Lake Como in Italy’s Lombardy region is around thirty miles long and three miles wide, making it one of the largest lakes in Europe. Its natural beauty has made it a popular film location (Casino Royale, Star Wars: Attack of the Clones) and sought-after second home for many celebrities (George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie).
The 5-star Villa D’Este is a sixteenth century building set in 25 acres of landscaped gardens, overlooking the lake. As well as a lakeside pool, it boasts three restaurants, eight tennis courts and a golf course.