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

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

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

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 542 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
Bologna, Emilia-Romagna
  • Popular LocationMuseum of Giorgio Morandi3 min drive
  • Popular LocationMontovolo16 min drive
  • Popular LocationRocchetta Mattei18 min drive
  • AirportBologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)44 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
Kitchen
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.

Property manager

Ruth Hodkinson
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, Italian

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Gym

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 22 lb per pet (limit one pet total)
Dogs must always be accompanied + business cleaned

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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 037031-CV-00003

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 EUR 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 Path of the Gods. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and horse riding nearby.
Map
Bologna, Emilia-Romagna

What's nearby

  • Museum of Giorgio Morandi - 3 min drive
  • Montovolo - 16 min drive
  • Rocchetta Mattei - 18 min drive
  • Historic Regional Park of Monte Sole - 27 min drive
  • Via Giuseppe Mazzini - 27 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Bologna Tartufunghi - 14 min drive
  • Osteria Griglieria da Ernesto Ed Elena - 10 min drive
  • Cafè della Piazza - 10 min drive
  • Ristorante Arrigo da Gianni - 8 min drive
  • Albergo Ristorante Sterlina - 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 22 lb per pet.

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 the riverfront, 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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rob M., Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to chill in The Apennines
Thoroughly enjoyed our week near Grizzana Morandi. The accommodation complex run by Ruth & Andrea is wonderful & quiet. They are very pleasant people to deal with and know how to entertain the small group of people staying here this week at the pizza & wine night in their kitchen. This was exactly as we thought it would be ... there are a couple of very nice restaurants nearby ... Ruth can point you in the right direction.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Henning K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Faszinierendes Erlebnis in traumhafter Lage
Die traumhafte Lage, die überaus geschmackvolle und praktische Ausstattung, Sauberkeit und Funktionalität des Hauses und seiner unmittelbaren Umgebung haben unsere Erwartungen voll und ganz erfüllt, ja übertroffen. Ein Ort, den man gerne noch einmal besucht! Faszinierende Ausblicke auf die Berglandschaft des Apennin, der erfrischende Pool, eine freundliche Gastgeberin, die Nähe zu Bologna und anderen Kulturstädten machten den Aufenthalt zu einem faszinierendem Erlebnis!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation, great host
We had a wonderful vacation at 6stanco. It’s a very great place for the whole family and Ruth is a very helpful and attentive host. Thanks!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything perfect
Just a perfect getaway. A beautiful little house, on a stunning property. Awesome hikes in the area! Ruth is a great host, very caring!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
super-relaxing time in Grizzana Morandi
very warm welcome, detailed introduction to everything you need to know for the stay and what's around; very clean flat, well equipped with everything you need, even the "small" things; Ruth is super-friendly and discrete, very helpful in all cases; this is a well maintained private property, pool is super to cool-down, sun at that pool from early morning till later evening (be careful...); phenomenal view into the countryside; so if you would like to relax, this is a perfect place (we had only 2 other guests during our stay); fast internet in the flat and even outside at the pool Ivonne & Frank
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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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