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Location: Castell'Arquato, Emilia Romagna, Italy, Europe (Castell'Arquato is Situated 30 Km from Piacenza and Parma,)

Accommodations:  Vacation House, 5 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 5 Baths (Sleeps 9-11)

For discerning guests, the recently renovated 19th century birth place and home of Puccini's librettist Luigi Illica. "Casa Illica" has been classified as an historical landmark by the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities as it is the place were Luigi Illica wrote the lyrics for such Puccini opera classics as Madame Butterfly, La Boheme, and other less known as Iris. It will be interesting note for the opera connoisseurs to know that "the roofs of Paris" which are talked about in La Boheme, are actually those which the guests can see from the house!

Casa Illica is located in the medieval village of Castell'arquato, which was named "a village of art of rare beauty" by the club of the "most beautiful villages in Italy"

After one year of elaborate refurbishment, Casa Illica has been brought to the best standards of quality. Hand chosen antiques and Italian contemporary designed furniture provide a modern and yet classic look. Throughout the house, works of local and emerging artists are on show and available for acquisition to the guests who wish to do so.

Casa Illica can host up to 11 people, but can be easily divided so a party of only 5 people can be accommodated.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided: changed every 3 days
  • Covered Parking: on request
  • Off Street Parking
• Beds
  • Queen Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed (7)
  • Convertible Bed (2) : one sofa bed which can sleep 2 and 1 hide-a-bed on request
  • Crib: on request
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • CD Player
  • Jetted Tub in Bath
  • Shared Hot Tub
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided: Japanese rice cooker, chopsticks are available for Japanese guests on request.
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave: Microwave with regular oven option
  • Catering Available: Catering is available on request, for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Cook/chef on request for cooking lessons (fee to be negotiated separately)
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio: Meals can be taken on a wisteria-covered patio with a stunning view on the valley and the vines covered hills, which provide the delicious wine of the area.
  • Balcony: The balcony off one of the bedrooms is a beautiful piece of hand wrought iron, Liberty style, which has been classified as a cultural heritage by the Italian ministry of Cultural Heritage.
• View/Location
  • Mountain View: Most of the room have a stunning view, some of the valley, some on the vine-covered hills and local bell-tower, a postcard view!
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • Broadband Internet
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed: No smoking inside the rental however smoking is allowed in the garden.
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Hiking
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Antiquing
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Miniature golf
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • A day at the famous spa resort of Salsomaggiore, visit of historical and art cities like Cremona, Parma (with its famous Cathedral and "Batistero", visit of Verdi's homeland at Busseto, and visit of the castles and fortresses of the Duchy Of Parma and Piacenza (20) within a range of 60 km. Milan is one hour from Castell'arquato and the beautiful old city of Bologna one hour and a half. The Municipal theater of Piacenza is the home of the worldly known Ricardo Mutti.

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€7800/week for up to 11 persons..4200/week for smaller parties.
3 day minimum, but negotiable.
The rental fee includes VAT, all the utilities and services of a high class hotel.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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