The 6 apartments are built into the south facing wing of a 17th century Italian Villa and 400 acre working arable farm called Palazzo Rosso (the Red Palace). The 400 year old building has just been completely and lovingly restored, retaining all original features, beams, solid stone walls, fireplaces, etc. There is a 300 square metre 10 metre high beamed barn for guest use, paved with local stone. A 13x6 metre pool is planned for spring 2008. There are extensive gardens for guests on both sides of the building, as well as an orchard and courtyard animals (horse, sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, turkeys, ducks, rabbits and dogs). The building faces south and has views out over our farmland , with a river and the Colli Berici hills to the west side, the Villa courtyard garden to the north side and our 15 acres of Vineyards to the east.

Phil Frankland
Palazzo Rosso Farm
phil@palazzorosso.com
Mobile: 0039 3479983790

The apartments can all be rented separately or together for larger groups. Upon request it is possible to rent out a 110 square metre communal room with kitchen and bathroom situated next to the apartments. The apartments have access to a first floor 140 square metre 6 metre high open plan communal room. The apartments have use of a communal laundry room with a washing machine, two washing sinks, clothes drying facilities, ironing board and iron.

Other Activities Rock climbing, mountain biking and hiking in the 400 metre high Colli Berici hills

Second floor two bedroom apartment with fantastic glass fronted living, dining and kitchen area which looks out and down to a 350 square metre 'Portico' guest relaxation and entertainment area. The view also extends beyond the 7 stone arches of the portico to the garden and farm beyond. The apartment has a 4.5 metre high original terracotta tile and beam ceiling with supporting trusses passing through the rooms. Classic larch wood floor. 400 year old exposed stone walls. The apartment is very well furnished with locally made solid wood furniture and kitchen with contemporary lighting. The kitchen has a solid granite work surface. Both bedrooms are north facing with views out to 5000 square metre Villa Palazzo Rosso courtyard garden. The apartment is both heated and air conditioned.

The historic town Vicenza is only 17km from the farm & there is a cycle track to the centre for approximately 9km. The Berici hills are only 2km from the farm, where there are many hiking & biking tracks as well as an area famous for climbing called lumignano. The spa towns of Abano & Montegrotto Terme are only 25km away.