This recently renovated flat has been is situated in the Terra dei Castelli, the Land of Castles, on the hills between Modena, Bologna, Vignola, and Castelvetro. It is set in an old sixteenth century dwelling with a large private park and a panoramic swimming pool.
It is composed of a sitting room (with sofa bed for 2 people), an eat-in kitchen, a big hallway, 2 large bedrooms (one with master bed, one with 2 single beds), and 2 bathrooms (one of which has marble fittings).
The flat features independent heating, a washing machine, and a dishwasher. There is no need to use air conditioning because the walls are thick and the internal temperature is mild throughout the summer.
Outside there is a dining area with stone barbecue and wide gazebo, plus a swimming pool with hot shower and sun loungers, where you can relax admiring the beautiful panorama of the valley.
You can also enjoy some walks around the natural scery and the region’s gastronomy. We are in the area for Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (that you can buy at the nearby cheese factory), aromatic vinegar, Lambrusco wine, cherries, Vignola’s quality fruits, and local cold cuts.
In the typical local restaurants, you can taste the delicious dishes made with local products, like gonococci, tirelle, and borlenghi. You can also find Massimo Bottura’s high quality restaurant; one of the 3 best chefs in the world.
You can reach Bologna in 30 minutes and Modena in 20 minutes, with its Romanesque Cathedral (Duomo in italian) that is a World Heritage Site.
The villa is situated in the Terra dei Castelli area, with its medieval strongholds of Vignola (2 km), Castelvetro (5 km), Levizzano (9 km), Spilamberto (8 km), and Formigine (12 km), where visitors can discover the fascinating medieval tradition.
For those who love motorbikes, a few km away from your location you can find the Ferrari museum of Maranello and the new Casa Natale museum of Enzo Ferrari, opposite the Maserati building.
For those who love golf, the Modena Golf and Country Club is just 12 km away.