Villa Benne - Sept Chambres Villa, Couchages 14

Villa Benne is a very comfortable farmhouse located in a historical estate that lies in the Euganean Hills National Park, equidistant to the cities of Padua and Vicenza, only 50km west of Venice. This property has belonged to the noble Papafava dei Carraresi family since the 13th century.

Villa Benne can sleep up to 14 guests in 7 spacious double or twin bedrooms, each boasting an en-suite bathroom and ample wardrobe spaces. Every room has air conditioning and there is Wi-Fi throughout the whole house. The interior common areas are spacious and comfortable, including the living room with its big fireplace and the two dining rooms. The professional and fully equipped kitchen with cooking island will inspire aspiring chefs amongst the group and two adjacent dining rooms are perfect for hosting small special occasions.

The huge hall on the first floor will make for a perfect holiday even in the colder season and guests will be fascinated by the unique blend between rural atmosphere and the refined furnishings which reveal part of the family history.

The outdoor spaces are safe and fenced. There is a 8m x 16m swimming pool with a large surrounding area equipped with beach chairs and sun umbrellas, ideal for relaxing and sun bathing. The house also has a big garden in front of it and another green area in the back with a well kept flowerbed of herbs and flowers.

Within easy reach of the property are the famous Palladian villas of Veneto and several Cities of Art. The area is also well known for its typical cuisine and good wine.

Features:

Villa Interior

Ground Floor
- Living room with open fireplace and TV
- Fully equipped kitchen with 2 fridges, ice machine, oven, cooker with 5 hobs, microwave oven, coffee machine
- Adjoining dining room seating up to 8 guests
- Further dining room with large table and 14 chairs
- Bedroom with double bed with shower, washbasin and WC


First Floor
- Grand hall, part-furnished with sofas and armchairs and TV
- Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with a bath tub and shower extension
- Twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom with bath tub and shower extension


Second Floor
- 2 Double/twin bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, bath tub and shower extension


Loggia
- Independent double/twin bedroom with shower, washbasin and WC


Annexe
- Double / twin suite with bathroom with a shower
- Guest bathroom


Outside Grounds

- Garden
- Private swimming pool (16m x 8m). Open approximately May to end-September.
- Changing room and bathroom
- Outdoor shower with hot and cold water
- Laundry room with washing machine and tuble dryer
- Garden with perennials and herbs
- Barbecue, ping pong table and bicycles
- Private parking


Facilities

- Wi-Fi
- Satellite TV, DVD and stereo Hi-Fi
- Central heating (extra fee)
- Air conditioning in all the rooms (extra fee)
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine and dryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Hair dryers
- Mosquito nets on all windows

Location:

Villa Benne is located in the private park spreading over 300 acres of rolling hills and green meadows, at the foot of the Euganean Hills National Park. The whole area offers peace and tranquility, yet is sprinkled with other small towns and villages within easy reach.

Abano Terme, a famous worldwide for thermal water and spas is nearby and city of Padua, known for the frescoes by Giotto, only a few further kilometres away.

The Euganean Hills are also heaven for active guests, with lots of interesting trekking routes and places to practice lots of different sports. Nearby there are three golf courses, a cycling route, a ranch and a tennis court.

Terms & Conditions:

Security deposit?
€700 paid in cash to the owner upon arrival and refunded upon departure, subject to full inspection.



Arrival time?
4.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. Please note that guests will be required to pay a €30 fee for arrivals after 7 p.m.

Departure time?
10 am.

Energy costs included?
Yes. Air conditioning is not included, €70+VAT per day, paid locally.

Linen & towels included?
Yes.

Changeover day?
Saturday from end-June to end-September. Flexible during all other periods.

Pets welcome?
On request only and with prior agreement with the owner. If accepted, a pet supplement of €10 per day per pet will apply (paid locally).

Heating costs included?
Extra €40 - 250 per day + VAT, paid locally. Wood for fireplace available at extra cost, €15/basket.

Internet access?
Wi-Fi internet connection included.

Smoking Allowed?
Outside only.

Insurance?
Guests are required to be in possession of a valid insurance policy, which covers them for cancellations, personal belongings, public liability and any accidental damage caused during their stay.

End of stay cleaning included?
Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry and/or maintenance required will be charged against the security deposit. In the villa you will find clear instructions about waste disposal. Please follow these instructions rigidly. Failure to do so may result in an extra charge of €100 upon check out.

Pool towels included?
Yes.

Minimum stay?
7 nights from end-June to end-September. 4 nights during all other periods.

Pool opening dates?
The pool is open approximately May to end-September. Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming.

Other Ts and Cs?
Extra beds are available on request (€25 per person per night, payable locally).
Pets - allowed
Smoking - not allowed