Overview
A friendly family apartment
This historical estate reaveals its delights slowly and elegantly. Leaving the bustling Venetian activities behind you, the drive leads you on a simple country road through fields which melt into the natural park of the Euganean hills. The estate has been in the hands of an ancient Counts's family since the 13th century, well over 700 years.
This is one of the great Venetian properties. The 150 hectare estate consists of a Venetian villa, a 19th century English park with a wonderfully romantic 19th century garden folly reminiscent of a Palladian temple (The Temple / also featured in our portfolio), a skillfully designed 18 hole golf course and cultivated farmland with several farm buildings. What used to be granarys, storerooms and living quarters of the employees have now been turned into comfortable and well-equipped apartments. Some of the other outhouses have been turned into equestrian stables which house race horses.
All this 20 km south of Padua, within easy reach of the famous historic villas of the Veneto, many of them built by the great Italian architect Andrea Palladio, as also the cities of the Veneto and the Lake district.
The farm buildings of the estate are surrounded by the English style park, cultivated farmland and - literally bordering on the estate - the Natural Park of the Euganean hills. The striking main building with a courtyard was built in the 18th century, some alterations dating from the 19th century. Most attractive feature is the courtyard with its elegant loggia articulated by a series of columns, which are grown with a profusion of geraniums and lemon trees in antique terracotta vases. Tables and chairs in the courtyard will invite you to spend some time here, reading-up your guide books while having breakfast or relaxing with a glass of the excellent local red wine after a rewarding day of sight-seeing.
Astor is a charming apartment located on the first floor of the main building. It has been restored recently. It looks out onto the courtyard to one side and onto the park of the villa on the other. The apartment, which lies on the first floor, is centered around an open-space living room and kitchen. This lay-out gives our guests the necessary space to spend the evenings together, cooking, reading or writing, or - why not - playing cards. In the warmer season the beautiful courtyard will be beckoning guests to spend their evenings under the open sky.
Please note: The wine cellar of the estate is now a reception room which is rented out for weddings or other festivities. From April to October the estate always has wedding receptions on Saturday, and often on Sunday too. The wedding receptions end at about 1am, sometimes earlier. Our guests have not been bothered by either, but you should however be aware of the other activities on the premises. Astor lies above former horse stables, the horses have been moved only recently. The smell of horses is sometimes still perceptible.
Pool: Guests are welcome to use the pool of the golf club. The pool lies within the estate next to the golf clubhouse, approx. 1 km from Astor (800 m to the car park, plus 4 min. walk). The pool is open from beginning of June to mid of September. It is closed on Tuesdays and with bad weather.
Culture: The immense cultural whealth and variety of Venetia is the main reason for visiting this area. The Astor's strategic position makes for many an inspiring day trip to Padova, Venice, Vicenza, Verona, Ferrara, lake Garda as well as Este, Montagnana, Monselice and Arquà Petrarca in the immediate vicinity. The villas on the Brenta canal as well as the famous Palladio villas should also be on your cultural agenda.
Ecology: The agricultural production of the estate is organic and the owners see the estate's future in becoming a full-circle organic farm: cultivation, products, cattle, fruit trees and vegetable gardens.
The Golf Club: 5 minutes by car from the house lies the beautiful golf club of the estate, which is considered the best in the area. The club house is a cleverly converted farm building with a very pleasant restaurant which serves excellent light lunches and full dinners (see last picture below). Reduced green fees for our guests.
Closest shopping: The next village with a supermarket, bar, bank and post office is Montemerlo at 1.5 km from the property. More choices of shops you will find in Rovolon at a distance of 5 km.
Railway station: The next railway station is in Montegrotto at a distance of approx. 10 km from the property. Here you can park your car. Trains go regularly to Venice.
Guests Reviews
Our Guests Reviews
Wonderful, relaxing... exactly the right place!
Left on Sep 15, 2011 for a stay in Aug 2011
Lovely apartment, very well stocked. We were traveling with a small child and they really thought of everything equipment-wise. Lovely location... you can enjoy a day at the pool and do nothing or make day trips to the surrounding areas and cities, like Venice, Padua, Verona. Great restaurants in the area. The on site golf club restaurant was great. Loved the pool. Everyone was so nice. Looking forward to next time.
Amenities
HoLIDAY HOME AMENITIES
- Pool: 10 x 20m / shared pool
- All windows are screened
- Air conditioning in the living room and kitchen area
- Fans in all bedrooms
- Internet WIFI connection
- CD-stereo
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Fridge with freezer
- Stove with oven
- Microwave
- American coffee machine
- Electric kettle
- Toaster
- Iron and ironing board
- Hair dryer
Touring ideas
Rovolon 5 km
Padua 20 km
Vicenza 23 km
Monselice 25 km
The famous villas on the Brenta canal 25 km
Este 26 km
Montagnana 38 km
Rovigo 45 km
Cittadella 48 km
Venice 50 km
Treviso 60 km
Bassano del Grappa 61 km
Ferrara 80 km
Verona 90 km
Mantua 98 km
Bologna 120 km
Within 10 km distance
Villa Emo Capodilista
Villa dei Vescovi
Monastery of Praglia
Castello di S. Martino
Arquà Petrarca
The castle Il Cattaio
The gardens of Villa Barbarigo
Villa Beatrice d'Este
Photos
Activities
SPORTS
Golf 5 min driving
Thermal spa 10 km
Tennis 15 km
Map
Please note: the Google Maps are only approximative, the exact address will be given after finalized booking.
Choose your holiday home
Astor
Ground floor:
1 entrance hall (shared with another accommodation)
First floor:
1 living room
1 kitchen with French windows
2 double bedrooms
1 twin bedroom
1 bathroom with tub
1 bathroom with shower
Garden:
Flower filled courtyard with table and chairs, shared with the other tenants. The pool measures 10 x 20 m and lies whitin the estate next to the golf clubhouse, approx. 1 km from Astor (800 m to the car park, plus 4 min. walk).
09 Nov 2019 - 21 Dec 2019
890 EUR €
14 Sep 2019 - 09 Nov 2019
21 Dec 2019 - 04 Jan 2020
1040 EUR €
31 Aug 2019 - 14 Sep 2019
1170 EUR €
1350 EUR €
Weekly rates in €
Astor | 05 Jan 2019 - 13 Apr 2019 09 Nov 2019 - 21 Dec 2019 |
13 Apr 2019 - 01 Jun 2019 14 Sep 2019 - 09 Nov 2019 21 Dec 2019 - 04 Jan 2020 |
01 Jun 2019 - 29 Jun 2019 31 Aug 2019 - 14 Sep 2019 |
29 Jun 2019 - 31 Aug 2019 |
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Astor
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890 EUR € | 1040 EUR € | 1170 EUR € | 1350 EUR € | N/A | Request BookingAstor |
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RENT INCLUDES
- Bed, bath and kitchen linens
- Electricity
- Air conditioning
- Internet WIFI connection
- Baby bed and high chair available on request. Baby bed can be booked for children up to their 3rd birthday: free of charge.
- Final cleaning
- Should you have rented your accommodation for more than 1 week, the house will be cleaned on Saturday and the linen will be changed.
EXTRAS
- Heating (if required): according to consumption. Please be aware that central heating is very expensive in Italy. The average daily cost varies from EUR 30 to 65 + Vat according to the outdoor temperature and the amount of time the heating is turned on.
- Pets allowed only upon request when booking: EUR 70 domestic pet supplement per week.
- Additional extra double bedrooms in the 'fattoria' available upon request, to be specified when booking and to be paid in euros on the premises: One double bedroom with en suite bathroom: EUR 80 per night.
SECURITY DEPOSIT
EUR 250 cash deposit are due on arrival.
SERVICE ON REQUEST (please enquire with us when booking)
- First shopping: EUR 30 plus cost of the items. Upon request we can organize an initial shopping for you. The shopping consists of the following items: 1 kg bread, 250 g butter, 1 jar of jam, 6 eggs, 1 litre of milk, 1 packet Earl Grey tea, 1 packet coffee, 500 g natural yoghurt, 1 bottle of orange juice, 1,5 kg fruits of the season, 1 kg pasta (noodles), 1 jar tomato sauce, 1 piece fresh parmesan cheese, salad and 1 kg tomatoes, onions, garlic, lemons, herbs, extra vergin olive oil, 3 litres mineral water, 3 bottles of beer.
- Domestic help (house cleaning, washing and ironing): EUR 10 per hour
- Extra set of towels: EUR 8
NOTES
- Reservations from Saturday to Saturday in high season; exceptions are considered in mid and low season.
- The outdoor pool within the estate next to the golf clubhouse is generally open from the 1st week of June to the second week of September (please consider that it might open later or close earlier if the weather is cold or rainy). It is closed on Tuesdays and with bad weather.
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