Il Ginkgo's beautiful, fully-equipped kitchen. Plenty of tools are provided!
Location: Bologna, Emilia Romagna, Italy, Europe (Airport: 6 Kms.; Train Station: 1.4 Kms.; Florence: 95 Kms.) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-9)
IL GINKGO – Breathtaking rental in the very heart of Bologna historical center, beautiful garden, everything provided.
Il Ginkgo, which you get to through one of the many tiny, typical porticoed streets making the historical center of this Italian capital of gourmet food, culture and night life worldwide famous, is without any doubt one of the most elegant, convenient rentals in Bologna and has a special feeling about it, warm and welcoming.
Only 5 minutes walk from Piazza Maggiore, surrounded by all kinds of shops and stores, the bus stop at 100 mts. or so, this great rental features a very hard-to-find amenity these days in a city center: a beautiful, totally accessible deep-in-the-green private garden, a true delight for your al-fresco dining and relaxing.
The apartment has been recently refurbished in total observance of its original 1800’s features and style – from the yellow and red wall plasters to the green doors and window shutters, the shady lobby, the wooden floors mirroring the timber ceilings, and so on.
For such a house granting the comfort and the atmosphere of a true country house in the very center of a city we selected the furniture and the furnishing with a particular eye both for tradition and functionality. Antiques and top-quality local craft in each room, but also a jetted tub, an old-style yet perfectly equipped kitchen featuring all the most modern appliances, tools and plenty of cups, dishes, silverware, a dsl/wifi high-speed internet connection, air conditioner, satellite TV, DVD, and much more.
Il Ginkgo – about 110 square meters in size – can comfortably accommodate up to 8-9 persons in a living-sitting room giving to the garden and featuring a design sofa, a large, beautiful old-fashioned kitchen, a master en-suite bedroom with a queen-size bed, another bedroom with two singles and two additional single futons on a loft, a studio room with two singles, two bathrooms, one with a shower cabin, the other – en-suite with the master bedroom and/or reachable through a veranda courtyard in the back – with a shower in a jetted tub.
Cool in the Summer and warm in the Winter thanks to its well-functioning central heating system, very quiet, elegant, extremely convenient and centrally located, with bed sheets, bathroom and kitchen towels provided, Il Ginkgo places itself at the top of all rentals in Bologna. We look forward to your visit soon!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer: Own washer - no share
- Linens Provided: Only top quality linen
- Garage: Public garage @ 100 mts.
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Can be put together to form a queen-size bed
- Child Bed
- Convertible Bed: In addition to the regular beds, the house features 2 sofas and 1 double futon with its tatami - all real beds, firm mattresses, one design (lounge).
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Country-style kitchen. Extensible table, seating is for 8 + 1.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: All the major state-of-the-art appliances provided.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Gazebo
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): No extra charge. 24 hours/day connection.
- Other Amenities
- Great private garden with outdoor furniture. Artworks.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Ask
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): Ground floor apartment, no steps
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): Ground floor apartment, no steps
- Kid Friendly
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Biking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Flea & antique market, gourmet cuisine and school, fashion shopping, more.
Rate Details (In Euros)
2009 = Oct 17-Oct 24: €650/wk | Oct 24-Oct 31: €850/wk | Oct 31-Dec 05: €650/wk
Dec 05-Mar 20, 2010: €750/wk | Mar 20-Apr 20: €900/wk | Apr 20-Sep 04: €750/wk |
Sep 11-Sep 25: €850/wk | Sep 25-Oct 02: €900/wk | Oct 02-Oct 09: €750/wk |
Oct 09-Oct 16; €900/wk | Oct. 16-23: €750/wk | Oct 23-30: €900/wk |
Oct 30-Dec 4: €750/wk | Dec. 4-Jan 8, 2011: €850/wk.
Cleaning (mandatory) and linen fee - €50. Rates are weekly, for 2 guests.
Each additional guest €100/week (children under 12 - 50% off/infants - no charge).
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Il Ginkgo – Breathtaking - in the Heart of Bologna - Garden
Year Purchased: 1990
Why the Owner Chose Bologna
The apartment is easily reachable from both the airport and the train station (the latter at walking distance) and convenient to all spots in town, including the fairground and the university. The excellent Bologna public transportation system gets you everywhere quickly and inexpensively (ticket: 1€/person/1 hour) - the stop is just 60 mts. and buses run around the clock. Florence, Venice, Ferrara, Mantua, Milan, the Adriatic shore etc. can be easily and inexpensively visited by train in minutes. Even though driving is not recommended in the city historical center, there is a public garage no more than 100 mts from the house. The hills are at walking distance and the San Luca hilltop cathedral can be reached in about 1 hour very pleasant walk.
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
Many typical Bolognese restaurants, stores and shops are nearby and so is a very well stocked grocery store. Maps, restaurant and event guides are provided. A very large physical plant (swimming pools, tennis courts, tracks...) can be reached in about 25 minutes walk (8 by bus stopping at the corner). A spa/health and fitness center is about 2 kms (bus). Unique feature: the house is located in one of the very few completely quiet side streets of the historical center. Very safe area, even at night.
Owner's Map of Bologna
A retired professional, I - Graziella, the owner - like sailing, art, music, travelling and really love to make friends. I live upstairs and will be eager to help anytime to make your stay a top one.
Property Photos
- Il Ginkgo's beautiful, fully-equipped kitchen. Plenty of tools are provided! - Centrally Located Vacation Apartment in Bologna, Italy
- The livingroom, giving to the garden. Antique & craft furniture and furnishing. - Centrally Located Vacation Apartment in Bologna, Italy
- An early 1800's vetrina and a 1700's map - When it comes to class details matter - Centrally Located Vacation Apartment in Bologna, Italy
- The master bedroom. A nice veranda gives to the en-suite jetted tub bathroom
- A bedroom - Perfect for the kids, with a double futon on the loft and 2 singles.
- The studio room - A sofabed (back-real bed) is provided.
- The jetted tub bathroom - Clean and functional, soap, detergents, etc. provided
- The larger bathroom (antique style) is 100% tidy and features a shower cabin.
- The shady, deep-in-the-green garden is perfect for dining al-fresco - and more!
- History still lives under the beautiful porticoes of Bologna.
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