The Strada del Prosecco
is the route which winds its way from Conegliano to Valdobbiadene, along the foot of the Trevigiano mountains, discovering Prosecco, the prestigious white wine of refined perlage renowned the world-over.
From the Hotel Antico Mulino, it's just a few kilometers to arrive at the foot of the wine-producing hills, then enjoy the route which takes visitors along the crests of the hills, with a procession of vineyards unfurling from one town to another, each steeping in history, tradition and art, such as San Pietro di Feletto with its Romanesque 12th century church, and Conegliano, a charming hamlet at the foot of the hills with its pleasant promenade under the shade of the porticoes in Contrada Granda, overlooking ancient noble palaces.
A stopover at the magnificently restored Castello di Collalto at Susegana, and the spectacular Castello dei Brandolini at Cison di Valmarino are an absolute must, perhaps in the springtime when the events organized for the Primavera del Prosecco further embellish the beautiful halls of the castles.
In addition to being situated near Venice the Hotel Antico Mulino is also close to Treviso, in the heart of the production area for the exquisite tasting Radicchio Rosso di Treviso, at Scorzè.
As for prestigious wines, red radicchio (chicory) has the honor of having a route (strada) dedicated to it, crossing through the countryside between the localities of Scorzè, Treviso and Castelfranco, amidst the towns and fields that are also home to Villas of Veneto of ancient memory, and surprising nature parks safeguarding the special environments created by the river Sile and its crystal clear spring waters.
From the Hotel Antico Mulino, visitors can follow an ideal tour which winds its way from Zero Branco, to see the elegant 17th century Villa Guidini, the home of the Consortium for the Protection of Radicchio, along to Badoere with its spectacular Rotonda, the grandiose Barchessa which plays host to a recurrent typical antiques market, arriving at Cavasagra and its stunning Villa Corner della Regina, descending then on to Quinto di Treviso for a stop at the Oasi naturalistica di Cervara, situated in the Parco Naturale del Sile, passing in front of the airport of Treviso and finally ending at Treviso, a delightful city of water and art with its intact medieval alleys and calm river creating pictoresque views along its journey through the city.
Golfing enthusiasts will find some of the most prestigious golf courses in Veneto just a few kilometers from the hotel. The Hotel Antico Mulino is just 5 minutes away from the 18 + 9 hole Golf Club Ca' della Nave di Martellago. Designed by Arnold Palmer, this challenging course features a myriad of scenic water hazards.
The Golf Zerman association provides a 9 hole course, while the 18 + 9 holes at the Golf Club Villa Condulmer, inserted in the villa's charming parkland, are perfectly flat yet rich in hazards making it especially attractive and fascinating to play, and are situated at Mogliano Veneto, just 14 km from the Hotel Antico Mulino.
Ca' Amata, the Golf di Castelfranco Veneto, with its 9 holes, is located just 23 km away; it features lakes and canals, walls, bridges and tumbling water, for an especially original and delightful course.