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3 Double beds
3 - 3 Bedrooms 3
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1 Bathroom with bathtub
2 Bathrooms with shower
3 - 200 m² 200 m²
- Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Availability and prices
Accommodation
Description
Chosen by Condé Nast Traveler as one of ‘The 36 Best Airbnbs Across Italy’ – July 23, 2021
‘Elegance is the only beauty that never fades’ - Audrey Hepburn
And beauty shines as bright as a Holly Golightly* smile at this one in a million ‘casa’ in the Dorsoduro sestiere
The former Venice home of legendary designer Hubert de Givenchy - founder of the iconic fashion house and master of chic - this exquisite palazzo apartment tells a story SO special and like his creations encapsulates a look that is consummately elegant and sleek
Paris runway-ready and crisply turned out in a style as relevant in the 2020s as it was back in the day, this exclusive made-to-measure property (a veritable name-dropper’s nirvana!) has been sensitively and luxuriously restored in the most sublime way
Owned before him by his good friend Susanna ‘Suni’ Agnelli (businesswoman, politician and sister of Gianni of Fiat fame), the fully air-conditioned** apartment is situated on the top 2 floors of the palazzo in a prime real estate setting close to the Salute and the Guggenheim
Preserving the precious design influences of its distinguished former owners and paying particular homage to Audrey Hepburn (Givenchy’s lifelong friend and muse who personally selected one of the fabrics that still embellishes walls today), this fashionista’s fairytale hosts 6 guests in 3 bedroomed accommodation comprising:
- The main palazzo entrance on the ‘fondamenta’ beside the Rio de Torreselle Canal which opens to reveal an impressive stone staircase rising to the apartment’s private entrance on the…
2nd Floor where we find
- A bright and elegantly understated sitting room / library in ‘ton sur ton’ whites – a restful reading room and fitting introduction to the apartment boasting finely crafted cabinetry, a comfortable sofa, soft lighting and a pair of windows overlooking the hidden green spaces of well-to-do and well-maintained neighbouring gardens
- The apartment’s strikingly spacious and utterly delicious master bedroom - a candied lemon confection richly enrobed from top to toe in Fortuny’s ‘Persiano Citron’ tapestry tastefully dotted with black & white photographs of Hubert and Audrey - wearing Givenchy, naturally - and showcasing white wooden flooring and tall windows dressed in the sumptuous ruffles of billowing festoon blinds, one of which is a beautiful Venetian gothic ogee-arched ‘bifora’ perfectly illustrating the palazzo’s 16th century roots
- A light and airy, all-white en suite bathroom - but not just any bathroom! – A wonderful space in its own right featuring marble flooring, a luxurious freestanding roll-top bathtub with central rain-shower above, and an inbuilt vanity unit to the side providing the ultimate opportunity for copious pampering and prepping for your very own Venice premiere!
- A narrow curved staircase lit by an extraordinary hand-blown Murano glass Barovier & Toso ‘Hanami’ suspended ceiling lamp drawing the eye upwards and connecting both levels
3rd Floor
- A romantic 2nd double bedroom named ‘The Audrey Hepburn Room’ - a ravishingly intimate haven as charming and graceful as the movie star herself - bedecked in Colefax & Fowler’s ‘Lincoln’ French tapestry personally chosen by Miss Hepburn and home to a double bed, a novel electronically automated cupboard and opulently draped windows framing a quintessentially Venetian view towards St. Mark’s Campanile and the domes of Santa Maria Della Salute
- A separate sparkling second bathroom to the side in dapple-grey marble with large shower
- A characterful 2nd sitting room revelling in its highly patterned appeal…
A symphony in Chinoiserie named ‘The Chinese Room’ thanks to Zoffany’s delightful ‘Emperor’s Musician’ tapestry adorning its walls, lampshades and luxurious corner sofa - and featuring a sloping beamed ceiling, painted wooden flooring, garden views beyond and a minaret-topped antique birdcage with one of its doors flung open wide to reveal a little flock of glass birds perfectly at home beneath the beams!
And moving on to one of the most innovative rooms in the house…
- Set beneath the eaves - the original, radiant, (and quite unexpected!) all-white kitchen / dining room
WAY ahead of its time and perfectly arranged to suit the way we like to cook and entertain today, the room houses a pair of long cantilevered dining tables running along its centre with rising and falling mechanisms designed by Fiat engineers (and now permanently set for your convenience), ample Corian worktops, a sink and stove (and more!) to either side, a walk-in fridge-freezer, plus all the mod-cons you’d expect of such a home!
And forming a semi-private suite at its farthest end…
- Petite in proportion but enormous in impact - a 3rd sitting room / luxury snug attired from head to foot in dapper nautical stripes with an all-embracing u-shaped sofa – once seated and relaxed you might never want to move!
- A 3rd double bedroom with a double bed beneath painted beams - fresh, bright and picked out in pretty raspberry hues - offering splendid views of the Rio de Torreselle Canal, Sansovino’s Palazzo Corner, Salute and the Campanile in the distance, and with its own pristine marble en suite bathroom with shower
And rising up from the kitchen we complete your virtual tour of the surprising secrets concealed within this 100% unique Venetian home with…
- A spectacular wooden furnished ‘altana’ rooftop terrace enjoying breathtaking views of Venetian roofscapes all around!
- Also note that the palazzo’s lush and well-tended lawned garden - shared with other palazzo residents and featuring climbing wisteria, small shrubs and a splendid holm oak tree - may be also be used by guests of La Casa di Hubert de Givenchy (however, kindly note that picnics, dining and sunbathing are not permitted :)
* The famous role Audrey Hepburn played in the 1961 film 'Breakfast at Tiffany’s' in which she wore Givenchy’s now iconic ‘little black dress’
** Note that certain rooms have ceiling fans in addition to air-conditioning!
(Please note that the operation of air conditioning and heating are subjected to the municipality regulation. Generally, the heating works from middle of October to middle of April, while air conditioning works between middle of Aprile to middle of October. Please contact us for further information. )
OUR COMMENT
An UNFORGETTABLE HOME alive with GLAMOUR OF GENTLER TIMES, EXPERTLY TAILORED and TENDERLY RESTORED to suit the most cultivated tastes
Within steps of the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, a short amble to the iconic Church of the Salute and to the Punta Della Dogana Centre of Contemporary Art at Dorsoduro’s eastern tip, and close to a fine variety of eating places and bars including Ai Gondolieri and Ristorante Riviera for fine dining, and Osteria Al Squero and Cantinone Gia Schiavi for cicheti and spritz
An easy waterside stroll to the Conad supermarket at the western end of the stunning Zattere promenade, to 4 vaporetto (water bus) stops - Zattere Spirito Santo, Zattere, Salute and Accademia - for travel around the city (note that St. Mark’s Square can be reached by vaporetto from Salute in under 5 minutes on Line 1!), and also close to the traghetto at Calle Lanza/Calle del Traghetto S. Gregorio which, during operating hours, ferries passengers by gondola across the Grand Canal to the traghetto stop next to the Gritti Palace in the district of San Marco
Also within easy reach of the Alilaguna boat stop connecting the Zattere to Venice's Marco Polo Airport
For arrivals between 8.00 p.m. and midnight there is an additional cost for "late arrival" of Euro 50, to be paid in cash upon arrival. We organize arrivals between midnight and one o'clock with an additional cost of Euro 100, after this time we reserve the right to accept the customer always with a supplement to be quantified according to the time of arrival.
Beds will be arranged as either doubles or twins as shown in the photos. The possibility of turning a double bed into twins or vice versa can be found in the description and must be requested at least 7 days before arrival.
‘Elegance is the only beauty that never fades’ - Audrey Hepburn
And beauty shines as bright as a Holly Golightly* smile at this one in a million ‘casa’ in the Dorsoduro sestiere
The former Venice home of legendary designer Hubert de Givenchy - founder of the iconic fashion house and master of chic - this exquisite palazzo apartment tells a story SO special and like his creations encapsulates a look that is consummately elegant and sleek
Paris runway-ready and crisply turned out in a style as relevant in the 2020s as it was back in the day, this exclusive made-to-measure property (a veritable name-dropper’s nirvana!) has been sensitively and luxuriously restored in the most sublime way
Owned before him by his good friend Susanna ‘Suni’ Agnelli (businesswoman, politician and sister of Gianni of Fiat fame), the fully air-conditioned** apartment is situated on the top 2 floors of the palazzo in a prime real estate setting close to the Salute and the Guggenheim
Preserving the precious design influences of its distinguished former owners and paying particular homage to Audrey Hepburn (Givenchy’s lifelong friend and muse who personally selected one of the fabrics that still embellishes walls today), this fashionista’s fairytale hosts 6 guests in 3 bedroomed accommodation comprising:
- The main palazzo entrance on the ‘fondamenta’ beside the Rio de Torreselle Canal which opens to reveal an impressive stone staircase rising to the apartment’s private entrance on the…
2nd Floor where we find
- A bright and elegantly understated sitting room / library in ‘ton sur ton’ whites – a restful reading room and fitting introduction to the apartment boasting finely crafted cabinetry, a comfortable sofa, soft lighting and a pair of windows overlooking the hidden green spaces of well-to-do and well-maintained neighbouring gardens
- The apartment’s strikingly spacious and utterly delicious master bedroom - a candied lemon confection richly enrobed from top to toe in Fortuny’s ‘Persiano Citron’ tapestry tastefully dotted with black & white photographs of Hubert and Audrey - wearing Givenchy, naturally - and showcasing white wooden flooring and tall windows dressed in the sumptuous ruffles of billowing festoon blinds, one of which is a beautiful Venetian gothic ogee-arched ‘bifora’ perfectly illustrating the palazzo’s 16th century roots
- A light and airy, all-white en suite bathroom - but not just any bathroom! – A wonderful space in its own right featuring marble flooring, a luxurious freestanding roll-top bathtub with central rain-shower above, and an inbuilt vanity unit to the side providing the ultimate opportunity for copious pampering and prepping for your very own Venice premiere!
- A narrow curved staircase lit by an extraordinary hand-blown Murano glass Barovier & Toso ‘Hanami’ suspended ceiling lamp drawing the eye upwards and connecting both levels
3rd Floor
- A romantic 2nd double bedroom named ‘The Audrey Hepburn Room’ - a ravishingly intimate haven as charming and graceful as the movie star herself - bedecked in Colefax & Fowler’s ‘Lincoln’ French tapestry personally chosen by Miss Hepburn and home to a double bed, a novel electronically automated cupboard and opulently draped windows framing a quintessentially Venetian view towards St. Mark’s Campanile and the domes of Santa Maria Della Salute
- A separate sparkling second bathroom to the side in dapple-grey marble with large shower
- A characterful 2nd sitting room revelling in its highly patterned appeal…
A symphony in Chinoiserie named ‘The Chinese Room’ thanks to Zoffany’s delightful ‘Emperor’s Musician’ tapestry adorning its walls, lampshades and luxurious corner sofa - and featuring a sloping beamed ceiling, painted wooden flooring, garden views beyond and a minaret-topped antique birdcage with one of its doors flung open wide to reveal a little flock of glass birds perfectly at home beneath the beams!
And moving on to one of the most innovative rooms in the house…
- Set beneath the eaves - the original, radiant, (and quite unexpected!) all-white kitchen / dining room
WAY ahead of its time and perfectly arranged to suit the way we like to cook and entertain today, the room houses a pair of long cantilevered dining tables running along its centre with rising and falling mechanisms designed by Fiat engineers (and now permanently set for your convenience), ample Corian worktops, a sink and stove (and more!) to either side, a walk-in fridge-freezer, plus all the mod-cons you’d expect of such a home!
And forming a semi-private suite at its farthest end…
- Petite in proportion but enormous in impact - a 3rd sitting room / luxury snug attired from head to foot in dapper nautical stripes with an all-embracing u-shaped sofa – once seated and relaxed you might never want to move!
- A 3rd double bedroom with a double bed beneath painted beams - fresh, bright and picked out in pretty raspberry hues - offering splendid views of the Rio de Torreselle Canal, Sansovino’s Palazzo Corner, Salute and the Campanile in the distance, and with its own pristine marble en suite bathroom with shower
And rising up from the kitchen we complete your virtual tour of the surprising secrets concealed within this 100% unique Venetian home with…
- A spectacular wooden furnished ‘altana’ rooftop terrace enjoying breathtaking views of Venetian roofscapes all around!
- Also note that the palazzo’s lush and well-tended lawned garden - shared with other palazzo residents and featuring climbing wisteria, small shrubs and a splendid holm oak tree - may be also be used by guests of La Casa di Hubert de Givenchy (however, kindly note that picnics, dining and sunbathing are not permitted :)
* The famous role Audrey Hepburn played in the 1961 film 'Breakfast at Tiffany’s' in which she wore Givenchy’s now iconic ‘little black dress’
** Note that certain rooms have ceiling fans in addition to air-conditioning!
(Please note that the operation of air conditioning and heating are subjected to the municipality regulation. Generally, the heating works from middle of October to middle of April, while air conditioning works between middle of Aprile to middle of October. Please contact us for further information. )
OUR COMMENT
An UNFORGETTABLE HOME alive with GLAMOUR OF GENTLER TIMES, EXPERTLY TAILORED and TENDERLY RESTORED to suit the most cultivated tastes
Within steps of the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, a short amble to the iconic Church of the Salute and to the Punta Della Dogana Centre of Contemporary Art at Dorsoduro’s eastern tip, and close to a fine variety of eating places and bars including Ai Gondolieri and Ristorante Riviera for fine dining, and Osteria Al Squero and Cantinone Gia Schiavi for cicheti and spritz
An easy waterside stroll to the Conad supermarket at the western end of the stunning Zattere promenade, to 4 vaporetto (water bus) stops - Zattere Spirito Santo, Zattere, Salute and Accademia - for travel around the city (note that St. Mark’s Square can be reached by vaporetto from Salute in under 5 minutes on Line 1!), and also close to the traghetto at Calle Lanza/Calle del Traghetto S. Gregorio which, during operating hours, ferries passengers by gondola across the Grand Canal to the traghetto stop next to the Gritti Palace in the district of San Marco
Also within easy reach of the Alilaguna boat stop connecting the Zattere to Venice's Marco Polo Airport
For arrivals between 8.00 p.m. and midnight there is an additional cost for "late arrival" of Euro 50, to be paid in cash upon arrival. We organize arrivals between midnight and one o'clock with an additional cost of Euro 100, after this time we reserve the right to accept the customer always with a supplement to be quantified according to the time of arrival.
Beds will be arranged as either doubles or twins as shown in the photos. The possibility of turning a double bed into twins or vice versa can be found in the description and must be requested at least 7 days before arrival.
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Distribution of bedrooms
Bedroom 1
1 Double bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double bed
Special features
Terrace
Garden
Internet
Air-Conditioned
Independent kitchen
Refrigerator
Microwave
Oven
Freezer
Dishwasher
Dishes/Cutlery
Kitchen utensils
Coffee machine
Toaster
Kettle
Juicer
Bathroom(s)
1 Bathroom with bathtub
2 Bathrooms with shower
Mandatory or included services
Bed linen: Included
Check in : Included
Check out: Included
Final Cleaning: € 250.00 / booking
Heating: Included
Internet Access: Included
Optional services
Air conditioning: Included
Your schedule
Check-in from 15:00 to 20:00 Every day
Check-outBefore 11:00
Security Deposit (refundable)
Amount: € 1,500.00 / booking
Payment method: Credit Card Hold
Payment on arrival.
Comments
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No pets allowed
Booking conditions
Add dates to see cancellation policy
Cancellation policies
In case of cancellation the following charges will apply
From the booking date until 61 days before check-in
10% of the total rent
From 60 days before check-in until 31 days before check-in
0% of the total rent
From 30 days before check-in until 29 days before check-in
40% of the total rent
From 28 days before check-in until 16 days before check-in
40% of the total rent
From 15 days before until check-in
100% of the total rent
No-show
100% of the total rent
Additional notes
- Tourist tax not included.
- VAT included in the accommodation price
Map and distances
Reviews
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Excellent property. Very well placed, extremely clean and full of the Mr. Givenchy magic. Great kitchen. I also give a 10 to the support provided by viewsonvenice. We were supported by Enrica and she was looking after us every minute. The place to besee more
Excellent property. Very well placed, extremely clean and full of the Mr. Givenchy magic. Great kitchen. I also give a 10 to the support provided by viewsonvenice. We were supported by Enrica and she was looking after us every minute. The place to be in Venice.
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A truly wonderful week in the finest apartment we have ever rented.A perfect location and a seamless process facilitated by V on V.
A truly wonderful week in the finest apartment we have ever rented.A perfect location and a seamless process facilitated by V on V.
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Good meet and greet/check-in to accommodation. Personal and friendly guide for familiarization of property and area. Cleanliness excellent. Spacious apartment for 6 adults with roof terrace and shared garden.
Good meet and greet/check-in to accommodation. Personal and friendly guide for familiarization of property and area. Cleanliness excellent. Spacious apartment for 6 adults with roof terrace and shared garden.
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Perhaps bathrobes could be provided
Perhaps bathrobes could be provided
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A perfect spot to enjoy such a magical city!
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First, the apartment itself is fabulous! All the attention to detail made it feel like we were staying in a friend's home. Lovely at every turn. Being in the Dorsoduro district was convenient, but without all the crowds. We highly recommend this propsee more
First, the apartment itself is fabulous! All the attention to detail made it feel like we were staying in a friend's home. Lovely at every turn. Being in the Dorsoduro district was convenient, but without all the crowds. We highly recommend this property. There were 3 couples and all of us had plenty of space to spread out and relax.
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Nothing to improve on the level of service your company provided during the booking process and down to the very end of our stay.
Nothing to improve on the level of service your company provided during the booking process and down to the very end of our stay.
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An absolutely spectacular apartment in every way
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What a total delight it was to walk into this apartment upon our arrival in Venice. Everything was more than perfect: the bedrooms, the extraordinary kitchen, even the room-by-room air conditioning! We could not have been happier here. I will tell absee more
What a total delight it was to walk into this apartment upon our arrival in Venice. Everything was more than perfect: the bedrooms, the extraordinary kitchen, even the room-by-room air conditioning! We could not have been happier here. I will tell absolutely everyone who plans to visit Venice that they must stay here. Thank you!
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Absolute heaven!
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This is one of the best holiday rentals we have ever had. It is immaculate, it is perfect, it is heavenly. It is so beautifully decorated, no expense has been spared. The beds are supremely comfortable, it is quiet, peaceful.... the bathrooms are see more
This is one of the best holiday rentals we have ever had. It is immaculate, it is perfect, it is heavenly. It is so beautifully decorated, no expense has been spared. The beds are supremely comfortable, it is quiet, peaceful.... the bathrooms are marble-clad and the showers are bliss. Amazing air conditioning means it is a cool respite from the humid hot city. The kitchen is kitted out with more than what a restaurant would offer. We ate breakfast every morning on the terrace, what a treat! The perfect location, easy to get to all the spots we wanted to visit. We dream of coming back and have already looked at the availability calendar for our next stay!
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The bath takes a very long time to fill! And the water never got very hot for the bath. Apart from that, NOTHING ! We loved it all.
The bath takes a very long time to fill! And the water never got very hot for the bath. Apart from that, NOTHING ! We loved it all.
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If you have ever dreamed of an idyllic holiday in a beautiful apartment in one of the world’s most romantic cities, then you should immediately book the Givenchy flat in Venice through VoV! Situated on the top two floors of a beautiful palazzo in thesee more
If you have ever dreamed of an idyllic holiday in a beautiful apartment in one of the world’s most romantic cities, then you should immediately book the Givenchy flat in Venice through VoV! Situated on the top two floors of a beautiful palazzo in the highly desirable Dorsoduro district, this stunning home was the pied à terre of one of the last century’s Fashion Geniuses. Each of the three bedrooms is beautifully decorated and is replete with mementoes of the Legend, as well as those of his Celebrated Muse, Audrey Hepburn. Moreover, the flat comes with a kitchen that will satisfy even the most demanding of chefs. From the multiple ovens and sinks, to the walk-in reefer, to the commercial ham slicer, there is everything to make even the most demanding of chefs happy. The bright and well-lit kitchen also includes ample space for eight hungry eaters ready for a five course meal, after which you can retire to watch Breakfast at Tiffany’s on the large screen TV in the Drawing Roomto play a silly game in the beautiful Blue Sitting Room. A few minutes’ walk from the Ponte dell’ Accademia, and directly opposite the entrance to the Peggy Guggenheim museum, this flat is brilliantly situated to take advantage of all that Venice has to offer while providing a haven of tranquility in what can be a very bustling city.
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Sending separate e mail because we loved everything
Sending separate e mail because we loved everything
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Sehr schöne Wohnung
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Die Wohnung war für uns drei Paare mit den diversen Aufenthaltsbereichen ausgezeichnet
Die Wohnung war für uns drei Paare mit den diversen Aufenthaltsbereichen ausgezeichnet
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Calme et sérenité en plein Dorsoduro
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Le calme de cette demeure avec son jardin les grillons et les oiseaux - le silence en plein cœur de Venise
Une demeure sur deux étages (attention à l'escalier) qui permet d'avoir deux zones séparées - une cuisine pièce à vivre parfaitement équipée. see more
Le calme de cette demeure avec son jardin les grillons et les oiseaux - le silence en plein cœur de Venise
Une demeure sur deux étages (attention à l'escalier) qui permet d'avoir deux zones séparées - une cuisine pièce à vivre parfaitement équipée. Une chambre (de Hubert) très spacieuse avec une merveilleuse salle de bain. |
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Une Altana qui mériterait quelques "rideaux" ou parasol, et fauteuils pour mieux en profiter (car plein sud). Quelques problèmes de wifi mais rapidement résolu avec l'efficacité de viewonvenice - installer sans doute un répéteur Wifi au premier étagesee more
Une Altana qui mériterait quelques "rideaux" ou parasol, et fauteuils pour mieux en profiter (car plein sud). Quelques problèmes de wifi mais rapidement résolu avec l'efficacité de viewonvenice - installer sans doute un répéteur Wifi au premier étage pour simplifier la connexion.
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Cher Monsieur Nicolas, Au nom de tout le personnel de Views on Venice Je tenais à vous remercier beaucoup d’avoir choisi encore une fois notre agence pour votre séjour à Venise.
Je suis heureux d’apprendre que vous avez apprécié La Casa de Hubertsee more
Cher Monsieur Nicolas, Au nom de tout le personnel de Views on Venice Je tenais à vous remercier beaucoup d’avoir choisi encore une fois notre agence pour votre séjour à Venise.
Je suis heureux d’apprendre que vous avez apprécié La Casa de Hubert de Givenchy et que ce choix a aidé à rendre votre vacances a Venise agréable, je vous remercie aussi pour vos commentaires qui nous aideront à améliorer notre service qui est pour nous absolument prioritaire. Nous avons déjà installé un répéteur Wifi pour améliorer la connexion. Nous sommes en train de trouver une solution avec le propriétaire de l’appartement pour l’altana. En espérant vous voir bientôt de nouveau avec nous! Filippo Gaggia |
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A salve for the soul in a secret garden setting, a tucked away treasure in possibly our favourite part of town…
A short stroll to the Church of the Salute, the Palazzo Cini Gallery and to the Punta Della Dogana Center of Contemporary Art at Dorsoduro’s eastern tip, and close to the Accademia Galleries / Bridge on the Grand canal plus a great choice of eating places and bars including Agli Alboretti, Lineadombra and Ristorante Riviera for fine dining, and Osteria Al Squero, Corner Pub and Cantinone Gia Schiavi for spritz and cicheti.
An easy walk to 4 vaporetto (water bus) stops – Zattere Spirito Santo, Zattere, Salute and Accademia for travel around the city (note that St. Mark’s Square can be reached by vaporetto from Salute in under 5 minutes on Line 1!), to 2 Conad supermarkets – one just behind the Zattere Spirito Santo vaporetto stop and the other at the western end of the Zattere – and to the traghetto at Calle Lanza / Calle del Traghetto San Gregorio which, during operating hours, ferries passengers by gondola across the Grand Canal to the traghetto stop beside the Gritti Palace in the district of San Marco.
Also within easy reach of the Alilaguna boat stop connecting the Zattere to Venice's Marco Polo Airport.
**Please note that the operation of air conditioning and heating are subjected to the municipality regulation. Generally, the heating works from middle of October to middle of April, while air conditioning works between middle of Aprile to middle of October. Please contact us for further information.
For arrivals between 8.00 p.m. and midnight there is an additional cost for "late arrival" of Euro 50, to be paid in cash upon arrival. We organize arrivals between midnight and one o'clock with an additional cost of Euro 100, after this time we reserve the right to accept the customer always with a supplement to be quantified according to the time of arrival.
Beds will be arranged as either doubles or twins as shown in the photos. The possibility of turning a double bed into twins or vice versa can be found in the description and must be requested at least 7 days before arrival.17 reviews -
Tucked away in arty Dorsoduro and beguiling guests with its verdant charm
Sits our sublime Venetian ‘casa’, the serene Corte della Palma…
Named after the flourishing palm trees stretching up to the skies from its expansive lawned garden (all yours!) near the pretty Rio delle Romite canal, this peaceful inner sanctum with its highly desirable address promises an exceptional Venetian experience for up to 6 guests.
Fabulously positioned just a few doors down from the famous old-school Locanda Montin and one bridge (and a short alleyway) from the sparkling Zattere promenade, the recently remodelled Corte della Palma takes its interiors to the next dimension with bold design imaginatively paired with traditional pieces and object d’art.
A million miles away in mindset from the (sometimes) madding crowds of Venice and offering abundant space to kick back and let the outside world slip by, the property comprises 3 luxurious and tranquil bedrooms with accommodation spread over the ground and 1st floors (reached by stairs).
Counting Wi-Fi, air-conditioning* throughout and a washing machine / dryer amongst its attributes along with an aura that clearly announces that this is a special place indeed, the property is reached via the ‘blink and miss it’ Calle degli Occhialeri (Street of the Opticians) and comprises:
Ground Floor
A private front door opening into the entrance hall of the house which in turn leads into…
A bright and utterly delightful open-plan main living space composed of…
A sitting area with cool stone flooring (a treat for the feet during warmer weather), a large L-shaped sofa with additional velvet tub-style seating ideal for chilling, a wall-size handmade mirror with antique finish realised by Ongaro e Fuga on the nearby glass-making island of Murano, all lit by a rare and spectacular 19th-century French ‘Pampille’ crystal chandelier
Arch-headed French doors leading to a charming wooden-decked internal courtyard shaded by fabric ‘sails’, furnished with cushioned seating and doubling up as an ‘al fresco’ sitting room when the weather is fine
A stylish dining space with a contemporary dining suite hosting 6 guests lit by a second antique ‘Pampille’ chandelier, and a glazed door opening to reveal Corte della Palma’s remarkable and gorgeously grassy 200sqm walled garden boasting a wonderful furnished paved terrace / loggia illuminated by Venetian hand-blown lanterns at night for memorable dinners beneath the stars, freshly planted flower borders beside characterful herringbone paving, an ancient and very charming ‘vera da pozzo’ wellhead that would have been used in years gone by to provide the residents of the house with fresh water, and a pair of sun-loungers with parasol on a further terrace beneath the palm trees… a slice of pure heaven… who knew Venice had such gardens?!
A modern and well-equipped kitchen with sparkling marble worktops and everything one needs for rustling up an Italian feast**
A pristine contemporary bathroom in polished marble with shower
Stone stairs rising to the…
1st Floor, where we find Corte della Palma’s 3 deluxe bedrooms, each with traditional terrazzo flooring and whitewashed beams overhead…
The restful principal bedroom dressed in pink and greys with a double bed, a Les Dominotiers Sovana Grisaille bespoke panoramic wall mural from the long-established Luise Parati of Padua, and a contemporary en suite bathroom enrobed in striking grey and white marble with shower
A splendid 2nd double bedroom with delightful garden views, a double bed dressed in shades of pink, turquoise and mustard, wallpaper from the Japanese Khroma Kimono Collection by Masureel and a separate immaculate bathroom with shower shared with…
The bijou 3rd bedroom overlooking Corte della Palma’s internal courtyard,
dressed in dramatic teal blue and Midnight Walk wallpaper from Caselio and with a (small) double bed
**Alternatively get in touch for further details of ‘A TAVOLA’ – VOV’s new purpose-designed and professionally equipped Venetian Home-Kitchen – situated almost opposite Corte della Palma on the Rio delle Romite canal, where we celebrate the Italian passion for great food, wine and good company through informal, hands-on COOKING CLASSES with menus focusing on traditional Italian and Venetian cuisine along with easy-going and informative sommelier-led Italian WINE TASTINGS – we hope to see you there!
OUR COMMENT
The rare gift of a garden and a beautifully curated home brought together in a perfect package in the Dorsoduro sestiere!
A short amble to one of the last remaining gondola workshops still in operation in Venice at San Trovaso, the picturesque Campo San Barnaba, the Accademia Bridge and Galleries, the newly reopened Ca’ Rezzonico Museum of 18th century Venice, the iconic Church of the Salute, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, the Palazzo Cini Gallery, plus the Punta Della Dogana Center of Contemporary Art…
… Also close to a variety of fine restaurants and bars including Locanda Montin, Ristorante Riviera, Enoteca Ai Artisti, Oniga, Osteria Al Squero and Cantine del Vino già Schiavi (a favourite with the locals and home to some of the best cicchetti in town!)
An easy waterside stroll to the well-stocked Conad supermarket at the western end of the Zattere for easy self-catering and to 4 vaporetto (water bus) stops – Zattere, Zattere Spirito Santo, Accademia and Salute – for easy travel around the city (note that St. Mark’s Square can be reached by vaporetto from Salute in under 5 minutes on Line 1!)
Within easy reach of the Alilaguna boat stop connecting the Zattere to Venice's Marco Polo Airport and close to the traghetto at Calle Lanza / Calle del Traghetto San Gregorio which, during operating hours, ferries passengers by gondola across the Grand Canal to the district of San Marco.
*Please note that the operation of air-conditioning and heating are subject to municipality regulation. In general, heating is available from mid-October to mid-April, while air-conditioning is available from mid-April to mid-October. Please contact us for further information.
For arrivals between 8.00 p.m. and midnight there is an additional cost for "late arrival" of Euro 50, to be paid in cash upon arrival. We organize arrivals between midnight and one o'clock with an additional cost of Euro 100, after this time we reserve the right to accept the customer always with a supplement to be quantified according to the time of arrival.
Beds will be arranged as either doubles or twins as shown in the photos. The possibility of turning a double bed into twins or vice versa can be found in the description and must be requested at least 7 days before arrival.10 reviews
Other relevant information
Accommodation Registration Number
027042-LOC-04996
National Identification Code (CIN)
IT027042B4P9RXJCZ3