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

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Villa De Giovanna (farmhouse)

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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.

Front of Apartment	Inside Apartment
Bathroom	View of village from hills above

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.

Vernasca / Piacenza 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 and large complex with 4 pools and activities for children in Tabiano.

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, 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 Vernasca

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
May /June	10 May 08	29 Jun 08	450£  357	7056	250198	Flexible
July/Aug/Sept	29 Jun 08	28 Sep 08	500£  397	0-	0-	1 Week
Oct/Nov/Dec	28 Sep 08	27 Dec 08	500£  397	0-	0-	1 Week
Jan/Feb/March	3 Jan 09	28 Mar 09	500£  397	0-	0-	Flexible

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

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
There will be an extra charge for any food supplied and in winter there will be a fuel charge of approx. 40euros.

Guests must leave before 10.00hrs and book in is after 15.00hrs.

Availability notes

To see availability please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/19249

Contact owner

To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/19249

Contact details for home 19249 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Roisin Dockrell
Fax:	+39 0523 898137
Mobile:	+44 777 1765848
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Advertiser joined: 9 May 2008 This property added: 9 May 2008

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