R. Ancient home with garden in a castle, near sea, between Trieste and Venice

Casa Rambaldo is an independent holiday home for up to 4 guests, with a private, fully fenced garden, located within a historic castle, in the heart of one of Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages.

This charming 85 m² stone house was once the residence of medieval guards and has since been transformed into a quiet and comfortable retreat.

Carefully restored in 2012 with great respect for the original materials and proportions, the house features terracotta floors, exposed wooden beams, and a warm, authentic atmosphere—ideal for guests who appreciate genuine historic places and tranquility.

Layout of the house

Ground floor:
Double bedroom with direct access to the private garden, furnished with a comfortable double bed and antique furniture
Bathroom with a spacious shower finished in green-blue mosaic tiles
Fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances and a marble dining table
Cosy living area with sofa and satellite TV

Mezzanine:
Small second double bedroom, accessible via an antique staircase

Outdoor spaces:
The house has a private, fully fenced garden for exclusive use, perfect for relaxing and dining outdoors.
The garden is equipped with wooden table and chairs, deckchairs, sun loungers, and a barbecue.

Guests also enjoy exclusive access to the castle’s historic gardens, a rare privilege immersed in peace and nature.

Setting and location:
Casa Rambaldo is located in the historic centre of Strassoldo, one of I Borghi più belli d’Italia (Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages), a small, authentic village that is still very much lived in.

The historic centre consists of two contemporaneous fortified complexes: the Castello di Strassoldo di Sopra, owned by our family for over one thousand years, and the Castello di Strassoldo di Sotto, belonging to our relatives.

Although small, the village offers essential services:
grocery shop
post office
hairdresser
café
4 restaurants, 2 of which are within walking distance

Connections:
Beaches of Grado: 20 minutes by car
Venice: 1 hour
Trieste: 35 minutes
Udine: 20 minutes
Slovenia: 30 minutes
Austria: about 1 hour

Casa Rambaldo is ideal for guests looking for:
an independent home
peace and privacy
historic authenticity
a stay away from mass tourism, yet well connected

Well-behaved pets are welcome.

What you will love about the area:
Strassoldo is a compact and authentic village, perfect for evening walks among historic walls and waterways, far from traffic and mass tourism.

Guests particularly enjoy spending the day at the seaside or visiting one of the many local attractions and returning to Strassoldo in the evening to enjoy the cool air and tranquility.
Dining by candlelight in the garden is a special pleasure, as is walking or driving a short distance to one of the excellent local restaurants, before returning to a quiet and sheltered place.

In the evening, the village becomes especially atmospheric, with soft lighting, silence and a clear night sky, ideal for those seeking relaxation and rare, unspoilt surroundings.