Villa Allegra | 8-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Como Civenna

Fourteen guests arrive at Villa Allegra expecting a typical lakeside retreat. What they discover instead is a 1950s masterpiece perched above Bellagio, commanding unobstructed views across Lake Como toward the Alps that stretch endlessly along the horizon. This luxury villa rental Como spans 660 square metres of meticulously preserved elegance, where every room tells a story through original architectural details and carefully curated art collections that transform a simple holiday into an immersive cultural experience.

Inside Villa Allegra

Villa Allegra sleeps 13 guests across 8 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, distributed between the main villa and a separate guest house. The arrangement offers flexibility for extended families or friend groups seeking both togetherness and privacy.

Ground Floor of the Main Villa: A fully operational kitchen with breakfast seating opens onto formal dining spaces capable of accommodating twelve guests at a single table. The connected living room features original fireplaces and direct access to the terraces overlooking the lake. Three bedrooms occupy this level: the master suite with a 175 x 200 cm king bed and en-suite bathroom complete with soaking tub; a second double bedroom with 165 x 200 cm queen bed and private bathroom; and a third double room with 170 x 190 cm bed. The ground floor also includes an additional bathroom with shower and bathtub, plus practical laundry facilities.

Lower Ground Floor: A secondary living room with fireplace provides a quieter retreat space. The library functions as the villa’s intellectual heart—floor-to-ceiling bookshelves hold thousands of volumes accumulated by the owner over decades, offering everything from Italian regional history to contemporary fiction. Four additional bedrooms occupy this level: a generously proportioned bedroom with 180 x 200 cm queen bed; a single-bed room with French bed configuration and en-suite bathroom; another single-bed bedroom; and a fourth room with a dedicated bathroom featuring both shower and soaking tub. The winter garden serves as a secondary dining and lounging area with space for ten guests, a working piano for evening entertainment, and direct garden access.

The Guest House (120 square metres): A detached two-storey structure accommodates overflow guests or provides autonomous space for adult family members. Ground floor contains a living and dining area with fireplace, a compact kitchen with four-seat table, bathroom with shower, wine cellar access, and a fully equipped gym. The first floor houses two bedrooms—a double room with 180 x 190 cm bed and private terrace, plus a single bedroom with 80 x 200 cm bed and television—along with a bathtub bathroom.

Throughout both structures, original details dominate the aesthetic vocabulary. Velvet-upholstered headboards frame the beds. Chandeliers cast amber light across ceiling frescoes. Bathroom fixtures include custom 24-karat gold-plated taps by Czech & Speake. Wrought-iron works by Alessandro Mazzucotelli and Carlo Rizzarda—renowned Italian artisans—hang throughout the halls. Antique furniture sourced across Europe occupies every room. The accumulated effect feels less like decoration and more like inhabiting a private museum where every object has been chosen with intention.

Climate control reaches the three ground-floor bedrooms and entire guest house via air-conditioning systems. High-speed Wi-Fi connects all spaces. Smart televisions provide streaming services. A safe secures valuables. The infrastructure remains discreet, allowing the 1950s character to dominate the sensory experience.

Outdoor Spaces and Living

The grounds encompass 12,000 square metres of terraced gardens descending from the villa toward forested slopes. Fountains and classical statues punctuate the landscape at carefully considered viewpoints, each offering distinct perspectives across the lake and toward the Alpine ridges beyond.

The heated swimming pool measures 84 square metres with a maximum depth of 1.4 metres, suitable for all swimmers and built with safety-conscious dimensions. Sun loungers and parasols arrange themselves on the surrounding deck. An outdoor shower allows rinsing off chlorine poolside. Stone pathways guide guests through groves of mature trees to secluded seating alcoves.

A stone-built patio near the villa functions as the primary entertaining space, equipped with substantial dining tables and garden chairs designed for lingering meals. A functional barbecue allows open-fire cooking overlooking the panorama. Table tennis provides evening activity. A bocce pitch offers traditional Italian lawn games. The winter garden’s piano draws guests indoors on cooler evenings, though the extensive terrace systems allow al fresco dining through much of the year, with the view essentially functioning as the villa’s fifth wall.

Parking accommodates four vehicles in the integrated garage. The heating system extends to the pool, allowing comfortable swimming even in shoulder seasons.

Location: Como and the Surrounding Area

Villa Allegra occupies a hillside position above Bellagio, one of Lake Como’s most celebrated towns, while remaining sufficiently elevated to escape the summer crowds that converge at the waterfront. The location represents the sweet spot between accessibility and tranquility—close enough to restaurants, galleries, and water activities, yet elevated enough to offer the peace associated with mountain villa rentals.

Civenna village lies just 2 kilometres distant (a 10-minute walk or 2-minute drive), offering a supermarket, wine bars, and cafés frequented primarily by locals. Parco Bellavista provides woodland walking paths through native vegetation. Bellagio itself, 4 kilometres south, transforms into a destination once you descend to the waterfront. The Lido di Bellagio beach opens crystal-clear water for swimming and paddleboarding. Private motorboat hire services depart from the main piazza, allowing full-day expeditions to villages like Menaggio (12 kilometres west) and Varenna (8 kilometres southeast), each with distinctive medieval character and waterfront restaurants specialising in lake fish.

Inland toward Erba (30 kilometres east at the base of the Lombard Prealps), serious hikers access the Alpe del Vicerè, a mountainous region offering ridge-line panoramas across multiple lake arms. The Orrido di Caino gorge system combines waterfall views with rock-scrambling sections suitable for experienced walkers. Como city itself, 45 kilometres south, contains the Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta—a 14th-century Gothic structure with Renaissance additions and a medieval rose window that photographs exceptionally well from both ground level and the cathedral’s upper galleries. Castello Baradello, a hilltop fortress 3 kilometres north of Como’s centre, provides strategic vantage points across the entire lake basin. The Brunate funicular railway ascends from Como’s centre to the hillside village of Brunate, where Art Nouveau villas and vegetation-draped footpaths offer sunset-hour strolls with cumulative lake views. Milan lies 80 kilometres south (approximately 90 minutes’ drive), with the Duomo cathedral, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping arcade, and restaurant density that justifies an overnight excursion.

The summer months (June through August) bring peak crowds and warmest water temperatures, but also the most reliable weather. April, May, September, and October offer ideal visiting conditions with moderate temperatures, lower visitor numbers, and generally stable weather patterns suitable for both water activities and hillside exploration. Our Italian Lakes travel guide provides deeper seasonal planning insights. Browse our luxury villas in Como for alternative properties, or explore our full collection in Italy for regional options.

Who This Villa Suits Best

Extended families of twelve to fourteen people find Villa Allegra’s bedroom distribution perfectly calibrated for multi-generational trips. The main villa accommodates parents and older teenagers; the guest house provides autonomous space for adult children with partners or spouses. The arrangement eliminates kitchen congestion during shared meal preparation while maintaining close proximity for evening gatherings.

Friend groups traveling together benefit from the chef, butler, and maid services available on request—an arrangement that eliminates administrative tasks and transforms vacations into genuinely relaxing experiences. Groups planning private cooking classes can prepare Italian regional dishes under professional instruction, then dine together in the formal setting designed for exactly this purpose.

Couples seeking intimate lake experiences without the commercial atmosphere of resort-based travel appreciate the elevated position, private gardens, and infinity of views. The library provides reading refuges; the terrace supports long aperitivo hours; the proximity to Bellagio’s restaurants and galleries facilitates cultural engagement.

Families with young children find the heated pool, open gardens, and proximity to the Lido di Bellagio beach suitable for different age groups and energy levels. High chairs and travel cots are available on request. The guest house can accommodate a nanny or grandparent seeking independent quarters.

Practical Information

Capacity and Layout: Villa Allegra sleeps 13 guests maximum across 8 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. The main villa accommodates up to 10 guests; the guest house adds 3 additional beds. All bedrooms feature en-suite or nearby bathrooms.

Nearest Airports: Milan Malpensa International (80 kilometres south, approximately 90 minutes’ drive) offers the greatest flight frequency and international connections. Milan Linate Airport (75 kilometres south, approximately 85 minutes’ drive) provides an alternative for some European routes. Como–Brunate Funicular (local transport, not commercial flights) connects to Como town. Transfer services by private car can be arranged for airport arrivals and departures.

Nearest Supermarket: A well-stocked supermarket operates in Civenna village, just 2 kilometres away (5-minute drive or 15-minute walk downhill). Bellagio’s town centre contains additional shops and markets specialising in local produce, cheeses, and regional wines.

Included in Rental: All utilities (heating, hot water, air-conditioning), high-speed Wi-Fi, pool heating, standard linens and towels, initial cleaning, and access to all facilities including the library, piano, and gym equipment. Parking for four vehicles in the garage is included. Additional services available at extra cost include chef and cooking classes, daily maid service, butler service, spa treatments, and airport transfers.

Flexibility: Early arrival and late departure can be arranged subject to availability. Minimum rental periods vary seasonally; contact Excellence Luxury Villas directly for current booking terms.

Frequently Asked Questions about Villa Allegra

How many guests does Villa Allegra sleep?

Villa Allegra accommodates 13 guests maximum. The main villa contains 6 bedrooms (including one master suite, one queen double, and four additional beds), sleeping up to 10 guests. The separate guest house contains 2 bedrooms (one double and one single), sleeping 3 additional guests. The configuration allows flexible arrangements depending on party composition—couples can occupy singles separately, or families can combine adjacent rooms.

What is the nearest airport to Villa Allegra in Como?

Milan Malpensa International Airport lies 80 kilometres south, approximately 90 minutes’ drive by private car or hire vehicle. Milan Linate Airport, located closer to Milan’s city centre, is roughly 75 kilometres south and 85 minutes’ drive away. Both airports offer extensive international flight connections. Transfer services can be arranged through Excellence Luxury Villas; journey time includes motorway tolls and varies by traffic conditions.

What is the best time of year to rent Villa Allegra?

The shoulder seasons (April through May and September through October) offer ideal conditions—temperatures between 15-22°C, lower tourist congestion, and generally stable weather suitable for both water activities and hiking. The summer months (June through August) provide warmest temperatures and most reliable sunshine, though Bellagio and nearby villages become significantly busier. Winter (December through February) brings cooler temperatures but fewer crowds; the heated pool, fireplace rooms, and indoor piano make winter stays feasible for groups prioritising privacy. Spring wildflower displays peak in May; autumn foliage transforms the hillsides in October.

Is Villa Allegra suitable for families with children?

Yes, with specific provisos. The heated pool (1.4 metres maximum depth) suits swimmers of various abilities; the surrounding garden spaces allow children to play under supervision. The Lido di Bellagio beach, 4 kilometres away, provides a family-focused swimming environment with lifeguard supervision and water sport rentals. High chairs and travel cots are available on request. The villa’s elevated position and terraced gardens require supervision of very young children—numerous viewpoints and water features demand careful attention. Families appreciate the option to hire a nanny or arrange additional childcare through local agencies.

What is included in the rental price at Villa Allegra?

All utilities, pool heating, high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property, initial professional cleaning before arrival, standard linens and towels, access to all facilities (library, piano, gym equipment, table tennis, bocce pitch), and parking for four vehicles in the integrated garage. Air-conditioning operates in the three ground-floor bedrooms and entire guest house. Additional services—chef preparation, cooking classes, daily housekeeping, butler service, spa treatments, and airport transfers—are available at separately quoted rates.

What restaurants and shops are near Villa Allegra?

Civenna village (2 kilometres, 5-minute drive) contains a supermarket, wine bars, and casual cafés. Bellagio town centre (4 kilometres, 10-minute drive) offers dozens of restaurants ranging from casual pizzerias to Michelin-starred establishments; notable options include Ristorante Silvio specialising in lake fish, and Bilacus offering contemporary Italian cuisine. The Lido di Bellagio waterfront hosts beach clubs with restaurant and bar service. Como city (45 kilometres south) contains the full range of Italian urban dining, from trattorias to high-end establishments. Local markets in Bellagio operate Tuesday through Sunday and specialise in regional produce, cheeses, and wines. Villa management can provide restaurant recommendations and arrange reservations through personal relationships with proprietors.