Villa Vitalba-1700s house and winery 1h from Milan

Just 20 mins from the Orio al Serio airport, and 1 h from Milan. Once an 18th Century residence, set on a hill and surrounded by a large garden and vineyards. Ideal for group holidays, for families, for parties and for people who love wine! This lovely house is an authentic beauty. The extensive ‘700 building benefits from plenty of sunlight and overlooks a spacious garden with well-established trees and a tennis court. Ideal for families or groups who like to spend their holidays in the countryside. On the ground floor, a large veranda welcomes guests whatever the season. The billiards room has a well-furnished library, and the antique frescoed rooms retain an untarnished charm. The spacious kitchen with its large oval table and cupboards made of walnut wood allow you to enjoy the warmth and authenticity of a home still instilled with the love and enthusiasm of its owners. Anyone who comes to Almenno for the first time inevitably falls in love with the place, and plans a return visit. The slightly severe aspect of an old historic mansion is softened by the very warm, friendly and inviting atmosphere, which makes you feel completely at home. The bedrooms on the second floor are all roomy and comfortable. They comprise two apartments: The "Cloti” suite is more snug: it has lower ceilings with exposed beams, and consists of 4 bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin, 1 triple room and a small room with a child’s bed), plus a living room, a small kitchen and a bathroom. The "Central" suite offers rooms with higher, frescoed ceilings and consists of 4 bedrooms with twin beds, a kitchen and two bathrooms. The apartments are interconnecting, and possess ‘800 furniture. Minor restoration and conservation work has been completed in order to maintain the charm of this ancient property. Our guests will have free access to the ground floor, to the billiards room, to the library and to the other rooms. They can also enjoy the garden at any time and have barbecue parties with friends and they can use the large kitchen at ground floor completely equipped for big groups and families. In the garden is a vailable a small outside pool. The house is also available for parties, receptions, corporate events or photo shooting at prices to be agreed with the owner. Available catering service. Italian cooking courses on request! Carola and Lorenzo live on the first floor, which means that guests can enjoy their full independence and complete privacy during their stay, while knowing that they can always call upon their neighbours for directions, information about the area or simply to share an Italian caffè or glass of wine together during their stay. Just a short walk away from the villa is the "Frasca San Nicola", a restaurant offering excellent Italian cuisine in the Bergamo tradition located in a unique setting: the Cloister of the former Convent of St. Nicholas, inhabited once upon a time by Augustinian monks, and part of the Church of Our Lady of Consolation. It is a perfect example of Romanesque architecture, containing a rare and perfectly preserved example of an Antegnati organ. Furthermore, the cellars of the former convent still produce Lurani Cernuschi wine, and guests can participate in wine tasting and learn about the vineyard’s details and history. Indeed, it feels like stepping back in time to the 1400s to stroll along the ancient Contrada della Porta to the vineyards! The area is very conveniently situated near to the Bergamo Orio al Serio airport 20 mins away. A shuttle service is available on request. By motorway: 1 hour from Milan (A4 Milan-Venice exit Dalmine). By train (station of Ponte San Pietro or Bergamo) + bus or shuttle service upon request. Sports’ activities: The mountains of Val Brembana offer hiking trails for all levels of difficulty. The area is ideal for those who practice mountain biking. The Almenno San Bartolomeo Golf Club is 5 minutes away by car For gliding fans, the airport of Valbrembo is just 10 minutes away. For children, the beautiful wildlife park "Le Cornelle" is also situated here. Other destinations: the nearby Romanesque churches of San Giorgio and San Tome are of immense artistic value. The ancient city of Bergamo, rich in artistic and architectural treasures, is 15 minutes away. Lake Como is also just half an hour away by car. From Bergamo, Verona and Lake Garda are two hours away by train, while Venice is less than 3 hours from home. For help organizing your Itineraries in Milan, Bergamo & Lake Como, contact (Website hidden by Airbnb) On request "Breakfast in the Cloister" at 5 Euro. Special prices at Ristorante "La Frasca di San Nicola", also offering home service, catering service and pizza delivery.