Located
in Oneta, hamlet of San Giovanni Bianco, Mid Brembana Valley.
Open
year-round.
San
Giovanni Bianco is 25 Km away from Bergamo, 30 Km from Milan Orio al
Serio International Airport (BGY), and 30 Km from closest motorway toll
station (A4, eastbound exit Dalmine, westbound exit Bergamo).
In
the hamlet
see the Grataroli House, built before 1400, known to be the
birthplace of Harlequin and the Church of Our Lady of the
Carmel with two works of Ceresa and the frescoed porch (XV century). In S. Giovanni Bianco (2 Km) see the Parish church of
XIX century with works of Ceresa and Tiepolo and the
famous relic of the Holy Thorn (taken from Jesus Crown),
the Boselli Manor (XIV century), and the arcaded stretch
of the Route Priula with the middle-age bridges crossing
the river Enna and a long stretch of the via Mercatorum (the former
merchants way linking Venice and the Swiss canton of Graubunden).
In
the vicinity:
2
Km away: the ravine of the Taleggio Valley, the middle-age hamlet of
Cornello dei Tasso and the Spa Resort of San Pellegrino Terme.
3
Km away: the starting
points for Western Orobie Trail and pathways leading to the peaks of
Venturosa and Cancervo.
5
Km away: horseback riding.
20
Km away: Foppolo, San Simone, Carona, Valtorta, Piazzatorre and Branzi
have ski lifts for downhill skiing, tracks for cross-country skiing,
ice-skating rinks.
Characteristic
products available: Branzi, Taleggio
and Goat cheeses.
Villa
Arlecchino is an ancient stony manor house with wooden balcony, facing
the place of Oneta, 500 m a.s.l.
The
building stands opposite the XV century Grataroli House (Guglielmo
Grataroli was a famous medicine man of the late XVI century) known to be
the birthplace of Harlequin and an ancient stony watering trough.
The
surrounding meadows and woods make the setting peaceful and relaxing.
At
present, Villa Arlecchino is the countryside
private residence of the owners who purchased in 1997 and entirely
restored, keeping the historic touch intact.
Inside
the house the original stony walls, the wooden-beam
and the arched ceilings have been restored and made visible. In the
living room there is the big fireplace and the entire first floor has
been planked with larch wood. Many antique pieces (late XIX and early XX
centuries) have been used to furnish the house.
The
house boasts a large exercise room (to share with the hosting family)
including lavaboes, WC, steam bath, Scottish shower and a room pedal
cycle and a small bathroom equipped with WC and wash basin (private for
guests).
in
addition: heating, room for disposal of ski equipment, colours TV, video
recorder, stereo audio system including collection of classical, opera
and modern music CD’s, playstation.
There
are one double and one twin rooms destined to the
guests.
Bed
& Breakfast (2 rooms, capacity 4 people max)
