Villa San Bastiano - Luxury in the Venetian hills

Relax at our gorgeous 6 bedroom villa on the hill above Vicenza, within easy reach of Venice. There is plenty to see and do in the local area: your immediate neighbour is the famous Villa Valmarana whose internal walls are adorned with the magnificent Tiepolo frescoes, and all around are some of the most important Villas in the world. Vicenza itself is a treasure trove of art and architecture, first of all the buildings of Andrea Palladio the renowned Renaissance architect. You will be able to get to Venice very easily but may find it difficult to pries yourself from this wonderful place. Situated in the vicinity of the Villa La Rotonda of Palladio, Villa San Bastiano overlooks the 'Valley of Silence' that inspired the famous Italian writer Antonio Fogazzaro who made 'San Bastiano' his home. Painters such as Giorgione, and Gianbattista and Giandomenico Tiepolo whose masterpiece frescoes adorn the Villa Valmarana ai Nani next door, also drew inspiration from the beauty of the area. The Villa was bombed during World War II and was re-built by the descendants of the Fogazzaro family who still own the property. It is now a most charming home and has been a favourite destination for many distinguished guests throughout its life. On the outside there is a beautiful terrace facing the Valletta del Silenzio, where one can enjoy the golden aura of the Venetian sunsets amidst ancient cypresses, cedars, pines and the most beautifully scented osmanthus bushes, and roses, geraniums, lilies which fill the well tended garden with colour: you will feel rested in this peaceful oasis of relaxation. Many of our previous family guests have been enchanted by the house, its gardens and the sense of peace found here. They famously include the painter Salvador Dalí, actors Jack Palance and Albert Finney, Cecil Beaton, Dame Margot Fonteyn, Carla Fracci, the Maharaja of Kapurtala, Victor Gauntlett co-owner of Aston Martin with Prince Michael of Kent, who stayed overnight during the 1987 re-edition of the 'Mille Miglia' car race. They all enjoyed sitting on the terrace in front of the house sipping cocktails and basking in the golden light of a Venetian sunset. The swimming pool next to the house overlooks the Villa Valmarana and one is constantly reminded, even during the most informal leisure activities, of the history, art and culture of the surrounding area. There is a changing room with fridge, shower and lounge chairs for soaking the summer sunshine. The gate to the property is remotely activated and security cameras abound within the garden and the perimeter of the villa. As a self-catering villa, you'll find everything you need for a perfect stay. The kitchen has a fridge, a large hob and oven, a kettle, a freezer and a microwave. The villa is a perfect place to relax and offers a television, internet access, air conditioning in most rooms and communal areas, gorgeous garden and the views are mesmerizing. At Villa San Bastiano we apply the most stringent safety measures, aimed at making the property totally Covid free so that you can make sure your holiday will be rewarding and safe. This villa has 6 bedrooms and can comfortably sleep 12. Four are en-suite There are 6 bathrooms. Linen and towels are all included to make your stay more enjoyable. House Rules: Please note: the villa is not suited to groups intending to hold parties, gatherings or events of any sort, other than family holidays and we reserve the right to refuse booking from groups whose composition and intentions we feel would not be suited to the character of the house and the welcoming spirit that we like to provide to our guests. - Check-in time is 4pm and check-out is 10am. - Smoking is not allowed. - There are on-site parking facilities available at the property. - Pets are allowed at the property.