The Covent Garden is a magnificent property that dates back to XVII century. It was previously a Covent and it has been transformed into a gorgeous vacation rental and venue for special events (weddings, etc.).
This fantastic and elegant property has 11 bedrooms and it can accommodate up to 22 people (+ 5 in sofa beds for a total of 27 people).
The building is surrounded by beautiful gardens, equipped with tables and chairs that can comfortably accommodate 40 guests under a large white-canopied gazebo. A paved path or a flight of steps, takes you to the walled formal gardens that have been re-created from the original gardens of 1600's complete with a large fountain and ideal for leisurely strolls of solitude and quietness- the air scented by the nearby walls of roses and over 100 potted lemon and grapefruit trees are scattered throughout the property. From there you can enjoy the views over the valley and a quaint village.
Amid the gardens there is also a large swimming pool area, with banks of roses and jasmine climbing two sides of the ancient wall and create a canopy for shade as well as remarkable scents of rose, jasmine, citrus and herbs. An incredible relaxing experience!
Inside, on the ground floor there is a beautiful, spacious and bright reception room with chairs, sofas and coffee tables in a charming Italian style. It is furnished with satellite TV and games, and there is a door to a fully equipped study (PC, printer, copier) and wireless broadband internet access. Adjoining the reception room is a large dining room with painted ceiling and a table large enough to accommodate all guests. On the ground floor there is also a magnificent modern, large and professional kitchen. Next to the kitchen is a laundry room, fully equipped with washing machine, dryer, iron etc. and a larder and a half bathroom. To complete the ground floor there are 2 guest bathrooms with handicap accessible toilet and an elevator for the convenience of bringing luggage up and down from the bedrooms.
Both the reception room and the kitchen have access to the parterre, which is furnished with shaded tables where guests can barbecue their lunch, or just eat, sip a glass of wine and enjoy the view.
By taking the elevator or through the staircase you will reach the first floor. The staircase leads you to a hallway. On your right are the elevator and then a hallway that runs along the north side of the villa. Just in front of the elevator there is a double bedroom with en suite bathroom with shower. Off of this hall way you have four bedrooms suites that are mirror images of each other. Enter the room into a hallway with a full-equipped bathroom with tub of to the side and an ample luggage and wardrobe space with safety box. . Further into your room is a living room area with a sofa bed and mini bar. Staircase leading to the loft bedroom, which has two twin beds that can be, combined into a king bed, an armoire, a writing table with a second mini bar. The loft also has a second full-equipped bathroom with a shower. The hallway running along the north side of the villa continues up a short flight of stairs and leads you in the last bedroom suite furnished as the other ones except that the two bathrooms have both the shower. Each suite is elegantly furnished and decorated with individually hand-painted ceilings. All guest accommodation is fitted with individual heating/air conditioning so that all rooms are comfortable whatever the season.
Continue up the staircase or take the elevator to the second floor. On the hallway behind the first door on the left is a king bedroom en suite bathroom with tub and shower. The second bedroom we find facing the formal gardens is a king bedroom suite with a balcony overlooking the formal gardens, this room also has a private study as well as an en suite bathroom with shower. Further down the hallway, a cosy living room and a king bedroom with en suite bath. Two additional double bedrooms that also face the formal gardens share a large bathroom at the end of the hallway complete the second floor.
Finally there is a further building “The Limonaia” (that can be used on request at extra cost) as a meeting hall or dining room. It can be divided into four private rooms if needed for meetings. This room is provided with large round tables and glass windows that make it a wonderful all occasion room.
So to finish, The Covent Garden is the perfect place for family gatherings, or large groups of friends, or to celebrate special events, in a charming and elegant atmosphere.
GUEST OF THE COVENT GARDEN WILL BE WELCOMED BY AN ARRIVAL BUFFET DINNER WITH LOCAL WINE INCLUDED