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Strassoldo

Casa Artuico

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Airview picture with description, taken before renovation of casa Artuico, tower and rice mill
Entrance door of Casa Artuico on cobbled road of castle
The Guards houses

Overview
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
3 guests
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CASA ARTUICO (80 sqm - 1 floor - sleeps from 2 to 3 people)<BR><BR>A lovely medieval stone home with private garden belonging to the castle of Strassoldo di Sopra.<BR><BR>it is distributed on one-floor and was completely restored in 2012 using ancient and natural tecniques and materials.<BR><BR>In the middle ages it was one of the guards' houses.<BR><BR>Although its one of the smallest homes the spaces are well distributed and there is direct access to its vast private garden both from the kitchen/dining area and from the bedroom. <BR><BR>Outside there are a wooden table and chairs and deckchairs for dining and resting al-fresco. From the private garden with view on the orangérie it is possible to enter into the castle's main garden.<BR><BR>The magical and positive atmosphere of the place ...CASA ARTUICO (80 sqm - 1 floor - sleeps from 2 to 3 people)<BR><BR>A lovely medieval stone home with private garden belonging to the castle of Strassoldo di Sopra.<BR><BR>it is distributed on one-floor and was completely restored in 2012 using ancient and natural tecniques and materials.<BR><BR>In the middle ages it was one of the guards' houses.<BR><BR>Although its one of the smallest homes the spaces are well distributed and there is direct access to its vast private garden both from the kitchen/dining area and from the bedroom. <BR><BR>Outside there are a wooden table and chairs and deckchairs for dining and resting al-fresco. From the private garden with view on the orangérie it is possible to enter into the castle's main garden.<BR><BR>The magical and positive atmosphere of the place is ideal for resting and tanking energy. <BR><BR>It is possible to make nice walks in the private woods and countryside of the lower castle, a nature reserve where you can meet deers, lots of ducks, all kinds of birds and other friendly wild animals.<BR><BR>Staying in one of the oldest castles of Friuli-Venezia Giulia is a fantastic place to start discovering the hidden treasures of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, which is a still rather unknow yet wonderful region.<BR><BR>The complex of the Castle of Strassoldo di Sopra is formed by the main building, where the family of the counts of Strassoldo still live, surrounded by a series of beautiful stone buildings in olden times used as guards' houses, administrative and judicial centre, stables, artisans' house, granaries, archives, rice mill and the ancient tower. <BR>The main buillding is connected by an arch to the church of St. Nikolaus, formerly the castle's chapel, where catholic masses are held on Sundays at 7:30 and 11:00, on one side and to the ancient tower on the other side. <BR>The setting is really beautiful and the whole castle complex is surrounded by lovely gardens, crossed by spring-water streams and rivers. <BR><BR>The family has finely restored three beautiful stone holiday homes: La Vicinia, Casa Rambaldo and Casa Artuico. <BR>These independent houses are situated near to each other, on the northern side of the property. Each has its own private garden and access on the castle's beautiful main gardens. <BR><BR>These charming homes are very nicely furnished and have been provided with every comfort.<BR><BR>La Vicinia with furniture hand-painted by local artisans<BR>Casa Rambaldo and Casa Artuico are furnished with ancient furniture. <BR><BR>Description of the 3 holiday homes of the castle of Strassoldo di Sopra:<BR><BR>1) "La Vicinia": 150 sqm - two floor stone house with private garden <BR>Sleeps: 4 people (an additional bed may be added in one of the bedrooms)<BR>Medieval administrative and judicial centre of the castle<BR><BR>2) "Casa Rambaldo: 90 sqm - one floor stone house with a mezzanine with private garden<BR>Sleeps: 4 people (a double bedroom + a mezzanine with double bed) <BR>Medieval Guards' house of the castle<BR><BR>3) "Casa Artuico": 80 sqm - one floor stone house with private garden<BR>Sleeps: 2 to 4 people (one double bedroom + a small sleeping area with double bed behind a separé)<BR>Medieval Guards' house of the castle.<BR><BR>Friuli-Venezia Giulia is placed very near to Venice and has many important historical sites, a lovely nature with many different wonderful landscapes ranging from high mountains, through rolling hills and green plains to rock or sand beaches. <BR><BR>The castle is situated in a very central position from where it is easy to reach all these attractions. <BR>Venice is reachable in 1 hour's drive or by taking the train from the nearby station. <BR>The ancient Roman colony of Aquileia, the second biggest colony of Rome, with a marvelous floor mosaic is reachable in 10 minutes, the golden sand beach of Grado in 20 minutes, the beautiful town of Udine in 30 minutes, the wonderful Adriatic Gulf with the town/port of Trieste in 38 minutes, Slovenia in 35 minutes and Austria in 60 minutes. <BR><BR>A holiday at the Castle of Strassoldo di Sopra will let you relax, breathe the charm of one of the most important and ancient castles of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, make nice walks in the green countryside, go biking through cute little rural villages, go swimming in the nearby Adriatic sea and make nice day excursions to many interesting regional sites and towns.<BR><BR>The region also offers the possibility to taste excellent wines and food<BR>
House Rules
Kid friendlyNo smoking
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Bedrooms
1 King
Bathrooms
1 Full bath

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What this rental offers
Wi-fi and internet
  • Wi-fi
Location info
  • Kid friendly
  • Beachfront/Lakeside
  • City getaway
Outdoor amenities
  • Private yard
Nearby
  • Golf course (within 30 mins drive)
  • Hiking areas
  • Countryside area
  • Tennis court
  • Horse riding facilities
Bathroom and laundry
  • Washer
  • Towels provided
  • Iron
  • Linens provided
Things to do
  • Fishing spots available
  • Cycling areas
  • Watersports
Kitchen and dining
  • Cooker
  • Grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Kettle
  • Toaster
Indoor amenities
  • Central heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Cable television
  • Internet access
Entertainment
  • Television

Map
Getting there
Dei Legionari Airport
11.5 km
Restaurants
Trattoria Il Quadrifoglio
2.7 km

Osteria Campana d'Oro
5.2 km

Fricheria Al Cavallino
7 min

Agriturismo da Ivan
7.1 km
Attractions
Palmanova Città Fortezza - World Heritage Site
5.1 kmHistoric Walking Areas

Piazza Grande di Palmanova - World Heritage Site
5 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks

Chiesa del Santissimo Redentore
5.1 kmHistoric Sites

Castello di Strassoldo di Sopra
0 minCastles
About the neighbourhood
Strassoldo is a cute little village of the green friulian lowlands stretching to the Adriatic coast. <BR><BR>The village developped around its ancient castle mentioned already in 530 a.C. which has always been inhabited by the same family (the counts of Strassoldo) that built it. <BR><BR>A few centuries later the former castle was split in two: the Upper (castello di Strassoldo di Sopra) and Lower (castello di Strassoldo di Sotto) castles.<BR><BR>Strassoldo is set in a very central position from where it is easy to reach many charming sites natural and historical attractions and the guests can, therefore: <BR><BR>- visit the ancient Roman colony of Aquileia (8 car minutes), with its excavations, wonderful Basilica with the vastest floor mosaic of the World<BR>- go swimming in the Adriatic sea, choosing between several seaside resorts like: 1) Grado, with its golden sand beach (the nearest, which is reachable in only 18 car minutes), ideal for families, in ancient times fore-port of Aquileia, with its beautiful old centre and many good fish restaurants; 2) Lignano, with its sand beach, ideal for families and also for young people as their are discos and so on; 3) other rocky beaches on the coast near to Trieste (40 car minutes)<BR>- visit beautiful cities and minor towns full of history, nice shops, "osterias" (local wine bars) and that special north-Italian flair<BR>- taste local food and wine in excellent country-side restaurants <BR>- make day excursions to Venice (from the nearby station of Cervignano there are trains every hour to Venice), Trieste (a lovely port city), Slovenia or Austria<BR>- taste excellent wine in the local cellars <BR>- go riding a bike in the lovely natural environment <BR>- go sailing in the wonderful Laguna of Grado, Gulf of Trieste and Venice<BR>
Access
Car advised
How to get there
Trieste airport of Ronchi dei Legionari: 14 km / Venice airport "Marco Polo": 70 km <BR>Fly Ryanair directly from London Std to Trieste airport, Ronchi dei Legionari which is only 15 minutes from Strassoldo. Info: www.aeroporto.fvg.it - "eng" - "flight information". 2 daily flights. Rent car at the airport (see: www.aeroporto.fvg.it - "eng" - "transports") <BR><BR>You can also fly to Trieste through Muenich (www.munich-airport.de/EN/ ) from London Std, East Midlands or Edinburgh. <BR><BR>Otherwise you may fly to directly to Venice airport (www.veniceairport.it - "flight info") which is only 58 minutes from Strassoldo and has direct flights from Belfast, East Midlands, London Gatwick, London Heathrow and Manchester. Rent a car there (www.veniceairport.it - "transports")
Activities nearby
Fishing spots availableGolf course (within 30 mins drive)Horse riding facilitiesTennis courtWatersports

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