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Giacomina - Converted stone barn, mountain village, spectacular views, pool

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6Stanco Courtyard
Giacomina beyond B&B grapevine
6Stanco barn, Giacomina on the left hand side, Giuseppna on the right
Pool looking south
Giacomina kitchenette & dining area, stairway to sleeping gallery on the left

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5452.1 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bologna, Emilia-Romagna
  • Place, Museum of Giorgio Morandi
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Rocchetta Mattei
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Caves of Labante
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Giacomina - Converted stone barn, mountain village, spectacular views, pool

Conveniently located 10km from the Rioveggio exit of the PANORAMICO branch of the A1 motorway, backbone to Italy, between Bologna and Florence, 6Stanco is situated at the beginning of the Apennine mountain range on the southern slope of Monte Stanco, with stunning mountain views towards Tuscany. Set in the intimate village of Stanco, 6Stanco is a group of stone buildings surrounding a Farmstead courtyard, originally the main landowner's home, private chapel, barn and haywain, residence of their farm workers and harvesters. Renovated in 2011-12, the converted chestnut-drying barn, Olimpia, is a three-bedroomed independant villa, beside the garden and the 5x11m pool, completed in 2013. Giacomina and Giuseppina are the two mirror-image, studio flats on the raised ground floor of the converted haywain and cattle stalls, each with its own balconied entrance. We can accommodate groups of friends or extended families for unforgettable holidays! We live most of the year in the restored main stone house; also a Bed & Breakfast with three double rooms available.
The lower level of the barn is the 60sq.m Course Room; adjacent to the main sun terrace. There is Horse riding at our local Pegasus Riding Stables and trekking for seasoned riders. At 600m.a.s.l. no air-conditioning is necessary here, thanks to cooler evening breezes from nearby woods and the mountain panorama is breathtaking.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Gym

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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: less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Dogs must always be accompanied + business cleaned
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number IT037031B4WK6087UI

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 GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Grizzana Morandi

Located in Grizzana Morandi, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Museum of Giorgio Morandi and Museo Iola di Montese are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Terme di Porretta and Cantina Floriano Cinti. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain climbing nearby.
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Bologna, Emilia-Romagna

What's nearby

  • Museum of Giorgio Morandi - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Rocchetta Mattei - 18 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Caves of Labante - 20 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Suviana Lake - 28 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Terme di Porretta - 29 min drive - 24.6 km

Getting around

  • Grizzana Morandi Station - 11 min drive
  • Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Retrògusto - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪sOsteria - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Brace - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante La Prada - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cafè Della Piazza - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Giacomina - Converted stone barn, mountain village, spectacular views, pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Giacomina - Converted stone barn, mountain village, spectacular views, pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Giacomina - Converted stone barn, mountain village, spectacular views, pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Giacomina - Converted stone barn, mountain village, spectacular views, pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Giacomina - Converted stone barn, mountain village, spectacular views, pool located?

This family-friendly Grizzana Morandi holiday home is located on a river, 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Museum of Giorgio Morandi, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Montovolo and Rocchetta Mattei. Caves of Labante and Sacrario dei Caduti per le Stragi Nazifasciste are also within 12 miles (20 km).

About the host

Hosted by Ruth Hodkinson

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We probably watched too many 'buy a ruin and do it up ' television programmes, but that's what we chose to do, left the big city and now we live most of the year in the community of this small mountain village.
Ruth, an architect by profession, was born and educated in London, UK. Andrea is Bolognese and is a Restaurant food company director. We have two daughters and a son. We like good food, wine and when not travelling, at least planning and discussing the next trip!

Why they chose this property

Beautiful, stylish, comfortable and well-equipped stone buildings. New, modern convenience but with architectural character where you can relax and enjoy yourselves. Situated in a safe, peaceful village with friendly locals and very helpful hosts next door! Great swimming pool and plenty of space for al fresco dining, sun bathing or just reading a book in the garden. Only 12 minutes to the closest motorway exit which is between Bologna and Florence so very well-located for daytrips all over Emilia Romagna and Tuscany, even as far as Venice. The perfect combination of cultural visits to a variety of important Art Cities, or more low-key trips locally, by day, then coming back to your beautiful 6Stanco apartment each evening to cooler, balmier temperatures, after a sometimes stiflingly-hot, inner-city visit in mid-summer, with no need for air-con here, breath-taking sunsets across the Reno valley, less noise than the bustling towns and cities and easy parking! Unforgettably fantastic holidays!

What makes this property unique

Our complimentary, weekly, summer dinners under the ancient grapevine in the company of the other interesting guests. Animated by master funster, Andrea. Relaxing in a private homestead and garden, not a huge impersonal complex, with a lovely pool. Courses in Regional cookery, English, Yoga, Painting, Massage, Horse-riding and Ceramics can be offered: We run English language courses in June and September, Ceramics is available if requested in advance and if a potter is available. Johann runs a Painting Course every September. The local 'Nel Castagneto' restaurant can do a regional cookery demonstration course, usually a Tuesday afternoon, throughout the summer. Hatha Yoga available in Pian di Setta and Massage can be organised in the summer if requested sufficiently in advance. Our shared, inside- knowledge of the best places to visit in this relatively un-tourist-trodden area, plus what to avoid when you day-trip further afield.

Languages:

English, Italian

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