Padua Villa for Rent: Charming Country Villa accommodation in Padua, Veneto - with pool and near golf - Property 4852

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The dream beyond your relaxing holiday in Veneto: We want to offer you a dream holiday, but if you’re looking for something hyper-modernized, this is not it. The entire feel of our holiday homes is like someone’s private home. We will welcome you warmly and give you whatever aid and advice you feel you need in exploring the land which we know so intimately, The Veneto! This self-catering accommodation, enjoyable every season of the year, each with a different atmosphere, is a charming and relaxing holiday retreat in Northeast Italy when the stresses of everyday life have got too much or ideal for summer holidays. It is a great rental venue for extended families, group of friends, couples or corporate travellers. An incoming service is provided at your arrival and during their stay guests are assisted by an English speaking person, living separately in the compound, in any of their needs concerning tourist information, booking of operas, theatres, etc. We will grant as many of your wishes as we can and individually tailor your stay.

Special offers and News on our Holiday retreats: LAST MINUTE -20%: Are you planning to visit the Veneto region in the next 21 days? Our Last Minute Promotion offers 20% special discount (on the above price listed) for all bookings made up to 21 days before the date of check in. Don’t miss this very special possibility. ITALIAN COOKING VACATION: From 2008 we are offerering daily, weekly or longer Italian and Venetian cooking classes and culinary lessons. Thanks to our partnership with a professional chef who knows the Veneto territory better than anyone we are able to offer you few hours session, for an authentic Venetian and Italian food experiences. 2010 HOLIDAY SEASON - Early Bargain offer! Instead of paying the regular price, you will have a 10% off on the regular listed prices if you are going to book before 31 December 2009. Our family-run holiday rental accommodation offers a genuinely warm welcome and provides a comfortable base for a relaxing holiday in Veneto region.

Agreements, Services and Exclusive Use option: We have reached accords with: a spa hotel in Abano Terme (providing saunas, massages and spa treatments on request at very reasonable prices); a Golf Club providing discounted green fee; an Agriturismo in the Euganean Hills that offer wine tasting sessions/courses; a Language School that offer the opportunity to attend Italian language classes in our Veneto holiday retreat. On request, we can offer at special rates: BOAT RENTAL a day out in Venice lagoon and its renovated beaches with our captain and its 8meters boat ideal for up to 7 adults; and also DAILY TOURS to each of the Veneto cities as well as Ville del Brenta; Palladian Villas or wine tours in some vineyard of Euganean Hills. All the guests have to share the pool area and the park but of course they will have the exclusive use of the property that they are going to rent. The Villa’s guests, with an extra fee can have the option at the moment of booking to reserve the entire park and swimming pool at their own exclusive use!

Ski: - AIRPORTS: Padova (G. Allegri) only for private flights and helitaxi 4Km; VENCE MARCO POLO 30Km (British Airways, AirFrance, Lufthansa, Alitalia, Easyjet, Delta Air Lines, Iberia); TREVISO (San Giuseppe) 70Km (Ryanair); VERONA (V. Catullo di Villafranca) 100Km (Ryanair, Easyjet, BMI); BOLOGNA (G. Marconi) 120Km, Forli (L. Ridolfi) 180Km, and Milano (Malpensa) 260Km. - CITIES: Padova center (Prato della Valle) 5Km, Abano Terme 12Km, Venezia & Vicenza 45Km, Ferrara 80Km, Verona 90Km, Bologna 120Km, Mantova 125Km, Belluno 135Km, Cortina d’Ampezzo 185Km, Trieste 200Km, Firenze 240Km, Milano 250Km. DISTANCES It is advisable, but not necessary, to rent a car because in general everything (banks, pharmacies, supermarkets, post offices, hospital, shops, etc) is just a few miles from the Villa. The closest supermarket and restaurant are from 2Km to 4Km from the property. A small Delicatessen shop is just at 300m from the gate of our property.

Golf: Villa Mandriola is a reflection of the Veneto...welcoming, charming, unique and authentic... Within easy reach of Villa Mandriola and not over 30Km far from the villa, you can reach 3 different GOLF fields. Each field is located in different landscapes, from the hills to the plain, providing a high range of difficulty levels and panoramas to enjoy. NATURALIST ITINERARIES - nearby the Villa you can enjoy doing exciting naturalistic itineraries, having a walk in the National Park of the Euganean Hills (10km), visiting the Brenta Riviera (20Km) with its Venetian Villas and other enchanting destinations. Nearby there are: Horse riding (5km), tennis courses (6km), Bowling (5Km), hot-air ballooning (14Km), shooting/hunting reserve (20km), Gardaland and Canava World (110Km) and a Zoo (120Km). It is also possible to go canoeing, bird-watching or fishing along the rivers in the area. Driving distances are approximate and should not be regarded as definitive. The nearby towns of Padua, Venice and Verona are great for shopping and are packed with museums and art galleries as well as other attractions. The picturesque Padua itself is full with great restaurants, bars and nightclubs as well as plenty of shops and places of historical interest. Main sights: The Scrovegni Chapel is Padua's most famous sight; the Basilica di Sant'Antonio da Padova; Prato della Valle the second biggest square in Europe; the Univesity and the oldest Botanical Garden in the world.

Guest Book: Sept 2007: I was looking at the photos of our time at the Villa Mandriola this evening and wishing we were there together again. It was so beautiful and comfortable. Once again, thank you and your family for facilitating our amazing holiday filled with special memories and beautiful surroundings, Sandra (USA) - July 2007: Thank you very much to you and your family for your hospitality and kindness during our recent stay at Villa Mandriola. We really had a wonderful time. We found the Villa, surroundings, views, facilities and services very good. Everything was beautiful and very good. We would recommend the Villa to friends, and look forward to visiting again in the future. Regards and thanks for everything, Margherita (Belgium) - June 2007: We look back on our stay in the Villa with much pleasure. The house itself is very beautiful and impressive and the park entirely met our expectations. We are happy that places like Villa Mandriola still exist. Regards Thomas (UK)

Other Activities: Walking, Biking & Trekking Path, Wine & Food Testing, Cooking & Painting Lessons, Naturalistic Itineraries, Hot-Air Ballooning, City Tours, Museums

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