Famous Faces
Many celebrities have chosen Lake Como as
their vacation hotspot and purchased luxury villas and grand palazzos on the
lake’s shore. If you enjoy a home exchange at this popular destination, you
might be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a celebrity hiking in the beautiful
landscape or relaxing in one of the many opulent spas.
In addition to Madonna, Matthew Bellamy,
Sylvester Stallone and Ronaldinho, here is a small selection of the famous
faces who own properties on Lake Como.
George Clooney owns Villa L’Oleandra in
Laglio, only a stone’s throw away from the lake itself. Beautifully decorated
and impeccably furnished, this grand palace was the backdrop for a number of
scenes in the movie Oceans Twelve. Villa L’Oleandra became such a popular
tourist site that the mayor of the resort was forced to introduce a fine to
deter groups from gathering outside. Talk about dedicated fans!
Best known for Virgin Records and Virgin
Airlines, Richard Branson owns a stunning villa on Lake Como. The recently
renovated Villa La Cassinella is home to three hectares of landscaped gardens
and can only be access by boat or helicopter for the upmost privacy. The scene
in which Daniel Craig chills out and nurses his wounds in the movie Casino
Royale was filmed in this villa’s beautiful grounds.
Gianni Versace formerly owned a gorgeous
lakeside villa in Moltrasio before it was sold for the incredible sum of $52
million to a Russian restaurateur and multi-millionaire. When Versace owned the
property he restored the elegant neo-classic style to its true glory and
furnished the villa personally. The world-renowned designer frequently said how
the Lake Como villa was his favorite place to be and was where he would often
throw lavish celebrity parties.
Location
The charming region of Lake Como is found
in the north of Italy, tucked away in the picturesque Lombardy region, and is
the choice vacation spot for an ever-increasing number of A-list celebrities
and multi-millionaires.
Only a short distance away from the boarder
of Switzerland, this region is ideally located for a twin-center vacation. Like the idea of vacationing in Switzerland?
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home exchanges in Switzerland. If
you really want to vacation like the stars, Lake Como and Switzerland can even
tie in with a shopping stop in the fashion capital of the world – Milan – to
create a triple-centre vacation. Milan is less than an hour’s train ride away
from Lake Como, so why not?
When to go
Fall is one of the best times for a
vacation home exchange in Lake Como, when the scenery is at its most beautiful.
At this time of the year, the leaves on the trees framing the lake are
beginning to turn all different hues of red, amber and gold and become pleasingly
crisp underfoot during leisurely nature walks.
The temperatures are still pleasantly mild
during the daytime, so you can sail across the lake in a sensational yacht or
feel the wind in your hair whilst windsurfing without worrying about getting chilly.
The evening air brings slightly cooler tones which are perfect for hand-in-hand
romantic sunset walks along the lake.
Int'l Vacation Home Exchange Properties in Lake Como
This stunning five-bedroom, three-storey villa can sleep up to eight guests, making it perfect for families or friends looking for a peaceful waterside accommodation with plenty of space for everyone. Covering three acres of private ground, this property has been recently renovated yet still holds onto its traditional Italian charm .
Home Exchange Property #0728
Within walking distance of the train station and ferry harbor, this beautifully furnished detached house is ideal for those who want to be in the center of it all. Just a stone’s throw away from the bustling promenade where you’ll find a plethoral of cafes and shops, this property scores a ten when it comes to location.
Home Exchange Property #0674
This magnificent 300-year-old building has recently been renovated to create a vacation home exchange property you’ll never want to leave. With two fabulous bedrooms which can sleep up to six guests, this house is ideal for small groups looking for a bit of peace and quiet during their vacation.
For more information about Lake Como,
including things to do, sights to visit, town information and how to get
around, be sure to check out www.lakecomoholidayheaven.com.