SPECIAL PRICE OFFER! The owner has offered to
consider special price reductions for new bookings in 2010. Please contact
us with your group size and dates and we will respond.
TRAVELING IN 2011? PLEASE CONTACT US!
Situated in one the quietest and most sought after locations in the Veneto,
Asolo Bello is a beautiful new property expanding over 12 acres of
land.
The house sits elevated at the top of a hill, and was built to take
full advantage of the exceptional panoramic views. Ideally
located,
the villa is a 5 minute drive or 20 minute walk from the center of the
lovely village of Asolo.
Asolo Bello was designed to combine the comforts of a modern home with the
refinement of traditional Italian style.
This villa offers our special “arrive and relax” package:
A simple typical dinner is provided on your arrival night. This is a
welcome sight after a long flight and will allow you to check in, unpack and
relax. You will find the dinner in the kitchen with the instructions for
heating. The dinner is also suitable for vegetarian guests. It basically
consists of a pasta al forno, a vegetable tarte, salad, and fruit. Bread,
water and wine are included. No changes are possible for the first dinner.
The villa also will be stocked with basic groceries so that you do not have to
shop upon arrival or worry about store closures on Sunday. The shopping list
consists of: milk, coffee, tea, bread, biscuits, sugar, salt, water, fruit,
eggs, oil, butter, jam, orange juice, cereals. The quantity of the items will be
adjusted by the staff according to the number of guests.
Check availability
This newly restored
property
is perfect for three couples and has three comfortable and spacious en
suite double bedrooms (beds 160cm x 200cm - slightly larger than
an American queen bed). The bathrooms are also spacious and are
equipped with all modern appliances. Please note that the bed
frames
measure 160cm x 200cm and have two mattresses that are made up as one
large bed. The bed can also be fitted with single linens for those
guests who prefer two separate beds.
The villa spans three levels and is 300 square meters in size.
The
front door leads into a large open lounge and dining area. The
living
room is very inviting and has a working fireplace, comfortable
seating, satellite TV, and a small stereo and CD player. The
adjacent
dining area has a table that seats up to eight guests. The modern
and
spacious kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher, microwave, stove, large
refrigerator, oven and a beautiful ancient table. There is a
smaller
guest bathroom near the kitchen. Classic French windows open out
from
the living room onto the panoramic terrace and swimming pool.
The
swimming pool, 2m x 8m, is heated and is open in 2010 from May 8 to October
2.
The relaxing lounge chairs and shade umbrellas provide guests of Asolo Bello an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and dine while enjoying
the beautiful views of the valley. Outdoor lighting illuminates
the
property and the pool in the evening.
A staircase of 16 steps brings guests to the second floor, where there
are two bedrooms. The first bedroom has a queen bed (180 x195
cm) with
a bathroom with shower available in the corridor. The second bedroom also has a queen bed
(180
x195 cm) and an en suite bathroom with shower. Each of the
bedrooms
has south-facing windows that overlook the gardens. The second
floor
also consists of the laundry room with a washing machine.
The master bedroom is situated on the third floor (15 steps) and has
independent access to a private terrace and rear upper garden.
The
exquisite bath suite is designed with a large Vicenza stone tub (1.58 x76m) and
a separate shower.
Asolo Bello is an ideal choice for guests seeking peace and seclusion,
while also providing easy access to the village. The villa has
been
expertly decorated with a stylish and comfortable atmosphere.
Amenities for Asolo Bello include central heat, air-conditioning, ADSL
high-speed Internet access, satellite TV, VCR, DVD, and stereo and
security systems. There is a convenient parking space for 2 cars
inside the property, near the villa entrance. Voips
telephone
use is available. For the telephone, guests will be provided with 50
Euros
of credit at their arrival and will be charged for the time used at
their departure. The caretaker can add additional credit to the
Voips
card upon request.
The villa and grounds are maintained by a gardener. The
caretaker can
organize small lunches for the guests upon request. Dinner can
also be
arranged and paid for directly to the caretaker. There is a maid
on
hand 2 hours a day for housekeeping Monday to Saturday. The
linens are
changed on Saturday and Wednesday.
There is air conditioning in the living room and bedrooms. ADSL
WiFi
Flat internet and pool towels are available. The following services can be
provided on request and will be paid on the spot: extra maid service,
cook service, additional linens, driver, airport or station
transfer.
The pool is not gated; therefore only children 8 years of age or older
can be accepted. Given the nature of the stairs in the villa, Asolo Bello
is not recommended for
guests
with walking difficulties. Please note that Asolo Bello is a
non-smoking
property and pets are not allowed. The property is accessed by an
electric gate, and behind the villa is another house that is not
inhabited and is owned by the same owner as Asolo Bello.
The owner collects a 350 Euro all-inclusive utilities fee at arrival, which
covers electricity, water, air conditioning, WiFi Internet access, heating, pool
cleaning, gardening and daily maid service.
Because the pool is not gated, only children 8 years of age or older can be accepted.
Rental prices 2010
PLEASE NOTE: This property is priced in EUROS. You will
pay the equivalent in US dollars.
Asolo Bello is not available from Aug 7 - 28
|
High season |
June 26 - August 28 |
EUROS € 3780/week |
| Mid season |
All other weeks |
EUROS € 3195/week |
Plus $35 booking fee.
The Area
Located among Padova, Treviso and Venezia, in the Veneto region
(northeastern Italy), the medieval town of Asolo is a perfect choice
for an unforgettable holiday. Rich history, beautiful scenery, medieval
walled towns and Palladian villas blend into a the magic landscape
surrounding Asolo.
Distances
Villa Barbaro at Maser (3.1 mi/5.0 km)
Treviso (23.0 mi/37.0 km)
Padova (29.8 mi/48.0 km)
Vicenza (31.7 mi/51.0 km)
Venice (42.9 mi/69.0 km)
Dolomiti (Alps Range) (62.1 mi/100.0 km)
Verona (68.3 mi/110.0 km)
Cortina D'ampezzo (80.8 mi/130.0 km)
Lake Garda (87.0 mi/140.0 km)
Milano 266 km
Sports
There are 3 golf courses in the area:
Golf club Asolo: a 20 min drive from
the villa- 27 holes, 2 tennis
courts, heated pool, club house, restaurant and wellness center (www.asologolf.it)
Golf Club Castelfranco: 18 holes http://www.golfcastelfranco.it/
Golf Club villa Condulmer http://www.hotelvillacondulmer.com/uk/golf.htm
Horseback riding is also available
at San Zenone degli Ezzelini, which
is a 20 minute drive from Asolo.
Guests can enjoy rafting and
kayaking
at Valstagna Rafting on the Brenta River (a 40 minute drive from
Asolo).
Local Activities
Guests can follow the artistic and
historic itineraries by
visiting
the nearby art towns of Treviso, Padova, and Vicenza. Not to be
missed
are the walled cities and the Palladian villas of the region, such as
Villa Barbaro (1549) built by Andrea Palladio and frescoed by Paolo
Veronese. Asolo offers a variety of local artisan shops and
beautiful
boutiques. The Villa Cipriani Wellnesspace is a relaxing getaway as
well.
The Asolan Hills and Mount Grappa offer the possibility of excursions
on foot or horseback and routes of natural interest, as well wonderful
cycle routes. The summer season includes organized shows and
festivals. Restaurants near the villa offer a wide variety of
atmospheres and menus ranging from a dinner at the world-renowned Hotel
Villa Cipriani to quaint country pizzerias.
Motorway exits
Coming from the East exit Treviso/
Montebelluna
Coming from the South exit Padove
Est/ Castelgfranco
Coming from the West exit Vicenza
Est/ Dueville
Airports
Venice - Marco Polo Airport at
63 km (www.veniceairport.it)
Treviso - Airport at 37 km (www.trevisoairport.it)
Milano - Malpensa at 301 km by
motorway
Asolo - Light aircraft
field (www.asoloflight.melograno.net)
Railroad Stations
Transportation to the nearest railway stations can be arranged upon
request.
Castelfranco at 16 km,
Bassano del Grappa at 16 km,
Montebelluna 15 km
Trenitalia
Italian State Railways (www.trenitalia.com)
The villa is a one hour drive from Venice or 51 minutes
away
by train.
Famous visitors
The charm of Asolo has attracted
many intellectuals and artists
throughout the years, including Robert Browning, Eugene Benson, Igor
Strawinsky, and Ernest Hemingway. Three famous and unique women
in
history have also enjoyed Asolo. Caterina Cornaro, former Queen
of
Cyprus was exiled to Asolo in 1489 and created there a magnificent
Renaissance court of artists, writers and poets. Eleonore Dusa,
star
of the international theater world, and Freya Stark, explorer, author
and photographer are known for having loved Asolo.
“I assure you that even with the experience I have
had of the
most beautiful landscapes in Italy and elsewhere, I know of nothing
that can compare with the view one enjoys from the tower and the
Queen's palace." Robert
Browning,
in a letter to a friend, Mrs. FitzGerald, 1889.
Culinary Tradition/Wines/Crafts
Guests of Asolo Bello will find Asolo
full of small restaurants that offer unforgettable dishes of the local
culinary
traditions. Asolo is part of the national circuit of Citta
Del Vino
(Wine Cities), and holds festivals
in August with special wine tastings
of its first class wine. Asolan handicrafts have been treasured for centuries and are
represented in fabrics, embroidery, hand-painted ceramics and antique
furniture. Beautiful vases and finely painted cups are only two
types
of colorful ceramics to be found in the village. One of the
oldest
craft centers is the Tessoria Asolana, a hand-weaving workshop, which
specializes in unique, high-quality fabrics. The Embroidery
School of
Asolo produces gorgeous linens, lace and artistic ornaments.
Antique
markets are a great place to find furniture, pictures and jewelry, and
are situated under the porticoes and in village plazas throughout the
city center. An antiques fair is held every second Sunday
of the
month.
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| Additional costs paid on site |
Security deposit |
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Late arrival on request (7-9pm) 50 Euros
Baby bed per week 100 Euros
Utilities fee - all inclusive 350 Euros
Final cleaning paid on arrival 150 Euros
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2000 Euros - paid to owner on site |
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