Villa Botanico

A design-led villa in Gardone Riviera, within the boundary wall of the botanical garden, with a long private pool and an easy walk to the lake, the promenade and the ferry port.

• Private setting within the botanical garden boundary wall (a genuinely peaceful feel)
• Walkable to the lakefront, centre and ferry dock (around 5 minutes)
• Private pool with excellent sun exposure
• Outdoor dining porch by the pool with barbecue and table tennis
• Air conditioning

Why we love this villa

Villa Botanico is one of those Lake Garda stays where you can really switch off, with greenery all around you, yet you can still walk out for a coffee, the promenade, or an evening aperitivo.

• The setting is the standout: the botanical garden greenery creates a calm, natural buffer around the villa.
• It’s an easy villa to live in, with the kitchen opening onto the porch for outdoor meals beside the pool.
• For a family week, the pool set-up and garden feel made for long, relaxed days at home.

Perfect for

• Families who want a walkable base in Gardone Riviera, with the ferry close by for simple day trips.
• Friends who like a peaceful setting, but still want restaurants, bars and the lakefront within easy reach.
• Guests who care about atmosphere and design details, not just “a standard rental villa”.
• A week where you’ll do a mix of pool days at home and easy evenings out on foot.

Feel free to share your dates and priorities and we’ll confirm availability and advise on the best fit.

Overview

Villa Botanico sits in Gardone Riviera in a wonderfully quiet position, surrounded by the lush greenery of the botanical garden. The villa was renovated in 2021 with fine finishes and thoughtful design details, and it feels calm and well cared for throughout.

The villa is arranged over two levels. On the ground floor you have the modern kitchen, dining area and living room, plus a service bathroom and laundry area. The kitchen opens directly onto the porch, which is set up for outdoor dining beside the pool.

Upstairs are the four bedrooms and two further bathrooms. Bedroom styles are varied and full of character, including a Japanese-inspired double room with a balcony and partial lake view, a Venetian-inspired double overlooking the pool, a bright garden-view double, and a smaller bedroom with bunk beds.

Outside, the garden is fully usable and feels private and green, with the long pool as the centrepiece, a shaded porch for meals, and a relaxed set-up for families including table tennis.

Location

Villa Botanico is around a 5-minute walk to the lakefront and the centre of Gardone Riviera, where you’ll find restaurants, bars, shops, the lakeside promenade and the ferry pier.

You’re right beside the botanical garden created by Andre Heller, which is one of Gardone Riviera’s most beautiful spots and part of what gives this area its calm, green feel.

The Vittoriale degli Italiani is also close by, and the ferry is a lovely way to explore other towns without driving. If you’re planning to use the ferries, our Lake Garda ferry guide is a helpful starting point.

Although the villa is walkable day-to-day, a car is still useful for flexibility, shopping, and exploring further afield.

The villa is approximately one hour’s drive from Milan Bergamo Airport and Verona Airport.

The Facts

Everything practical at a glance, so you can quickly check suitability for your group.

• Sleeps: up to 8 guests
• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms plus 1 ground-floor guest/service bathroom
• Levels: arranged over two floors
• Private pool: approximately 14m x 3.5m

Bedrooms and bathrooms

All four bedrooms are on the first floor.

• Japanese-inspired double bedroom with balcony, bamboo outlook and partial lake view; air conditioning
• Double bedroom with Venice-inspired balcony overlooking the pool; air conditioning
• Bright double bedroom with garden views; air conditioning
• Smaller bedroom with bunk beds; no air conditioning, with fans provided
• 2 first-floor bathrooms: one with shower and one with bathtub
• 1 ground-floor service bathroom
• Hairdryers are provided.

Layout

Ground floor

Kitchen, dining room and living room, together with the service bathroom and laundry area. The kitchen opens directly onto the covered porch and outdoor dining area beside the pool.

First floor

Four bedrooms and two bathrooms, with balconies and garden, pool or partial lake views from selected bedrooms.

Kitchen & living

• Modern, fully equipped kitchen
• American-style fridge/freezer with ice and water dispenser
• Nespresso coffee machine
• Dishwasher, oven and microwave
• Indoor dining table seating up to 8 guests
• Living room overlooking the garden and pool, with seating for 8, TV, fireplace and relaxation area
• Direct access from the kitchen to the covered outdoor dining porch
• Air conditioning in the living area.

Outside space & pool

• Private swimming pool measuring approximately 14m x 3.5m
• Poolside solarium with sun loungers, deckchairs and parasols
• Excellent sun exposure around the pool
• Covered outdoor dining porch beside the pool
• Outdoor lounge area
• Barbecue
• Table tennis
• Private, mature garden surrounded by the greenery of the botanical garden
• Parking inside the gates.

Good to know

Air conditioning is available in three of the four bedrooms and in the main living area. The bunk bedroom does not have air conditioning, although fans are provided.

The approach and entrance gates are narrow. Larger cars can normally access the property, but care is needed and reversing through the gates can make entry easier. Vans and similarly large vehicles cannot enter, so please ask us before booking if you are considering a larger vehicle.

Wi-Fi and laundry facilities are available.

Hairdryers are provided.

Parking is available inside the property

Experiences

Villa Botanico suits a week where you can keep things light and easy, because so much is on your doorstep.

• A ferry day from Gardone Riviera is one of the simplest ways to explore other towns on Lake Garda without driving.
• A relaxed evening in Gardone with a promenade walk and gelato on the way home.
• A visit to the Vittoriale, then back to the villa for a late swim and an easy dinner on the porch.

To explore in-villa services and experiences, you can browse options here.

Private chef experiences

Villa Botanico works very well for a private chef evening, with the kitchen opening directly onto the covered dining porch beside the pool.

Depending on the kind of evening you have in mind, we can suggest trusted local chefs for anything from a relaxed family-style dinner to something more tailored for a birthday or special celebration.

It is an easy way to enjoy an evening at home while making the most of one of the villa’s best spaces — dinner outside, with the garden and pool around you.

Read more about our private chef experiences here.