Truly charming, truly authentic
Review Submitted: November 7, 2008
Date of Stay: November 2007
Modernized, but still completely medieval, some of the 13th century wall painting and brickwork is still visible under the modern paint.
Fully equipped modern kitchen and bath, with working heat and hot water, we were very comfortable there in December. It's a tight squeeze for three people, but definitely manageable. It's an upstairs apartment with no elevator.
The main square, Castello d'Estense and the cathedral are a few blocks away. The public market and all the shops are in the immediate vicinity. Train station is a 30-40 minute walk, but buses are available and cabs are often available near the city gate. Cabs will come to the door, despite the tight fit under the arches.
The owner was very charming and helpful though spoke no English; we had to communicate through her daughter and the rental agent. We had no problems with the apartment, so we didn't need to contact her during our stay.
I recommend the property without hesitation, and plan to stay there with my family again.
Owner's Response: I must really thank Zeila and Gianni for these beauiful words about Casa delle Volte, this review arrives almost one year after the stay: actually the good memories remained unchanged for so long. Paolo
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