 year old spent the entire time trying to scale the stairs which was a constant worry. This is not a criticism, merely something that potential guests should be aware of if children are involved in the holiday. Danilo at Happy Holiday homes was extremely friendly and helpful, as were everyone we met on our stay. We would highly recommend Villa Lumbini.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

5 Apr 2013

Villa Lumbini

We are back home from our glorious vacation in Como and Spain. Our family had a fabulous time together and we all agreed that our stay in the Lake Como area was the best of all! We loved the whole place - the mountains, the lake, the many tiny towns hugging the mountainside, the beautiful weather, the interesting and thrilling driving on your narrow, twisty roads, the lovely people, and of course, the fantastic food and cafes everywhere! We spent 4 lovely days exploring the little towns of Menaggio, Tremezzo, Cernobbio (which we loved), Como and also took the ferry to Bellagio and Varenna. We saw the M&C golf course and had our dad's 80th birthday meal at La Baita, all ideas I got from the book I was reading by Harold's friend, Roland Merullo, called the Italian Summer. It was hilarious and I enjoyed my stay all the more because of it. We also drove to Milan one day just to see the Duomo and do some sight seeing and it wasn't difficult at all. The Villa Lumbini was perfect. There were 9 of us and we had room to spare. The open layout, bright and spacious with the central kitchen and the large balcony and garden were ideal for our large meals at breakfast and for lounging and relaxing at the end of the day. We were slightly worried one night when our neighbor threatened to call the carabinieri as we were probably getting a little too excited with our game of black jack in the balcony, fortified by some of your fine wines. So we moved inside and it was fine. The house is so new and spotless and we felt pampered by the space, the cavernous bathrooms, the fabulous views. We had only one glitch, our hot water supply was intermittent but George got his technicians to come in the middle of the night to help us out. Your people are lovely and helpful and very attentive to our needs. Harold, a big thank you for the EXTRA case of wines you sent to us. Congratulations on a fantastic operation you run. All in all, I would recommend the Villa Lumbini wholeheartedly to all. Enjoy!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

11 Feb 2013

Villa Lumbini

We've had a top time! Villa Lumbini was perfect for our large group and it was very luxurious.. more like a boutique hotel. The villa's views were also knock out! We had a really super week of Golf on Lake Como and the villa really was the icing on the cake for us. Thanks folks!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

11 Feb 2013

Villa Lumbini

Thank you very much for a wonderful stay on Lake Como! We all enjoyed a super week in Villa Lumbini on the Menaggio hillside. The views towards Bellagio were just spectacular and the interior was all fully-equipped and super slick inside. It really felt like a 5* stay with the contemporary bedrooms and swimming pool. The HHH team were also very hospitable and helpful, which made our stay even more pleasant. Thank you from us all!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

11 Feb 2013

Villa Lumbini

Well what can we say about Villa Lumbini? Only that it was FABULOUS!! We had the best vacation here! Thanks so much!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

11 Dec 2012

Villa Lumbini

Thankyou for your hospitality. Villa Lumbini is a SUPER holiday home!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

11 Dec 2012

Villa Lumbini

We have just had one of the BEST family holidays, on Lake Como! Our villa was so beautiful. The interior was so luxurious throughout and my husban loved the modernist-Milanese style. The outside was so romantic, with its fabulous views of the Bellagio peninuslar and the central lake! The villa's hillside location was within easy driving distance of the Golf club, tennis courts and Menaggio resort town centre. We had a great time renting a yacht charter, trying windsurfing and also exploring the lake's heritage attractions. All the family had a great time - thank you!

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