CASA LIENA

Description: holidays on the shores of the The Veneto; an unique region with favourite lake of e.g. the German particular charm; a mix of history, author Goethe. The Veneto has a nature, ages full of tradition, art and national park, four regional parks and religion. Thus it is described in the many, so-called protected areas, and travel guides, and it all sounds all are ideal for excursions. Whether fantastic, but why should you want to you devote a complete day, or just an go there? Well, the choice is hour; you are on vacation and do only enormous: miles of coastline with what you like! white, sandy beaches, for instance in Then, there is the “Prosecco” route, or Bibione, Caorle, Eraclea Mare, Lido di a trip on the river Brenta, or you visit Holiday home Jesolo, Lido di Venezia and Rosolina the little town of Bassano del Grappa 8 pers. Mare, to mention but a few. But to learn about the production of that Golf course Veneto also means mountains, such very tasteful drink, the Grappa. To Swimming pool as the Dolomites, with delights not learn about…we mean, of course, to Venice 67 kms. only in summer but also during the taste! Just across the wooden bridge winter, when lots of Europeans in Bassano del Grappa there is a shop choose this region for their skiing were you can eat your heart out as holidays. But the Veneto also has a far as earthenware is concerned. region with lower hills, covered with Some is very “kitsch”, but there is vineyards, the so-called Euganee, never any account-ting for taste. with thermal wells. Most important When you are holidaying with your for the art-lovers is the fact that the children, do not fear that they will Veneto has lots of it! Of course, not find things to amuse themselves. there is the city of Venice, a The afore-mentioned beaches are, of world-famous, elegant city in the course, always wonderful for Adriatic Sea, surrounded by lots of children, but a trip in a gondola or small islands. Moreover, one should even the waterbuses (Vaporetta) in not forget the city of the painter Venice is a nice experience, and there Giotto, Padua, and then Verona, are many Medieval castles to visit. made immortal by Shakespeare. Not to be forgotten are the cities of Casa Liena is situated on one of the Treviso, Vicenza, Montagna, Este, large, Venetian country estates Monselice, Vittorio Veneto, (about 150 ha.), at about 20 km. Congeliano and Chioggia, the ancient south of Padua. This estate is a an harbour of Venice with a famous enterprise, with horse-breeding as fish-market. All these towns have a well as a lot of agricultural and rich history and culture and deserve husbandry aspects. There is, a.o., a attention. 19th century park in English style, a There are lots of age-old Venetian Venetian villa and then there are all villas; about 4.000 symbols of the farm buildings, which include 5 nobility, rising and declining during apartments. Moreover, there are two the 16th and 17th centuries. Some of independent houses and a these villas have been built by one of “tea-temple” rebuilt into an apartment, the most important architects ever, a very special accommodation, for Palladio. rent. But the Veneto includes more; there is also Lake Garda. Thousands of At first sight, it looks as if the estate tourists yearly spend their summer has been “sitting” there for ages,

CASA LIENA (24-09-2021 19:03:29) 1 unchanged. But all has been made to join, but that, of course, is always possible, and is being maintained, by up to the party concerned. But even if human effort. The main changes were not, you can always make some nice done around the 19th century, and at pictures. a later stage the golf-course was And as far as Casa Liena is added. concerned; this independent house is at quite a distance of the main During the First World War, the buildings, so that you might not even estate was requisitioned by the know there is a wedding-party for a military, for the training of the couple of hours. troops. The Second World War left the estate more of less alone, Casa Liena is a romantic and “sweet” although many Italian sons from the detached house. Sometimes the word neighbourhood left their life during “sweet” has a double meaning, ie. too this war; the many monuments in the much of something, but in this case, villages and small towns around the it really is sweet and absolutely nice. estate bear witness of this sad fact. Originally, it was a farmhouse, but The owner during that time, a has been completely restored. The countess with a very “noble” education countess regards it as her showpiece, which included the knowledge of the because it took her lots of struggles German language, managed to with the architect before she got convince the occupational forces not what she wanted. The house is very to destroy her estate. During the tastefully furnished, and has all course of this war, she hid two modern comforts. It lies at the side American parachutists together with of the estate, with a beautiful view of two German deserters in one of the the hills far away. When you sit attics. A fact worth a novel! outside, you might occasionally hear some traffic on the country roads Nowadays, the golf-course of 18 below. Inside, you cannot hear it. holes forms part of the estate and is Please note: There are several small a marvel to look at, with large, flight of stairs in the house. All rooms undulating open spaces, shrubs, are provided with screens (against brooklets and little lakes. The present insects). owner showed us around and told about the goal she has set in life; to Our conclusion: A very exceptional bring back her estate to its former holiday is to be enjoyed on this glory, or even a better one, whilst country estate in the Veneto. Casa realising continuously better and Liena is "a beauty of a house"! more luxurious accommodations for her guests. Countess Francesca Lay-out (8, pers, 200 m²): insisted we would make clear that, as Ground floor: Loggia with furniture said above, her estate is a serious and sufficient space to dine enterprise and would the guests, outdoors. please, understand that however Sitting-/dining room with open fire much they are welcome, the daily place and kitchen corner, toilet, duties on the estate cannot be put off laundry room with washing machine, by them. For instance, in case you are double bedroom and bedroom with 2 sitting on the loggia of the main beds, both with en-suite bathrooms building, you might see some horses (one with basin, toilet, bidet and passing, or somebody on agricultural bath/shower and one with basin, machinery tracking by. toilet, bidet and shower). Sometimes, the locals have rented First floor: Open space (vide) with space in the main buildings for a view on the sitting room and wedding party. You might be invited furnished as second sitting room,

CASA LIENA (24-09-2021 19:03:29) 2 bedroom with 2 beds and en-suite other periods might be possible. bathroom with basin, toilet, bidet and Should you have rented te house for bath/hand shower, one bedroom with 4-6 persons, 3 bedrooms will be 2 beds and en-suite bathroom with made available basin, toilet, bidet and bath/hand shower. Included in the rental price: Usage of water, gas, electricity and bed-, Facilities: bath- and kitchen linens on a basis of Parking, park/garden, furnished a weekly change, use of Internet and loggia, small safe, CD stereo, the final cleaning. For rentals longer dishwasher, washing machine, 4 than a week cleaning on Saturdays burners, microwave, oven, toaster, electric kettle, fridge/freezer, air Not included in the rental price: local conditioning (extra costs), ironing, taxes, costs for heating (after use: € hairdryer in every bathroom, 25,00 - € 70,00 p/d + VAT) and air barbecue, WiFi-Internet. Use of the conditioning (€ 15,00 p/d + VAT) and swimming pool at the Golf Club, 10 wood for the open fire place (€ 10,00 min. walk. In the house you will find per basket) These costs to be paid salt, pepper and suger. Washing up before leaving. Extra bed (provided liquid and a new sponge, 1 tablet per requested upon booking) € 20,00 per day dishwasher detergent, soap person per night powder for 2/3 cycles for the washing machine, 2 small soap bars Upon request we can provide one in each bathroom, and 1 roll of toilet baby bed and high chair for children paper for each bathroom are up to their 3rd birthday free of provided. Welcome gift of 1 bottle of charge wine, fresh fruit and a bottle of Tuscan olive oil (exclusively for Deposit: Upon arrival, a deposit of € guests staying for a minimum of one 250,00 and local taxes are applicable week) (in cash, GBP or dollars)

Possibilities for The reception is open from Monday sports/excursions: to Friday from 8.30 – 1.30 pm and The golf course is situated in the Saturday from 9.00 am to 7 pm. park; guests of the estate get Closed on Sunday and bank holidays. discount. The golf course has a bar, Should you find the reception closed restaurant and sauna. Massages also please feel free to contact the possible. As far as interesting housekeeper or the management excursions are concerned, these are assistent quite numberless. Check-in on the day of arrival Distances (in approx. kms) between 16.00 –19.00 hrs. Check-out Nearest shops in Montemerlo 2, on the day of departure before 10.00 Padova 20, Venice 67, Treviso 60, hrs. For arrivals later than 20.00 hrs. Vicenca 23, Verona 90, Ferrara 80, and on a Sunday or Bank holidays Mantua 98, Bassano del Grappa 62, there will be an extra charge of € Bologna 120. In the direct 30,00 neighbourhood, there are many small restaurants with lovely food. Too The swimming pool at the Golf Club many to mention; we will welcome on the estate is open from the 1st of your experiences! Juni till the second week of Particulars: September, from 10.30 am - 7.00 Minimal rental period 7 nights, from pm, depending on the weather Saturday till Saturday. On request conditions. The pool is closed om

CASA LIENA (24-09-2021 19:03:29) 3 Tuesdays. Bathing cap is compulsory and dogs are not allowed. The pool can be reached by car or by foot

Pets are allowed, provided permission granted by Elisabeth Travel. Extra costs € 70,00 per week

A car is necessary

English spoken

Extra services: Extra cleaning € 10,00 per hour, extra set towels € 8,00 p.p., pool towel € 6,00 per week. Upon request, some shopping for your first weekend can be done. Please state so upon booking

This is a non smoking house; please only smoke outside. Please also avoid food in the bedrooms, as organic wastes attract insects such as ants

It is possible to organize special events and activities; information available on request (cooking lessons, free tour of the grottoes in the estate, discounted green fees, reductions in two excellent wine estates and in several local restaurants)

The road to reach Liena is unpaved and at some points a little rough but in no way an impediment, even at night

CASA LIENA (24-09-2021 19:03:29) 4 Price list

Number of Low season Mid season High season persons

27/3 - 22/5 22/5 - 3/7 437 - 28/8 11/9 - 6/11 28/8 - 11/9 18/12 - 8/1/2022

Huurprijs p/w 6 1470 1590 1890

Huurprijs p/w 8 1850 1990 2410

The prices given are in Euro's Prices for other periods than mentioned above, please inquire

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