Torcello is the real precursor of Venice. Settled between the fifth and seventh centuries, it became the most prosperous of the early lagoon communities with its own palaces and churches, shipyards and docks, its own nobility and laws. The growth of Venice brought its demise and its current population is now about 100 people. It is probably most famous today for the Locanda Cipriani, one of the gastronomic institutions of the Veneto.
Casale Marco Polo, built towards the end of the seventeenth century, is the only villa on Torcello and is surrounded by an enormous garden. The property takes its name from the Romanesque church of San Giovanni some of whose ruins have been restored by the International Save Venice Fund and which can still be admired in the garden.
The villa is beautifully furnished with antiques and equipped with modern comforts such as internet connection (wi-fi) and Sky TV. The swimming pool is on a small hill overlooking the garden. From Torcello it is possible to visit either by vaporetto or by water taxi the islands of the Venetian lagoon, including Burano, which is famous for its lace, and Murano, which is famous for its glass. The centre of Venice can also be reached easily by vaporetto. The vaporetto stop is only a five-minute walk from the villa.
INTERIOR
Ground Floor:
Kitchen; entrance hall; dining room; large outside veranda; twin bedroom and double bedroom (opening on to the garden); bathroom (bathtub with shower); Laundry room.
First Floor:
Large living room; library/study; sitting room; double bedroom with en-suite bathroom (bathtub) and dressing room; twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom (bathtub).
Second Floor:
Three twin bedrooms; 2 bathrooms (one with shower and one with bathtub); roof terrace with marvelous views.
ACCESSORIES: dishwasher, refrigerator with freezer, microwave oven, hob, oven, toaster, coffee machine (Italian), fireplace, WIFI internet, TV, exit to the garden, portable fan, portable fan, iron, washing machine, dryer , barbecue
OUTDOOR
POOL: 14m x 7m
RENTAL PRICE: Price on request. Please contact TOSKANA HOLIDAY GMbH to request more information.
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
Bed Linen and Towels
Final Cleaning
Electricity
Gas
Water
Internet Wifi
High chair (on request)
Babycot (on request)
Pool towels
Property cleaning: A cleaning lady and a butler are available available 5 day a week from 9 am to 1 pm, a gardener also takes care of the property. A boat is available on request between 9 am and 5 pm, this service must be organized on site with the steward.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
Refundable Security Deposit in cash (mandatory): 1500.00€
Heating (on request): according to consumption
Tourist tax (mandatory): 6.00€ per person per day
PETS: no
ARRIVAL: Saturday between 16.00 and 19.00
DEPARTURE: Saturday until 10.00
Arrival time is on Saturday between 4 pm and 7 pm (after 8 pm a fee of € 50 is required and after 10 pm the fee is € 100. Any late arrival has to be agreed in advance).
Pool open from 1 June to 30 September
CASALE MARCO POLO
Sleeps: 14
Bedrooms: 7Â
Bathrooms: 5
DISTANCES
Location: Torcello
Nearest towns: Burano 5 minutes by vaporetto, Murano 10 minutes by vaporetto, Venice, 10km (40 min)
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