General
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Venice is situated within the lagoon.Once on the island access is by water or on foot.
Museums are often closed for one day as are restaurants.Shops apart from the supermarket and some tourist shops close from 1 to 4pm.In summer the no 1 vaporetto goes to the Lido(beach) every 10 minutes.Reverse along The Grand Canal.
Boats go to islands of Murano Burano and Torcello.There are trips to the Brenta Canal and Palladian villas. Also wine tastings in the Veneto.Verona Padua Vincenza and Treviso are within travelling distance by train.
Interior facilities
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Dvd player , Fridge , Heating , Hob , Ironing board/Iron , Kettle , Linen provided , Microwave , Oven , Radio , Shower , Toaster , Towels provided
Note's on interior
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The apartment is a more recent conversion in a C16 building. The floors are marble and the ceilings beamed.Rugs are on the floor and the walls clothed in hangings, paintings and etchings.There is a dining table and chairs, plus the sofa. The mini kitchen is secluded behind folding doors.A wide variety of utensils.DVD player, radio and library.
Bedroom Facilities
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The bedroom has two windows looking into the courtyard. The king sized bed is dressed in silk and velvet. In winter there is access to an electric blanket. In summer fans,the bed is draped with a mosquito net.A wardrobe also contains drawers as does the bedside table.
The sofa bed in the sitting room can accommodate further guests.
Bathroom Facilities
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The bedroom has two windows looking into the courtyard. The king sized bed is dressed in silk and velvet. In winter there is access to an electric blanket. In summer fans,the bed is draped with a mosquito net.A wardrobe also contains drawers as does the bedside table.
The sofa bed in the sitting room can accommodate further guests.
Exterior facilities
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Patio
Note's on exterior
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Ramo del'Arco is a narrow lane and the apartment has a green security door set into the wall.This opens into a long private courtyard with an ancient well now filled with plants.Pretty iron chairs create a sitting area, shady in the heat of the day.The glazed door into the sitting room is the entrance to the apartment.Outdoor boxes are available for suitcases. Wellingtons and umbrellas are provided.
Local information
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Car not required , Chemist nearby , Doctor nearby , Family Holiday , Historical interest , Walking
Local Activity
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Sailing , Golf , Fishing (sea) , Culture , Bird watching
Suitability
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Family holiday , Child friendly
Nearest Airport
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Marco Polo/ Treviso - 10 km
Location type
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Venice is a medieval city with winding streets and canals. Split into 5 areas the apartment is in Castello. Minutes from San Antonin bridge.Set behind La Pieta , Vivaldi's church on the Riva.The C16 buildings form a street, and the apartment is secluded in its own courtyard.Typical of its type the kitchen is hidden behind folding doors in the sitting room.Smoking only permitted in the courtyard.
Location
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Walking , Vibrant area , Town centre , Near beach
Notes
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The apartment can be reached from Marco Polo airport via Alliliguna boat, 1 hour, to Arsenale or San Zaccaria.E13 each way
From Treviso by airport bus to Pizzale Roma. then 51 vaporetto to San Zaccaria.
By eurostar train to Santa Lucia. Parking in Mestre on the mainland.Venice Card gives access to Alliguna, Vaporetti, museums and art galleries.Chorus card to churches.Museum card to various museums.
Gondola are available from Ponte Greci.Local shops in San Antonin.Numerous restaurants.Giardini and Arsenale nearby for Biennale.