Villa Girasole Featured

A distinctive, peaceful lake-view villa in the hills above Brenzone, Villa Girasole offers a rare Lake Garda stay where the setting does much of the work for you. Set within a 21-acre private estate, it offers stunning, panoramic lake views, a peaceful natural pool, a heated outdoor jacuzzi and a private, tranquil retreat.

• Wide lake views across Lake Garda
• Set within a 21-acre private estate near Brenzone
• Natural swimming pool, heated outdoor jacuzzi and Finnish sauna
• Sleeps 12 across 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms
• Great group layout with bedroom flexibility and lake-view suites
• Peaceful hillside setting with easy access to Malcesine and Torri del Benaco by car

Why we love this villa

• Villa Girasole has real estate presence. The views are wide and open, the gardens feel immersive, and the setting gives you that harder-to-find sense of privacy and tranquility that makes the villa feel like a destination in its own right.
• It is also more distinctive than a standard pool villa, with a natural swimming pool, the outdoor jacuzzi, the Finnish sauna, and quiet nooks dotted around the garden – all perfect spots to soak up stunning Lake Garda views.
• Villa Girasole works really well for groups too. The bedroom layout is flexible, several rooms can be made into twins, and the fact that the villa sits within the same estate as Villa Stella also makes it useful for larger combined stays.

Perfect for

• Families or friends looking for a peaceful lake-view villa where the setting feels really special.
• Groups who want privacy, outside space and a slower villa-led stay rather than being close to town.
• Guests who look for character and atmosphere, and are happy with a hillside location and car-dependent setting in return for the views and tranquil setting.
• Larger retreats or multi-family stays, especially when paired with Villa Stella on the same estate.

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

Overview

Villa Girasole is set in the hills on Lake Garda’s eastern shore, in a wonderfully peaceful position above Castelletto di Brenzone. Surrounded by a private 21-acre estate, it is a villa chosen for its atmosphere, tranquility and stunning views.

The villa is spread over 3 levels and sleeps up to 12 guests across 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. The style is warm and traditional rather than minimal, with each bedroom suite offering lake views. The heart of the villa is the main living space, with kitchen, dining area and sitting room, making it an easy place to settle into for long breakfasts, lazy afternoons and slower evenings at home.

Outside, the estate is a major part of the appeal. There are ancient olive trees, wild flowers, and colourful, lake-facing gardens that make the villa feel quiet and immersed in nature. The natural swimming pool is a standout feature, while the Finnish sauna and heated outdoor jacuzzi give it a lovely appeal beyond the hottest weeks of summer.

This is not a walkable-in-practice village villa. It is better suited to guests who want a private hillside retreat with space, views and a more distinctive setting, while still being within easy driving distance of Brenzone, Malcesine and Torri del Benaco.

Location

Villa Girasole is above Castelletto di Brenzone on the eastern shore of Lake Garda. Castelletto itself is a small lakeside village with a handful of restaurants, a small supermarket and ferry stops twice daily in the summer.

There is an old Roman path running past the villa down to Castelletto and up towards Prada. On foot, the route down to the village takes around 15 minutes, but it is steep and on a stone path, so it is better thought of as an occasional scenic walk than easy everyday access.

In practical terms, a car is required here. The villa is around 5km by car from Castelletto, and the final approach is via a steep gravel road of around 600 metres. Please make sure you are confident driving and we highly recommend a sturdy vehicle.

Parking is available just outside the villa for up to 4 cars.

For exploring further afield, Malcesine and Torri del Benaco are both around 15 minutes away by car. Verona Airport is around 1 hour away, while Milan Bergamo Airport is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes away.

The facts

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

• Sleeps: up to 12 guests
• Levels: arranged over three levels, with each floor accessed from outside rather than internally connected

Bedrooms & bathrooms

• Bedrooms: 6 total

Lower floor:

• 2 double en-suite bedrooms, both with shower. Both of these bedrooms can be made into twin rooms on request

First floor:

• 2 double en-suite bedrooms, both with shower and bathtub. 1 of these bedrooms can be made into a twin room on request

Upper floor:

• 1 double bedroom
• 1 twin bedroom
• These 2 bedrooms share a family bathroom with shower and bathtub and is an ideal family suite.

• Bathrooms: 5 total

Layout

• The villa is arranged over three levels.
• A key practical point is that the floors are not connected internally, so each level is accessed from outside.
• The main living space is centred around the kitchen, dining area and sitting room.

Outside space / pool

• Set within a 21-acre private estate with wide lake views
• Natural swimming pool with chemical-free water, filtered through aquatic planting
• Heated outdoor jacuzzi
• Finnish sauna
• Outside dining areas and barbecue
• Extensive gardens with olive trees, exotic planting and open lake-facing grounds

Good to know

The villa is climate controlled with a natural ventilation system throughout – keeping the villa warm in autumn and cool in the summer. The bedrooms have air conditioning.

Wi-Fi is available in the villa.

Please note that the garden has several unfenced walls and drops, so children should be supervised at all times

A car is essential here. The final access road is steep and gravelled, and guests should be comfortable driving. There is parking just outside the villa for up to 4 cars.

This layout makes the villa particularly useful for mixed groups who want a combination of en-suite rooms and a shared family-style top floor. It is also worth noting that the lack of internal connection between floors may suit some groups very well, while others may prefer a more traditionally connected house.

The estate also includes Villa Stella and a separate private home. Each property is independent, and the owners live around 200 metres from Villa Girasole, available if needed but without disturbing guests during their stay.

And here are few, fun & interesting facts about this wonderful villa

• Almost all the materials for the furniture has been sourced locally
• The villa is built out of wood sourced from South Tyrol
• The villa has a natural swimming pool and no chemicals are used to treat the water. The water is cleaned by special plants in the water and is really kind even to the skin!
• There are bee hives at the property (at a distance from the villa) and the villa owners produce their own honey. There is also a chicken house in the villa grounds.
• Water at the villa is sourced from its own deep well. It’s fresh mountain spring water, is tested regularly and is the very best drinking quality. The villa owners encourage guests to drink the tap water, rather than buying water and also provide a soda stream for you to make your own sparkling water – another way to reduce plastic bottle usage.

Experiences

Villa Girasole is a great fit for a slower stay where the setting is part of the experience. It is easy to imagine mornings at the villa, a late lunch under the trees, then an afternoon split between the pool, the jacuzzi and the view.

For groups staying here, it makes sense to lean into the estate feel. A first-evening meal, pre-stocking or one properly chosen chef night would all work especially well, allowing everyone to settle in without needing to head straight back down the hill. The setting also suits slower experiences such as wine tasting, olive-oil-focused food experiences, or a boat day paired with a quieter evening back at the villa.

For guests who do want to explore more widely, the eastern shore gives easy access by car to Malcesine, Torri del Benaco and the ferry network from nearby lakeside villages.

Explore in-villa services and experiences here. 

Private Chef Experiences

Villa Girasole is the sort of villa where staying in for the evening can easily be the best plan, especially with the outside dining set-up, barbecue, wide views and nature all around you.

Depending on the style 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 celebration.

Read more about our private chef experiences here.