Villa Serenella Estate

A beautifully restored 17th-century estate above Torri del Benaco, with panoramic lake views, six acres of gardens, and a practical main villa + guest house layout that makes larger groups feel instantly at ease. 

• Panoramic lake views from the pool and upper gardens 
• Private pool with wide lake views
• Six acres of Mediterranean gardens and walking paths 
• Sleeps up to 17 across 8 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms 
• Two buildings side-by-side (main villa + guest house), each with independent entrances 
• Albisano is a short walk (around 5–10 minutes) 

Why we love this villa

Villa Serenella has genuine estate presence. It’s the sort of place where the setting, the restoration, and the scale all feel quietly impressive, without ever tipping into “showy”.

• The restoration is beautifully judged: original character, but with the comfort and finish you want at this level 
• The main villa + guest house set-up is ideal for larger groups who want togetherness with real breathing space 
• The pool sits in the upper gardens with panoramic lake views that really deliver, from late morning through sunset 

Perfect for

• Multi-family groups who want an “estate week” with real space and privacy, inside and out 
• Friends’ trips where the villa is the centrepiece, not just somewhere to sleep between days out 
• Groups who value a second on-site building for independence (grandparents, older teens, a second family) 
• A special-occasion stay where hosting at home feels effortless: terrace meals, pool time, and long evenings in the gardens 

Feel free to share your dates and group make-up and we’ll confirm availability and advise on the best fit.

Overview

Villa Serenella is a carefully restored 17th-century estate set just above Torri del Benaco, surrounded by Mediterranean gardens and scenic paths across roughly six acres. The atmosphere is calm and private, with that rare sense of space that you feel as soon as you arrive. 

The estate is made up of two adjacent buildings, the main villa and a guest house, each with independent entrances from both the front and the rear. This makes the layout exceptionally practical for larger groups, giving everyone room to settle in without feeling on top of each other. 

In the main villa, the ground floor is the social heart: generous living spaces open directly to the wide terrace and gardens, with a dining table for up to 10 and a second smaller dining area in the kitchen. The kitchen is modern and well equipped, and there is also a dedicated billiards room on this level. 

The upper floor is home to three bedroom suites, each with its own en-suite bathroom. The master bedroom is a spacious double room and includes a large walk-in wardrobe, with a beautiful en-suite featuring a bathtub. The second master suite enjoys views over the gardens and lake. This floor also includes a sauna. 

The upstairs annex within the main villa offers two further bedrooms: a double room with a walk-in wardrobe and a small twin room. These two rooms share a bathroom with shower, making a particularly useful “family pocket” within the villa. 

The guest house is connected to the building yet fully independent. It has a rustic kitchen and dining area on the ground floor, a cosy living area on the first floor, and a twin bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. On the top floor are two double bedroom suites that share a spacious family bathroom. 

Outside, the terrace leads into immaculate gardens and up to the private pool in the upper garden, with panoramic lake views. A gazebo up here is set up for dining and lounging, and it’s a wonderful spot for sunset drinks. 

Location

Villa Serenella is less than a 10-minute drive from both Torri del Benaco and Garda, and it’s around a 5–10 minute walk to the small village of Albisano, where you’ll find a couple of local restaurants including a traditional osteria and a pizzeria (both roughly 500 metres away). 

Although the villa isn’t remote, Albisano has limited services and a vehicle is necessary for day-to-day ease, shopping runs and exploring. 

The villa has covered parking for up to 4 cars, plus around 5 additional open spaces. 

The villa is approximately 40 minutes from Verona Airport and just under 90 minutes from Milan Bergamo Airport, with the main Milan – Venice motorway around 30 minutes away.

The Facts

• Sleeps up to 17 guests 

Layout at a glance

• Two buildings side-by-side: main villa + guest house, each with independent entrances
• Main villa arranged over three floors (with an upstairs annex section)
• Guest house arranged over three floors

Bedrooms

• 8 bedrooms total across the main villa (5 bedrooms) + guest house (3 bedrooms)
• Main villa: three en-suite double bedroom suites on the upper floor (including the master with walk-in wardrobe and bathtub)
• Main villa: upstairs annex with one double bedroom (walk-in wardrobe) plus one small twin room (best for children)
• Guest house: one twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom
• Guest house: two further double bedrooms on the top floor

Bathrooms

• 8 bathrooms total
• Main villa: three en-suite bathrooms for the upper-floor suites
• Main villa: one shower bathroom shared by the upstairs annex double + small twin
• Guest house: one en-suite bathroom for the twin bedroom
• Guest house: one family bathroom shared by the two top-floor double bedrooms
• Eight bedrooms across the main villa + guest house 

Kitchen / Living

• Two kitchens (one in the main villa, one in the guest house)
• Main villa has the principal living and dining areas, plus a billiards room
• Guest house has its own kitchen/dining and a separate living area

Pool and more

• Private pool 15m x 5m (depth approx. 1.5m) with panoramic lake views
• Covered parking for up to 4 cars, plus around 5 additional open spaces

Good to know

Air conditioning and Wi-Fi are provided. The small twin room in the main villa does not have air conditioning (a fan is provided). 

The small twin room is best suited to children, and it works particularly well paired with the adjacent double bedroom, as they share a dressing room and bathroom. 

Albisano is a short walk, but it is a small village with limited services, so a vehicle is necessary for stays here. 

Laundry facilities are available, and cots/highchairs can be provided on request. 

Experiences

Villa Serenella suits a classic “estate week” on Lake Garda – a few memorable plans, and plenty of slow time at home.

• A private boat day is a wonderful way to see the lake, then come back for a late swim and sunset drinks at the gazebo.
• A wine tasting in the local hills pairs beautifully with an easy dinner back at the villa.
• For groups, we can also help with low-effort in-villa touches (pre-stocking, arrivals, and a relaxed meal plan for the first evening).

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

Private chef experiences

A private chef works particularly well at Villa Serenella because you can host properly here – terrace, gardens, and enough space for everyone to relax without fuss.

You share your preferred date and any dietary notes or preferences.

We introduce a trusted local chef who will propose menu ideas.

Final details are arranged directly with the chef, and we guide the process.

If helpful, you can read more about our private chef experiences here.