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Hilltop Villa Hideaway With Pool Sleeps 10 Between Bologna and Florence
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10 out of 10
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5 bedrooms 4 bathrooms Sleeps 10 400 sq m
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Bologna, Emilia-Romagna
- Caves of Labante7 min drive
- Medical Clinic Tole15 min drive
- Rocchetta Mattei16 min drive
- Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)39 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
Bedroom 5
2 Single Beds
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Hilltop Villa Hideaway With Pool Sleeps 10 Between Bologna and Florence
Nestled amongst woodland and fields near Bologna and Florence, our peaceful villa is the perfect retreat for families or groups. The villa boasts a large private swimming pool, terraces, stunning views, and comes fully equipped with all mod cons including air conditioning. Sleeps 10.
Our spacious terracotta villa is ideal for groups or families with a well-equipped kitchen diner, spacious sitting room with wood burning stove, 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Its pergola-covered terraces provide stunning views of the surrounding landscape and offer multiple places to relax, read a book, or enjoy al fresco dining. The large 12 x 6 metre swimming pool is an ideal spot for sunbathing with its comfy sun loungers and umbrellas. The Pool is open from May through to the end of September. Inside, the large sitting room with its 42-inch satellite TV. The open plan kitchen provides a fantastic space for cooking a meal with loved ones with its wooden beams, large Range Cooker, microwave, dishwasher, and dining area with french doors leading to a shaded terrace. There is also a large Weber barbecue for cooking outside during the warm evenings. Upstairs, the first floor offers 3 large bedrooms with king size or twin beds. All bathrooms, including one en-suite, are equipped with power showers, modern wash basins and bidets.
The barn, located just 6 metres from the villa, provides separate accommodation, making it ideal if you are staying with another family or group and want your own private living space. Inside, the ground floor offers an open plan living area with sofas, satellite TV and wood-burning stove, a fully-equipped kitchen, dining area with table, and small terrace. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms, one with a king size bed and another with twin beds, and one bathroom with power shower, modern wash basin and bidet.
All areas within the Villa and barn are fully air conditioned.
Situated on a hill and surrounded entirely by nature, the setting offers stunning idyllic views and the opportunity to see wildlife such as wild hares, deers and porcupines, as well as plentiful opportunities for walking, playing and exploring. In the summer, you can enjoy horse riding, cycling, tennis, or canoeing, whilst in the winter there is skiing and hiking on the local ski slopes of Sestola and Corno alle Scale. In the heart of Italy's finest culinary region, Emilia-Romagna, you are best placed to sample Italy's most delicious foods such as parmesan cheese and parma ham.
The nearby town of Vergato offers an insight into authentic Italian life with its quaint piazza, shops, restaurants and Monday market selling everything from fresh cheeses to clothes. For art, culture or shopping, the villa is located just a 40-minute drive from Bologna where you can enjoy concerts, opera or art shows, or for those wishing to relax and be pampered the thermal baths at Porretta Terme and Pistoia are just a 30 minute drive away. Italy's other major destinations, such as Milan, Florence and Venice, are easily accessible. The villa is also just a 35-minute drive from Maranello where there is the testing track and museum for Ferrari Formula 1; ideal for motor sport fans!
For Spring, Autumn and Winter lets - we provide free wood for the wood burners. We Summer stays, air conditioning is available throughout the Villa and Barn. We have a fair usage policy for energy (Gas and Electricity). As part of your booking, a credit of €150 per week is applied and guests are charged for any energy used above this sum. Full meter readings are provided.
Our spacious terracotta villa is ideal for groups or families with a well-equipped kitchen diner, spacious sitting room with wood burning stove, 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Its pergola-covered terraces provide stunning views of the surrounding landscape and offer multiple places to relax, read a book, or enjoy al fresco dining. The large 12 x 6 metre swimming pool is an ideal spot for sunbathing with its comfy sun loungers and umbrellas. The Pool is open from May through to the end of September. Inside, the large sitting room with its 42-inch satellite TV. The open plan kitchen provides a fantastic space for cooking a meal with loved ones with its wooden beams, large Range Cooker, microwave, dishwasher, and dining area with french doors leading to a shaded terrace. There is also a large Weber barbecue for cooking outside during the warm evenings. Upstairs, the first floor offers 3 large bedrooms with king size or twin beds. All bathrooms, including one en-suite, are equipped with power showers, modern wash basins and bidets.
The barn, located just 6 metres from the villa, provides separate accommodation, making it ideal if you are staying with another family or group and want your own private living space. Inside, the ground floor offers an open plan living area with sofas, satellite TV and wood-burning stove, a fully-equipped kitchen, dining area with table, and small terrace. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms, one with a king size bed and another with twin beds, and one bathroom with power shower, modern wash basin and bidet.
All areas within the Villa and barn are fully air conditioned.
Situated on a hill and surrounded entirely by nature, the setting offers stunning idyllic views and the opportunity to see wildlife such as wild hares, deers and porcupines, as well as plentiful opportunities for walking, playing and exploring. In the summer, you can enjoy horse riding, cycling, tennis, or canoeing, whilst in the winter there is skiing and hiking on the local ski slopes of Sestola and Corno alle Scale. In the heart of Italy's finest culinary region, Emilia-Romagna, you are best placed to sample Italy's most delicious foods such as parmesan cheese and parma ham.
The nearby town of Vergato offers an insight into authentic Italian life with its quaint piazza, shops, restaurants and Monday market selling everything from fresh cheeses to clothes. For art, culture or shopping, the villa is located just a 40-minute drive from Bologna where you can enjoy concerts, opera or art shows, or for those wishing to relax and be pampered the thermal baths at Porretta Terme and Pistoia are just a 30 minute drive away. Italy's other major destinations, such as Milan, Florence and Venice, are easily accessible. The villa is also just a 35-minute drive from Maranello where there is the testing track and museum for Ferrari Formula 1; ideal for motor sport fans!
For Spring, Autumn and Winter lets - we provide free wood for the wood burners. We Summer stays, air conditioning is available throughout the Villa and Barn. We have a fair usage policy for energy (Gas and Electricity). As part of your booking, a credit of €150 per week is applied and guests are charged for any energy used above this sum. Full meter readings are provided.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children of all ages are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Please ask us about bringing your pets on holiday.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Please kindly smoke on the outside terraces only.
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 fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number IT037059C2ZREG324N
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 USD 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
Vergato
Located in Vergato, this villa is in a rural area. Rocchetta Mattei and Sacrario dei Caduti per le Stragi Nazifasciste are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Terme di Porretta and Cantina Floriano Cinti. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and canoeing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.

Bologna, Emilia-Romagna
What's nearby
- Caves of Labante - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
- Medical Clinic Tole - 15 min drive - 13.1 km
- Rocchetta Mattei - 16 min drive - 13.8 km
- Piazza Maggiore - 43 min drive - 44.1 km
- BolognaFiere - 44 min drive - 54.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Retrògusto - 2 min drive
- sOsteria - 3 min drive
- Ristorante Pedretti Severina - 10 min drive
- La Brace - 2 min drive
- Ristorante Stella - 18 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Sandra

After holidaying in Italy for 10+ years, we purchased Casa Ruspiano in 2005. We completely restored the villa and barn during 2007 and more than doubled the available living space. Plus added all features that you would expect of a modern villa without loosing the classic Italian style. Of course to enjoy those long hot Italian summer's we added a large swimming pool too.
Why they chose this property
We loved the location - set in it's own private grounds with stunning views. Also located just 1.5 kms from major town - we can enjoy our stays but also access the daily essentials supermarkets, restaurants, train stations etc with ease.
What makes this property unique
Location, Location, Location. Nearest restaurant 10 mins walk, just 1.5 kms from a major town, 40 mins from the nearest international airport, 40 minutes from Bologna and 60 minutes from Florence - just perfect!
Languages:
English, Italian
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