Villa La Quadra Italy
Holiday Home Rental Description
Villa La Quadra is a luxury villa for 8 people. It has a swimming pool and 4 hectares of fenced park lying at the foot of the Euganean Hills. Every detail of the villa suggests cosiness, refinement and good taste. The outdoor spaces include a large swimming pool surrounded by shaded spots and equipped with tables and chairs, a veranda overlooking a rose garden that is perfect for al fresco meals, and a huge garden with impressive art installations.
The interiors reveal the owner’s fascination with contemporary art. Every room is a jewel, having all the comforts of a luxury house such as a dolby surround sound, a TV room with a huge cinema screen, and a gym room. Everyone room is decorated with striking pieces of art. The villa is a reinvigorating place for body and soul, and a unique place to experience Veneto.
The famous art cities of Padua, Vicenza and Venice are only a few kms away, which gives guests the opportunity to see most of the region with short and non-tiring daily trips. Guests can also visit the most important sites on the Euganen hill, all located within 10 to 20 minutes from the house. Particularly worth a visit are the medieval villages Arquà Petrarca, Montagnana, Este and Monselice, Praglia Abbey, Villa dei Vescovi, Villa Beatrice d’Este, the garden of Villa Valsanzibio, S. Martino castle and Catajo castle.
The region is known for its culinary tradition and extended viticulture. Taste delicious dishes such as homemade bigoli (a kind of pasta) with duck or rabbit ragout, risi e bisi (rice with peas), baccalà alla vicentina (very tasty codfish cooked in a creamy sauce), and stop for a tasting in one of the many excellent wineries producing Merlot, Cabernet, Chardonnay and Pinot wines.
The villa is located in the village Bastia di Rovolon, at the foot of the Euganean Hills. The area is quiet and sprinkled with other small towns, so guests can find markets and supermarkets within 2 km. The closest, semi-big town is Abano Terme, 12 km away, and it is world wide famous for its thermal water and spas.
Euganean hills are also a great place for sport fans. Visitors can practice lots of different sports. There are three nearby golf courses, a cycling route of 60 km that goes around the Euganian Hills, a ranch and a tennis court. On the hills, guests will find lots of interesting trekking routes and places to practice free climbing and paragliding.
Distances to the Main Towns and Cities
Bastia – 2 kmMontemerlo – 2 kmAbano – 12 kmMontegrotto – 14 kmPadua – 20 kmVicenza – 30 kmVenice – 60 kmVerona – 80 km
Distances to Local Activities
Golf club Frassanelle – 3 kmGolf club Montecchia – 9 kmGolf Club PadovaRanch Villa Trento – 4 kmTennis club Selvazzano Dentro – 8 km
The closest airport is Venice, 60 km away from the villa. The closest railway station is in Montegrotto (called Terme Euganee). A car is recommended, and as an alternative and upon request, the owners can arrange a pick up service to and from the airport and full transport service with a private driver who will be available during guests’ entire stay. Services Included:
– There are 4 members of staff.- Two, in-house staff members are available 7 days a week for cleaning the house and preparing breakfast and light lunches.- A housekeeper who lives on the premises and takes care of the garden may be contacted for any urgent matter.- A swimming pool and maintenance specialist is occasionally present.
Services at an Additional Cost:
– A cook for preparing dinner, whose cost can range approximately between €120,00 and € 200,00 per dinner plus the cost of the ingredients is available upon request.- A babysitter, whose cost might range between €15,00 and € 20,00 per hour is also available.- An event planner can be requested (cost to be provided upon request).- A personal shopper can be requested (cost to be provided upon request).