La Foleia & its private lake. Pavilion Villa

Our waterfront villas at La Foleia offer two iconic types of accommodation. From Villa Padiglione’s grand frescoes, warming fireplace and sweeping views to Villa Ottagonale’s intriguing salon, marble wanders and dreamy glasshouse; expect to be awestruck at La Foleia. Villa Padiglione is A neoclassical pavilion, with large windows that open onto a stairway that accompany you into the lake. The space La Foleia is a special, recently renovated destination. “Foleia” is the latin word for “follia” which translates into folly, madness. It was first imagined, then realized with art, courage and determination. Once an oak forest, it became a property with a 4000 sqm circle of water filled with a private, natural spring from the Ticino river. On the lake’s two opposite shores are two mirrored houses; one has an octagonal plan, with French windows that frame the water and the statues that adorn its edges from the living room. The other, a neoclassical pavilion, with large windows that open onto a stairway that accompany you into the lake. Around it, like curtains adorning the edges of your home, an unmissable variety of trees, plants and flowers, a secret, unimaginable garden, that can’t even be fathomed from the gate outside. In the spring, frogs come to mate in the lake’s waters. And the sound of them mating inhabits the enchanted nights. As the days progress, the water lilies bloom exposing their pink flowers and the lake’s mirror becomes surprising, with big-mouthed fish jumping to eat mosquitoes, dragonflies filling the air and the mallards forming families, with ducklings swimming among the plants. In the evening, from time to time, you can even see herons resting on the lake to fish and rest. A magical place where nature makes us feel part of a whole and the houses, with their elegant furnishings, are precious stones set in the landscape. And where, outside, not far away, the worldly life of Lake Maggiore is still alive. Link to the other Villa: lafoleiaottagonale Guest access Parking available on premises. Both Villas have an independent entrance that allows you to arrive in front of the Villa's entrance by car. Other things to note Villa Padiglione is the lake’s other soul, leaning against a stairway that gently descends into the water, amidst vases and stone balls that adorn its edges. A grand hall, frescoed with the colours of perpetual summer, is set between magnificent French windows looking out onto the patio and with its back covered by a warm and welcoming fireplace. The rooms, with sloping ceilings and a large library, make it an elegant refuge where one can enjoy the spectacle of the fruit trees, flowers and statues that envelop the house like a gentle protection. The pavilion consists of a marvelous frescoed living room with a fireplace and windows opening onto the patio in front of the lake where you can sit and watch the lotus flowers, water lilies and multicoloured ducks and where you can enjoy lunches and dinners with the cypresses, as gentle sentinels. Two rooms with dormer windows, coloured with soft shades and warm woods, each have a simple, light bathroom, with washbasins set in front of large windows framing flowers and statues. La Foleia’s staff will always be present on the property in order to guarantee a service to its guests. OUR SERVICES: -Breakfast is included in the rate and offers: Hot drinks (tea, coffee, cappuccino, etc.), fresh orange juice or fresh cold pressed juice, homemade croissants, fresh bread, local jams, local honey, fruit, yogurt, homemade granola, organic cereals. - Daily cleaning service that will be programmed according to your needs. - Access to our outdoor SPA comprised of a Finnish sauna overlooking the lake and two natural stone swimming pool with water up to 38 degrees EXTRAS: - Bar service - Personal chef service (on request) -Stone swimming pool with water up to 26 degrees -Wellness treatments and massages (on request) -Rental vintage motorboat (40 hp, can be driven without a license) to discover the beauties of Lake Maggiore and visit the Borromeo islands. - Transport to and from Milan Malpensa airport or a pick up at the various train stations in the area. - Horseback riding in the woods and along the banks of the Ticino river. For any information or special request we are always available. It is forbidden to take photos and/or videos for commercial purposes without La Foleia's consent during your stay. For more information and a dedicated quotation please contact the host. Registration Details IT003166B4IQ5KKZGM