10/10 Excellent
James M.
3 Jum. II, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful Return to an Architectural Marvel
I first stayed here with family and friends in the year before the Pandemic. We celebrated the 65th birthday of our friend Paul in the spacious and beautifully renovated suite in the Foresteria. Paul had rented the property for us to enjoy for a week. Unfortunately, our guest of honour could not attend his own birthday party that year because of a near-fatal chemotherapy treatment. Five years later, with his health restored, he was able to celebrate his 70th birthday with us in person at the Foresteria. It was a joyous occasion--made all the more enjoyable by our magnificent surroundings. Paul, a retired architect, was very moved when he saw the Villa itself through the columned portico at the entrance. The rose garden was in full bloom, making our welcome to this magical place feel all the more delightful. The historical aura of the guest quarters is enhanced by lovely details such as painted decorations on the bedroom walls and ceilings; wonderful views of the Villa and the valley below it from the Foresteria windows; and preserved sketches dating from World War Two. Paul was deeply impressed by the convivial division of space in the suite. The bedrooms provide privacy and quiet at the back of the property. A large communal space with comfortable sofas and a well-equipped modern kitchen fills the front end. An admirer of Palladian architecture, Paul was thrilled by our proximity to the Villa Rotonda (a short walk away) and to the Palladian delights of Vicenza.
James M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024