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1500 Fortified house in Borgo Fontanini

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Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Outdoor dining
Interior
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Emilia-Romagna, Provincia di Modena
  • Place, Macchinine per bambini
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Ferrari Factory
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Place, Ferrari Museum Maranello
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

About the neighborhood

Zocca

Located within a leisurely stroll of Macchinine per bambini, this castle is within a 15-minute drive of Torre Rangoni di Rosola. Guestrooms at this castle include kitchens, fireplaces, and patios.
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What's nearby

  • Macchinine per bambini - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ferrari Factory - 44 min drive - 25.0 miles
  • Ferrari Museum Maranello - 45 min drive - 25.7 miles
  • BolognaFiere - 58 min drive - 33.9 miles
  • Museo Enzo Ferrari - 60 min drive - 30.6 miles

Getting around

  • Samoggia Station - 35 min drive
  • Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪I Portici Gelateria Caffetteria - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Trattoria Sant'Apollonia - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Albergo Ristorante La Lanterna - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Il profumo dei tigli - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Il Cantacucco - ‬13 min drive

About this property

1500 Fortified house in Borgo Fontanini

The house is one of the fortified buildings of this 16th Century borgo, set in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, at 2000 ft., surrounded by chestnut and oak trees and with an amazing view over the valley.
It is provided with 2 double bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a full kitchen, dining area, sitting room with fireplace, terrace provided with table and chairs for dining al fresco.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. The bathroom offers hair dryers and bidets. Other standard amenities include a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Farming classes
  • Golf

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Meal delivery service
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Composting
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Recycling
  • Washing machine
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: There are internal stairs that connect 3 floors.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, all guests, including children, must be present to show their passport or government-issued photo ID.
  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed GBP 5000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this castle?

This castle is located in Zocca within a short 14-minute walk of Macchinine per bambini. Chestnut Museum is also within a driving distance of 3.9 mi.

Is this castle next to a casino?

No, this castle is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this castle?

No, there is no indoor pool at this castle.

Does this castle include breakfast service?

This castle offers breakfast for a surcharge.

Does this castle allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this castle.

Where is the closest airport to this castle?

The closest major airport to this castle is Bologna Airport (BLQ), which is 26.7 mi away (58 minutes by car).

1500 Fortified house in Borgo Fontanini Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt A.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was an adventure getting into the mountains and finding this escape. I wish that we had more time here. It was peaceful, beautiful and all around wonderful. Great hosts. A refreshing stay off the beaten path in Italy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026