Hotel Villa Franceschi
N. Italy: Veneto: Mira Porte
Surrounded by a large park, this wonderful 16th century villa, located on the banks of the Brenta River, has been painstakingly restored by the remarkable Dal Corso family. (The Dal Corsos - spanning three generations - cut their teeth on the very successful Villa Margherita in nearby Mira.) This villa is a GEM! The exquisite fabrics and furnishings - many of them antiques - not to mention the beautiful antique marble fireplaces and original terracotta floors in the public spaces, blend with the modern comforts in the rooms, such as satellite television and internet connection. Facilities include La Barchessa Restaurant with a veranda overlooking the park and specializing in Venetian cuisine, two meeting rooms, a fitness room, sauna, private parking and a landing dock on the Brenta River. The suite on the top floor of the villa is the only room with a Jacuzzi bathtub. In addition to the suite, the main villa has eight junior suites, four on each floor, as well as a completely restored antique kitchen and wine cellar with the best wines from around the world. The Barchessa, located just a few feet behind the main villa, houses six suites, a junior suite and five deluxe rooms. Two deluxe rooms in the Barchessa are connecting for families. Accommodations have a view of either the garden or the river. Stay here just to dine very well, visit the villas of Palladio, take a boat trip on the river, or spend a day in Venice (only 15 km away). You won't be disappointed.