Corte Spinata is set amidst the greenery of the Po countryside.
Running alongside our farm is a cycle route and, a stone's throw away, there’s a landing pier for cruises on the Po River.
We are in Melara, near Ostiglia, in the centre of the Art quadrangle of the historic cities of Verona, Mantua, Ferrara and Venice.
Our country-home is the perfect base for enjoying both Italian nature and culture.
Corte Spinata is situated in a UNESCO Man and Biosphere reserve called “PO GRANDE “.
Corte Spinata is ideal for truly relaxing: snoozing, reading, looking at the internet, cycling along the river Po, fishing, playing in the open fields or pottering around the vegetable garden.
If you love to cook, you’ll be pleased with our well-equipped kitchen as well as an outdoor stone fireplace and barbeque.
You can get to many bike paths directly from Corte Spinata.
To make your stay as pleasant as possible, we’ll email you some information about interesting places to visit nearby. We have compiled a list of the most important places you can explore by car or by train in a day. These historical cities and beautiful landscapes represent just some of the cultural heritage and fascinating history of the area.
Here you will find suggestions to help our guests get the most out of their stay, enjoying all that Corte Spinata has to offer : peace and quiet, the beautiful Italian countryside, our culture, art and delicious local food, so our guests have a wonderful stay and will encourage other visitors to discover this part of Italy.
Unfortunately, we are NOT able to book any events or trips for you, but we can help make your stay as pleasant as possible.
If you are thinking of renting a car, you must book it yourselves, BEFORE coming to us. We also highly recommend booking tickets for events or shows well in advance before leaving home to avoid any disappointment.
Our Mission
We want to make your stay at Corte Spinata as pleasant and relaxing as possible. We envisioned our apartments as base for a Grand tour, a cultural exploration of Italy in the style of travellers in the 17th and 18th centuries, discovering the legacy of classical art and renaissance masterpieces; or as a home away from home for those who are studying or working remotely for periods up to 18 months. What could be better than the tranquillity of the Italian countryside, far from traffic, noise and pollution?
As you can see in our photographs and videos, we have made a little haven for our guests, here in Corte Spinata. You can view the property personally or arrange to have it viewed for you before deciding. We can arrange a video call so you can see the apartments and should you have any doubts or queries, you can speak to a native English or German speaker.
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We are in Melara, near Ostiglia, in the centre of the Art quadrangle of the historic cities of Verona, Mantova, Ferrara and Venice.
If you are interested in longer stays or booking directly with us, we offer excellent rates with a registered contract, in accordance with Italian tax law. In “Prices and Conditions” you can find more information on services included in the price as well as conditions. Do not hesitate to contact us directly if you have any queries.
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