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House-Tower in 15th Century Borgo Fontanini - with mountain views

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Exterior
Exterior
Front
Outdoor dining
Kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
AU$594
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Zocca, Emilia-Romagna
  • Chestnut Museum
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Ferrari Factory
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Ferrari Museum Maranello
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

Room

  • 250 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 King Beds, 1 Crib and 6 Single Beds
Price is AU$594 avg per night,

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About the area

Zocca

Located in Zocca, this castle is in a rural area and near theme parks. Ferrari Factory and Chestnut Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Rocca di Vignola and Fortress of Bazzano. Travelling with kids? Consider Piscina Barracuda and Piccolo Paradiso. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Chestnut Museum - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Unipol Arena - 37 min drive - 35.1 km
  • Rocchetta Mattei - 40 min drive - 38.2 km
  • Ferrari Factory - 41 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Ferrari Museum Maranello - 43 min drive - 42.9 km

Getting around

  • Samoggia Station - 35 min drive
  • Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Ristorante Bonfiglioli - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Eis Cafe Trieste - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bar Bi-Bap - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪AltoForno - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Trattoria La Fogna - ‬10 min drive

About this property

House-Tower in 15th Century Borgo Fontanini - with mountain views

Casa del Podere in Borgo Fontanini is a fortified house-tower set in the Apennines of beautiful EMILIA-ROMAGNA.
JUST 45 minutes from the centre of BOLOGNA and MODENA, this location represents the PERFECT BASE to enjoy your holiday in Italy. The house is part of a stronghold, built in predominant position, now offers beautiful views of fairies landscapes and colored sunsets.
The house can accommodate groups up to12 people traveling together, as it is offers 5 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with open fireplace, a spacious living room with eating table, panoramic terrace with furniture. The villages of Montombraro and Zocca, with restaurants, shops, swimming pools and tennis courts are at walking distance. We organize COOKING CLASSES about traditional Pasta and Ragù Bolognese making.
We organize visits to a PARMESAN CHEESE dairy and to a producer of LOCAL WINES and BALSAMIC VINEGAR.

Property manager

Silvia Vignati
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Italian

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Breakfast available
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Central heating costs are excluded from the rental rate and calculated upon effective consumption of gas at the end of the stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number IT036047B5TJFQ3K34

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is House-Tower in 15th Century Borgo Fontanini - with mountain views pet-friendly?

Yes, this castle allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at House-Tower in 15th Century Borgo Fontanini - with mountain views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at House-Tower in 15th Century Borgo Fontanini - with mountain views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is House-Tower in 15th Century Borgo Fontanini - with mountain views located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly castle is within 12 mi (20 km) of Chestnut Museum, Rocca di Vignola and Isola Winery. Medical Clinic Tole and Gradizzolo are also within 12 miles (20 km).

House-Tower in 15th Century Borgo Fontanini - with mountain views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic Castle with a Killer View
Our stay was relatively short, but very nice. We really enjoyed the evening sunsets on the patio. It is a little bit of a jaunt to get there, but Zocca is close and there are terrific family owned restaurants even closer. Maranello (Ferrari) and Bologna (omg the food) are within an hour.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

aad b., Landgraaf nl

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Italian house
We stayed with 10 persons in a beautiful house in a rural environment not too far from Bologna AirPort. There are many walking routes The owners are very friendly. They prepare very good diners and breakfasts on demand and they also give cooking lessons. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Franziska K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming historic building with modern comfort
We stayed at this property for three nights. Very roomy, clean, and lovingly maintained. Three full modern bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen (including free coffee, thank you!). We also had the breakfast provided by the owner, a wonderful combination of fresh local products. The location is off the beaten path, with a great view over the valley. The nearby village has a great public pool to spend a summer afternoon. We enjoyed our stay and the scenic drive to the property very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Go back in time
Absolutely wonderful property and hosts. Silvia and Pier were fantastic, always accessible and answered every question. Gave us great recommendations for dinner, butcher, baker, and cheese shop. 1hour drive to Bologna, Modena. 90 minutes to Parma. We were 6 adults and had plenty of space, the 3 bathrooms were great. Great property to hike around. I would recommend this property 100% to anyone. I will be definitely staying here again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jens D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Time Capsule on top of Apennine Mountains
We felt transported back in time, sleeping in a tower that was build around 1500. Generous and clean space with great water pressure. We took advantage of the welcome dinner by chef Pierre, and it was one of our favorite memories, sitting on the patio, overlooking the mountains of Emilia romagna and enjoying great local food. Take advantage of the nearby Pool on a hot day, 3 minutes away. Only downside, location is on top of a mountain range, so driving can be a bit challenging to get up to Zocca.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H., Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing experience
Wonderful home like stepping back in time. The area is filled with secret places to visit including the best Parmesan cheese maker in the region with the famous mountain white cows. Don’t miss the cooking courses. Learn to make the best lasagna in the world. I promise.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alice B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super séjour
Super séjour qui a plu à toute ma famille, emplacement calme et reposant.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Henning M.

Godt
Et interessant sted, der var hyggeligt. Manglede en rigtig kaffemaskine samt affaldsspande. Var oprindelig blevet booket i hovedhuset. Dette blev ændret, således vi var 6 personer i en afdeling og 4 personer i en anden uden mulighed for at have et spisested, vor vi alle kunne være. Ellers et behageligt ophold.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017