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The
wine-producing estate, which has been in the family of Count Emo
Capodilista since the 11th century, lies nestled into the first
risings of the fabulously beautiful Euganean hills, 15 km to the
south-west of the medieval city of Padova. Whithin the castle, which
is surrounded by vineyards and a 27 hole golf course, a B&B-suite
of superior quality can be rented, minimum stay is 2 nights. This
property, lies in the Veneto region, 15 kms south of Padua on the
border of a regional park - the Eugenean |
hills -
within easy reach of the famous historic villas of the Veneto, many
of them built by the great Italian architect Andrea Palladio, as
well as the northern Italian cities of Venice, Vicenza, Verona,
Mantua, Rovigo and the Lake district.
The immediate surroundings, for instance Este, Monselice, Montagnana
and Arquà Petrarca, or the impressive abbey of Praglia, still
within sight of La Montecchia, offer a cornucopia of cultural sights. |
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The
B&B-suite
Crossing the gravel courtyard and climbing up the little Mottolo
hill, one arrives at the castello dominated by its massive keep.
Flanked by pine trees, its ancient walls are covered with Virginia
creeper and wisteria.
Castello del Mottolo is a refuge where tranquility
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accompanied
only by birdsong and the rustle of the breeze.
One wing of the castle has been tastefully adapted into a spacious
80 m2 B&B Suite.
The suite is located on the 1st floor and is composed of a large
living room with open fire-place, a spacious bedroom
with king size bed, a dressing room and a bathroom. |
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The
furnishings are as historical as possible and as modern as necessary
(bathrooms, upholstery).
Breakfast is served in your private living room or in the elegant
breakfast room of the adjoining golf club.
Breakfast includes: Tea and/or coffee, milk, croissants, bread,
butter, jam, cheese, Parma ham, yoghurt, freshly pressed orange
juice.
Breakfast and central heating are included in the price.
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Baby cot
available for infants up to 12 months of age.
The medieval castle, the Castello del Mottolo, is at
the heart of the estate, while the so-called Hunting Lodge, an elegant
16th century villa which is considered one of the highlights of
the area, overlooks the estate from a hill at the foot of the Eugenean
regional park.
Today the estate and its owners are wholly dedicated
to the production of high-quality wine which has been increasingly
winning accolades from leading wine critics all over the world.
Further 3 apartments within the buildings of the estate
have recently been completely renovated with every comfort for discerning
guests, to be rented by the week to those interested in a cultural
and/or wine and food orientated holiday in an incomparable setting: La Casa Di Nando, sleeps 4; La Casa
di Maria, sleeps 4+1 and La
Casa Del Prete, sleeps 4+1
The estate borders on a Golf Club, literally 2-3 minutes
from the Castle. Use of the swimming pool belonging to the Golf
Club is possible, free of charge, from Tuesday to Friday from 10,30
am to 6,30 pm.
The Golf della Montecchia, immediately adjoining the
La Montecchia estate
Designed by Tom Macaulay, chairman of the British Association of
Golf Course Architects, the site comprises an 18-hole course (par
72 / SSS 73, length 6.318 m) and a 9-hole course (par 36 / SSS 36,
length 3,012 m) and covers over 200 acres.
Attached to the course are the clubhouse - a converted tobacco warehouse
- the excellent Restaurant Relais Golf Montecchia, a bar, a pro-shop
and the swimming pool.
Distances:
ESTE Km 28
MONTAGNANA Km 40
MONSELICE Km 24
ARQUA' Km 23
VICENZA Km 28
VENEZIA Km 48
FERRARA Km 80
ROVIGO Km 43
TREVISO Km 58
MANTOVA Km 97
ASOLO Km 58
BOLOGNA Km 118
Sight
Seeing and Excursions
The wines
of Capodilista
The Villa
Capodilista
Family
history |
| Prices per week 2005
in Euro |
| Season |
from
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Price
per week |
| High |
01/01-31/12 |
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1.360 |
| Short
week |
5
nights
4 nights |
E
1.140
E 910 |
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