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: the entrance space; Lunchroom; large outdoor veranda; kitchen; Double and twin rooms (opening onto the
garden); Bathroom (bath with shower); Laundry.First floor: Large living room; Library / study; living room; Double room with dressing room and bathroom (bathtub); Double room with bathroom (bath).
Second floor: Three double rooms; 2 bathrooms (one with shower and one with bathtub); Roof terrace with stunning 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 Pool open from June 1st to September 28th
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: cleaning service 4 hours a day, 5 days a week.
A boat is available to guests from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm.
Sheets and towels, final cleaning, electricity, gas, water, Wi-Fi Internet, high chair (on request), cot (on request), pool towels
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: heating costs based on consumption, possible tourist tax (depending on the municipality, details on arrival).
DEPOSIT: € 1500.00 in cash upon arrival
PETS: no
ARRIVAL: Saturday between 16.00 and 19.00
DEPARTURE: Saturday until 10.00
From | To | Daily | Weekly | Monthly | ||
Aug 31, 2019 | Jul 04, 2020 | — | 7,990 € | — | ||
Jul 04, 2020 | Aug 29, 2020 | — | 9,990 € | — | ||
Aug 29, 2020 | Jan 09, 2021 | — | 7,990 € | — |
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)