Technical Description

Technical Description of Villa del Doge, Barchessa Apartment (400 sqm)

The left porticoed  wing of a Palladian style villa. The apartment has 4 bedrooms (8-9 sleeps) and 3 bathrooms. Furniture and objects belonging to the family since 16th century, which have been conserved over the times, period paintings, objets d'arts and new matching furnishing create a warm and welcoming ambience. The apartment was restored and partially refurnished in 2004, the walls have original marble plaster surface and most rooms have parquet floor and plaster decorated ceilings, while the bathrooms are furnished with hand painted ‘Vietri' tiles and high standard bath furniture.

Ground floor: In the entry way, are marble stairs that lead to the first floor.

First floor: on the left side of the landing there is a double bedroom with a queen bed and a bath en suite (tub/fixed shower head), private sitting room with sofa, writing-desk and wardrobe. The entire suite has exposed beam ceilings and windows overlook the porch of the villa's wing. On the right side of the landing, is a hallway that leads to the dining room (with a table for up to 8 people) and a well-equipped kitchen (oven, microwave, refrigerator / freezer, dishwasher and toaster). Both the dining room and the hallway lead into the large living room, which has six windows on three sides and is furnished with a big sofa, two easy-chairs, four arm-chairs and a chaise lounger. This room is equipped with an open bar of spirits and liqueurs, TV, stereo CD and DVD player. Returning again to the landing, wooden stairs lead to the upper floor.

Second floor: Stairs lead up to a small entrance room. In the adjacent hallway with wooden hand made balcony, doors lead to the other three bedrooms. The first is a double bedroom with a queen bed, writing-desk, three chairs and two chests of drawers. Passing the walk-through closet with fitted cupboard, there is an en suite bathroom (tub/fixed shower head). Another door from the hallway leads to a double bedroom with queen bed, chest of drawers, wardrobe and easy-chair. The third door leads to a sitting room with satellite TV and CD player, sofa and writing desk that leads to the last bedroom - a large room with twin beds, easy-chair, three chairs, wardrobe and two chests of drawers. These last two bedrooms share a bathroom (tub/fixed shower head) which is accessed through the sitting room. All the windows on the upper floor overlook the main Italian style garden and the villa's façade.

The park (7 ha) is fully fenced and is pleasantly framed by long rows of hornbeams, lime trees and oak trees, which meet in front of a lovely dove cote, a chapel and a large fish pond with running water. Other areas consist of woods with century old trees and numerous statues depicting realistic and fairy-like animals and humans. Close to the main building, in a garden separated from the main park and reserved for the gests, there is a swimming pool (9 x 6 m, 1,60 m deep, open May 1st through October 1st) surrounded by oleanders, roses and hydrangeas. The garden is complimented by a patio, a wooden table, ten chairs, six deck-chairs and a barbeque/grill. A dressing room with pool towels (changed twice a week), extra chairs and a small refrigerator is accessible from the private garden. Other amenities are a soccer field (inside the park) and three mountain bikes. There is an ample parking by the apartment entrance.

The bedrooms (only) are air-conditioned . Further facilities include housekeeping, maid service, linen and bath towel change are provided twice a week, extra beds and a baby bed are available if needed. Reservation service (for restaurants, theatres, museums, excursions, etc.) are provided by the owner and are included in the rental price.

Heating, laundry and ironing service, extra maid service, daily breakfast, lunch and dinner service with personal chef, baby sitting are available for an additional cost. Own wine selection is on sale by the property.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL PRICE

Private parking lot

Air Conditioning

WI-FI broadband Internet Access

Swimming Pool in private garden (dressing room, refrigerator, bbq)

2 Satellite TV, stereo CD and DVD Player

Deluxe curtesy set in each bathroom

Bar with spirits and liqueurs

Electricity/gas

Maid service, linen and bath towel change (twice a week)

Reservation Service for Restaurants, Theatres, Museums, Excursions

OPTIONS

Portable car navigator                        € 10/day or € 40/week

Laptop PC                                        € 60 / week

Lunch/dinner cooked by chef              € 30 / person

Extra maid service                             € 15 / hour

Extra bed                                         € 10 / day

Baby bed / crib / high chair                 € 5 / day

Laundry service                                 € 15 / 4 kg or € 50 / 4 kg + ironing

Baby-sitting                                      € 100 full day or € 60 half day

Telephone, fax machine                    According to use

Tours with guides and lecturers         Please request a quote