Villa del Doge Veneto - Treviso - Scorze

Dating back to the 16th century, Villa del Doge is one of the important Palladian villas in Italy built by the descendents of one of Venice's ruling families. The apartment is located in the left wing of the villa whilst the count and his family still occupy the central part of the villa. Guests are offered a tour of the main villa and gardens followed by an aperitif with the Count and his family. The apartment enjoys exclusive access to a garden area with in-ground swimming pool, pergola, BBQ, change room and tables and chairs.

The four bedroom apartment occupying the first and second floors 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 fittings. The whole apartment is finely furnished with many antiques and period pieces in keeping with its noble past.

Features:

• Private  Pool
• Living history

Description

The imposing 16th century complex in Palladian style is set out with the central villa flanked on both sides by arcaded wings which frame an ‘Italian' style garden with fountain, Greek mythical statues, flower beds, lawns and bushes. The villa is immersed in a fully fenced park of 7ha comprising wonderful gardens, expansive lawns and areas of woodland.

Inside the left arcaded wing of the villa the independent guests apartment has 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, luminous living room, dining room, kitchen and library. Furniture and objects belonging to the family from the 16th century have been combined with modern requirements and comfortable furnishings to create a warm and welcoming ambience. The bedrooms are air-conditioned for summer comfort, although the thick walls of the villa provide even temperatures throughout the year.

Close to the main building in a walled garden separated from the main park and reserved for guest use only is a swimming pool (9 x 6 m, and 1,60 m deep) surrounded by oleanders, roses and hydrangeas. The area is relatively self contained comprising a patio, 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 pool area. In addition the park contains a soccer field inside the park and three mountain bikes.

Position

The villa is accessed from a private driveway off a secondary road. There is ample parking for cars behind the apartment wing.

Distances:

• Levada - 1km - shops, banks, buses
• Castelfranco - 14 km - all services and hospital
• Treviso - 18 km - provincial centre
• Padova - 40 km
• Vicenza - 49 km
• Venezia - 32 km
• Bassano del Grappa - 35 km

Airports: Treviso - 18 km, Venice - 34 km, Verona - 124 km

This locality

Scorze

In the Middle Ages, the town was a centre for leather tanning and the tanners 'scorzeri' gave the town its name. It is first mentioned by Pope Eugene III in a papal bulletin of 1152. In 1338 it was annexed by Venice, and in 1815 it became part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Today it is a lively town and its main industry is mineral water.Throughout the year there are local festivals (sagre) to celebrate local traditions including the excellent vegetables grown there - asparagus, chickory, tomatoes and other.

Seasons and prices

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Special Notes for Villa Del Doge, Barchessa apartment in Veneto

2012 prices are provisional and may be revised, however most owners will accept bookings at 2011 prices until the new prices are confirmed. Please send an enquiry and we'll respond with a firm quote.

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 €600.00 is payable on arrival at the villa. The deposit will be refunded on final inspection excepting in the event of damage or for the deduction of extras.

Additional services and charges - payable locally on arrival (in Euros):

• Mandatory cleaning fees: €140 .00 per week including midweek linen change and cleaning, changeover and cleaning on Saturdays and final cleaning on departure;
• Two sets of bed and bath linen per week is included in the rental cost.
• Heating (if required) -  €20.00 per day.

Other information

• The season for pool opening is 1 May to 30 September;
• Baby sitting services can usually be organised locally by the area manager;
• In house cooking service available on request (€15-€30 per person)
  
• Laptop or navigator available for rental (€60/€40)
• Boats and bikes hire, food hampers, cooking and many other services mentioned on our booking form can be pre-arranged and prices will be provided on application.

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

The most popular destination of travellers to Venice is the Piazza San Marco, at the end of the grand canal and featuring the wonderful Basilica San Marco with its golden mosaics and interiors. The area is surrounded by colourful lanes, tiny canals and shops by all the major brands.> more

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).