Oltrepo's hills near Milan

The villa was recently and finely restructured. Only 50 minutes drive from Milan in the undiscovered area of Oltrepò Pavese. Amazing panoramic view of the hills, surrounded by blooming nature and vineyards in this untouched corner of Italy The hillside landscape has remained untouched for centuries, surrounded by cornfields, vineyards, maple and oak woods. The gentle curves of the hills and the quiet atmosphere that surrounds them make this an ideal destination to rest one’s eyes and spirit. The renovated villa is composed of 5 fully furnished apartments, equipped with all comforts. It finds its self in the town of Oliva Gessi, in the center of a farm of 180 hectares where the best wines of the Oltrepò are produced, from the Pinot to the local Bonarda and Riesling. Here life flows by the peaceful countryside rhythms: the community is one of the smallest in Italy (179 inhabitants), and yet it is very active in organizing important cultural events all year round. For its peculiarity, Oliva Gessi was included in the yearly Music Festival “Ultra Padum”. Accordingly, every last Sunday of July a large lyrical concert takes place in a courtyard next to the Villa. Important orchestras from all over the world perform in front of a thousand viewers who come to Oliva Gessi to attend the event in the unique and magical atmosphere it offers. The community of Oliva Gessi is also very lively in organizing theater shows, religious ceremonies and open air brunches offering specialties of the area, where anyone can participate and enjoy the simple and joyful atmosphere. This apartment has a private area in the garden and a loggia. The guests will have access, together with the guests of the other apartments: to the courtyard, the old barns and the rest of the garden. A Barbeque in the open space near the barn is ready to be used (and then clean) by our guests quiete relaxing marvellous. but if you want close to every thing you need. food fun culture sea lakes mountain and shopping sport... you car arrive in Oliva just by car. when there you can enjoy all kind of activities:jogging, horse riding, mountain bike, karting , swimming, termal care.. During cold season heating expenses will be charged.