Casa Castagna - Self-catering house in Emilia-Romagna
Casa Chierici di Biagioni, 1, Granaglione, Bologna
Emilia-Romagna,
Italia
The silence is palpable, the air is pure and the wildlife abundant: you may see deer, wild boar, porcupines, owls, eagles and badgers. You will feel isolated - it's a very small hamlet and nobody lives here full time but it's a 15-minute drive to the nearest town. You walk straight into the kitchen, rather simple and basic but all you need is there, as well as a little gift or handmade soap from Daniela, the housekeeper.
The living room is packed with good books in English, cards, table games and puzzles in case the weather turns, but it's all about the outdoors here. Children will adore the freedom and there's a special treehouse for them. You can semi-supervise and eat and drink at a table outside by the chestnut, oak, linden, pine and birch trees, feeling very lucky to be here.
Walk endless trails in the woods, cool off in the nearby river, cook supper outdoors and watch the stars appear one by one.
Caratteristiche
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Electricity included
Open fire / woodburner
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
Barbecue
Dishwasher
Cooked meals available
Washing machine
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles
Pub within 3 miles
Relaxation areas
Breakfast available
Breakfast included
Oven
Hob
Spa on site
Bar on site
Free parking on site
Free parking nearby
Paid parking nearby
Local points of interest from Candida & Andreas Jones:
Punti d'interesse locali da
Candida & Andreas Jones:
- Partisans hid out here during WW2 – look out for the hammer & sickle carved in piazza. Eric Newby's Love & War in The Appenines was set here. There are lovely marked mountain walks from the front door including to an abandoned village 1km away, and no cars
- The hamlet, 700m up, was built in the early C18th on the site of a medieval convent and little has changed since. Some neighbours still farm and rear animals, forage for porcini mushrooms and meet in piazza at dusk to chat - like stepping back in time
- Explore the gardens, tree house & woods, home to deer, wild boar, porcupine, owls, badgers, and even wolves! The night sky is pitch black and the stars are brilliant. Try watching the Perseid meteor shower (July-Aug) from a sunlounger with a glass of wine
- Try wild swimming, in streams and waterfalls and in the nearby River Reno with beaches along its banks. A lake 30 mins away has sail boats for hire and beaches. The nearby Roman spa town of Porretta has a large open air pool and spa complex
- Within approx 1hr you’re in Pisa, Lucca, Florence, Pistoia or Bologna. Porretta has one of the best weekly food markets in Italy – local farmers and producers come from Emilia Romagna & Tuscany – and it’s home to a yearly Blues Festival
- The area is famous for its food festivals which celebrate local produce from truffles to wild boar. Ideal for those with a spirit of adventure who want an authentic glimpse of one of the last corners of Tuscany/Emilia Romagna still untouched by tourism
Details
- 1 House for 6
Minimum stay: 3 nights, 7 nights in high season. 10% discount for couples if booking for 1+ weeks (exc. high season). 2 double sofa beds in lounge.
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Casa Chierici di Biagioni, 1, Granaglione, Bologna
