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Grand Hotel Villa Feltrinelli
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Grand Hotel Villa Feltrinelli, Via Rimemberanza 38-40, I-25084 Gargnano, Gardasee, Italien.
Das Grand Hotel "Villa Feltrinelli" ist malerisch direkt am Westufer des Gardasees in Gargnano gelegen, überragt vom 1.495 Meter hohen Denervo.
Lake of Garda, the most Mediterranean of the Alpine Italian lakes, shows itself in its wonderful surrounding of natural luminosity and colours: a unique holiday spot, in all seasons. Lake Garda, a Mediterranean oasis stretching up into the Alps as far as the ramifications of the Brenta-Adamello group, was formed during the last lce Age. Its overall surface area is 370 square kilometers. The climate is temperate and mild and the unusual vegetation of the area has much in common with the southern regions of ltaly.
The area, dominated by Mount Denervo (1459 m), consists of the town of Gargnano, whose houses cluster around the small port, and twelve hamlets, some on the lake (Villa and Bogliaco), others situated on the gentle slopes (Villavetro, Fornico, Zuino, Navazzo, Musaga, Muslone), and still others in the hinterland (Sasso, Liano, Formaga, Costa). All are linked by convenient scenic roads that travel through olive groves and cross meadows and woods. Along the lake are innumerable citrus fruit and lemon groves. Nature and art enhance each other in this area rich of olive trees, lemon trees and mediterranean vegetation. The remarkable rural structures for the lemon trees, together with historical buildings and churches, are the frame for the famous "Centomiglia" held in September.
The Villa Feltrinelli and its grand park were built in the year 1892 by the prominent Feltrinelli family and served as a summer ecsape. Since then, the villa and its lakewiew habe been admired by statemen and artists alike. Mussolini resided several years at the Villa Feltrinelli during World War II. Finally, in 1997, Bob Burns bought the villa with the vision of bringing it back to its former splendor, respecting its grand style and historical importance. He was determined to bring new life to this magnificent villa, filled with beautiful, historical, artistic and architectural treasures. Design teams from around the globe wereconsulted about period features and stylistic coherence in the modernisation of the ville to give the guest the best of both antique elegance and modern comfort.
Accommodation features: Grand Hotel Villa Feltrinelli offers 21 distinctive juniorsuites and suites. Each junior suite and suite is individually decorated and they are equipped with private bathroom with WC, heated marble floor in bathroom, hairdryer, toiletries, central heating and air conditioning, direct dial telepfone with fax/modem hook-up, 3 telephone sets: bedside, desk and bathroom, in-room safe and minibar.
- The Villa: The villa offers 13 unique junior suites, two with large outdoor terraces. All rooms average between 42 and 65 squaremeters. Bathrooms range between 14 and 45 squaremeters.
- Casa dei Fiori (guesthouse): The three-story guesthouse offers two, one-bedroom suites: 80 and 142 squaremeters. The ground floor suite features two separate patios. A private entrance leads to the third floor suite. An additional single 57 squaremeters junior suite completes the house on the second floor.
- Casa Rustica (guesthouse): Casa Rustica features three junior suites averaging 47 squaremeters. The ground floor unit has a beautiful wooden pergola covering the outdoor patio. The top two floor units offer wonderful views of the lake.
- La Limonaia (guesthouse): This three-story, 76 squaremeters One-Bedroom Cottage offering one bedroom, a sitting room and a large outdoor covered patio.
- The Boat House: This One-Bedroom Premium Cottage set along the shores of Lake Garda, this lovely little house offers a full kitchen, dining area, living room with fireplace, outdoor patio and one bedroom on the second floor with an outdoor terrace, a huge dressing area and a white marble bath.
Dining: With culinary traditions dating back to the Venetian Republic, the villa's chef focuses his talents and creativity on the abundance of local products. The wine cellar abounds with both regional wines and some of Italy's most famous vintages.
- The Dining Room serves daily breakfast, lunch and dinner. This lovely room overlooking Lake Garda is dominated by an intricately carved wood fireplace. A full complimentary breakfast is served from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.; lunch is served from 12 noon to 3 p.m., while dinner is available from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. But, like a private home, guests can order at anytime, and be served virtually anywhere, lakeside, poolside, in the garden, wine cellar, gazebo, etc. Chef Christoph Bob, formerly of Alain Ducasse in Paris, creates a locally inspired menu featuring the finest handmade pastas, fresh fish from Lake Garda, and regional Italian specialties.
- In the warmer months, alfresco dining is offered in the covered dining Pergola adjacent to the main dining room. Overlooking Lake Garda, this airy room with festive Venetian fabric chandeliers and overhead fans is a favorite of guests.
- Guests on the run, or in need of a midnight snack, are invited to take advantage of the Pantry, always stocked with a selection of beverages and snack foods.
- For those who enjoy a before or after dinner drink and a smoke, there is Bob's Bar, a uniquely shaped octagonal room with floor-to-ceiling windows.
- An ode to old world luxury, the Villa's Private Dining Room seats up to 14 guests around the original Feltrinelli family table. Beneath a magnificent crystal chandelier, walls are dressed in a fabric hand painted with baskets of figs, a pattern found in the archives of the Rubelli fabric house in Venice. Framed in a beautifully carved 17th Century frame, the queen in the painting, "Allegory of the Senses," is a silent guest at every dinner party.
- An intimate Wine cellar featuring more than 1,000 bottles of premium wine, primarily Italian, is available for private dinners for up to eight guests, who can also enjoy unique private wine tastings in this climate-controlled cellar.
Sports and Wellness: An extensive garden of lemon and olive trees complement a magnificent swimming pool, adjacent to the lake. Arrangements can be made for nearby tennis, golfing and sailing around the Lake Garda.
Meeting Facilities: The Grand Hotel Villa Feltrinelli is a unique place for small parties, wether it be for weddings, anniversaries or just a gathering of friends.
Additional features: As the Villa Feltrinelli is a natural treasure, smoking is not permitted in the guestrooms and public area. Aspecial room (Bob's Bar) is reserved for those who enjoy smoking. Villa Feltrinelli is an environment that may not suitable to children under 16 years. 24-hour room service (limited menu). Complimentary in-room refrigerator stocked with waters, sodas, wines and spirits. On-site parking.
Room Rates: Approximate EUR:
In the Villa:
- Junior Suite: From 700 (low season-ls) to 850 (high season-hs)
- Deluxe Junior Suite: From 800 (ls) to 950 (hs)
- Premium Junior Suite: From 1,300-1,800 (ls) to 1,500 (hs) to 1,800 (hs)
In the Park:
- Casa dei Fioro Junior Suite: From 700 (ls) to 850 (hs)
- Casa dei Fiori One-Bedroom Suite: From 800-950 (ls) to 950-1,100 (hs)
- Casa dei Fiori Two-Bedroom Suite: From 1,450 (ls) to 1,600 (hs)
- Casa Rustica Junior Suite: From 700 (ls) to 850 (hs)
- La Limonaia One-Bedroom Cottage: From 1,000 (ls) to 1,200 (hs)
- Boat House One-Bedroom Premium Cottage: From 2,800 (ls) to 3,000 (hs)
Rates per room and night, double or single occupancy and include full breakfast, a fine selection of house wine, soft drinks and beers in the room bar and taxes. A 5 % sercice charge will be added.
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