Villa Victoria Veneto - Treviso - Conegliano

The magnificent and enchanting vacation Villa Victoria is nestled in the undulating hills of Conegliano, a short distance from Venice and other Veneto highlights. Conegliano is the center of the Prosecco producing vineyard area and is also known for its renowned enological wine school, and is also the home of the world famous painter Cima di Conegliano. The town centre is a few minutes drive from the Villa with its outstanding variety of shops, fine restaurants, open air markets, wine bars, and trattoria's.

A 30 minute train ride or 40 minutes on the highway will deliver you directly onto the steps of Venice. Padua or Treviso, and the mountains towards Cortina are within excursion range to the north.

Features

• Overlooking vineyards and distant hills
• Stunningly renovated and equipped
• Largely undiscovered area

Description

Nestled between olive groves and vineyards, Villa Victoria is an independent villa furnished in a luxurious and lavish décor, with an infinity swimming pool in a slightly raised position and enjoying great views over the countryside. It is an ideal place to unwind and relax with family and friends in five star fashion. The interior of Villa Victoria includes valued designer pieces both from Europe and the United States combining old world charm and modern comfort. Designed with the environment in mind, it incorporates geothermal heating and cooling, solar panels, and environmentally friendly materials.

A wide panoramic portico running the length of the villa and furnished in a lounge style with dark brown chairs and two dining tables overlooks the vineyards and provides a wonderful setting for 'al fresco' dining and 'aperativi'. A series of double doors provide access to the villa's living and dining areas on the ground floor. The modern stainless steel gourmet kitchen is wonderfully equipped including a six burner gas stove, convection & microwave ovens and a professional wine cooler. The adjacent dining area has an antique wooden dining table made from a single plank of sequoia timber that can accommodate up to sixteen guests. Double doors lead through to a lounge room furnished with a large 'L' shaped couch and baby grand piano and a further opening leads through to a 'modernist' living room with large orange armchairs, a Mac workstation.

The villa's 6 bedrooms are furnished with tempurpedic beds, luxury bamboo linen and each has an iPod deck and speakers. The king sized suite has a sitting room and a large bathroom with whirlpool tub, whilst two of the queen sized rooms open onto a balcony that overlooks the olive groves. The other two queen bedrooms also overlook the countryside and the children's wing is equipped with 2 single bunks, a nanny bed and play rooms (including a mini cinema). A small gymnasium is outfitted with treadmill, hand weights, and an elliptical glider and the four bathrooms are spacious and luxurious.

Position

The villa is located on a quiet country road - the last 100 or so metres of which are gravel. There is very little passing traffic.

Distances,

• Local shops - 2km (cafe bar, general store)
  
• Conegliano -5km (shops, banks, hospital, train)
  
• Treviso - 43km (40 mins)
  
• Treviso Airport - 49km (50mins)
  
• Venice -66km (55mins on motorway)
• Cortina d'Ampezzo - 100km
  

This locality

Conegliano

In the heart of the Prosecco wine area and at the foot of the pre-Alps, Conegliano is a lively town surrounded by a hilly and vibrant country side with charming villages, antique vineyards and alluring wine cellars.> more

Seasons and prices

* Prices in other currencies are quoted at current daily exchange rates. An exact quotation will be provided on receipt of a query or request.

Special Notes for Villa Victoria, Conegliano Italy

Please refer to our Terms and Conditions in respect to additional charges and extras applicable to rental villas and apartment accommodation.

Refundable security deposit

A refundable security deposit of €1,500.00 is payable on arrival at the property. The deposit will be refunded on final inspection excepting in the event of damage or for the deduction of extras.

General Information:

• Normal arrival times are between 15:30 (3:30pm) and 19:00 (7pm). Departure is by 9:30 on the day of departure.
• The season for pool opening is end of May to end of September;
• The owner, an American and her Italian partner live in the area and they or their staff will tend to the gardens and pool between 7am and 10am in the mornings and the potplants again in the early evening. They are very discrete and will not intrude unless invited to provide some advice or assistance.

Services included and extras:

• Cleaning - included are mid week cleaning of 2 hours of maid service on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Final cleaning is included in weekly rental.
• One set of bed and bath linen per week is included. Additional changes may be requested at the cost of €15 per person. Pool towels are provided at the villa;
• Additional maid service can be requested at a cost of €15 per hour
• There is no telephone at the villa, however ADSL internet access is provided at no cost and cellular phones are available for hire;
  
• Electricity consumption is based on consumption at 40 cents per kw with a free allowance of 300kw included in the rental price (the meter will be checked on arrival and checkout)
• Heating, if required, is payable on the basis of consumption of gas
• High chairs and cots are available at an additional cost of €50 per week
• Late arrival fees - we will endeavour to accommodate, but cannot guarantee to satisfy requests for late arrival. The cost of pre-arranged late arrival (if available) will be advised at the time of booking. Unforeseen delays resulting in out of hours arrivals (if available) will incur a charge of € 50.00 payable to the local manager;
• Baby sitting services can usually be organised locally by the area manager;
• The owners have numerous cellulare telephones available to use on prepaid numbers. Charges are according to useage (topup);
• The owner (English speaking) who lives nearby would be delighted to offer her services to assist guests make the most of her area. Whether it is an arrival shopping hamper, accompanied trips to special places, an airport pickup, catering at the villa, organising your wedding or facilitating wonderful excursions, Janine would be delighted to assist you (p.o.a). We'll put you in touch with her once you've confirmed your booking.

Our holiday villas and apartment accommodation to rent in Italy are serviced by trained English speaking area managers who are there to ensure that your vacation is pleasurable from the very moment of your arrival.

Nearby localities

San Marco

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Susegana

A medium sized town of approximately 10,000 population on the Piave river amongst the undulating hills of the Treviso area (35km), Susegana's history dates back to the bronze age and features a rich history of Roman colonisation, Lombard invasions and Austrian occupation during the second world war.

Around the town are a series of large castles for example the San Salvatore castle and the Colalto castle. Guests of the Tenuta del Barone will be lucky to be included on a guided tour of the Colalto Castle which is owned by the family that own the Tenuta.

The area is central in the Veneto area having good access to Venice, the Prosecco hills, the Dolomite mountains (and Cortina).