RELAIS LA MAGIOCA
Tranquil and indulgent farmhouse minutes from Verona
PLUCK FRESH FRUIT from the orchard, wander through the olive grove, doze in the hammock. Nothing to disturb the view but vineyards and the distant skyline of Verona.
Hidden in the depths of Valpolicella country, Relais La Magioca is a mellow stone farmhouse that's as tranquil as it is solidly built. Its handsome facade – green shuttered windows, creeper covered walls and shady terrace – leads the way to rooms furnished with antiques, deep sofas and rich rugs on polished floors. Help yourself to drinks or leaf through the books in the large and airy sitting room where music floats in the background.
La Magioca's six bedrooms, in warm tones of yellow, ochre and rust, are elegant and beautifully styled. Bold artworks, Tuscan linens and flowers from the garden add luxurious and personal touches. All are different (one is named after actress Greta Scacchi, who brought her whole family) while luxurious bathrooms are done out in marble, mosaic and travertine stone.
Hit the Spot
Ten minutes from Verona.
Pillow Talk
The Room of the Mosaics, with its raftered ceiling and mosaic walled bathroom, is pretty tempting.
Be Savvy
Book well ahead if you're planning to come for the Verona Opera Festival.
Be Smitten
Relaxed country house living, Veneto style.
Plum cake and coffee
Sink into La Magioca's four-poster suite, have a decadent soak in the garden's outdoor hot tub (there will soon be an infinity pool, too) or relax downstairs by the candleglow of the fireplace. Breakfast on delicious bread and plum cake, fresh fruit and sizzling coffee.
There's a delightful flower-filled patio with shady and sunny spots for enjoying a cooling drink. The grounds stretch away prettily, past fields where the family cultivate vines, olives and fig trees.
While Verona, Valpolicella country and Lake Garda are on your doorstep, you might find it hard to tear yourself away from the garden with its hammock and pretty Romanesque 13th century church.This is an utterly hospitable place to stay, and the owners clearly love looking after their guests.
Relais La Magioca was reviewed for Room for Romance by Helen Pickles
PLUCK FRESH FRUIT from the orchard, wander through the olive grove, doze in the hammock. Nothing to disturb the view but vineyards and the distant skyline of Verona.
Hidden in the depths of Valpolicella country, Relais La Magioca is a mellow stone farmhouse that's as tranquil as it is solidly built. Its handsome facade – green shuttered windows, creeper covered walls and shady terrace – leads the way to rooms furnished with antiques, deep sofas and rich rugs on polished floors. Help yourself to drinks or leaf through the books in the large and airy sitting room where music floats in the background.
La Magioca's six bedrooms, in warm tones of yellow, ochre and rust, are elegant and beautifully styled. Bold artworks, Tuscan linens and flowers from the garden add luxurious and personal touches. All are different (one is named after actress Greta Scacchi, who brought her whole family) while luxurious bathrooms are done out in marble, mosaic and travertine stone.
Hit the Spot
Ten minutes from Verona.
Pillow Talk
The Room of the Mosaics, with its raftered ceiling and mosaic walled bathroom, is pretty tempting.
Be Savvy
Book well ahead if you're planning to come for the Verona Opera Festival.
Be Smitten
Relaxed country house living, Veneto style.
Plum cake and coffee
Sink into La Magioca's four-poster suite, have a decadent soak in the garden's outdoor hot tub (there will soon be an infinity pool, too) or relax downstairs by the candleglow of the fireplace. Breakfast on delicious bread and plum cake, fresh fruit and sizzling coffee.
There's a delightful flower-filled patio with shady and sunny spots for enjoying a cooling drink. The grounds stretch away prettily, past fields where the family cultivate vines, olives and fig trees.
While Verona, Valpolicella country and Lake Garda are on your doorstep, you might find it hard to tear yourself away from the garden with its hammock and pretty Romanesque 13th century church.This is an utterly hospitable place to stay, and the owners clearly love looking after their guests.
Relais La Magioca was reviewed for Room for Romance by Helen Pickles
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Dining in
Only breakfast is served, though it’s pretty hearty fare and is served till midday – perfect for slothful mornings and lie-ins. It's possible to arrange a dinner here if you're a party of friends.
Breakfast
Buffet breakfast is served until midday.
Room service
Available morning and evening.
Where?
Relais La Magioca
What’s cooking?
Home-made pastries and preserves for breakfast.
Dress the part
Relax – you're on holiday
See & Do
Check out some of the region's Valpolicella vineyards, and visit the Cascate di Molina park, with its waterfalls and hiking trails. Take in the sights and monuments of Verona, where romantics might like to visit La Casa di Giulietta (Juliet's House). Seeing the Roman amphitheatre is a must, and if you want some fresh air and stunning scenery it doesn’t come better than Lake Garda – where you can hop aboard a steamer – just a short drive from the city.
Spa
The well equipped Henry Chenot wellness centre is only 5km away and has just about everything you could want.
Diary Dates
June-September
Verona's Arena comes alive to sound of opera. Get tickets, or – if that's out of the question – sit on the grass outside and listen for free.
Only breakfast is served, though it’s pretty hearty fare and is served till midday – perfect for slothful mornings and lie-ins. It's possible to arrange a dinner here if you're a party of friends.
Breakfast
Buffet breakfast is served until midday.
Room service
Available morning and evening.
Where?
Relais La Magioca
What’s cooking?
Home-made pastries and preserves for breakfast.
Dress the part
Relax – you're on holiday
See & Do
Check out some of the region's Valpolicella vineyards, and visit the Cascate di Molina park, with its waterfalls and hiking trails. Take in the sights and monuments of Verona, where romantics might like to visit La Casa di Giulietta (Juliet's House). Seeing the Roman amphitheatre is a must, and if you want some fresh air and stunning scenery it doesn’t come better than Lake Garda – where you can hop aboard a steamer – just a short drive from the city.
Spa
The well equipped Henry Chenot wellness centre is only 5km away and has just about everything you could want.
Diary Dates
June-September
Verona's Arena comes alive to sound of opera. Get tickets, or – if that's out of the question – sit on the grass outside and listen for free.
GETTING THERE
Location
Via Moron, 37024 San Vito di Negrar
Parking
There is free guest parking.
Trains
Verona station – 22km
Taxis
EUR 20 from the station
Airport
Verona – 22km
Rooms and suites
Three rooms, three suites
Special features
One room has a four poster, another has a private jacuzzi and a third (see left) has a bath made entirely out of mosaics. There's satellite TV too.
Also…
La Magioca has an outdoor garden hot tub and a terrace with great views.
ESSENTIAL INFO
Rates guide
EUR 200-290
Open/closed
Open all year
Check-in
3pm
Check-out
Midday
Minimum night stay?
No
Children
Welcome
Pets
Welcome
Air conditioning
Yes – all rooms
Wedding license?
Yes – based on exclusive hire. La Magioca has its own beautiful little frescoed Romanesque chapel in the grounds – the perfect setting for an intimate country house wedding. Up to 120 party guests can be catered for.
Location
Via Moron, 37024 San Vito di Negrar
Parking
There is free guest parking.
Trains
Verona station – 22km
Taxis
EUR 20 from the station
Airport
Verona – 22km
Rooms and suites
Three rooms, three suites
Special features
One room has a four poster, another has a private jacuzzi and a third (see left) has a bath made entirely out of mosaics. There's satellite TV too.
Also…
La Magioca has an outdoor garden hot tub and a terrace with great views.
ESSENTIAL INFO
Rates guide
EUR 200-290
Open/closed
Open all year
Check-in
3pm
Check-out
Midday
Minimum night stay?
No
Children
Welcome
Pets
Welcome
Air conditioning
Yes – all rooms
Wedding license?
Yes – based on exclusive hire. La Magioca has its own beautiful little frescoed Romanesque chapel in the grounds – the perfect setting for an intimate country house wedding. Up to 120 party guests can be catered for.
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