Property: 10 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 10 |
Price/Quality: 10
| Breakfast: 10
I stayed three weeks at Calto della Scala, a modern and above all charming B&B. What I am most grateful for is that the hosts made me feel like I was a very welcome friend they took pleasure in having. They offered useful ideas, considering well my preferences for activities and places to go; they willingly provided anything I asked for to make me feel even more comfortable, and they simply invited me into their circle of trust. I just loved our talks over breakfast (and I am sure that, had I preferred to be on my own, they would have let me discreetly)! The house - a former farmhouse, beautifully, tastefully, and lovingly changed into a home - is situated wonderfully in the hills near the forest above Torreglia and hence - even in the hottest time of the year - the room's temperature was very agreeable (with a little help of a ventilator, an air dryer provided, and of course shutters). The room is small but very clean, homey, and offers all you need, including a roomy bathroom. I was able to move freely on the premises, loved to sit in the deckchair on the lawn to read and enjoy the view, absolute stillness, and nature - so lovely! The dog and many cute cats kept at a discrete distance and only came near when they sensed that I was willing to. The surrounding offers all you can think of: The Eugenian hills are great for leisurely strolls, hikes, drives - and for ambitious people: (mountain) biking; be careful it's really steep and challenging, I find! -, there are plenty of wonderful restaurants, osterias, agriturismos, etc., there are museums and lots of interesting architecture around, and of course, it's a few € to take a 10-minute train ride from the near train station in Montegrotto to Padua and a little more to Venice - both thus reachable for a day-tour without any strain. I also did day-trips (by car) to Vicenza and to Verona to attend the opera in the Arena - very recommendable. And there is lots more - more than you can see or do with several weeks. And to come back to the relaxing, welcoming B&B Calto della Scala in the evening after a busy day to "digest" the many lovely impressions is the best! Thanks, Guilia and Enrico, for having me! I will return any time I am around!
stayed from 07/21/2019 to 08/09/2019