Italy - Veneto

Villa Rizzi Albarea

A Karen Brown Recommended B & B

Karen's Review Of This Property:

This historic ex-convent dating back a thousand years is the oldest of the aristocratic Venetian Villas in the area of the Brenta canal, impeccably restored by descendants of the original aristocratic family. Guests have an extraordinary opportunity for a brief moment, to live the life of the Villa-Museum along with hosts who passionately recount the history of the property, its artifacts, original architecture details from various periods (medieval floors, renaissance frescoes, antiques and paintings). The elongated u-shaped home with front rose garden and romantic park (including a big, beautiful pool and lake with swans) incorporates the private residence, servants quarters, chapel, cloisters and barns. Rooms on the main floor, each more fascinating than the next, include the salon with its grand piano, libraries, and veranda where breakfast is served by the butler. Your host is a surgeon with a passion for vintage cars and car racing. Three of the seven junior suites adjoin an elegant salon—ideal for a group of friends. Bedrooms are appointed in style with canopy beds and antique furnishings. Another hall is dedicated to the extra features such as sauna, gym, solarium and massage treatments.

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