Giuseppina - converted stone barn with spectacular mountain scenery & pool

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A stone building with a tiled roof, two doors, and a small staircase leading to a balcony.
A cozy kitchen with a stone wall, a large window, a dining table with chairs, and a staircase leading upstairs.
A compact kitchen with a dining area, a sofa, and a bookshelf.
An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A rectangular swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by stone tiles. There are six blue and white striped lounge chairs aligned along the poolside.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
Sleeps 51 bedroom3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Washing machine
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Bologna, Emilia-Romagna
  • Place, Museum of Giorgio Morandi
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Path of the Gods
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Rocchetta Mattei
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)
    ‪38 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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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

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number IT037031B4YNK5SC7L
Property # 8948416
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

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. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and horse riding.
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Bologna, Emilia-Romagna

What's nearby

  • Museum of Giorgio Morandi - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Path of the Gods - 20 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Rocchetta Mattei - 21 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Suviana Lake - 28 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Unipol Arena - 33 min drive - 45.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Osteria della Tabina - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bar Cavacchio - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gixy Cocktail Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Pedretti Severina - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante "Al Tosco - ‬12 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Giuseppina - converted stone barn with spectacular mountain scenery & pool?

As of 23 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Giuseppina - converted stone barn with spectacular mountain scenery & pool on 10 October 2026 start from NZ$637, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

How much is parking at Giuseppina - converted stone barn with spectacular mountain scenery & pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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).

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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