Villa Roccolo
The pool at Villa Roccolo with Lake Maggiore and the mountains beyond

Lake Maggiore · Piedmont · Italy

Villa Roccolo

A 1900s family villa above Lake Maggiore, with its pool, lush garden and 180° lake view.

  • 10Guests
  • 6Bedrooms
  • 3½Bathrooms
  • 40 m²Private pool
  • 5.0Airbnb rating

The story

Step into timeless elegance

Some places don't just welcome you. They make time stand still.

Built in the early 1900s, Villa Roccolo was lovingly restored with deep respect for the family who first called it home. Original portraits still watch over the rooms, antique furnishings carry a century of stories, and every corner holds a quiet charm, now paired with modern comfort.

From the moment you arrive, something shifts: the light on the lake, the stillness of the garden. Six bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms give family and friends space to gather, and to slip away for a book by the pool, a long lunch on the terrace, or a swim in the lake.

Outside

Palms, pool and the whole lake

The villa sits in its lush garden on the hillside. Every corner looks out over the water, from the pool to the balcony where dinner is served.

The rose-coloured villa among palms, seen from the garden
Pink camellias and palms in the garden, with the lake and the church tower beyond
The pool with orange loungers above the lake and mountains
The pool terrace in morning light, the lake beyond
The lake and mountains seen over the balcony balustrade
A small white dog in the open doorway to the balcony, the lake behind
An apricot tart on the balcony balustrade above the lake

The house

Rooms with a memory

Elegant living spaces with antique furnishings and authentic period details throughout: a living room with a fireplace and a kitchen big enough for everyone to cook together.

The living room with velvet sofas and a carved cabinet
The living room fireplace with hydrangeas on a glass table
The kitchen table with fruit and hydrangeas under an antique lamp
An antique kitchen cabinet with stained glass doors and old green bottles
Camellias and palms seen through the kitchen window
The kitchen with its long table, cabinets and garden window

Six bedrooms

Sleep under crystal

Each bedroom tells its own story, blending historic charm with modern comfort for a truly restorative stay. Carved walnut beds, white linen, tall windows, balconies, and a chandelier in almost every room. Click a room to see its photos.

The bathrooms

A first-floor bathroom
First floor
A first-floor bathroom
First floor
The ground-floor bathroom
Ground floor
The lower-level bathroom
Lower level

First floor

  • Four bedrooms, all with balconies
  • Two full bathrooms

Ground floor

  • One bedroom with garden view
  • Kitchen, living room, office
  • Balcony with dining table for ten
  • Half bathroom

Lower level

  • One bedroom with its own bathroom
  • Direct access to the terrace and pool
Glowing evening clouds over the mountains and Lake Maggiore, seen from the villa

“This place is heaven on earth.”

Leandra, guest, June 2026

A day at Roccolo

From first light to the last candle

Nothing here needs planning. The day arranges itself around the lake.

The sun comes up over the water

The house faces east across the lake. Early risers get to enjoy the spectacle.

Sunrise over Lake Maggiore from the garden

Breakfast, slowly

A big farmhouse table in the kitchen, or coffee carried out through the French doors to the balcony.

Fruit and hydrangeas on the kitchen table under an antique lamp
Breakfast on the balcony: toast, honey and hydrangeas above the lake

The pool

Forty square metres of water on the edge of the hillside, with loungers and the lake between you and the mountains.

The pool with striped orange parasols and loungers above the lake and the church tower
Three children on a rainbow float in the pool, the lake behind

Down to the lake

Ten minutes on foot through the garden brings you to a small pebble beach and clear, cool water. The climb back is a good little workout.

Swimmers and paddleboarders on Lake Maggiore
Stone steps under a leafy pergola leading up to the terrace

Dinner for ten on the balcony

The stone table seats everyone. The clouds over the far shore do the rest.

Dinner on the balcony as the evening sky turns gold over the lake
The balcony table at dusk, seen through the open doors

The far shore lights up

One lantern, a quiet lake, and the villages opposite strung out like a necklace.

Night view from the balcony with village lights across the lake

Good to know

The practical part

  • 4 pmCheck-in, with a smart lock
  • 10 amCheck-out
  • 5 minOn foot to the village
  • 10 minDownhill to the pebble beach
  • 40 m²Private pool, April to early October
  • 4 carsTwo covered spaces, two on the lawn

Outdoors

Pool
Unheated, about 40 m², with two small gates that can be closed.
Garden
Fully fenced, with panoramic views and a ping-pong table under the large pine tree.
Lake
A lovely walk down to a small pebble beach. The way back up is a good little workout.
Road
The access road is gravel: fine for large cars, not for very low ones.

Indoors

Cooling
No air conditioning. The thick old walls keep the house cool, and every bedroom has a fan.
Wi-Fi
Throughout the house, though not at the pool.
Kitchen
Fully equipped. The living room has a TV and a fireplace, and there's also an office.
Laundry
Washer, dryer and drying rack. Extra cleaning during your stay on request.

Children

Best for babies not yet crawling, or children of 8 and over who can swim. The terraces and pool make the house unsuitable for toddlers.

Dogs

One dog is welcome. The garden is fenced, and there is a €60 extra cleaning fee.

Registration

CIN IT103049C2PBONRFHO

Come and stay

Your week on the lake

Your host

Carol

SuperhostGuest favourite

  • 10years hosting
  • 110host reviews
  • 4.95host rating
  • 100%response rate

French, raised between England and France. Carol loves restoring special houses while respecting their character, and shares her favourite local addresses with every guest. She speaks English and French and co-hosts with Daniel.

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Email Carolcarolmasonandco@gmail.com

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5.0 from 6 guest reviews

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“We would give 10 stars if we could!”
Adrian · Burgdorf, Switzerland
“We would come back in a heartbeat.”
Zoe · Seattle, Washington · June 2026
“This place is heaven on earth.”
Leandra · June 2026
“There are so many beautiful details. It’s truly a family house!”
Annika · May 2026
“One of the most beautiful places we have ever been to.”
Roland · Untersiggenthal, Switzerland · May 2026
“Perfect for a great stay as a group, with an amazing view.”
Patrick · April 2026