| | Facilities within the Property |
 La Bottega di Mariella: In the Bottega (shop) - the refined atelier inside the Albereta - we find: the noble Contadi Castaldi and Bellavista wines, agro-food products, and prestigious temptations for the home, such as American style tablecloths, candle holders, and rattan and wooden bottle holders. Then, for body care, there is the Albereta Bathroom Line: towels and soft dressing gowns, essences, bath salts, bath foam, and scents, all under the Culti designer label. For clothing, there are soft and warm large cashmere sweaters, and elegant pashmina and silk scarves. |
The Chess Room: Very private and characterised by the presence of a large fireplace. The right setting for a face-to-face meeting where the maximum tranquillity is required.
The Billiard Room: The games room is adjacent to the reading room and can welcome up to ten persons sitting around a table.
The Reading Room: An authentic sitting room with large white divans to reach a meeting table. This room opens onto broad spaces and a terrace where it is possible to set up coffee-breaks and cocktails.
The Party Room: This large room with restaurant, bar and independent entrance, was designed for meetings and large parties. On request, it can be subdivided into two distinct areas; one for working in and the other for lunch. The antique furnishings, Murano light fittings and the spectacular opening on the ceiling, next to the fountain give an indispensable touch of elegance. It is available in the following configurations: party with dancing, banquet, conference, workshop, meeting, fashion show.
The Gualtiero Marchesi Restaurant: Relais&Gourmand two Michelin starred Restaurant. His culinary philosophy is create and innovate, with serving with the refined touch of days-gone-by, an overall tone of understated elegance. The exquisite dishes served in his restaurants are a balance of preparation, simplicity and the search for excellence. His recipes, celebrated throughout the world, apply the techniques of fine cuisine to the preparation of dishes using regionally typical ingredients. The results are miniature works of art, harmonious in all their elements, where the ingredients are not suffocated, but rather rendered divine in the preparation. |
 The Gualtiero Marchesi Training School: This is an exclusive offer, reserved to just two participants who become apprentices for four days to learn the art of the great cooks in the Gualtiero Marchesi kitchens. They will in fact attend the kitchen at the same times as the kitchen staff to follow all the preparation phases of the dishes that have made Gualtiero Marchesi famous. At the end of the course they will be given an attendance certificate, a recipe album and the "Saperi and Sapori" (Knowledge of Flavours) book by Gualtieri Marchesi. The course, that can even be customised, can only be attended during the months of March, April, August and November.
A Journey in the World of Wine: L'Albereta organises tasting sessions for its guests in the cellars owned by Bellavista and Contadi Castaldi. In the harvesting period and apart from the usual guided visit to the company, the opportunity is offered to witness the harvesting operations in the vineyards. On request, a specific tasting course can be organised with a wine-food combination.
Art Itineraries: For art lovers, L'Albereta offers a theme stay with visits to the art exhibitions of the cities of Bergamo, Brescia, Manova and Verona. Programs are agreed directly with customers on the basis of their preferences and a member of the hospitality staff is always ready to supply detailed information about the cultural events of the moment. |
Golf All the Way: Between March and October, the first Relais & Chateaux golf circuit is taking place on 14 courses, including the most famous ones in Italy. L'Albereta, which has always been a destination for golf lovers is also organising a special itinerary that includes the nearby Franciacorta Golf Club, L'Albenza and Garda Golf Country Club.
Golf courses with special arrangements:
Franciacorta Golf Club - Nigoline di Corte Franca (BS) 18+9 holes Par 72+27
Sixty hectares in the greenery of Franciacorta, two steps away from Lake Iseo and only 6 km. From the Albereta. Two courses, one 18 hole championship course and a 9 hole executive course, designed by architects Pete Dye e Marco Croze. Appreciated by the most expert of players, this course meanders inside a natural park with numerous ponds.
Gardagolf Country Club - Soiano del Lago (BS) 18+9 holes Par 72+ 35
One hundred hectares of parkland with ancient olives, cypresses and vineyards with a magnificent view of Lake Garda and "La Rocca" di Manerba. Designed by the English Cotton, Penning e Steel & Partners, this course is frequented by famous professionals.
L'Albenza Golf Club - Almenno San Bartolomeo (BG) 27 holes Par 72
One of Italy's historical courses. Situated where the two green Imagna and Brembana valleys meet, this course offers a unique landscape. A visit to Bergamo Alta is a must. The Albereta offers an always up-to-date information service about guided tours and exhibitions in the city.
Cą degli Ulivi - Bardolino (VR) 18 holes
The lay-out of the holes and tees of this course makes for difficult competition, but suitable also for beginners. |
 Other Facilities
SPA Center "Espace Vitalitč by Henri Chenot"
Focused on anti aging treatment and biontology.
Swimming pool, hydro-massage, gymnasium, sauna, tennis, billiards.
Exclusive, carpark without security.
Piano Bar from Tuesday to Sunday.
Health trail in the Villa's park.
Covered garage with security
Tennis lessons
Mountain bike
Relaxing massage
Transfer service with a driver in a Limousine, Mercedes Van
Guided visit to the Contadi Castaldi and Bellavista cellars |
| Property Facilities Summary: |  Banquets | Bar | | Beauty Treatments | Bicycle Rentals | | Billiard Table | Boat Hire | | Car Rental (with Driver) | City Tours | | Concierge Service | Conference Packages | | Congresses & Meetings | Courtesy Kit | | Currency Exchange Service | DVD Library | | Fax Machine | Fishing | | Flowers | Garage | | Golf | Golf Lessons | | Guide-Dogs Welcome | Guided Tours | | Gym | Hairdresser | | Hammam | Heated Pool | | Helicopter Service To/From Airport | Home Produce | | Horseback Riding | Indoor Swimming Pool | | Internet Connection | Internet Point | | Internet Wireless | Manicure, Pedicure | | Massage | Medium Pets Welcome | | Meeting Room | Mountain Bike Rentals | | Newspaper | Overhead Projector | | Parking | Personal Shopper Service | | Photocopier | Pool Table | | Porter Service | Private Boat Tours | | Private Transfer To / From City | Private Transfer To/From Airport | | Private Transfer To/From Bus Station | Private Transfer To/From Rail Station | | Restaurant | Sauna | | Secretarial Service | Solarium (UV) | | Spa | Swimming Pool | | Tennis Court | Tennis Lessons | | Tennis Rackets | Ticket Reservation Service | | Towels for Swimming Pool | Translation Service | | Trekking | Turn Down Service | | Valet Parking | Wake Up Service | | Wine Tasting | Wine Tours | | |
 Franciacorta: This eminently agricultural land and one welcoming to travellers has succeeded in maintaining its tradition for hard work and a timeless love of nature unaltered. According to reliable historical sources the origin of its name derives from the 'francae curtes', small medieval communities of Benedictine monks exempt from paying taxes on condition that they reclaimed and worked the land entrusted to them. The exact geographical definition of the territory appears in the statute of Doge Francesco Foscari, dated 1429. The territory, part of the highly civilised Republic of Venice had the same boundaries that are recognised today by the ministerial decree for the municipalities producing DOC wines. These wines include sparkling wines that compete with French champagnes and excellent red and white table wines. The area also produces dairy products and ripens cheeses, it mills cereals, makes pasta and processes meats, including ones from outside the territory. Franciacorta is therefore given to new business necessities but also limits its development to maintain an environment on a human scale.
Lake Iseo: The lake is a separate universe from the other scenery of Franciacorta. Here Monte Isola can be reached by ferry-boat from Iseo a holiday centre with composed beauty, many markets and historical findings. Here, far from the traffic and surrounded by greenery, small and ancient hamlets are found, perched on the slopes of the hill. Time has stood still and the ancient native agricultural vocation continues. Along the shore, between the impressive views of stone houses and alleys, the last craftsmen work to make fishing nets and every year the singular religious and folk traditions are re-lived. |
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