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Giacomina - Converted stone barn, mountain village, spectacular views, pool
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 5 42 sq m
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Bologna, Emilia-Romagna
- Museum of Giorgio Morandi3 min drive
- Rocchetta Mattei18 min drive
- Caves of Labante20 min drive
- 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.
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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Dogs must always be accompanied + business cleaned
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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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.

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
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
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Cleanliness
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Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.6/10
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2 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tabea R.
10 August 2025
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Tabea R.
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18 June 2025
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Saskia K.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Belinda D.
22 May 2025
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Wonderful place to stay
Belinda D.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Daniel R.
18 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Traumhaft gelegenes Domizil
Daniel R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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22 May 2024
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A Dream
Brent C.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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Maria L.
27 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing break
Maria L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Henning K.
11 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Faszinierendes Erlebnis in traumhafter Lage
Henning K.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Debbie B.
17 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Beautiful and relaxing
Debbie B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Isobel G.
12 February 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We Truly Had An Amazing Time
Isobel G.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Herald M.
1 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Herald M.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Martina J.
14 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ort der Entspannung in der Natur
Martina J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marcel S.
10 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation, great host
Marcel S.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cornelia G.
15 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything perfect
Cornelia G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Frank H.
5 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
super-relaxing time in Grizzana Morandi
Frank H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bettina S.
11 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time in fantastic area
Bettina S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael K.
27 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to relax
Michael K.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Enzo v.
2 August 2022
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Perfect
Enzo v.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
6/10 Okay
Nicholas F.
8 September 2021
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Disliked: Location
Bel posto
Nicholas F.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Markus M.
28 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alles super
Markus M.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
8/10 Good
Peter J., Sweden
7 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Giacomina
Peter J.
10/10 Excellent
Rob M., Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia
24 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to chill in The Apennines
Rob M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Selina D.
1 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic accommodation in a beautiful location
Selina D.
10/10 Excellent
Matteo T.
1 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
RUHE & Abgeschiedenheit! Tauchen Sie ein!
Matteo T.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Merete Blak L.
15 April 2019
Fabulous place with fabulous hosts!
Merete Blak L.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
About the host
Hosted by Ruth Hodkinson

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!
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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