Casa Caterina, Emilia Romagna - Italian Villa Vacations

Located near the border between Emilia Romagna and Tuscany, Casa Caterina stands on a bluff overlooking the Lutirano valley. Casa Caterina is a classical country house at few kilometres (5 km) far from the village of Tredozio which is deliciously quiet, yet harbours a number of inviting restaurants-particularly the Mulino di San Michele (in an old mill). A 10 minute’s drive takes one from the house to the village centre and the conveniences of grocery, bakery, bar and bus station.
Casa Caterina is a farmhouse conversion, on two levels, with spectacular views from every room. Swimming pool (10x5 meters, depth1,20/1,90 meters). Pool towels are included
The first level consists of entrance with dining area, a large living room with fireplace and French windows with access to the garden, and a fully equipped kitchen with oven, dishwasher, microwave, fridge and freezer. On this floor there is also a double bedroom with bathroom with shower.
A spiral stairs leads to the second ground level. On this level there are two twin bedrooms (beds can be put together). One of these bedrooms has an en suite bathroom with shower. There is also another bathroom with bath tub. Both the bedrooms have access to the garden.
There is also a utility room with washing machine, and an outdoor oven for baking summer supper pizzas.
Satellite Tv is provided. Cell phone is available. DVD and Stereo with CD Player and radio.
THE AREA

Benefiting from a long history of prosperity, Emilia-Romagna is imbued with the spirit of fine living and boasts many exceptional Renaissance palaces and a particularly rich culinary heritage (lasagna, tortellini, Parmesan cheese and balsamic vinegar are just a few of many delicious regional innovations). A number of enjoyable excursions are easily undertaken from Casa Caterina. Faenza, with its world-famous Ceramics Museum and production house, is about 30 km away, and the splendid medieval fortress at Brisighella-focus of an annual medieval festival-is half as far. A drive of 50 km toward the Adriatic finds one in Ravenna, in the presence of the world's finest Byzantine mosaics outside of Istanbul. The distinguished city of Bologna, 75 km northwest of Tredozio, offers a delightful urban experience and, remarkably, the Tuscan capital of Florence is almost as close.

Pricing

* Prices are quoted in Euros and calculated according to the CBA selling rate. Prices are subject to change in AUD due to currency flucuations. (Currency converter)

Pricing Notes

-Final cleaning not included Euro 150 for a 1 week stay or Euro 200 for a 2 week stay.
-Heating not included which will be charged according to metered costs -Extra bed available 150 Euro
-Baby bed available 50 Euro
-Pets allowed Euro 60 per week; only well behaved dogs ( owner approval is necessary )
-Pool opening dates May 5 – September 22
-Pool towels are included
-The gardener checks the pool and the garden every day.
-Linen: for stays of more than one week, an additional two hours of housekeeping and change of linen and towels on Friday or Saturday.
-Telephone: A cell phone is available with prepaid card.
-Internet access not available
- Security deposit  Euro 600
- Utility deposit Euro 300 per week when heating is requested upon arrival
-Special notes and restrictions:
-Not smoking house: smoking is allowed only outside.
-Late Arrival is possible between 8.00 pm and 9.30 pm for an extra fee of 50 Euro
-Extra bed linen will be charged at 10 Euro and extra sets of towels at 5 Euro
-Extra cleaning 10 Euro per hour
-Catered dinner, Cooking classes and Basic Grocery Shopping available upon request.
We can arrange for you to have a special dinner at the 15th century villa of your host, Countess  Maria Teresa Boselli, at a cost of approximately 55-65 Euro per person.

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