Olimpia - Rymlig stenvilla med privat terrass med utsikt över poolen - Grizzana Morandi

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Bologna, Emilia-Romagna

Giorgio Morandi-museet
‪3 min med bil‬
Montovolo
‪16 min med bil‬
Rocchetta Mattei
‪18 min med bil‬
Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)
‪43 min med bil‬

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Olimpia - Rymlig stenvilla med privat terrass med utsikt över poolen

Bekvämt beläget 10 km från RIOVEGGIO-avfarten från PANORAMICO-grenen på motorväg A1, ryggraden till Italien, mellan Bologna och Florens. 6Stanco ligger i början av bergskedjan Appennine på södra sluttningen av Monte Stanco, med fantastisk utsikt över bergen mot Toscana . 6 Stanco ligger i den intima byn Stanco, en grupp stenbyggnader som omger en innergård, ursprungligen huvudägaren hem, med privat kapell, ladugård och haywain, bosättning för sina lantarbetare och skördare. Olimpia är renoverad från den ombyggda kastanjetorkningen, och är nu en villa med tre sovrum, bredvid trädgården och utomhuspoolen på 5x11m. Giacomina och Giuseppina är de två spegelbilden, studiolägenheterna på den uppvuxna bottenvåningen av de konverterade haywain och boskaparna, alla med egen balkong ingång. Vi kan rymma grupper av vänner eller utökade familjer för oförglömliga semester! Vi bor det mesta av året i det restaurerade huvudstenshuset; också en Bed & Breakfast med tre dubbelrum tillgängliga.
Den lägre nivån på ladan är 60sq. m Kursrum; intill den stora solterrassen. Det finns ridning på våra lokala Pegasus Ridstall och vandring för erfarna ryttare. Vid 600m. som. l. ingen luftkonditionering behövs här i juli och augusti som även efter mycket heta dagar, kommer en svalare skogsbris på kvällarna och berget panorama är hisnande.

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Ruth Hodkinson

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Om området

Grizzana Morandi

Denna semesterbostad ligger på landet och vid floden i Grizzana Morandi. Rocchetta Mattei och Minnesmonumentet för de nazifascistiska massakernas offer är lokala sevärdheter, och vackra naturupplevelser kan du få i området kring Contrafforte Pliocenicos naturreservat och Montovolo. Kolla in områdets djurliv med aktiviteter som naturpromenader och fågelskådning.

Bologna, Emilia-Romagna

I närheten

Giorgio Morandi-museet - 3 min med bil - 3.1 km
Montovolo - 16 min med bil - 10.4 km
Rocchetta Mattei - 18 min med bil - 12.9 km
Labant-grottorna - 21 min med bil - 18.9 km
Monte Soles historiska regionpark - 27 min med bil - 19.8 km

Ta sig runt

Grizzana Morandi station – 11 min med bil
Bolognas flygplats (BLQ) - 43 min med bil

Restauranger

‪Bologna Tartufunghi - ‬14 min med bil
‪Osteria Griglieria da Ernesto Ed Elena - ‬11 min med bil
‪Cafè della Piazza - ‬12 min med bil
‪Ristorante Arrigo da Gianni - ‬8 min med bil
‪Enoteca Divino - ‬12 min med bil

Vanliga frågor och svar

Finns det pool på Olimpia - Rymlig stenvilla med privat terrass med utsikt över poolen?

Ja, boendet har en utomhuspool.

Är Olimpia - Rymlig stenvilla med privat terrass med utsikt över poolen husdjursvänligt?

Ja, detta boende tillåter husdjur (högst 1 per rum) med en vikt på upp till 10 kg per djur.

Vilka är incheckningstiderna för Olimpia - Rymlig stenvilla med privat terrass med utsikt över poolen?

Incheckning börjar 16.00.

Vilken utcheckningstid gäller för Olimpia - Rymlig stenvilla med privat terrass med utsikt över poolen?

Utcheckning sker senast klockan 10.00.

Var ligger Olimpia - Rymlig stenvilla med privat terrass med utsikt över poolen?

Detta familjevänliga semesterboende i Grizzana Morandi ligger vid floden, 2,9 km från Giorgio Morandi-museet och mindre än 15 km från Montovolo och Rocchetta Mattei. Labant-grottorna och Minnesmonumentet för de nazifascistiska massakernas offer ligger också mindre än två mil härifrån.

Enastående

Recensioner visas i kronologisk ordning och har, om inget annat anges, genomgått en gransknings- och verifieringsprocess.

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9,8/10

Renlighet

10/10

Incheckning

10/10

Kommunikation

9,6/10

Läge

10/10

Annonsens riktighet

10/10 Fantastiskt

Nick F.

2 juni 2024

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

A great place to stay.

We had a fantastic week at this accommodation. Ruth was very welcoming and really helpful. A beautiful setting and a great location to explore Bologna and Florence

Bodde här 7 nätter i maj 2024

10/10 Fantastiskt

Alicia M.

2 juli 2024

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Relaxing stay in Tuscany

The accommodation was fantastic. We loved the location, easy travel to Bologna and Florence. The food and locals made our holiday very enjoyable. Ruth was attentive to our needs and answered questions quickly.

Bodde här 7 nätter i juni 2024

10/10 Fantastiskt

Majken W.

14 juli 2024

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Beautiful holiday in scenic surroundings

We had a really wonderful week at Ruth's place. The surroundings are fantastic, the pool area is great, the terrace area nice and cozy and the apartment is really good and equipped with everything you need.

Bodde här 7 nätter i juni 2024

10/10 Fantastiskt

Maike Z.

23 juli 2022

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

It was wonderful

Everything worked out great, we had a fantastic time and Ruth is a very accommodating host. Our kids loved the pool.

Bodde här 7 nätter i juli 2022

10/10 Fantastiskt

Marthe M.

6 aug. 2024

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Ein kleines Paradies

Wir haben uns wunderbar erholt, das Haus war sehr gut ausgestattet und Ruth hat uns ganz unaufdringlich verwöhnt- wir haben sogar Gemüse aus ihrem Garten bekommen

Bodde här 14 nätter i juli 2024

10/10 Fantastiskt

Heiner H.

25 sep. 2023

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Stadt und Land

Sehr schöner Ort, um Land und Leute kennenzulernen, insbesondere auch Bologna und Florenz. Sehr schöne Villa mit allen Annehmlichkeiten. Sehr sauber und sehr gut ausgestattet. Sehr empfehlenswert!

Bodde här 7 nätter i september 2023

8/10 Bra

Céline O.

18 juli 2023

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Séjour très agréable

Nous avons passé un agréable séjour chez Ruth, reposant et dépaysant. Le cadre exceptionnel nous a laissé sans voix…. Cependant, la canicule de cet été n’a pas facilité nos nuits qui ont été plutôt compliqués entre cette chaleur et les moustiques très présents. Vraiment dommage qu’il n’y avait pas de climatisation ou des ventilateurs. Il manquait également cruellement de volets nous permettant de profiter pleinement des grasses matinées tant attendues en vacances…. En revanche, Ruth est une hôte très agréable, disponible et serviable.

Bodde här 7 nätter i juli 2023

10/10 Fantastiskt

Sascha S.

29 okt. 2022

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

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Idyllisch, schön und ruhig. Die Kommunikation mit Ruth war super, sie war immer da wenn man Hilfe gebraucht oder Fragen hatte.

Bodde här 4 nätter i oktober 2022

10/10 Fantastiskt

Judith K.

12 sep. 2022

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Family of 4 - Villa Olimpia

After a busy 4 days in Venice, the tranquility of 6Stanco was just what we needed. For us, the hosting was spot-on; welcoming and helpful, whilst giving us the space to feel at home. The villa was spotless and we took full advantage of the pool, abundant fig tree, and nights gazing at the stars. There would have been more beach volleyball if it hadn’t been so hot! We were slightly disappointed with the trip to Rochetta Mattei, only available with English audio guide, half of which didn’t work. However, we more than made up for it with trips to Bologna, picking up delicious pastries at the bakery in Grizzana, and porchetta at Vergato market. Wonderful introduction to Emila-Romagna.

Bodde här 6 nätter i augusti 2022

10/10 Fantastiskt

Werner N.

26 aug. 2022

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Great place

Really fantastic place, great view, silent. The house is clean and huge, you find everything you need for cooking and relaxing. Pool is right there and Ruth is always available.

Bodde här 7 nätter i augusti 2022

10/10 Fantastiskt

Louis M.

2 aug. 2022

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Tres bel endroit et un très agréable accueil mercirci

Très belles vacances

Bodde här 7 nätter i juli 2022

10/10 Fantastiskt

Paola S.

3 sep. 2021

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Relax garantito

Io e la mia famiglia abbiamo soggiornato nella bella villa Olimpia presso la struttura 6stanco nel periodo di agosto'21. Ruth è una ospite fantastica, instancabile e sempre attenta alle esigenze degli ospiti, impeccabilmente discreta. La villa è bella ben arredata pulitissima e completa di ogni attrezzatura. E che dire della bella piscina proprio di fronte alla villa? Comodissima nelle calde giornate di questa torrida estate, al rientro da gite, escursioni e passeggiate. Ambiente collinare con bei paesaggi e tramonti impagabili. Un'appennino a mio avviso poco valutato ma che vale la pena di scoprire entrando nel merito di cultura e tradizioni locali. Consiglio vivamente a tutti coloro che cercano un oasi di tranquillità e relax abbinato a confort e ricercatezza. Grazi di tutto Ruth un caro saluto. Paola e famiglia.

Bodde här 14 nätter i augusti 2021

10/10 Fantastiskt

Erwig R.

4 aug. 2021

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Mooie plek

Heel mooie vakantie gehad

Bodde här 7 nätter i juli 2021

10/10 Fantastiskt

Ilaria M.

28 juli 2021

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Una settimana piacevole

Abbiamo trascorso una settimana bmolti gradevole, in una casa bella e comoda. Vorremmo tornare!

Bodde här 7 nätter i juli 2021

10/10 Fantastiskt

Lynn D., Olympia, WA

13 okt. 2020

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Amazing rental with amazing views!

Wonderful walks, gracious folks, delicious breads at Antica Forneria bakery in Grizzana Morandi & meals at La Prada just south of rental. Olimpia is very relaxing and well stocked. A keeper!

10/10 Fantastiskt

Christof N.

12 okt. 2020

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Sehr entspannte Woche

Zu viert haben wir in dieser sehr schönen Unterkunft im kleinen Bergdorf gewohnt, ungestört und naturnah. Radfahren (vorher bitte das passende Ritzelpaket für erhebliche Anstiege montieren) war wegen der geringen Verkehrsdichte wunderbar möglich, Wandern genauso. Man konnte aber auch einfach mal zu Hause bleiben und Pool und Terrasse genießen. Der Ausflug nach Bologna hat uns viel Freude gemacht, die Stadt ist sehr sehenswert. Ein rundum gelungener Aufenthalt. Vielen Dank

10/10 Fantastiskt

Hilary F.

27 juli 2019

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Perfect place for a relaxing and peaceful holiday

6Stanco is the perfect place to relax and unwind. The villa is a gorgeous mix of old and new and is well equipped for a family of 6 which we were. The pool is fantastic and even with other people staying at the same time as we were it never felt crowded. Stanco itself is very small and quiet with a lovely, traditional Italian feel. There are 2 restaurants within walking distance. We tried La Prada and it’s worth going just for the sunset views. Amazing. Ruth is a perfect host. So welcoming from the first enquiry to greeting us when we arrived and hosting a fabulous dinner for all the guests on our third night. If you’re looking for a peaceful, relaxing week in beautiful surroundings then I can’t recommend 6Stanco highly enough. Thank-you Ruth and Andrea!

Bodde här 7 nätter i juli 2019

10/10 Fantastiskt

Susan B.

21 aug. 2018

This is a lovely place to either stay and relax - or stay and explore the wider area. We did both.

Ruth and her husband Andrea are very welcoming hosts. We were lucky to arrive at the time of community festivities and made welcome by the local community. Sunset by the pool or on the small terrace adjacent to Olimpia was a lovely way to end a day. The villa is well appointed. Only slight niggles are that the internet is slow at times and I don’t like paying ‘extras’ - would rather cleaning and pool towels were included in the price.

Bodde här 7 nätter i augusti 2018

10/10 Fantastiskt

sarah l.

14 aug. 2018

Perfection!

This is the third time we’ve stayed at 6Stanco ... and we come back for good reason. Ruth, our host, delivers an outstanding service. She’s completely in the background unless you need something - then she’s right there, sorting it for you if you need help. For example, my husband is a wheelchair user and we wanted to use the local train to Florence (only an hour away, incidentally - I’ll come on to location next...). She got up incredibly early and escorted us to the station, helping us load the train with husband, wheelchair and 2 kids (I could manage myself!). She and her husband host a meal with all the residents each week (villa & 2 loft apartments) which is lovely - they speak fluent French, Italian (obviously) and English. They also do a bit of German & Dutch. 6Stanco is positioned LITERALLY perfectly for exploring so many parts of northern Italy. Bologna (where we usually fly in to) is 40 mins away (and as stunning as Florence, in our view), Modena (worth it just for the authentic balsamic), Ravenna, Parma, Pisa, Ferrara and, of course, Florence are easily doable as a day trip. You won’t find more stunning views across the border in Tuscany...we don’t think, anyway. There are two fab restaurants within walking distance of the property and they’re very reasonably priced too. If you want to stay in, the villa has its own patio with STUNNING sunset views. It also had a full kitchen with many basics included for your use (who wants to buy a bottle of olive oil or condiments on holiday??) it even has fresh filter coffee waiting for you in the fridge (alongside the bottle of Prosecco). The loft apartments also have cooking facilities and a shared large patio - you can even use a BBQ. We’ve always had a really good time with the other guests - but you can keep yourself to yourself too, if you prefer. The pool is plenty big enough for all the guests, but is often free during the day as many people go visiting the numerous cities and towns on day trips. So if you fancy an indulgent rest one day, you’re likely to have peace & quiet. We’ll be back again - we can’t imagine a better place to spend quality family time together...and we’ve done a decent amount of travelling over the years. You need to hire a car to get to places, but you won’t be disappointed - be ready to experience the best of italy!

Bodde här 7 nätter i augusti 2018

10/10 Fantastiskt

Jeffrey B.

16 juli 2018

Wonderful family holiday location

As a family of 6, we stayed in the Olimpia house at 6Stanco in July 2018. It was very clean, spacious and really well equipped with a washing machine, dishwasher, cooking utensils and books for example. The owners Ruth and Andreas were very helpful and welcoming. Our children had hours of fun in the great pool, trampoline and spacious cool play room. The WiFi was excellent supporting many devices at once, our family really tested the bandwidth! With lovely views all around it felt like we were on top of the world. The local pizza night was lovely, with tasty pizza and a friendly community. Great location for Etruscan heritage, WW2 history, and visits to Florence, Bologna, and the Lamborghini and Ferrari museums. Fab pizza in Bambu in Vergato and lovely meal in Nel Castagneto. Superb in every way. The B family.

Bodde här 14 nätter i juni 2018

10/10 Fantastiskt

Steve T.

17 juni 2018

In an old italian hillside village, this is a wonderul place to stay.

What a great holiday in the clean fresh hillside air. But it was still hot too, so the pool and its loungers were so inviting. We stayed in Olimpia, an excellent house and very comfortable with its old world feel of stone wall and wooden beams. The furnishings are attractive and it all bears testimony to Ruth's architectural design skills. She is very helpful indeed. We so enjoyed the terrace for al fresco eating, the peace, the birds flying, the starry skies and those beautifully surprising fireflies which drift around like mini flashing torchlights. It is all only a short car ride to the train station for Florence, Bologna and beyond. We recommend this very highly indeed.

Bodde här 5 nätter i juni 2018

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Maria W.

6 sep. 2017

Idyllic retreat

We enjoyed a very relaxing week at this property. The accommodation was of a very high standard with thoughtful touches like basic commodities, a bottle of wine, soap in the bathroom etc. The owners hosted a fabulous evening of food, drink and great company for all the people staying on their site. They were very friendly and helped out with queries about our excursions whenever we asked. Ruth in particular was around all week and often to be seen, making catching up with queries seem effortless. There were lots of local places and activities that she was able to advise on and help with organising too. We were a group of 5 adults and the accommodation was spacious as well as comfortable (we were in the 6 person accommodation next to the swimming pool). We would definitely recommend a stay at this location.

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Sarah & Mark L.

16 aug. 2017

Stunning property, views & location for exploring the region

This is the 2nd time we've stayed at 6Stanco and we've booked again for next year - this, from the family who have never visited the same place twice! The reasons are clear: - the property (Olimpia) is clean, fantastically well equipped and has plenty of space. There's no need to go straight to the supermarket and buy everything - it's all there, including peripherals that you normally make do without. The pool is great - a good size and clean and much needed after a day out - the host, Ruth, is utterly brilliant. Nothing is too much trouble but you wouldn't notice she's there unless you needed her. She works relentlessly to keep the place spotless and when nature takes it course (i.e. No rain for months, leading to a momentary shortage) they ensured that the guests had everything possible so we barely noticed (disposable plates, lots of bottled water...) also note that Andrea (Ruth's husband) also endured all of the elderly people in the village had plenty of water too - a measure of their good standing. - the location is stunningly beautiful and also a near-perfect base for so many places. Bologna, Modena, Ferrari museum, Ducatti museum are all very close, with Florence, Siena, Piza etc all within reach for a day trip. You can even get up early and make it to the Rimini coast & back if you're so inclined. We've been kept occupied for 2 weeks so far and still have so much more to do next year, including re-visiting the places we loved. You won't be bored, that's for sure. Finally, for those whom this fact is important - my husband is disabled, with limited mobility. The Olimpia property has a full downstairs bedroom & bathroom (so our daughter got the 4 poster upstairs!) we spoke to Ruth before our first visit and she was more than happy to send photos and discuss individual requirements. Brilliant in every way

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

SUE M., Liss, Hampshire

8 aug. 2017

2nd visit and just as good

Beautiful views, great accommodation. Ruth and her family are perfect hosts and nothing it too much trouble. We hope to return again sometime soon.

Bodde här 14 nätter i juli 2017

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Cherry S.

20 juni 2017

Lovely relaxing holiday

This is our third holiday at 6Stanco and yet again we had a wonderful holiday. Our villa was clean and had everything we needed for our holiday. Nothing is too much trouble for a Ruth and she makes sure that you can relax and enjoy yourself

Om värden

Ruth Hodkinson är värd

We probably watched too many 'buy a ruin and do it up ' television programmes, but that's what we chose to do, left the city and now we live 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!

Varför värden valde detta boende

For wonderful holidays relaxing by the pool, eating out in the garden with your family, walking in the woods, horse riding or visiting amazing castles and waterfalls nearby. Beautiful, stylish, comfortable and well-equipped, historic, 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! Lovely 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 up here, breath-taking sunsets across the Reno valley, less noise than the bustling towns and cities and easy parking! Unforgettably fantastic holidays!

Vad som gör detta boende unikt

Our complimentary, weekly, summer dinners under the ancient grapevine in the company of the other interesting guests. In the summer, your kids may well find similar aged playmates. Evenings relaxing in a private homestead and garden, rather than a huge impersonal complex, with the lovely pool. Regional cookery, English, Yoga, Painting, Horse-riding and Ceramics courses can be offered if requested in advance and dates confirmed: We run English language courses for 4 weeks each year, in June and September. Johann Rosenboom runs a Painting Course every September. The local 'Nel Castagneto' restaurant offers a regional cookery demonstration course if requested ahead of time. Hatha Yoga sessions available down in Pian di Setta. Massage can be organized, if requested at the time of your booking. 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.