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Very stylish. Cosy rooms. Boasting pool with a view and views of mountain, Relais Roncolo 1888 is a recently renovated farm stay situated in Quattro Castella, 29 km from Parma Train Station. Featuring luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The area is popular for cycling and hiking, and bike hire is available at Relais Roncolo 1888. The nearest airport is Parma, 34 km from Relais Roncolo 1888, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. At the farm stay, units have air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, bathrobes and slippers. A minibar is also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the farm stay, all units come with bed linen and towels. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available each morning at the farm stay. A restaurant and snack bar can be found on-site. Guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Modena Station is 47 km from the accommodation, while Modena Theatre is 47 km from the property. Show full description

Historic property. Comfortable beds. Immersed in a vast park with deers and roe deers, Cà Palazzo Malvasia - BolognaRooms is housed in 17th-century stables later converted into a beautiful villa. It is located 4 km from the centre of Sasso Marconi. The Ca' Palazzo Malvasia offers free WiFi throughout, a flat TV screen and a large garden, and free private parking. Borgonuovo train station is 3.2 km from Cà Palazzo Malvasia - BolognaRooms. Guests can also find a shared kitchen, and an extensive buffet breakfast is served daily. The rustic-style rooms here feature garden views and air conditioning. Each has a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some units have air conditioning. A shuttle service from/to the station is available on request. Bologna is 14 km away. Show full description

Beach front location. Comfortable beds. Offering an outdoor swimming pool and free bike rental, Palazzo Minelli is set in a restored 15th-century farm estate, a 30-minute drive from Bologna. It offers country-style rooms with free Wi-Fi access. Palazzo Minelli is 10 km from the historic city of Cento. The rooms feature wooden floors, a flat-screen TV and private bathroom with bath tub or shower. You can enjoy garden views from all the rooms. Sweet buffet breakfast is served each morning in the common lounge. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including horse riding, cycling and billiards. The farm produces cereal, fruit and vegetables. Guglielmo Marconi Airport in Bologna is a 20-minute drive away. Show full description

Unique. Wonderful SPA facilities. Popular among couples. Agriturismo Opera 02 is set amongst vineyards in the Emilia Romagna countryside, 20 km from Modena. Free bike hire is available and there is an infinity pool. Balsamic vinegar and Lambrusco wine are produced on the estate, and you can take guided, tasting tours. Spacious suites have a contemporary style with relaxing, neutral colours. Each features a balcony with countryside views and is equipped with an LCD TV. The buffet breakfast features a range of homemade cakes, as well as fresh fruit and typical pastries of the Emilia region. Opera 02's restaurant serves typical regional dishes. Opera 02 Agriturismo also offers wellness facilities including a Turkish bath. These are free of charge and guests are provided with a bathrobe. Please note that the restaurant is closed on Tuesdays from November to April included. Show full description

Great views. Relais Varnello is surrounded by its private park with an outdoor summer pool. Set 3 km from Brisighella, this country house has rustic-style rooms with park views. Relais Varnello's rooms are spacious and come with a flat-screen TV and a minibar. At the Relais Varnello you can rent 1 of the free bikes available to explore the surrounding area. Each room has a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Each morning you can start your day with a sweet Italian breakfast. The property is a 20-minute drive from Faenza. Imola and Forlì are respectively 25 and 30 km away. Show full description

Cosy. Great value. Surrounded by countryside outside Bologna, Agriturismo Fattoria Corte Roeli offers rustic-style accommodation with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Private parking is free. The elegantly rustic rooms feature exposed wood-beamed ceilings, an LCD TV with international channels, and an en suite bathroom. Homemade food is a feature of this agriturismo, and guests can enjoy specialities of the Emilia-Romagna region in the restaurant. Courses in pasta making, as well as wine and food tours in the area can be booked. The family-run Corte Roeli is around 25 minutes' drive from the historic cities of Bologna and Ferrara. Show full description

Elegant. Great location. Featuring 18th-century architecture, this former noble residence is in the centre of Ravenna and 400 metres from the train station. It offers elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and satellite TV. Palazzo Galletti Abbiosi features a mix of historic atmosphere and contemporary minimalist décor. It includes modern facilities such as a fitness area, but also a chapel and painted ceilings from the 19th century. Rooms are non-smoking and provide a minibar and private bathroom. Some have high ceilings with frescoed vaults, and some offer a flat-screen TV. Breakfast is served in the bright dining room. The Galletti Abbiosi includes a garden. It offers free bicycles for exploring Ravenna’s historic centre. Show full description

Highly elegant. Gorgeous surroundings. Located in the Forlì hills of Dovadola, Corte San Ruffillo Country Resort offers accommodation in an ancient restored structure featuring a restaurant and free WiFi in all areas. A sweet Italian breakfast is included daily. There is a small church on the property that dates back to the 11th-century. This room comes with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and private bathroom with a hairdryer. They have simple furnishings complimented by stone-exposed walls and wood-beamed ceilings. The on-site restaurant serves Italian cuisine using ingredients that are fresh for the season. Guests can also visit the property’s historic wine cellar. The farm produces fruit, vegetables, and grains from 74 hectares of land. Modigliana, with Piazza del Pretorio and the ruins of the Rocca dei Conti Guidi is a 25-minute drive away, while Forlì Airport is 25 km from the property. Show full description

Elegant. Tennis court. Monsignor Della Casa Country Resort & Spa is set in a restored historic hamlet with large gardens and swimming pools. Here you can enjoy luxurious rooms or suites in the green Tuscan countryside of the Mugello. It is spread on a 200-hectare estate. In this charming hamlet you will find 2 large swimming pools for common use and 2 extra swimming pools for private use , tennis, volleyball and football courts. Monsignor Della Casa Country Resort & Spa, winner of a 2022 Condé Nast Johansens award, is just 3 km from Borgo San Lorenzo. All individually decorated, rooms are large, furnished in a Tuscan style and with air-conditioning. Each includes free Wi-Fi and an LCD satellite TV. Some rooms come with furnished patios with beautiful views, original fireplaces and four-poster beds or spa baths. The Spa includes a fitness centre, sauna, a small hydromassage pool and Turkish bath. Spa treatments can be booked The Enoteca del Monsignore restaurant and wine bar serves Tuscan specialities and can you can book a candlelit dinner in front of a real fire or out on the terrace in the summer. A served buffet breakfast with sweet and savoury products is also available. In summer months, a light lunch can be enjoyed on request in the olive tree square. The professional staff at Monsignor Della Casa Resort & Spa can arrange a variety of excursions, including wine and oil tasting trips, truffle-hunting excursions, cooking classes and guided city tours. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Popular among couples. Villa Campestri is a splendid Renaissance house in the beautiful Tuscan countryside, set on a hillside 450 metres above sea level and overlooking the Mugello Valley. This fine hotel was carefully restored using authentic materials and maintaining the building’s original appearance. Relais Villa Campestri is just 35 km from Florence and its fascinating atmosphere echoes the history of the surrounding area, which was the home of Giotto, Beato Angelico and the Medici family. .  Show full description

Luxurious. Outstanding SPA facilities. Popular among couples. - Featuring 7 outdoor pools - three indoor pools - A sweet and savoury breakfast is served daily with our agricultural estate products -There are also bars and 4 restaurants - Palazzo di Varignana is a 10-minute drive from Castle San Pietro Terme, while Bologna is 25 km away. Show full description

This 11th century Tuscan farmhouse is nestled in the beautiful Florentine hills, amongst private gardens where you can enjoy al fresco dining. All rooms offer air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The estate also contains a charming living room with a fireplace and 3 dining rooms furnished in a country style according to the owners’ creative tastes. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. The farmhouse is run by a young Italian couple and has been carefully restored to offer a swimming pool and Tuscan restaurant serving traditional cuisine and a wide range of wines. Boasting a location just 2 km from shops and restaurants, and 20 km from Florence, this hotel is the ideal base to enjoy unforgettable moments in charming surroundings. Show full description

Beach front location. Beautiful. Lovely surroundings. Featuring a pool and panoramic country views, Podere Capitignano is set in the Tuscan hills above Borgo San Lorenzo. It overlooks the Sieve river valley. Each unit has its own private terrace with outdoor furniture, and features an elegant interior with tiled floors and wood trim. A fireplace and a washing machine are included. A coffee machine comes with the fully equipped kitchenette. Capitignano has free WiFi in each house. Guests can also enjoy a tennis court and BBQ facilities. The village centre of Borgo San Lorenzo and the closest train station are 5 km from the property, and can only be reached by car. Florence is 39 km away, while Barberino di Mugello can be reached in a 30-minute drive. Show full description

Great location. The Hotel Europa is located in an ancient palace in the heart of the city. Completely restored and equipped with the most up-to-date comforts, the Europa maintains its old style and own tradition. You can breathe the allure of the distinguished past of this mansion in the rooms that face the main street of the city and in the completely frescoed drawing-room suite where you can admire some precious paintings. You can visit the frescoed drawing-room and read the famous signature register; featuring the original signatures of the renowned guests who enjoyed a stay at Hotel Europa. Show full description

Elegant. Superb breakfast. Located in Ferrara, Princess Art Hotel offers air-conditioned accommodation, 750 metres from Este Castle. Ferrara Cathedral is a 10-minute walk away. All rooms have antique furnishings, exposed wood-beamed ceilings and a private bathroom with a bath or shower. Some rooms have a fireplace or seating area. Guests can relax in the shared garden or on the outdoor patio, which is equipped with tables and chairs. Piazza Ariostea Square is a 5-minute walk from the Hotel Principessa. Bologna is an hour away by car. Show full description

Charming. Great breakfast. Located among olive trees on the hills of Colle di Buggiano in the Tuscany Region, Antica Casa le Rondini offers B&B accommodation in a 16th-century stone house. It features a sun terrace with garden views, exposed wooden beams, terra cotta tiles and frescoed walls. With a view over the surrounding valley, rooms are equipped with a private bathroom and are decorated with antique furniture. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer. Antica Casa le Rondini features free WiFi throughout the property. Breakfast is served daily in the garden or in the kitchen, by the fireplace. Organic produce can be served, upon request. Pistoia is 20 km from the property, while Lucca is 24 km away. The nearest airport is Pisa International Airport, 59 km from the property. Show full description

Close to beach front. Delightful property. Great views. Featuring free bikes and an outdoor swimming pool immersed in a spacious garden, Agriturismo “Ai Frati” offers accommodation in Pieve Fosciana. The property is set in a 14th-century converted monastery. Castelnuovo di Garfagnana is a 13-minute drive from Agriturismo “Ai Frati”, while Lucca is 51 km away. Each unit is equipped with a private bathroom with shower and bidet. Apartments have a kitchenette with refrigerator. Free WiFi access is available throughout. Breakfast is available upon request. It includes freshly brewed coffee or cappuccino and sweet pastries. Show full description

Comfortable beds. Located in Pieve di Cento, within the River Reno Nature Reserve, Agriturismo La Cascinetta is a 17th-century farmstead featuring 7 traditionally furnished rooms overlooking the garden. A buffet breakfast is served in the ground floor hall and includes freshly baked apple pies, cakes and jams as well as cold cuts. Cento, the hometown of the 17th-century Italian painter Guercino, is 2 km away. Set on the 1st floor and including wooden-beamed ceilings, the air-conditioned rooms at La Cascinetta Agriturismo feature country-style décor, terracotta floors and a flat-screen TV. Each have a private bathroom and free Wi-Fi. Guests can relax in the fully furnished garden areas. Indoors, there is a seating area with a TV room and a fireplace. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is 28 km from the property. La Cascinetta offers free parking and free bike hire. Show full description

Historic. Great location. The Maxxim Hotel is housed in a striking 15th-century palace, once a Count’s residence. This antique building is full of charm and maintains its original arches, marbles and tapestries. Located in the heart of the historic centre of Ferrara, the hotel is close to the Cathedral and the castle of the Estensi family. All air-conditioned, rooms at the Maxxim Hotel include free wired internet connection, a satellite TV and safe. Free Wi-Fi is offered in public areas. Show full description

Beach front location. Stunning pool facilities. Popular among couples. Surrounded by the Emilian countryside and vineyards, Locanda Gli Ulivi is located on a hill in Montebudello. It offers a traditional restaurant, a panoramic outdoor swimming pool, and free parking. This charming inn offers 6 rooms decorated in traditional rustic style and featuring authentic stone walls, original brickwork, and wood-beamed ceilings. Modern comforts include air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Gli Ulivi’s cosy restaurant, Osteria Clo' Filomena, offers authentic regional specialities using locally grown seasonal produce. During summer meals are served on a panoramic terrace or in the garden. At reception you can ask for information on guided tours for several car and motorbike museums, such as Ferrari, Ducati and Lamborghini. You can also ask to arrange visits to the Parmesan Cheese Factory and Spilamberto's Balsamic Vinegar Museum. The Locanda Gli Ulivi is situated near the Abbazia di Monteveglio Regional Park, and is halfway between Bologna and Modena. Show full description