Another Level

Another Level: Veneto

This is one of those places that starts out great and just gets better and better. You know you've hit the jackpot as you approach the building – an 18th century Grand Canal palace in one of the best locations in the city. The entrance is a beautiful mix of old and new, with classical statues and a state-of-the-art lift up to your top floor apartment. It all bodes well, and the payoff is impossible to miss. From the terrace of this gorgeous home, there are views over this most famous of canals to the bell tower of St Marks – and right the way to the snow-capped Dolomites mountains beyond. The sitting room is impressive, with its renaissance-style windows leading out to the alfresco dining space. On top of that, there are marble bathrooms with stunning bisazza tiles and a kitchen with high-end appliances and a professional wine fridge. But it’s the attention to detail in the bedrooms that sets this place apart, with custom-made furniture and beautiful hand-painted walls. Take in the home's original pieces and period mouldings overhead as you nod off. Right in the centre of things, there is much to see and do right on your doorstep. Take a fifteen-minute stroll to St. Mark's Square for its striking architecture and beloved Basilica. Hop on a gondola past the Rialto Bridge nearby, and ensure you sample the local cuisine for a real taste of Venice.

Home truths:
*There's a private lift that will take you right to the third floor, although you will then need to climb nine wide steps to reach the apartment
*The home can be taken either as a whole for nine guests or the main canal front apartment only with two terraces for five guests
*The fourth bedroom features a single bed and is considerably smaller than the other rooms
*Guests are asked not to light candles