Piacenza holiday farmhouse letting, Vernasca with walking, log fire, balcony/terrace, air con, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Villa De Giovanna (farmhouse)

Home description

This property is situated in a small piazza which have been superbly restored with great attention to detail.
It is a perfect base to relax and spend time exploring the Emilia Romagna with its wealth of Art, Architecture and Opera, tourists come here only in relatively tiny numbers - It is well placed for enjoying many of the most famous delights of the whole country. (There is an excellent local road and rail infrastructure making exploration painless!)

We are a 30min. drive from the main A1 auto link from Milan to Rome. It is well situated for the motorways to the lakes, Venice, Florence, La Spezia and The Cinque Terra on the Eastern Riviera. On the Apennine mountains are some lovely cities - Parma, Modena, Cremona and Bologna.
Emilia Romagna and in particular this area lays claim to the best food in Italy, you can dine out every evening in a different Trattoria or Pizzeria or during the summer months attend one of the local Festa's all serving ‘Home Made’ dishes of the region.

During Summer, outdoor Opera performances are held at the local Castell of Vigoleno and Bussetto which is the home town of Giuseppe Verdi. Visit the Spa towns of Salsomaggiore and Tabiano where there are some stunning buildings and excellent swimming pools.

Authentic Stone Building	Inside Apartment
Living Room and Kitchen	Salsomaggiore - Local Spa Town

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The Emilia Romagna region

This area has been overlooked as a tourist resort, geographically, we are inthe hub for Northern Italy. The main autoroutes lead to Milan and the Lakes, the Mediterranean at Genoa, the Adriatic at Rimini. Venice is approx. 4 hrs. drive and Verona is only 1hr 30mins. Our nearest mainline station is in Fidenza, which is approx. 30mins. drive.

In the winter months you can reach the local ski slopes in about 1hr. 30mins. just south east of Parma.
Visit the Marenello Ferrari factory in Modena, this can be pre booked on the internet before your holiday.

Piacenza / Vernasca area

There are lots of Historical sites nearby, Castell Arquato, Fontenalleto and Bari these are within 30mins drive.
There are swimming pools in Salsomaggiore, Castell and a large Activity Complex with 4 pools and lots of fun things for children in Tabiano Terme

Just outside Fidenza is The Outlet Shopping Village, also Parma is a beautiful city for culture and shopping.
Activities: Horse Riding, Tennis, Swimming, Fishing , walking and cycling.

There are 2 Championship Golf courses within 30 mins. drive.

How to get there

Ryan Air fly to Parma,Bologna, Brescia and Bergamo from Stanstead
Easyjet from Gatwick and Luton to Milan Linate
British Airways to Bologna and Milan Malpensa

Car Hire with Auto Europe and Hertz & Carhire 3000

Activities near Piacenza

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The Italian owner who is an excellent cook lives nearby and will prepare some of the regional dishes to have on your return after a days sightseeing or at the local swimming pool
Alternatively, visit the local markets for fresh vegs. fruit, cheese and fish and have a bar-b-cue on the patio.
~ Cot available, very safe for a young child as the property is secure.
~ Linen and Towels supplied - Clothes line outside
~ Log burning cooker + electric cooker in fully fitted kitchen
~ Windows are double glazed with fly screens
~ Longer lets - cleaning can be provided
~ Kitchen fully equipped with cooking utensils and some stable foods

Further details outdoors:
There are some beautiful restored stone houses adjacant to the apartment.
~ Paved Patio area outside and a small garden to the side of the apartment for sunbathing.
~ Shaded areas to protect against strong sun
~ property is very safe, as indeed the village, it is also extremely quiet and peaceful.
~ Secure parking (for those attending the Silver Flag motor racing event a garage can be provided)

Next door is the local Fornio (breadshop) fresh bread and cakes are baked each day. There is a Bar / Trattoria 200m. from the casa where you can enjoy a cafe in the morning or an apertivo prior to dinner. To complete at the far end of the village is the church which dates back to the 18th century

Further details

Giovanna who ownes the property is Italian but speaks perfect English and lives in an adjacant stone house. She is available to help with any information that you may need. Both she and her husband are farmers and are to be seen heading for the fields or woods as dawn breaks.
In the mushroom season her husband may be willing to take you into the woods in search of the funghi (IF YOU TWIST HIS ARM). Visits to local cheese factories and winery’s can be arranged.

Conditions

On booking a deposit of 25% is required 6 weeks prior to arrival. Rental in summer is Saturday to Saturday though we can be flexible where possible outside of July and August.

No smoking in the house, there is a balcony outside the master bedroom and the living room.
TV is Satellite and has other European channels.Any meals provided by the owner must be paid for on the day.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
April / May / June	4 Apr 09	30 Jun 09	400£ 364	7064	250227	3 Nights
July / August/ Sept	4 Jul 09	6 Sep 09	450£ 409	0-	0-	1 Week
Sept / Oct	6 Sep 09	1 Nov 09	400£ 364	0-	0-	1 Week
Nov. / Dec	1 Nov 09	20 Dec 09	400£ 364	0-	0-	1 Week
Dec / Jan	20 Dec 09	10 Jan 10	600£ 545	8073	0-	5 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

There will be an extra charge for any food supplied and in winter there will be a fuel charge of approx. 50 euros per week.

Guests must leave before 11.00hrs and book in after 15.00hrs.

Availability

See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here

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