3 bedroom villa in Vernasca, Piacenza, Emilia Romagna, Italy
Villa in the Medieval Town of Vernasca
Hidden Away in the Hills of Emilia with Great Views of the Town and Valley
Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms)
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This villa has all the main facilities, with a massive terrazzo overlooking the whole area. Finished to a high standard. Great for relaxing and touring. The house is ideally situated on a hill facing the town, with spectacular views of the valley below. On a clear day, one can see the snow capped Alps! It’s a big house with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, finished with marble and parquet floors, high ceilings and has all the main facilities. The hosts Rosanna (speaks English) and Gianfranco (owns a vineyard and would be happy to supply the wine) can give you tips of where to go and what to visit.
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| Rental periods | |
| 1 December - 29 February 2008 | 490 euros |
| 1 March - 30 April 2008 | 550 euros |
| 1 May - 30 June 2008 | 590 euros |
| 1 July - 31 August 2008 | 700 euros |
| 1 September - 30 October 2008 | 590 euros |
| 1 November - 31 December 2008 | 490 euros |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in euros.
A charge will be asked for heating in winter.
Changeover day
Arrival Saturday after 4pm.
Departure Saturday before 10am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 double bed. Bedroom 2 double bed. Bedroom 3 twin beds. |
| Bathrooms: | 1 bathroom, toilet, washbasin and bidet. 2 shower room, handbasin, toilet, bidet and washing machine. |
| Kitchen: | Large kitchen with all the main equipment, with a door leading onto to a massive terrazza. |
| Living Rooms: | Large lounge/dining room finished to a high standard, with high ceilings and marble floors, a wood burning fire (we supply wood) has a TV, video, satellite receiver and even a piano. |
| Other: | The villa has a terrazza which has spectacular views of the town and the valley below. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Linen and towels are supplied, and the house is cleaned at the start of this self-catering holiday. |
Notes on accommodation
This villa is child friendly, but cots and highchairs to be requested when booking.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- tv,
- internet access,
- central heating,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue
Accessibility
The apartment is on the 2nd floor of the villa.
Outside
Although it has a garden at the rear, the terrazza is so big it has room for garden furniture and barbecue, fantastic for having breakfast, lunch, or watch the sunset at supper.
Coast/Beach
The Italian Riviera is about 2-3 hours drive, La Spezia. Cinque Terre, Santa Margherita and Portofino etc.
Golf
There are many golf courses in the the area, 3 within 45 mins drive.
Skiing
The nearest resort is in the Alps about 2 hours drive, a massive choice of skiing resorts.
Travel
The local airport is Parma 45 mins drive.
Bologna 1 hour.
Milano-Linate 1 hour.
Brescia 1 hour.
Bergamo 80 mins.
Trains at Fiorenzuola or Fidenza, service the whole of Italy.
One can take the bus to Vernasca (30 mins), but a car would be needed to visit all the places of interest in the area.
Distances
The villa is about a 10 min walk from the main square in Vernasca which is a small medieval town, but has most of the main services, e.g. shops, pharmacy, bank, post office etc.
Further details
Vernasca is a medieval town on one of the famous routes (Via Francigena) that pilgrims used to get to Rome from the rest of Europe.
It's a small town with all the main amenities. Market day is on Tuesday, but within 30 min drive there is a market for every day of the week.
The vineyard area, Bacedasco, produces the famous Gutturnio and Ortrugo wines. Restaurants and trattorias, are excellent and off great value.
Golf, swimming, horse riding and tennis are all within easy reach.
People who have stayed could not believe that there was so much to see and do. Castellarquato and Vigoleno are just a few of the many medieval castles. Salso and Tabiano, are spa towns that offer health and beauty farms. Golf courses are in abundance.
For shopping, Fidenza village outlet, Parma and Piacenza.
Emilia is a dynamic region for culture (Verdi-Toscanini-Pavarotti), fashion (Armani), engineering (Ferrari-Ducati) and much more.
Well connected by airports rail or autostrada keeps you in touch with the rest of Italy.
But its greatest asset are its people, so come and see for yourself.
Booking notes
A deposit in Euro would be needed to confirm the booking, the balance in cash on arrival.
Guest comments
Anne says: 'This villa is absolutely stunning, with fantastic views of the valley, on a clear day we could see the alps. A perfect base for seeing the sites of Emilia Romania. The villa is beautifully finished with a nice charm, it has its own fruit trees, which the owners are happy for you to use, the gardens are pretty and well kept. The house is situated in a small town with lots of fantastic restaurants and bars close by. There is also a supermarket, chemist, banks, etc, it has all the necessities. The owners are really friendly and helpful and speak English. They own a vinyard, and make their own wine, and gave us a few bottles to try. They were helpful in giving us tips on the best places to visit. We had a great holiday, seeing all the sights and spending time in a simply tranquil, beautiful part of Italy.'
For booking and further information
Francesco Bragoli
Tel: (Italy) + 39 3293139272
Email: Click here
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