This Stately Villa, Rises 4 Stories above 2 of it's Own Botanical Gardens
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Special Discounted Rates |
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Earn discounts for longer stays and enjoy more value for your money!
- Rent one week at our normally low rates.
- Rent two weeks and save 5% off both weeks.
- Save 10% on rentals of three weeks or more.
If you would like to book a rental for 2007, please call Parker Villas at:
United States or Canada: 800-280-2811
United Kingdom: 0800 032 1704
All other countries: +1-781-596-8282
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Rental Overview |
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| Wheelchair Accessible : No |
Smoking : Yes |
Pets : No |
| 4 Bedroom(s) |
3 + 1hb Bathroom(s) |
Sleeps 8/9 |
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Property Information |
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Move over George, Napoleon napped here first. Villa Bonaparte, a former
hunting lodge of the royal house of Savoy, sits astride two of Italy’s finest
wine regions: Barolo and Asti.
This stately villa, rising four stories above two acres of its own botanical
gardens, opens a portal into Italy’s noble past. The present owner, who
has slowly been restoring Villa Bonaparte to its original glory, lives on the
first floor with her dog and shares the garden and laundry room. The
swimming pool is exclusively for the use of our guests.
The villa offers two living rooms and three dining rooms furnished with
period antiques. A Murano chandelier, tapestries and paintings adorn the
main living room. All of the bedrooms have at least one screened window
and a minifridge.
With the exception of the master bedroom, where Napoleon stayed while
signing an armistice in nearby Cherasco, the remaining bedrooms are
furnished in a simpler, contemporary style. Firewood for the villa’s five
fireplaces, one being lavishly found in a bathroom, is included in the
price. Maid service and meals on certain days may be requested when
booking. The owner generously offers a welcome buffet upon arrival. For
those who come shackled to their laptop, an Internet connection is
available.
Wine lovers please take note that the Nebbiolo grape cultivated in this
area yields DOCG Barolo. Italy’s intensely flavored king of wine is aged
three full years. Barbaresco, another DOCG label from this area is aged
two years. Other remarkable wines from this region include Barbera, Asti
and Dolcetto.
Bra, a mile away, has a supermarket, restaurants and trains on the Asti to
Torino line. Before you go gallivanting across Piedmont, explore Bra itself.
Richly garbed in Baroque architecture, this is where the Slow Food
movement was born. Bra is also the site of the Craveri Museum of Natural
Science and the home of the Museo Archeologico with treasures from
Pollenzo, a 2000 year old settlement, just 15 minutes away. At this site,
the foundations of a Roman era amphitheatre may be admired first hand.
If the above isn’t enough, Bra is renowned for its soft gourmet cheeses
and pure veal sausage. The Friday morning market in Piazza XX
Settembre is a salivating experience.
Villa Bonaparte is ideally positioned for touring the wine, food and castle
routes of Piedmont. Cherasco, a 10 minute drive away is another
architectural and culinary jewel that hosts its market day on Thursday; the
Marene entrance to the A6 or the truffle capital of Alba: 15; Barolo: 25;
Asti, Torino or Cuneo: 60; the spas of Acqui Terme: 80; Genova: 90;
Milan: 100; San Remo: 120.
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| Property Rates - Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice. |
| | | Period | Rates | | | Jan 6 - Apr 27 | $ 2500 | | | Sep 29 - Jan 4, 08 | $ 2500 | | | Apr 28 - May 25 | $ 3410 | | | Aug 25 - Sep 28 | $ 3410 | | | May 26 - Aug 24 | $ 3865 |
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| Additional Rate Information - | Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice. |
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Heating and phone/data usage are payable locally.
Arrival buffet and firewood are included.
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| Property Notes Availability |
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| Property Amenities |
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- Boating
| - Fishing Nearby
| - Honeymoon
| - Restaurant Nearby
| - Sailing
| - Swimming
| - Wineries and Vineyards
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Ground floor: Formal living room with fireplace, piano, dining table for 20
and French doors to the garden. Smaller living room with fireplace, TV
and CD player. Breakfast room. Kitchen with stove top, oven, microwave,
fridge and dishwasher. Smaller dining room with fireplace. Half bath.
Second floor: Master bedroom with a king size bed, fireplace, TV, CD
player and balcony. One bathroom with fireplace, tub and shower.
Third floor: One bedroom with a king size bed and a single bed. One
bathroom with tub and shower. Laundry room with washing machine.
Fourth floor: Two bedrooms each with a queen size bed, one with
balcony. One bathroom with tub and shower.
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| Property Activities |
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Shopping and dining: A supermarket and a choice of restaurants are in
Bra, about a mile away.
Not To Be Missed: In Bra, the Craveri Archaeological Museum houses
artifacts from Pollenzo, the site of a Roman town. Just outside of Alba in
San Vittorio d'Alba, visit the Cinzano archives where Carlo Alberto began
experimenting with sparking wine.
Wine tasting: The Grinzane Cavour Castle, 20 minutes away is a 13th
century castle overlooking the Langhe and is the first enoteca (wine bar)
dedicated to wines from all of Piedmont. In Barolo, 25 minutes away, is
the Falletti castle offering a guided castle tour, wine museum, farming
museum and wine tasting. In Canale, 30 minutes away, the Enoteca
Regionale del Roero is the first enoteca restaurant to awarded a Michelin
star.
Public Transportation: The Bra station is within half a mile and has service
on the Asti - Turin line with service to Turin taking about an hour.
Golf: Golf Cherasco, an 18 hole course, is within a 15 minute drive. It is
closed for December and January and on Tuesdays.
Tennis: In Bra, a clay court is open April through October.
Special Events / Festivals: Bra's cheese fair takes place every September
during the odd numbered year. Sample the soft and hard varieties of "Bra"
cheese, that have earned the top DOP rating. Cherasco, a charming town
regularly visited by the Savoy royals has an antique market once a month
from April through October. The 1st week of September is the release of
the new Barolo vintage unveiled after 3 years in the cellar. The 2nd week
follows the release with culinary specialties and exhibits to celebrate the
vintage. Alba's White Truffle festival is celebrated during the entire month
of October.
Open Air Markets: Every Thursday in Cherasco, every Friday morning in
Bra and every Saturday in Alba.
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| Reservation Information |
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Parker Travel Advisor
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