Looking for a calm walk through historic gardens while staying on a private estate? Villino Rubini sits in Brunate, in the hills above Lake Como, inside roughly four acres of beech forest, gardens and parkland. Here are five ways to spend time in the gardens at Villino Rubini, and who each option works best for.
Table of Contents
- B&B Stays at Villino Rubini: A Room-Based Garden Visit
- Villa Rental at Villino Rubini: Time to Explore the Grounds Together
- Experience Stays at Villino Rubini: A Visit Shaped Around an Interest
- Weddings and Celebrations at Villino Rubini: Gardens for an Outdoor Gathering
- Corporate Events and Retreats at Villino Rubini: A Change of Setting
- How to Choose the Right Option
- FAQ
- Conclusion
1. B&B Stays at Villino Rubini: A Room-Based Garden Visit
Villino Rubini has ten rooms across three buildings, each with original Art Nouveau details. Guests who book a single room receive a continental breakfast and daily housekeeping. The beech forest, gardens and terraced lawns are part of the private grounds, so a morning walk starts at your door.
There is no set route. You walk the grounds at your own pace, among old trees, and the heated pool sits in the gardens.
A private shuttle to the Brunate funicular is included. The funicular, running since 1894, reaches the Como lakeside in 7 minutes, so a quiet morning in the gardens and an afternoon in town fit into one day. For a stay built around rest, see our notes on a wellness retreat Italy.
2. Villa Rental at Villino Rubini: Time to Explore the Grounds Together
When the whole estate is hired, up to nineteen guests stay in the ten rooms and the gardens remain entirely private. This option suits groups that want to move at their own pace, such as families, friends or small clubs.
With the estate to yourselves, the gardens, woodland and parkland are yours for the length of the stay. A private chef can be arranged for dinner on the terrace, in the garden gazebo or in the Dependance dining room.
The heated pool, sauna and gym sit within the grounds, so a garden walk can end with a swim. The recent restoration preserved the original ceiling mouldings, floors and period details, so the house keeps its historic character throughout the day.
3. Experience Stays at Villino Rubini: A Visit Shaped Around an Interest
Experience stays are shaped around one clear focus, such as yoga, walking or rest. The gardens are part of the day rather than a separate activity.
A walking stay can start at the gate, where the ridge trails begin, and return through the beech forest on the estate.
A yoga stay might begin in the studio in the morning, continue with a walk among the beech trees, and end at the pool in the afternoon. A private chef can be arranged for dinner on request.
4. Weddings and Celebrations at Villino Rubini: Gardens for an Outdoor Gathering
The gardens seat about 100 guests for dinner, outdoors only, under a tent. We work with good wedding planners in the Lake Como area, or we can guide you through the details directly.
The gardens, terraces and gazebo frame the day, and guests can walk among the old trees before dinner.
Because the large dinner is outdoors only, it suits the warmer months. Indoor dining is for smaller groups. The house carries its own story: it was built in 1892 in the Art Nouveau style, above the village of Brunate.
5. Corporate Events and Retreats at Villino Rubini: A Change of Setting
Corporate groups can book the estate for offsite meetings, team days and leadership retreats. The estate sleeps up to nineteen guests. The Dependance seats 20 in a boardroom layout, and smaller rooms serve as breakout spaces.
Sessions run indoors, and afternoons open into the gardens and onto the ridge paths. The garden gazebo seats 7 for a meeting in the open air.
The heated pool, sauna and spa give teams a place to unwind after long sessions.
To explore the villa rental options in detail, visit the private villa rental page.
How to Choose the Right Option
Consider the size of your party, the purpose of the visit, and whether you want a themed experience. If you are traveling solo or as a couple, the B&B stay gives a simple, intimate garden walk. Larger groups that need private use of the grounds should look at the villa rental or corporate retreat packages. For one clear focus such as yoga or walking, the experience stay shapes the visit around it.
FAQ
What is the best season for a garden walk?
Spring and autumn are calm seasons for long walks on the grounds, and the warmer months suit dinner outdoors in the gardens.
Conclusion
Each of the five stays at Villino Rubini gives you time in the gardens, in a single room or with the whole estate to yourselves. Choose the one that fits your group size and the reason for your visit.
Occasional stories from the estate, sent a few times a year at most.