villa pliniana

An impressive historical holiday villa for rent in Italy that throughout the centuries has hosted international celebrities and noble families of high status, Villa Pliniana is situated in a solitary cove between Torno and Faggeto Lario, in the Lake Como area. Dating back to the sixteenth century, this precious palace has recently been restored to a top luxury vacation home that can accommodate up to 33 guests.
The villa has been updated to the highest contemporary standards whilst maintaining the charm and historical details of the original design, designed by Patricia Urquiola.
The modern part of Pliniana combines majestically with timeless frescoes, wood panels, terraces, and sixteenth-century fireplaces.
The highlight of the villa is the piano where Gioachino Rossini wrote the Opera ‘Tancredi’ in 1813, which still remains at the same spot where he once sat. Within the garden of 18 waterfront acres, the main house offers two wonderful lounges decorated with sumptuous frescoed ceilings. There are 10 luxurious, fully modern bedrooms, spacious and equipped with all the comforts, which are divided among four large suites. Two additional stand-alone villas are located near the main villa.
Each suite features a satellite TV, internet connection, and a safe, moreover, every suite is also equipped with a private kitchen and laundry room. The spa and the vast gardens offer intimacy and space, coupled with the five-star service and hotel services of a luxury property.
Pliniana is located on the southeast shore of Lake Como, in the town of Torno, only 8kilometers/5miles from the main town of Como.
The villa can be reached by helicopter or by a private boat of the property; a Riva motorboat (the Italian Ferrari of the water, a true icon, also famous from movies of the 60s and 70s). The on-property helipad provides easy access to Milan and other main airports.
The villa is only 60kilometers/37,5miles away from Milan Malpensa Airport. Pliniana is also accessible by car and offers a spacious parking space.

villa Pliniana sleeps 19
fist floor
main entrance, reception hall, 2 guest bathrooms suitable for disabled people, living room Rossini which houses the original piano used by the composer to create the Tancredi opera, incredible lake views and original mosaic pavement, second living room with fireplace, sofas, and exit to the spectacular loggia and central court, with the celebrated Pliniana water-source and stunning lake views.
Napoleon’s billiard room, with the original billiard table played by Napoleon Bonaparte, fireplace, exit to a furnished terrace with tables, meeting room. Fully equipped professional kitchen.
second floor
suite Casa Belgiojoso
377 m2
living room with TV and views over the lake, the loggia, and mountains, fully equipped kitchen, table seating 6, guest bathroom (without window). This suite has an internal window that allows watching water falling from the spring to the lake. It also has a small private berth, granting access to the villa in total privacy.
bedroom 1: double bedroom (king size bed) equipped with TV. Bathroom with shower.
bedroom 2: double bedroom (king size bed), TV, en suite bathroom with walk-in closet, bathtub and shower (+ extra hand held shower). Bedroom 2 has private stairs leading to the dock.
suite Casa Wagram
205 m2
living room, fully equipped kitchen with dining area.
bedroom 3: double bedroom (king size bed) with en suite bathroom with tub (+ hand held shower), double sinks, and walk-in wardrobe.
From suite Casa Wagram is possible to reach the dock.
third floor
suite Casa Anguissola
370 m2 - 2 levels
living room with TV and lake views, dining room with wine cellar, guest bathroom, fully equipped kitchen with breakfast table, and lake views.
bedroom 4: double bedroom (king size bed) equipped with TV, en suite bathroom with tub (plus extra hand held) and separate shower (plus extra hand held).
bedroom 5: double bedroom (king size bed) equipped with TV with en suite bathroom with tub (plus extra hand held) and separate shower (plus extra hand held). Bedroom 5 has a limited view over the lake.
22 steps up to the mansard
bedroom 6: twin bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, en suite bathroom with shower (plus extra hand held).
suite Casa Visconti
304 m2 - 2 levels
living room with TV and lake views, guest bathroom, fully equipped kitchen with breakfast table and lake view, dining area.
bedroom 7: double bedroom (king size bed) equipped with TV, garden view, en suite bathroom with tub (+ extra hand held) and separate shower (plus extra hand held).
bedroom 8: double bedroom (king size bed) equipped with TV, garden view, en suite bathroom with tub (+ extra hand held) and separate shower (plus extra hand held).
22 steps up to the mansard
bedroom 9: twin bedroom sharing the bathroom with bedroom 10.
bedroom 10: single bedroom sharing the bathroom with bedroom 9.
Bathroom with 2 sinks, shower (plus extra hand held).

casa Shelley sleeps 6
254 m2
ground floor
entrance, walk-in wardrobe.
bedroom 11: lakefront double bedroom (king size bed) with en suite bathroom with shower and double sink.
first floor
bedroom 12: double bedroom (king size bed).
bedroom 13: double bedroom (king size bed).
Bedrooms 12 and 13 do share a bathroom with shower and double sink.
second floor
living room with fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, dining room, laundry room, and guest bathroom.

casa dei Plini sleeps 8
356 m2
ground floor
bedroom 14: lakefront double bedroom (king size bed) with walk-in wardrobe, en suite bathroom with bath tub and shower, double sink.
bedroom 15: lakefront double bedroom (king size bed) with walk-in wardrobe, en suite bathroom with bath tub and shower.
Wine cellar.
first floor
kitchen and dining room, laundry room, guest bathroom. Living room, guest bathroom.
second floor
bedroom 16: double bedroom (king size bed) with en suite bathroom with bath tub and shower.
bedroom 17: double bedroom (king size bed) with en suite bathroom with bath tub and shower, double sink.

outdoor
18 acres of private garden and forest, SPA building with swimming pool, bar and guest bathroom, private boat dock, and helicopter landing pad

notes
it is possible to add 3 extra beds in the bedrooms. External chefs are not allowed at the villa.