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Review Submitted: December 8, 2008
Date of Stay: May 2008
The entire experience of Villa Mandriola surpassed all our expectations. We all leave with special memories that we will always cherish. The Villa is situated in a stunning part of Veneto and although it's close to popular tourist spots like Venice, Padua itself, Verona, Bologna and Vicenza, it's removed enough to allow us to spend time enjoying real, unspoilt rural Northeast Italy.
Despite spending a lot longer than most at Villa Mandriola, we were never bored - there's so much to do and see - from walking, cycling and sight-seeing, to historic sites, grottos, thermal spas, fantastic markets and as well beaches.
We even visited Florence and Milan and my husband, brother-in-law and cousin played golf! We also particularly enjoyed the visit to the thermal baths at Montegrotto and Abano Terme, the wine tasting tour and lunch at the Agriturismo (excellent wine).
When we weren't out exploring, or eating, we had a wonderful time just relaxing by the pool or by just feeling the history of the place that we were experiencing. Our two children (8 and 12) were never short of friends playing with Rex and had a fantastic time swimming and running around the parkland in complete safety.
We will never forget the absolutely breathtaking views over the park, the marvellous weather, the wonderful italian wines, of course... the city of Padua, but mostly... the WONDERFUL Italian people!!
The owners were friendly and offered advice when asked on a range of enquiries.....where to go, what to do etc.. They make us feel at home... There are also plenty of advertising material provided about places to visit. Thank you for such a lovely break, we couldn't have asked for a better way to spend a very special family holiday. Grazie!
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