Nestled amid the greenery of the Berici Hills, Ai Due Gelsi is a charming 50-square-meter apartment on the first floor of an elegant 19th-century manor house built of Vicenza white stone, recently restored using green building practices. An authentic place where you can rediscover the rhythms of nature, wake up to the sound of birdsong, and enjoy the beauty of the Veneto’s rural landscapes. Perfect for those who want to relax, explore art trails, and experience life in close contact with the land. Guests are reminded that smoking is strictly prohibited inside the accommodation.
The accommodation features a private entrance that guarantees maximum privacy, with the added benefit of the owners’ discreet presence in the same building—they’re ready to offer you a warm welcome and assistance whenever needed. The view is breathtaking: it stretches from the Berici Hills to the Lessini Mountains, the Vicentine Little Dolomites, and all the way to Mount Baldo (Lake Garda). Guests have access to a beautiful 130-square-meter flower garden shaded by centuries-old mulberry trees, equipped with chairs, a small table, wooden lounge chairs, beach chairs, and an outdoor shower. Given its authentic rural setting, the property offers an experience in full contact with the surrounding landscape, where you may occasionally encounter local wildlife or small insects typical of the countryside. The true gem of the outdoor space is the private natural swimming pool: a man-made basin that exactly replicates the setting of a natural lake, with living water capable of self-purifying without the need for chemicals (e.g., the chlorine used in traditional pools), through the process of phytopurification carried out by aquatic plants. Water from the basin flows continuously into the phytoremediation tank via two small waterfalls, so our soundtrack is now the sound of flowing water, as if there were a small stream. The interiors are cozy and well-appointed: a spacious sleeping area with a double bed (single mattress and memory foam pillows) and a one-and-a-half-person sofa bed, a living area with a desk and armchairs, and a fully equipped kitchen with new appliances, pots and pans, dishes, and all the accessories needed for a completely self-sufficient stay. The bathroom, which features a window, is equipped with a shower, towels (bidet, hand, and shower towels), and organic personal hygiene products.
The property can accommodate up to 3 people, with the option to request a camping cot with a mattress and linens for young children.
To promote sustainability, the house is powered by a solar panel system and places great emphasis on organic and biodynamic farming. A washing machine, iron, and drying rack are also available in a shared area on the first floor.
The property offers multilingual hospitality: the owners speak English, French, Spanish, and German, making your stay simple and enjoyable even for international guests.
Experiences and Surroundings
The location is ideal for exploring the region’s wonders:
- Vicenza (30 km) and Verona (50 km), both UNESCO World Heritage cities;
- The Palladian Villas and the landscapes designed by Muttoni, Scamozzi, and Sammicheli;
- The Euganean Hills, the thermal baths of Abano, Bassano, Marostica, and Soave, and the castles of Romeo and Juliet, which can even be seen from the house’s garden;
- Monteccchio Maggiore, with the splendid Villa Cordellina Lombardi, featuring frescoes by Tiepolo;
- The hilly areas are ideal for hiking, biking, and wine testings, with numerous wineries producing both organic and traditional wines.
In addition, Asiago, Recoaro Terme, and Lake Garda are all less than an hour away.
