House in Melara, Veneto

ELENA in Corte SPINATA:Quiet little countryhouse on the PO cyclepath near VERONA

ELENA in Corte SPINATA:Quiet little countryhouse on the PO cyclepath near VERONA

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for anglers,cyclists,trips to historic cities, direct access to cycle route
house:54 m2 +
veranda 26 m2
our holiday home has direct access to the cycle route
Interior
Property grounds

Overview of ELENA in Corte SPINATA:Quiet little countryhouse on the PO cyclepath near VERONA

Reviews
5 out of 5 Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 254 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Melara, Veneto
  • Popular LocationNational Museum of Carousel and the Popular Tradition3 min drive
  • Popular LocationVerona Arena52 min drive
  • Popular LocationLamborghini Museum62 min drive
  • AirportBologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)78 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

ELENA in Corte SPINATA:Quiet little countryhouse on the PO cyclepath near VERONA

Apt "ELENA" ( CIR 029032 - LOC 00001- M0290320003 )- Corte Spinata is located in VENETO: the land of VENICE, in 17 Via Arginone, MELARA (CAP 45037)(ID 2669324 on Fe.Wo. direkt )
Apt "Elena” with 1 double bedroom, 1 kitchen/living room with a sofa bed for two adults/children. Guests have exclusive use of the veranda. We also have direct access to the cycle route along the Po River .Below you’ll find a description.
The conditions shown for “Elena” are valid for all our apartments and are all inclusive and cover the entire house, per night, NOT per person.
Prices include all services, utilities and taxes, with no hidden fees or costs. It also includes wifi and parking, air-conditioning and heating.
We accept bookings for our all apartments on Fe.Wo.-VRBO, ABRITEL, STAYZ, BOOKABACH, EXPEDIA- for a minimum of 3 nights.
Check-in only: Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Thursday.
Check-out:any day
If you book before 31 March , we offer a discount:
•30% for one week (7 nights or more)
•40 % for a month or more (28 nights or more)
Corte Spinata offers guests three self-catering apartments to choose from:
1)Apt ELENA(1 bedroom: 2 pp+ sofa bed 2 pp, details below)
2) Apt LUISA (ID 5320799 on FeWo. direkt (2 bedrooms: 4 pp + sofa bed for 2pp )
3)Apt GIULIA (ID 5441938 on FeWo. direkt): 1 bedroom with 2 single beds and 2 single beds on the mezzanine)from April 2024.
Type “Corte Spinata” into Google Maps to see our position or into your sat-nav to see the route.
Please note, you'll need a car to reach Corte Spinata.
The three apartments are well separated from each other.
Corte Spinata offers the following advantages:
Its POSITION:
•60 minutes in total ( details below) from the door of our apartments to the entrance of:
1.Verona FAIR
2.ARENA Opera FESTIVAL of VERONA (see programs 2024 and 2025 already published )
3. Verona AIRPORT (Villafranca):

80 minutes in total from the door of our apartments to the entrance of:
-BOLOGNA CENTRALE train station
-BOLOGNA AIRPORT

• directly on the PO RIVER CYCLE PATH.
• A GREEN OASIS of RELAXATION in the Po Valley, the North-East of Italy with 3,000 m2 of green lawn surrounding the three apartments;
• Perfectly situated to visit historical-artistic cities and the driving forces of the current economic development of Italy, for work and tourism. Corte Spinata is perfect for bleisure, quickly and inexpensively (both by train and by car) reaching these important cities.
We are in a uniquely strategic position close to:
Verona,
Bologna,
Mantua,
Ferrara and other equally interesting small villages
VENICE: there are four possibilities to get there in 2 hours (details below)

NB : Download the TRENITALIA APP (public company) to consult fares, travel times and book train tickets.
Our holiday apartments are near the OSTIGLIA train station, which is about 8km, just 10 minutes by car from Corte Spinata. There is ample free parking here. This station is located on the important BRENNERO-VERONA-Ostiglia-BOLOGNA line). Only local/regional trains stop at Ostiglia station.
Trains run frequently in both directions. It connects you directly, quickly and cheaply to:
a.VERONA PORTA NUOVA (30 minutes, €5.55) and
b.BOLOGNA CENTRALE (1hr, €6.70).
You can get to VERONA FAIR from Corte Spinata in a total of 60 minutes! Equally convenient for the ARENA OPERA FESTIVAL:
10 min by car from Corte Spinata to Ostiglia train station
30 min by train from Ostiglia to Verona PN train station and then
20 min- a walking distance - from Verona train Station to:
• the south of Verona to the Fair ENTRANCE
•the center of Verona to the ENTRANCE of the ARENA Opera.
You can get to either location without the stress of traffic and parking. There are also shuttle buses, taxis and electric scooters available.If your group of guests require it, we can hire a people carrier for you.
I’m afraid we can’t book trips or events for you, but we are here to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. We recommend booking tickets for events or shows well in advance before leaving home to avoid any disappointment.
OUR QUALITY and HOSPITALITY :Our guests’ reviews confirm our apartments are great value for the high level of quality and care we offer. We are committed to giving our guests a unique and memorable experience, with simple but exclusive features, which is why guests keeping coming back to enjoy Corte Spinata.
SERVICES: in addition to having equipped kitchens for self catering, we are very close to restaurants, take aways, pastry shops/ice cream shops and supermarkets.
We are also near post offices, banks, everything you need and also..pharmacies and hospitals!
We strive to make Corte Spinata your home from home, welcoming and charming.

CHECK-IN:
Check in is after 4pm. I will be there personally when you arrive to answer all your questions.If you can, let me know your estimated time of arrival before.
Key safes on the property provide more flexibility since guests can choose their arrival time outside normal check in time. The location of the key safe and all instructions will be sent before the arrive.

INFORMATION
I can provide any information you need by email, or when you arrive.You can find more information on our website: Cortespinata.com
When you book, we send all guests a complete illustrative booklet in PDF with useful information about getting the most from your stay.
Corte Spinata is located on the Po river cycle path and between two villages :
• 1, 7 km by car from Melara (1800 inhab)
• 2.9 km by car from Bergantino (2,500 inhab)
Italy’s longest river, the Po, was once called the “king of rivers” by Virgil (“fluviorum rex”)
The poet Guido Ceronetti once wrote: “You need to understand the Po to understand Italy,”
The river was, for millennia, a vital transport hub, part of the trade route for Baltic amber in the bronze age. So there are many fascinating archaeological finds from the Bronze age (12th century BC) in the area, don’t miss the museum in Fratta Polesine.
The “Court”, in our local area, was where several families related to each other, 50 people lived together. They cultivated the surrounding land and raised animals. At the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century this agrarian community produced and used what they needed, the extended families helping and supporting each other.
Within the Court they had everything they needed : the well, the oven, the stables, the chicken coops and even a devotional chapel. The name SPINATA was already present in the Carafa land register of 1779 and was owned by the Bianchini family, who had lived here since the seventeenth century. At the beginning of the 20th century, the Bianchini house passed to the Ridolfi family as a dowry. In 2012, we bought it, renovated it with love and care, built the apartments and started welcoming guests. The Bianchini family emigrated to Sydney, in Australia and their descendants periodically return to spend holidays in Corte Spinata. And so Therese Bianchini and Ross P. (Sydney Australia, 4 -10 September 2023) left us this message, which we are happy to quote word for word:“What a peaceful place tucked away in the small village of Melara.....Do as little as you want or as much as you want. A trip to Ferrara, Bologna, or Verona,( Just to name a few) are closer than you think.......

Apt: "ELENA"
The price includes:
•Electricity, Water and Methane gas (with safety systems)
•Unlimited free Wi-Fi
•TV with 1,900 international satellite channels
• Independent air conditioning (1 DAIKIN unit ) and heating, both controlled by you from inside the apartment. There are also two ceiling fans: in the living room and bedroom.
•Free parking
•A safe for valuables
•The barbecue (wood and gas) is free for guests to use
•Sheets and towels, laundry change
•Rubbish tax, tourist tax and any other taxes
•weekly and final cleaning
We provide all bed clothes, pillows and towels, as well as bathrobes, all of which are changed at every check in and weekly
...and all the basics, see photos and description
•A bathroom with shower and bidet
•A bedroom with double bed
•A dishwasher
•Cooker and Oven
•Washing Machine
•A living /dining room with fully equipped kitchen and a sofa bed for two people
•The bedroom and living areas both have ceiling fans and air conditioning
•Comfortable deck chairs are available for guests to enjoy on the veranda, which is accessible from the living area to enjoy breakfast or cocktails and relax.
There are fire extinguishers.
Smoking is only allowed outside.
Dogs and other pets are not allowed.
Corte Spinata is the perfect base for enjoying Italian nature and culture. Our apartments are ideal for truly relaxing: snoozing, reading, looking at the internet, cycling along the river Po, fishing, playing in the open fields or pottering around the vegetable garden.

Our guests can easily get to the following places for DAY TRIPS :
The biggest historic and cultural city nearest to Corte Spinata are VERONA , MANTOVA,FERRARA.
TO VENICE:
From Corte Spinata by car to:
1) LEGNAGO train station (20 km) and then train to VENEZIA S..L. (1hr 40 min €8.55)
2) MONSELICE train station (80 km ) and then train to VENEZIA S..L. (52 min €6.25)
3) OSTIGLIA train station (8.7 km and 10 minutes) from there to Verona (30 minutes, €5.55) and then from Verona to Venice Santa Lucia (times distance and various fares).
In the Venice direction, you’ll find the charming of VICENZA and PADOVA.
…..Of course you can reach Venice by car, keeping in mind parking should be booked in advance.
Mantova, Padua,Vicenza, Ferrara, Modena, Sabbioneta, Colorno, Parma, Reggio Emilia, Cremona (THE VIOLIN MUSEUM), Ravenna, Maranello-FERRARI, Brescello (CAMILLO - DON Peppone), Solferino (RED CROSS MEMORIAL), GARDALAND, LAKE Garda, ADRIATIC SEA

Property manager

Valerio Bodo
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, German, Italian

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: birthday parties and weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Melara

Located in Melara, this apartment is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Starry Fortress and Abbey of San Benedetto in Polirone are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Parco del Mincio and Adige River. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • National Museum of Carousel and the Popular Tradition - 3 min drive
  • Verona Arena - 52 min drive
  • Juliet's House - 53 min drive
  • Piazza delle Erbe - 53 min drive
  • Lamborghini Museum - 62 min drive

Getting around

  • Ostiglia Station - 9 min drive
  • Valerio Catullo Airport (VRN) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hotel Doria - 7 min drive
  • Al Barachin - 7 min drive
  • Ristorante La Rosa dei Venti - 17 min drive
  • Ristorante Villa Del Borgo - 19 min drive
  • Bar Ristoro Beyfin - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ELENA in Corte SPINATA:Quiet little countryhouse on the PO cyclepath near VERONA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ELENA in Corte SPINATA:Quiet little countryhouse on the PO cyclepath near VERONA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ELENA in Corte SPINATA:Quiet little countryhouse on the PO cyclepath near VERONA?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is ELENA in Corte SPINATA:Quiet little countryhouse on the PO cyclepath near VERONA located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly apartment building is within 20 mi (32 km) of Parco del Mincio, Adige River and Starry Fortress. Abbey of San Benedetto in Polirone and Vangadizza Abbey are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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4.8/5

Cleanliness

4.0/5

Amenities

5/5

Property conditions & facilities

5/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vermieter freundlich und nett
Der Aufenthalt war super wir hatten einen eine Schöne Zeit.Der Vermieter war immer erreichbar und hat uns sogar seine Heimatstadt Verona gezeigt. Man ist gut angebunden und es ist mit Auto und Zug alles zu erreichen.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Leif K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Toller Urlaub
Wir waren im Oktober in Corte Spinata. Mit Navi Eingabe "Corte Spinata" ist die Unterkunft einfach zu finden. Ein Auto ist zwingend erforderlich. Wir hatten sogar noch Sonnentage und konnten abends noch auf der schönen Terrasse sitzen. Wir wurdenam Anreisetag vom Vermieter sehr freundlich empfangen und seine Ausflugstipps waren super. Am besten war die von ihm geführte Tour durch Verona. Wor haben uns in "Corte Spinata " sehr wohl gefühlt und kommen gerne wieder. Vielen lieben Dank an Valerio. Katja und Leif
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

5/5 Excellent

Andreas P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Uns hat es sehr gut gefallen!
Besonders hervorzuheben ist der sehr sympathische, aufgeschlossene und hilfsbereite Vermieter Valerio! Die Lage des Häuschens direkt am Damm des Flusses Po ist wunderbar. Direkt in der schönen Natur, morgens beim Kaffee auf der Terrasse kann man Fasane, Hasen und andere Tiere beobachten. Direkt vom Garten aus fährt man mit dem Fahrrad auf den Radweg links des Pos. Flussaufwärts 46 km bis Mantova, 51 km flussabwärts bis Ferrara. Toll auch die Möglichkeit vom nahen Ostiglia (9 km) mit dem Zug nach Verona oder nach Bologna zu fahren. Wir nutzten gerne das freundliche Angebot Valerios, uns von ihm durch seine Heimatstadt Verona führen zu lassen. Es war sehr interessant, auch wenn uns der „Overtourism“ etwas erschreckt hat. Unbedingt empfehlenswert ist auch ein Abstecher nach Padova! Mit dem Auto zwanzig Minuten bis Legnago (ausreichend kostenlose Parkplätze) um dann mit dem Zug in etwas mehr als einer Stunde stressfrei in dieser wunderschönen Stadt anzukommen. Nach Venedig sind es im selben Zug noch 30 Min. länger. In der Nähe der Unterkunft sind auch zwei gute Restaurants fußläufig auf dem Radweg am Damm erreichbar. „Il Portico“ in Bergantino (ca. 25-30 Min. flussabwärts) und „Ara Mellis“ in Melara (ca. 20-25 Min. flussaufwärts). Valerio sendet nach der Buchung aber ein sehr umfangreiches, aufschlussreiches PDF mit allen Gegebenheiten bzw. Sehenswürdigkeiten der Umgebung. Unser Fazit: Wir haben in der Unterkunft einen wunderbaren und erholsamen Urlaub verbracht.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Huub L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastische locatie om tot rust te komen.
We hebben dit al een keer ingevult, geen idee waarom het nog een keer moet. Maar het is een fantastische accomodatie, lekker rustig en heerlijk fruit uit eigen tuin. De keuken is wat bij elkaar geraapt en gedateert, maar dat is een beetje Italiaanse stijl, het werkt verder allemaal prima. Zelfs een vaatwasser is aanwezig en een wasmachine. Ook meer dan voldoende stoelen, ligstoelen en tafel en geen aangrenzende huisjes of appartementen. Fijne plek om tot rust te komen maar ook om steden zoals Verona, Parma, Bologna, Modena en Padova te bezoeken. Zelfs Venetië is prima te doen, dus ook de Adriatische kust… Heerlijk restaurant in Melara, fantastische ijssalon in Bergantino en grote supermarkten in Ostiglia in de directe omgeving. Zwemmen in de Po vonden wij niet zo’n goed idee, maar er is een mooi groot zwembad in Ostiglia. Wel een gemeentelijk zwembad, dus met badmuts op het water in… Wij hebben genoten van dit huisje, 3 weken lang..
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Hartmut E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Melara
Melara ist abseits der Touristenströme. Ruhig gelegen. Ländlich Ein guter Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge zum Beispiel nach Verona, Venedig oder Ferrara. Sehr freundlicher Vermieter der bei allen Problemen hilft und auch Deutsch spricht.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Valerio Bodo

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Why they chose this property

We know visitors will fall in love with this place just as we have, with the beauty and wildlife of the river and the nearby estuary of the Po, with the characteristic towns and villages and with the warmth of the people.Enjoy a relaxing holiday in the lovely Italian countryside , while taking advantage of daytrips to explore the wonderful historic cities and landmarks nearby. Corte Spinata is located between two villages :
Melara and Bergantino are located directly on the Po River and have influenced the history and development of the whole territory.
In this area are many archaeological finds from the Bronze age.
In Roman times the area was governed by an important city, Hostilia. Pliny the Elder in his Naturalis Historia describes what excellent bee-keepers the people of Melara were,and in fact, the name of the village comes from "mel",Latin for "honey"( Pliny the Elder, "Naturalis Hisoria "XXI)

You can visit the Museum of the Po, 8.8km from Cortespinata, in the village of Porto Mantovano/Revere.

29km away from Cortespinata is the town of San Benedetto Po, where you can visit the Monastery and the Basilica of Polirone.The monastery was founded in the year 1007 by Tebaldo of Canossa,grandfather of the famous Countess Matilde of Canossa, founder of the Order of Canossa.

Also, worth a visit, the World War II museum in the town of Felonica 19km from Corte Spinata .

In Ronchetrin, Gazzo Veronese (16 km from Corte Spinata) where you can visit the excavations of the”Via Claudia Augusta”.

Isola Boschina: The island loved by the renowned soprano Maria Callas is only 5 km from Corte Spinata

Around 100 km away, is the city of Cremona, famous for its musical history and traditions,including some of the earliest and most renowned luthiers such as Giuseppe Guarneri, Antonio Stradivari, Francesco Rugeri,and Vincenzo Rugeri, Don’t miss the Violin Museum!

Sabbionetta (75 km by car from Corte Spinata) is one of UNESCO’s world heritage sites.

What makes this property unique

Corte Spinata belongs to a territory declared a MAB UNESCO (Man and Biosphere reserve ) called "PO GRANDE ".

I will be at Corte Spinata personally to welcome you, give you your keys and show you around.
The displayed price includes all utilities (water,electricity ,gas,WIFI,heating, air conditioning,holiday tax,laundry changes,regular cleaning and final cleaning)and the use of Corte Spinata's bicycles ,free parking. Corte Spinata is surrounded by lawn and countryside.The holiday home is completely independent and is detached from the other buildings in the courtyard
Entrance is through the veranda at the front of the building.There is another door on the west side which allows direct access to the garden.
The holiday home includes:
A bathroom with shower and bidet, independent heating system, a hairdryer towels etc
A double bedroom with double bed
A living room/dining room with fully equipped kitchen,oven, fridge, dishwasher, pots, plates, cutlery, teatowels etc and a sofa bed for two people.
The bedroom and living areas both have ceiling fans, and an air conditioner,as you can see in our photos
We provide all bed clothes and pillows as well as four bathrobes which are all changed at every check in and on every Saturday at 10.00
Comfortable deck chairs are available for guests to enjoy on the veranda.
Look at the plan of the interior on the web site.

We provide the following facilities for our guests:
Satellite television with hundreds of international channels (...in English too!),
Unlimited free Wi-Fi,
A safe for valuables,
Electricity, water and methane gas (with security systems),
Bicycles for adults and children are provided for free. Otherwise, if you have your own bicycles,we have a storage area where you can park them safely,
We have direct access to the cycle route along the Po river,
Grounds are discreetly but well lit all night,
The barbecue (wood and gas) is free for guests to use, see the photos,
Insurance.
Dogs and other pets are NOT allowed.

Languages:

English, German, Italian

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