Country House in the Hills of Emilia
Top Destination for Culture and Gastronomy
2 and 3 Bedroom Apartments
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The old house is built of thick stone walls (cool in summer, warm in winter) fully refurbished to a high standard. It is at the end of the village near woods and close to a stream. It is in a place where time seems to have passed by, the locals still make there own bread (there is a fully functional wood burning bread/pizza oven at the rear, a) pasta, sauces, home made wine etc. Cooking courses can be arranged. Castelletto is a small village near Vernasca and Lugagnano (10 mins drive) for small shops etc. It is on the Via Francigena, one of the old pilgrim routes, that where used by people from all over Europe, to get to Rome. The whole area is full of places of interests. Medieval castles, Castell'arquato and Vigoleno, where opera concerts are held, just to name a few. There are many market towns, 1 for every day of the week. There is an abundance of things to do and see. Clients have remarked how beautiful and peaceful, and how friendly the locals were. So come and see for yourself.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 January 2011 - 30 June 2011 | €450 | 7 | ||
| 1 July 2011 - 30 September 2011 | €550 | 7 | ||
| 1 October 2011 - 1 June 2012 | €450 | 7 |
Apartment 2 (3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 January 2011 - 30 June 2011 | €550 | 7 | ||
| 1 July 2011 - 30 September 2011 | €650 | 7 | ||
| 1 October 2011 - 1 June 2012 | €550 | 7 |
Changeover day
Saturday to Saturday. Arrival after 4pm. Departure 10am.
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Apartment 2 (3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6)
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| Fully equipped kitchen, oven/hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee maker and toaster. Satellite TV, DVD, cellphone can be supplied. There is a double sofabed, dining table for 6. This apartment has a door leading on to the terrace with furniture. It has stairs going up to the sleeping area, with 2 double bedrooms, 1 has en suite shower and 1 twin bedroom + cot can be added. A bathroom/shower. This apartment has 12 windows so there is an abundance of light. It is fully equipped for a self catering holiday. | |
Notes on accommodation
It has central heating, log fires and is OK for kids.
Outside
There are all the main facilities, including BBQ and pizza oven.
Coast/Beach
The Italian Riviera, la Spezia, is within 2 hours drive, also, Portofino, Santa Margherita, Cinque Terre, Viareggio etc.
Golf
Golf courses 2 within 30 mins drive.
There are 20 championship golf courses in Emilia Romagna.
Special interest holidays
If you like cooking and wish to learn the fantastic home made food his area has to offer, we can arrange classes.
Travel
Airports:
Parma 45 mins.
Brescia 50 mins.
Begamo 1 hour.
Milan Linate 1 hour.
Bologna 1 hour.
Distances
Vernasca and Lugagnano 10 mins.
Castell'arquato, Medieval castle 15 mins.
Vigoleno, Medieval castle 20 mins.
Veleia Romana, Roman forum 30 mins.
Busseto, birthplace of Verdi 40 mins.
Fidenza, Fashion shopping at the village outlet 30 mins.
Salso and Tabiano Spa and beauty farms 30 mins
Parma and Piacenza nearest cities (Roman) 45 mins
Cremona, Stradivarius museum 50 mins.
Milan north, Bologna south 1 hour.
Verona, Padua, Venice, Florence, lake district, 2-3 hours drive.
Further details
The area of Emilia, food capital of Italy, is full of restaurants, trattorias and pizzerias.
Booking notes
25% on booking, the balance 6 weeks prior to booking date, after 6 weeks the full amount is to be paid.
Guest comments
This property is absolutely stunning, in a beautiful area of Italy, a perfect base for seeing the sites of Emilia Romania.
The house is beautifully finished with a rustic charm, it has its own fruit and vegatable garden, which the owners are happy for you to use, the gardens a pretty and well kept. The house is situated in a small village with lots of fantastic restaurants and bars close by (within a short drive). There's a local supermarket close by which have all the necessities.
The owners are really friendly and helpful and speak amazing English. The even left us some home made wine to try and were helpful in telling us the best places to visit.
The house is split into 2 stunning apartments, we stayed in the ground floor apartment which is perfect for our young family.
We had a truly perfect holiday, seeing all the sights and spending time in a simply tranquil, beautiful house in Italy.
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