Corte Croce♡

La maison de Giulio

10.0

La maison est a coupée le souffle. Ce n’est pas grand, c’est géant ! A la croisé des chemins de Parme, Bologne, Modène

− Peut être un peu loin d’un centre ville

A beautiful house, the perfect place to relax, sample the best Italian food and places to visit

10.0

We had a fantastic holiday at Corte Croce, the house is beautiful, every room feels huge with lots of original features and furniture, even the original solid fuel range his parents used to cook on, although there is a modern cooker adjacent. It is the most spacious property we have ever rented and has everything, including a games room with a football table for the kids - and grown ups. Giulio is a wonderful host, he speaks perfect English, and gave us the warmest welcome we could ask for. Nothing is too much for him, he’s at the end of the phone for any query or advice of where to visit. From the welcome pack of food and wine to condiments, olive oil, balsamic, dishwasher tablets, toiletries, all of those bits and bobs you expect to have to buy yourself, were provided. The grounds around the house are very spacious, a huge terrace and garden with mature trees for shade, lawns to relax, or play on, and surrounded by farmland makes this the perfect place to relax in peace and quiet, listen to the birds and the rustle of leaves on the trees. We found the house the perfect location for exploring the surrounding area. Modena, the home of balsamic vinegar had a fabulous food hall with everything fresh you can imagine available. Fresh porcini mushrooms, local Parmesan, 20 year old balsamic vinegar, prosciutto, we were in food heaven. In one corner of the hall you can sit and sample local food, we highly recommended the taster menu at Monari, who also have a separate counter for balsamic tasting. Within easy reach are Lake Garda, Verona, the city of love, Bologna, Parma (book a visit to a Parmesan Reggiano dairy) and don’t miss the lesser-known Mantova, a small, but very beautiful town. A little further, but still less than 2 hours drive is Venice, a must-see venue on anybody’s bucket list. We fell in love with it’s beauty, grandeur and wandered for hours from stunning monuments to fascinating quiet canals and coffee shops in residential districts. A perfect holiday

− Nothing

Quiet, grand home in the countryside and close to other cities for day trips!

10.0

Giulio was so helpful! He gave us a tour of the property, told us some stories about his parents who lived there and generally made us feel so welcome. There was a lovely box of snacks (pasta, toast, milk, wine) in the kitchen and they thankfully provided soaps and moisturizers too! I always forget soap when I travel and it’s always much appreciated when it’s there! He even checked in via text message over the weekend. It’s a magical place for anyone wanting a bit of peace and quiet with a lovely backdrop.

− Nothing. It was so quiet and nice to get away from a busy city.

Worth recommending, it's a pity that the holidays are so short :(

10.0

A wonderful host, competent and very discreet in contacts, great English- speaking, atmospheric house beatifully decorated, rural climates and excellent location to explore italian citis such as Mantova, Verona, Cremona, Bologna etc. We are very pleased to stay in this beautiful house.