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Olimpia - Spacious stone villa with private terrace overlooking the pool
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 6 105 sq m
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Explore the area

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
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Olimpia - Spacious stone villa with private terrace overlooking the 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 Appennine 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 courtyard, originally the main landowner's home, with private chapel, barn and haywain, residence of their farm workers and harvesters. Refurbished from the converted chestnut-drying barn, Olimpia is now a three-bedroomed independent villa, beside the garden and the 5x11m outdoor pool. 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 in July & August as even after very hot days, a cooler woodland breeze arrives in the evenings 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 in July & August as even after very hot days, a cooler woodland breeze arrives in the evenings 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: 21
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
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
This property uses solar energy, plus 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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number IT037031B4WMMJDT7X
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
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. Rocchetta Mattei and Sacrario dei Caduti per le Stragi Nazifasciste are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pliocene Contrafforte Natural Reserve and Montovolo. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
2 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nick F.
2 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place to stay.
Nick F.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andries V.
24 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Holiday
Andries V.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Heather R.
14 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heather R.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
bea b.
11 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
bea b.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
B G.
2 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schönes Haus, gut gepflegt
B G.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Marthe M.
6 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ein kleines Paradies
Marthe M.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Majken W.
14 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful holiday in scenic surroundings
Majken W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heiner H.
25 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stadt und Land
Heiner H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Céline O.
18 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour très agréable
Céline O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sascha S.
29 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top
Sascha S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Judith K.
12 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family of 4 - Villa Olimpia
Judith K.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Werner N.
26 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Werner N.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Louis M.
2 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tres bel endroit et un très agréable accueil mercirci
Louis M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Maike Z.
23 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was wonderful
Maike Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Paola S.
3 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relax garantito
Paola S.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Erwig R.
4 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mooie plek
Erwig R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ilaria M.
28 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Una settimana piacevole
Ilaria M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lynn D., Olympia, WA
13 October 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing rental with amazing views!
Lynn D.
10/10 Excellent
Christof N.
12 October 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr entspannte Woche
Christof N.
10/10 Excellent
Hilary F.
27 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a relaxing and peaceful holiday
Hilary F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Susan B.
21 August 2018
This is a lovely place to either stay and relax - or stay and explore the wider area. We did both.
Susan B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
sarah l.
14 August 2018
Perfection!
sarah l.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey B.
16 July 2018
Wonderful family holiday location
Jeffrey B.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
Steve T.
17 June 2018
In an old italian hillside village, this is a wonderul place to stay.
Steve T.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
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 city and now we live 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
For wonderful holidays relaxing by the pool, eating out in the garden with your family, walking in the woods, horse riding or visiting amazing castles and waterfalls nearby. Beautiful, stylish, comfortable and well-equipped, historic, 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! Lovely 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 up 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. In the summer, your kids may well find similar aged playmates. Evenings relaxing in a private homestead and garden, rather than a huge impersonal complex, with the lovely pool. Regional cookery, English, Yoga, Painting, Horse-riding and Ceramics courses can be offered if requested in advance and dates confirmed: We run English language courses for 4 weeks each year, in June and September. Johann Rosenboom runs a Painting Course every September. The local 'Nel Castagneto' restaurant offers a regional cookery demonstration course if requested ahead of time. Hatha Yoga sessions available down in Pian di Setta. Massage can be organized, 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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