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BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED 3 BEDROOM FARMHOUSE, in the green hills of Emilia

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet access
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Castelletto di Vernasca Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Emilia-Romagna
  • Place, Mount Moria Provincial Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Veleia Romana Archaeological Site
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Golf Club Castell'Arquato
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Parma (PMF)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED 3 BEDROOM FARMHOUSE, in the green hills of Emilia

The old farmhouse is detached and hidden in the the lush hills of Emilia.. Fully renovated, its thick stone walls cool in the hot Italian summer and warm in the cold winters. At the rear is a cosy terrace, where you can relax and watch the world go by. There is a large garden, furniture, BBQ grill, and the old forno where you can bake fresh bread-pizza, etc. Inside, all facilities. Emilia Romagna. is ideally situated for touring . Venice-Firenze-the lakes-the Riviera, and even Rome, are all within a mornings drive. The old Roman Via Emilia links Cities like, Piacenza, Parma, Reggio, Modena, Bologna...etc. All with there own history, cultures, traditions and fine foods and wines. All famous in there own rights. People who stayed at the house, remarked how beautiful and pleasant the area was, with its in numerous medieval castles and market towns.
There are many restaurants, trattorias and pizzerias and the food price/quality is very good.there are antique markets and other markets in and around the area nearly every week.

New. For the kids, a new aqua park has opened in the area at Rivergaro .

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

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Property Registration Number IT033044C2YPKQ6MF9
Property # 10829278
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Vernasca

Located in Vernasca, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Azienda Vitivinicola Buzzetti Fabio and Testa Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Moria Provincial Park and Stirone and Piacenziano Regional Park. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling, hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Castelletto di Vernasca Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Emilia-Romagna

What's nearby

  • Mount Moria Provincial Park - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Veleia Romana Archaeological Site - 23 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Golf Club Castell'Arquato - 28 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Thermae Di Salsomaggiore - 35 min drive - 40.7 km
  • Varano Racetrack - 35 min drive - 37.8 km

Getting around

  • Fiorenzuola Station - 26 min drive
  • Parma (PMF) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria La Lucciola - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bar L'Angolo - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Trinità - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪AlDopolavoro - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Alle Cascate - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED 3 BEDROOM FARMHOUSE, in the green hills of Emilia pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED 3 BEDROOM FARMHOUSE, in the green hills of Emilia?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED 3 BEDROOM FARMHOUSE, in the green hills of Emilia?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED 3 BEDROOM FARMHOUSE, in the green hills of Emilia?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED 3 BEDROOM FARMHOUSE, in the green hills of Emilia located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Mount Moria Provincial Park, Veleia and Veleia Romana Archaeological Site. Azienda Vitivinicola Buzzetti Fabio and Testa Winery are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Très belle maison

Nous avons passez une superbe semaine avec nos trois enfants dans cette très belle maison. Nous avons particulièrement apprécié le calme des lieux. La maison est bien équipée, y compris au niveau du chauffage (si comme nous vous venez hors saison) et aussi de la cuisine, pour profiter des superbes produits locaux. Propreté exemplaire et très bonne communication avec le propriétaire.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Quiet and nice

Very quiet, only sounds are the village churchbell and birds. House is fine, very nice balcony next to the kitchen where you can eat. The house is cool although we found the bedrooms under the roof to be quite warm. We agree with others that the mattresses are very hard and wire-enting would-be be very nice as there were many mosquitoes and other insects. There were only 2 of us, but as the (only)toilet is in the bathroom that would-be not be very practical with 6. Nice to explore the villages. Piacenza 45 minutes, Parma 1 hr, Modena 1,5 hr. Plenty of restaurants nearby. We thank our host for his kindness, practical solution for the keys and of course the wine!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thanks Suzanne, it's great to get this type of feedback as it gives a chance to isolve these problems, althoughif you look back at all the reviews no complaints about bugs or matreses. Nevertheless we will sort out these problems.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ausgangspunkt für Exkursionen in die Emilia Romagna

Frank hat ein sehr schönes Domizil auf dem Lande. Es ist zwar eine kurvige und schlechte Strasse von seinem Haus bis zu den Hauptruten der Emilia, aber der Standort ist ideal, um die Sehenswürdigkeiten dieser Region zu erkunden, was uns als Aktivurlauber sehr entgegen kam. Das Haus und die Anlage sind sauber und gepflegt. Die Kommunikation mit Frank war immer sehr zeitnah und informativ. Leider wurde seine letzte und entscheidende Mail vom Internet geschluckt und so mussten wir zweieinhalb Stunden warten, bis ein Nachbar kam und uns zeigte wo die Schlüssel deponiert waren. Egal, wir waren im Haus und Frank hatte uns zwei Kartons seines Rotweines zum kostenlosen Verzehr gerichtet. Das war sehr großzügig, vielen Dank. Die Ausstattung ist gut, nur der Mokka aus den Bialetti-Maschinen ist nicht unserer. Macht aber nichts, wir haben immer unsere Reise-Kapselmaschine dabei. Wer absolute Ruhe sucht, ist hier richtig. Kein störender Lärm, kein Handyempfang, wlaan funktionierte übrigens einwandfrei. Nur das Rufen des Kuckucks war Morgens und Abends zu hören. Frank hat sich regelmäßig per Mail gemeldet und gefragt, wie es uns geht und ob alles in Ordnung ist. Das war sehr dezent und überhaupt nicht aufdringlich. Einzig und das war für uns der Grund, nicht fünf Sterne zu vergeben, waren die Betten. 1,80m in der Breite, eine für uns zu dünne und durchgänige Matratze mit einem einteiligen Rost waren der Garant für einen unruhigen Schlaf. Zusammenfassend, außer unserem subjektiven Eindruck über das Nachtlager, können wir Franks Domizil vorbehaltlos weiterempfehlen. Dank Frank. Gruß Christoph und Inge.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful place to stay

Great place to stay, very friendly and helpful owner. And with your own masonry oven!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Ciao Jeanot. Thanks for the review. Frank
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Everything we needed in the area we wanted

My husband and I rented this beautiful home for 9 nights in September 2017. It was our first trip to Italy, and we wanted to experience the Emilia-Romagna area in particular. In the end we only stayed 6 nights, but that was because we made some last-minute changes to our itinerary once we arrived. Frank was super helpful from start to finish and very prompt in responding to emails. He gave us great directions to the house and provided suggestions for shopping, dining, and sightseeing. We were not able to coordinate a time to meet in person, but we had no trouble getting into the house and found everything easily once inside. We had two minor issues: there was no tumble dryer as listed on HomeAway, so we had to hang laundry outside to dry. We normally have no problem with this but we happened to be there during a rainy week; happily we managed, and having the washing machine was very helpful. Also, at the risk of sounding like a pair of Goldilocks, we didn't find any of the three beds very comfortable. However we recently invested in a very high-end mattress at home so it's entirely possible we have become snobs. As mentioned there was quite a bit of rain while we were there, and temperatures ranged from 11C in the hills to 23C on lower ground. Luckily Frank had warned us in advance that the typical weather was off-kilter, so we had packed accordingly. We did have a very nice fire one night to help ward off the chill. On nice mornings I sat outside on the terrace with a book and hot chocolate while letting hubby sleep late, and we dined outside a few times too. Frank generously left us a case each of his red and white wines. We only tried the red and found it delightful. What a nice treat! We had researched activities, festivals, and other events in advance of our arrival, but we did not come across "The Best of Italy 100" race until we arrived. This was a car, cycle and bike race based in Castel'Arquatto, so we were able to go check out all the Italian-made vehicles which was a very nice surprise while we checked out the castle and village. We were able to find online information regarding road closures during the race which was helpful in our planning over those three days. We took some long drives through the countryside and had some great meals despite a bit of a language barrier. Everyone was welcoming, and Google Translate was extremely helpful throughout our trip! Next trip we'll have better Italian. Excellent rental!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Italy vacation!!!!

My husband and I have recently relocated to the Netherlands and decided to take our Holiday in Italy with our 3 grown children. Franks Home was the perfect spot for us. The small beautiful town that was perfect for us to take day trips to the ocean, Milan, Parma, and Modena. The house and it's amenities were everything we needed to hang out, cook, relax and sleep! Thanks Frank and family! We would recommend your home to all of our friends and family! A perfect spot for a family reunion!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful villa

We spent a week in this beautiful villa during a heatwave in July. The house was spotless and well appointed and we appreciated also having a fan. The thick walls and shutters kept the house cool and we loved eating out on the balcony in the cool of the evening. Frank and Gaby were delightful hosts and we enjoyed the complimentary wine. There are many interesting towns to visit in the vicinity and we made interesting trips to Cremona and Parma. We would definitely return, if possible.
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10/10 Excellent

Ideale locatie voor de sportieve tourfietser

De locatie is in een dag vanuit Nederland aan te rijden en ligt op het randje van de Apennijnen, zodat voor maken van fietstochten gekozen kan worden tussen de Po-vlakte in het noorden en oosten, en de Apennijnen in het zuiden en westen. Keuze te over dus. Daarnaast zijn talloze alternatieven aanwezig (zoals de beschrijving ook aangeeft) om een rustdagje in de omgeving door te komen. Na vele jaren verschillende locaties in Noord-Italië geboekt te hebben zitten we nu al weer 5 jaar aaneen jaarlijks op deze locatie om er een weekje te fietsen met de fietsgroep waarbij ook de partners zich in de omgeving vermaken. Daarnaast spreekt eigenaar Frank accentloos Engels, wat de communicatie erg makkelijk maakt. What to say more about this beautiful location... Rigo Vissers
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
I don't understand a word but I am shore it's a great review, Thanks Rigo
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay at this charming farmhouse.

We rented this property over the holidays and had a wonderful stay. It is just as it is described and Frank was very accommodating and helpful with all of our questions (there were a lot since it was our first trip to the area!). The town is quite charming and a great place to stay if you are looking for an authentic Italian experience. We found some great spots to eat in Lugagnano which is only about a 10 minute drive. We took day trips to Milan, Piacenza, Bologna, and Venice and found the driving easy. There are also smaller towns nearby like Castell'Arquato which are worth seeing. The home had everything we needed and was quite comfortable. It was also great to have internet access. I would definitely recommend this lovely home and plan on returning. We will always have lovely memories of this trip!
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10/10 Excellent

Tranquillo, rilassante e in ottima posizione

La casa è molto bella e ha tutto quel che serve per un soggiorno familiare (eravamo 2 famiglie con 4 bambini piccoli). L'abbiamo vissuta molto, avendovi soggiornato in inverno e con bimbi piccoli che ancora fanno il sonnellino: abbiamo usato anche il forno al legna esterno! Bel giardino (perfetto con la neve!), stanze ampie e comode, una grande cucina-sala da pranzo attrezzata. Frank è stato davvero gentilissimo e molto disponibile ad accontentare le nostre richieste. La casa è in un'ottima posizione, silenziosa e affacciata sul bosco, ma vicina alla provinciale e in una zona ricca di cose da fare e da vedere: Castell'Arquato, Piacenza, Parma, le belle colline e i paesini dei dintorni, ricche di ottimi ristoranti e aziende che producono vino e ortaggi. Perfetta per una vacanza rilassate!
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10/10 Excellent

QUIET, COZY AND A BARGAIN FOR THE PRICE

Our small family ( Dad, Mom and adult son) were fortunate to call Francesco's smaller apartment, home for 2 weeks while traveling in Emelia Romagna. We used it as "home base" for all the trips that took us to the sites that we longed to visit ... Parma, Bologna, Genoa, Cinque Terre. We found it delightful in that it was spotlessly clean, peaceful and soooo....cozy. The kitchen was well equipped (thank you, Frank) and the wood stove was a delight on the days when it snowed and we chose to stay home and read. Although somewhat off the beaten path, (Casteletto is teeny) a short drive to neighboring towns provided necessities and groceries for the many meals that we made made at the villa. Internet, peace, good food and family....in the midst of the Italian countryside...what more could one ask for?
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10/10 Excellent

Großzüges Fe-Haus in kleinem Dorf

Seit Jahrzehnten verbringen wir unsere Urlaube ausschließlich in gemieteten Fe-Häusern oder -Wohnungen. Dieses Haus hat 3 Etagen und verfügt über zwei Wohnungen. Die von uns gemietete Wohnung erstreckt sich über die mittlere und obere Etage, erreichbar über eine Außentreppe. Die untere Wohnung wird nach Auskunft des Vermieters allenfalls von ihm oder seiner Familie genutzt. Während unseres Aufenthaltes waren wir alleine anwesend. Von der großen Wohnküche gelangt man auf einen geräumigen, überdachten Balkon, auf dem es abends angenehm kühl ist. Das rundum eingezäunte Grundstück ist in einem sehr guten Zustand. Großzügig erlaubte der Vermieter, uns an den Früchten der zahlreichen Obstbäume zu bedienen. Ein überdachtes, an den Seiten offenes Nebengebäude verfügt über zwei große Räume; in dem einen kann man im Schatten oder bei schlechtem Wetter relaxen, in dem anderen den Wagen abstellen. Das Haus liegt sehr ruhig am Rande eines kleinen Dorfes in etwa 400 m Höhe. Deshalb ist es dort bei weitem nicht so heiß wie in der nahen Poebene. Während unseres Aufenthaltes gab es dort auch keine Stechmücken. Von dem Standort aus kann man bequem die norditalienischen Städte von Mailand bis Bologna bereisen. Man kann aber auch Ausflüge in die nahen Berge unternehmen. Gute Einkaufsmöglichkeiten gibt es in etwa 10 km Entfernung. Wir können als "alte Hasen" das Haus uneingeschränkt empfehlen.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful and Relaxing

I and my family (husband and two children) spent a week in May in this house. It was perfect for us; the house is charming and the rooms are nice and clean. We cooked quite a lot of food in the house and the kitchen has all the equipment you would need. We also tried the wood oven to barbecue and make pizza. The children liked that a lot. We especially appreciated the surroundings which are very beautiful. The neighborhood is peaceful and quiet. There are a couple of small towns nearby with shops and restaurants. We usually shopped in Castell'Arquato since it has a well equipped supermarket. The owner of the house is very helpful and nice. We got a lot of valuable information and recommendations about the area.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful accommodation in a stunning location

My wife our two young sons and I stayed here and had a superb holiday. The accommodation is of an incredibly high standard and the location is perfect for sightseeing or just relaxing. The large living, dining and kitchen area opens onto a balcony overlooking the orchard and surrounding hills, with enough room for a four person dining table and 2 sun loungers. This balcony is perfect for an evening meal or a glass of the complementary local wine. There are also 2 large dining tables outside which are handy if you use the built-in pizza oven or the barbecue. The kitchen is fully equipped with all modern appliances and the bedrooms are very spacious, light and comfortable. The master bedroom has an en-suite shower room and there is a large family bathroom. Our sons, aged 8 and 9, loved playing in the orchard and the small inflatable pool provided. We explored the local area on foot, the village is very quaint with a beautiful church, 2 small water fountains and fruit trees and grape vines at the road sides. We even saw a herd of deer less than 300 metres from the farmhouse whilst we were collecting firewood for the pizza oven. A real highlight of our visit was a trip to Maranello, the home of Ferrari, the Ferrari museum is a must-see. The small town of Lugagnano is only a 10 minute drive away, and has plenty of shops, a supermarket and access to the river Arda where even small children are safe to play in the water. There is also a public outdoor pool. Whilst there we visited Pisa, Bologna, Parma and Milan, with the autostrade being less than half an hour away these were easy day trips. The Sunday market at Carpento Piacentino is worth visiting for local produce. There are markets nearby just about every day, Frank will be able to let you know where and when. If you are lucky enough to visit at the end of August the potato festival in the village you can see from your balcony is a must. just don't eat before you go! Overall this property provides high quality accommodation in a wonderful rural setting. It is close enough to local amenities and within easy day trip range of all the highlights of this part of Italy. The owner and his wife are lovely people who go out of their way to make sure you feel welcome and provide any information you may need. I would recommend this property without hesitation, although my wife wants to keep it secret! Our sons still insist this was their best holiday ever. Thank you Frank and Gabby, see you next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Sara and Gerry, VA USA

All four of our group were amazed by this beautiful farmhouse in the hills near Piacenza! The house is clean, cozy and very well maintained; the gated grounds exceptionally inviting--with picnic tables, outdoor cooking facilities, and lovely plantings. The owner, Frank Bragoli, who's completely fluent in English, went out of his way to make us feel at home, and he provided us with useful information about our surroundings. We enjoyed day trips to Parma, Cremona, Modena, Piacenza, Fidenza, and the nearby Castel-Arquato. As we were there in September, we saw the harvesting of grapes--the vendemmia--all around the hills of the area. We all highly recommend this farmhouse to anyone and everyone!!
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8/10 Good

Comfortable and peaceful

Have recently returned from a week staying in the downstairs apartment with my wife and daughter. The property is very confortable with all the facilities needed. Frank is extremely responsive to any questions and the area is beautiful. Although it takes about 25 minutes to get to the A1, the apartment's position in the hills more than compensates for this. I would defintely recommend staying here.
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8/10 Good

Review from Dutchies

The house is very nicely situates. It is very quit and peacefully. The interieur of the house is good. The property was clean, well-maintained and with four you have enough space. This is also a property you can rent with an other couple with kids, because you can share the garden etc. but you have you own house. Downstairs is good for 4 people and upstairs you can stay with 6 people. The only disadvantage is that you need a car for your grossery, because the nearest shops are locates ten minutes drive from the property. We have enjoyed staying in Castelleto and we might come again.

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