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Giuseppina - converted stone barn with spectacular mountain scenery & pool

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6Stanco courtyard
6Stanco Barn, Giuseppina on right hand side
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Living area
kitchenette

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 542 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bologna, Emilia-Romagna
  • Museum of Giorgio Morandi
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Rocchetta Mattei
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Caves of Labante
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon, 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Giuseppina - converted stone barn with spectacular mountain scenery & pool

Conveniently located 10km from the Rioveggio exit of 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 independent 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 Haywain 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 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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 IT037031B4YNK5SC7L

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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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Giuseppina - converted stone barn with spectacular mountain scenery & pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Giuseppina - converted stone barn with spectacular mountain scenery & pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Giuseppina - converted stone barn with spectacular mountain scenery & pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Giuseppina - converted stone barn with spectacular mountain scenery & pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Giuseppina - converted stone barn with spectacular mountain scenery & pool located?

This family-friendly Grizzana Morandi holiday home is located on a river, 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

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Beautiful and quiet

Very nice apartment with a huge window that you can open. You feel like staying in a treehouse! Ruth is really nice, friendly and helpfull. The surroundings are beautiful and the family-restaurant are fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Eva K.

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

Traumhaft

Das Objekt liegt in den Bergen, ca. eine Stunde südlich von Bologna. Ein traumhaftes Fleckchen Erde. Ruth ist eine hervorragende Gastgeberin. Man merkt ihre Liebe zu Natur und Mensch. Wir würden gerne wieder kommen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

joe

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

Cosy little hideaway in the hills

This is a lovely spot in the hills, the pool a godsend in the scorching heat. The apartment was everything we expected, ideal for a family of four. Great restaurants nearby but sadly lacking a bar/pasticceria that is reaslitically walkable. There seems to have once been one but is now closed down. Ruth and her family were so welcoming and were very helpful and easy to deal with. They left us to it but were on hand if we needed anything

10/10 Excellent

Martin W.

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

A real taste of Italy

We have just returned from our stay at 6Stanco with wonderful hosts Ruth and Andrea. Normally, I am ready for home after a few days away but I didn’t want to leave. On day two, the villagers set up their annual bingo event in the courtyard and we were made to feel very welcome and included. Our teenage daughters won a huge hamper of Local produce. A few days later we were able to go to the village pizza event - all the 6Stanco guests went along for pizza and drinks. During the week, Ruth and Andrea also invited all their guests to eat together one evening and we enjoyed some lovely home cooked treats. We were easily able to visit Bologna (we were able to catch the train from from Grizzana Morandi) and Florence (an hours drive - the trains were not running that day) which were both beautiful. We discovered a lovely gelateria in Vergato, a great pizzeria which took us back to the 80s - in a good way - (Brace). The shared pool was a real plus at the end of a hot day. Thank you to Ruth and Andrea. Your hospitality was tremendous and we’d love to come back soon!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Annette C.

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

Familiäres Paradies in Bestlage

Die kleine familiäre Anlage ist exakt wie auf der Seite beschrieben. Ruth und ihre Familie sorgen sich um alle Belange und sind jederzeit ansprechbar und hilfsbereit. Die Atmosphäre ist sehr entspannt und warmherzig. Wir wohnten zu dritt in einem der kleinen Häuschen und hatten eine großartige Zeit. Die schöne Unterkunft ist komplett ausgestattet - wir haben nichts vermisst. Vielen Dank für alles.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Franziska E.

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

Wonderful experience...

... in a scenic landscape and friendly, welcoming people. Our 3 children loved the pool, and we all felt really very welcome by the host. A place we would highly recommend and we definitely will visit again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Henrik T.

Nice and well equipped house, clean pool and very friendly host!

Definitely a travel worth!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

This is definitely a home like Airbnb with beautiful architecture and cabin type feel !

6Stanco is a magical place to stay if you enjoy being away from people but want to still have close access to Bologna or Modena. The space is very family friendly and the pool and Ruth’s family are such a fun enjoyble company! If you are looking for a mountain retreat, this is it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

isabelle M.

Des vacances parfaites!

Nous sommes une famille de 4 personnes (2 enfants, 11 et 13 ans) et nous avons beaucoup aimé notre séjour de deux semaines à 6Stanco. La propriété est idéalement située pour visiter Bologne, Parme, Modène etc.. Nous avons apprécié le calme, la vue magnifique, l'espace (avec tables, chaises, transats) à disposition, la piscine toujours propre, le logement très fonctionnel, les attentions des propriétaires discrets et en même temps très disponibles et chaleureux. Nous avons eu la chance de séjourner en même temps que deux autres familles très sympathiques et les enfants ont pu jouer ensemble dans la piscine et dans la salle commune. Nous recommandons cette adresse sans hésiter.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark H., Perth

A hidden gem off the beaten track

Our family (2 adults, 2 children - 10 and 7) spent 2 weeks at 6Stanco in July 2014. We stayed in the Olimpia Villa. We have travelled through Italy quite a lot over the last few years and we would definitely put 6Stanco on our return list. We had an amazing two weeks in an area that is probably missed by a lot of tourists. 6Stanco is a beautiful property that has been lovingly renovated by Ruth and Andrea. It sits in a very small village with incredible views across the surrounding hills and valleys. The property is well maintained and our Villa was clean and everything worked. The Villa has 3 bedrooms which was ideal for our family. It has a nice outdoor patio area that overlooks the pool. We really enjoyed the space around the pool area and the kids had an awesome time swimming, playing on the trampoline or just enjoying the beautiful weather while playing cards. Ruth and Andrea were incredible hosts and did everything to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. Some highlights of our stay: - East access by car or train to Bologna or Firenze. We were able to explore these great cities and then return to the tranquility of Stanco and unwind after a hard day sightseeing. The Ferrari and Lamborghini museums are also a must! - There are many beautiful villages in the surrounding valleys and hills. Ruth can provide a great guide to some of these. Our favourite was probably the waterfall at Labante. - Every morning we would take the short car ride or a nice walk for 3km down the hill to the village of Grizzana Morandi to have a morning coffee and brioche at Bar Pina with the locals. GM also has a small supermarket an a little bakery (Forno Guido) that makes an incredible jam torte - not to be missed! Any more serious food shopping can be done in Vergato which is in the valley below. - Some great little local restaurants around. Our favourite was Nel Castagneto which is about 10 mins away. Beautiful, traditional food made fresh every day. We even joined Christina for a cooking class one day to learn the tricks of making the local pasta and sauces. The kids made the cookies for desert. We also tried La Prada which was also great. - Once a week, Ruth hosted a dinner outside the main house for all the guests. Los of pizza, antipasta and cakes. A great chance to meet the other guests and learn more about 6Stanco. - Incredible bike riding if you are a cyclist. Overall, a near perfect 2 weeks in a beautiful area of Italy.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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A wonderful stay in the Apennines

For our visit to the Emilia Romagna we had two wishes: having a lovely apartment in the mountains near Bologna and to get to know the Italian way of life. Both wishes were more than fulfilled by our decision to stay in 6 Stanco. For one week we were guests in the apartment Giuseppina which was very neat, comfortable, clean and equipped with all one needs. We stayed for one week. We arrived by plane in Bologna and took a rental car which is absolut necessary to explore the country side, do shopping for food or to catch the train for Bologna or Florence. The area around Bologna is also called "La terra dei motori". You can visit the museums of Ducati, Lamborghini or Ferrari. It is also not far to the Adria (2h) and of course there are a lot of beautiful cities to visit (Modena, Imola,...). But Bologna itself is a must to visit of course. We could have easily spent a week more. We had a perfect vacation and enjoyed a very relaxing time. The hosts Ruth and Andrea help you in every question you have and make you feel really welcome. We would love to come back again. Lea & Thomas
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jens U., frankfurt, germany

Beautiful summer holiday in 2009

We spent two weeks in Guiseppina in August 2009. It has been a wonderful holiday. The location has more than lived up to our expectations. The appartment has been completely renovated recently and Ruth and Andrea have created a beautiful home that is perfect for 2-4 people. We stayed there with our two children (5 and 3 years of age). 6stanco has been ideal for our young boys. There is a large garden and a pool that is ideal for young children. What has made our holidays really unforgettable, however, has been the warm and friendly atmosphere that both, Ruth and Andrea, create for their guests. They have invited us to join them for local festivals and common dinners. 6 stanco is an ideal place to visit nearby cities like Bologna and Firenze. We also took the chance to visit Ravenna and Ferrara. 6stanco is located in a pitoresque small village in the Appenine which is a marvellous place also to hike (which we did not try due to the children). The area is not touristic and you have the chance to get to know the local cuisine (our favourite has been a little restaurant in approx. 2 km distance). 6stanco seems also to be the right place for a short-time stop on your way to the south.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Very nice

We stayed a week at 6 Stanco in July 2009 and had a fantastic time. The area is incredibly beautiful. Before we left, we thought that the Bolognese Apennines were mere hills, but I fact they turned out to be entirely respectable mountains. The hosts, Ruth and Andrea (and their children) are extremely friendly, and altogether people in the area were enormously accommodating. The apartment we lived in, Giuseppina, was neat, clean and cozy. The two restaurants in the neighbourhood are both good - the nearest one is much localized and has no menus, but it turned out to be no problem. Shopping opportunities are quite good. In the nearby village, Grizzana Morandi (about 4 km away) is a reasonably well-stocked shop and a bar, and in Vergato (around 17 km away) is a large Coop, which has more or less everything. It is fairly easy to get to Bologna and Florence (it is greatly recommended to take the train that runs from Grizzana), but it is possible to get to the most cities in Emila Romanga and Tuscany in a relatively short time. In short, we had a fantastic holiday, which both we and our children – aged 7 and 3 - enjoyed to the full, and we would very much like to com back some time.

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 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 a Potter is available for your dates. 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 sessions are in Pian di Setta and Massage can be organized in the summer 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.

Languages:

English, Italian

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