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Exterior
Fireplace, DVD player, books, video library
Outdoor dining
Exterior
3 bedrooms, travel crib, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Zocca, Emilia-Romagna
  • Place, Macchinine per bambini
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Ferrari Factory
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Place, Ferrari Museum Maranello
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Zocca

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

  • Macchinine per bambini - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ferrari Factory - 51 min drive - 29.2 miles
  • Ferrari Museum Maranello - 52 min drive - 29.9 miles
  • BolognaFiere - 53 min drive - 38.3 miles
  • Museo Enzo Ferrari - 58 min drive - 39.1 miles

Getting around

  • Samoggia Station - 34 min drive
  • Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Il Cantacucco - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Trattoria Sant'Apollonia - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Salusti Salumeria Artigianale - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Il profumo dei tigli - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bar Bi-Bap - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Tower in 16th Century Borgo Fontanini - with mountain views

The Torre of Borgo Fontanini is a stone tower on five levels, with three-bedrooms and three bathrooms en suite. Built into the hillside, there are two ground floors. On the lower level there is a small, fully equipped kitchen with a door to a patio area. Stairs lead up to a living/dining room with a fireplace and a door to the garden area, next to the oaks forest, with a table and chairs for dining al fresco. The bedrooms are on the upper floors and offer a great views over the Appennini mountains. 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: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Books
  • Golf
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Living room
  • Washing machine

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

Rules

Free parking at the property.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 1 total (55 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 first aid kit
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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 first aid kit.

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 EUR 5000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

The Tower in 15th Century Borgo Fontanini With Mountain Views

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this castle?

This castle is located in Zocca within a short 11-minute walk of Macchinine per bambini. You'll also find Castello di Serravalle and Isola Winery nearby.

Is there parking available at The Tower in 16th Century Borgo Fontanini - with mountain views?

No, this castle doesn't offer parking.

Is this castle adjacent 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.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Tower in 16th Century Borgo Fontanini - with mountain views?

This historic castle offers many amenities for couples, including a chef service and a fireplace in each accommodation with some featuring chef service.

Does The Tower in 16th Century Borgo Fontanini - with mountain views have a hot tub?

No, this castle doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this castle offer breakfast?

This castle offers breakfast for a surcharge.

Does this castle allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this castle.

Does The Tower in 16th Century Borgo Fontanini - with mountain views have connecting rooms available?

No, this castle doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this castle?

The closest major airport to this castle is Bologna Airport (BLQ), which is 26.5 mi away (59 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Tower in 16th Century Borgo Fontanini - with mountain views?

Yes, every accommodation at The Tower in 16th Century Borgo Fontanini - with mountain views comes with a patio and some offer mountain views.

The Tower in 16th Century Borgo Fontanini - with mountain views Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved the tower, having our own bedrooms and bathrooms, on different floors was a real treat. It's a very peaceful place, perfect for a friends or family retreat, we will definitely be back. We loved the cooking lesson with Sylvia and Pier, fully recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ed C.

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

Stay in a lovely tower

This is a lovely fifteenth century tower in the outskirts of Zocca
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james k.

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

Love the setting and stone tower

Enjoyed the hosts and the old traditional atmosphere of the house. Relaxing and comfortable accommodation. Cooking class a plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

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

Peaceful Tower

Stayed in the tower for a few nights with my family. Loved having our own floors in the tower with bathrooms on each floor. The location of this tower was what we needed: outside of the cities in a quiet and beautiful hillside region. Woke up to bird songs each morning. The fireplace was a fun treat on the cool nights. The property manager met us outside and showed us around the tower when we arrived. The location is pretty remote, down a small gravel road. Hope to be back some day.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry P.

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

Wonderful country stay

The property is described accurately in the listing but, as with most things in life, the quality of the experience depends primarily on the people involved. Here, hosts Silvia and Pier were welcoming, friendly, informative and patient. They either arranged to do things we wanted to do or they helped us arrange it. The property is fascinating and the setting is like a movie. Yes, there are stairs, but I’m 64 and 6 months from a knee surgery and I managed. I would go back here again. In fact, I might re-visit the bologna/modena area solely to return. It’s that good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sergei Y.

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

Great place to rest.

It is a beautiful place. Very authentic, with history. The owners are very friendly and helpful. They also have a kind of small restaurant at the property and cook for guests delicious meals. Apartments are nice, clean and well equipped. We stayed in the tower, which has 3 bedrooms with bathroom, sitting room and a small kitchen one at a floor. Please note, you need to climb quite a few stairs to get from one room to another. There is a place to sit outside to enjoy the grate views. The other house, next to the tower is also very nice and cpacious. Bologna and Modena are at 1 hr drive both definitely must be visited. Also a nice castle in a town Vignola is worth to pay a visit. We were absolutely satisfied and can't even think what to complain about.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie P.

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

A special place

This beautiful borgo is a work in progress. Some beautifully finished buildings and some scrappy buildings still under renovations. The tower is lovely. It is 5 floors total. You can park right next to the door leading to the second floor living area. But the best bedroom is on the 5th level so be prepared for lots of steps. The water pressure was amazing for such an old building. So nice to have a bathroom with shower right beside each bedroom. The kitchen is tiny but has everything you need. There is a lovely Outdoor sitting area and table right outside the kitchen door on the first level. Be careful of the bees/wasps. Sylvia and Pierre are present and helpful. Nice walking in the area. We drove to a couple very good local restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pearl A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An unforgettable stay! The tower was perfect for our family. Each bedroom has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each bedroom is on its own floor. The kitchen is on the lowest floor and the living room is on the floor above the kitchen. Outside the kitchen is a small terrace. Many of the windows have screens fitted which helps keep bugs out, however we were not overly bothered by bugs in general.We were able to park outside the tower. The highlight of our trip was the incredible cooking class put on by Silvia and Pierre! Highly recommend to take advantage of this! The memoy of sitting on their terrace eating the most amazing food was spectacular!Silvia also arranged parmesan cheese tour and tasting and balsamic vinegar tours and tastings. Cannot recommend this accommodation enough! Such a gem!The only note is that the washing machine is shared and not always available. Not a huge issue, just be aware and plan accordingly.
View from Silvia's terrace
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karine R.

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

Tour médiévale dans les montagnes

Au beau milieu de la nature, au bout d'un petit chemin caillouteux, vous trouverez votre logement, pourvu de murs épais et d'escaliers, d'une vue sur la vallée, et globalement bien équipé. La présence de salles de bains à tous les étages est appréciable, vu la configuration des lieux. La cuisine est bien équipée (couteaux et casseroles de qualité). Nous avons apprécié !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin V.

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

Turmhaus

Nette Vermieter, von ihnen bekocht zu, werden lohnt sich. Unterkunft im Turm originell, schöne Zimmer, viele Treppen. Kurvenreiche Anfahrt. Aber das war schon vorher klar.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Therese M.

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

Remote mountain retreat

The tower is quite rustic but cozy. Many steps so be aware. The birdsong is wonderful! Sunsets gorgeous. Great pizza in town. The dinner prepared for us by Silvia was absolutely fabulous! Grazie Mille!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

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

Fantastic Tower Stay

Beautiful renovated tower building in a country setting! Wonderful time walking around the woods and country side surrounding the trail. Food was truly delicious and hosts/owners were outstanding!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank H.

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

Wunderbare Wohnung, tolles Essen

kommen wieder
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

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

Ein Rund-Um-Wohlfühl-Paket

Das Wohnen in einem Turm war für uns eine neue Erfahrung, die viel Spaß gemacht hat. Die Innenräume sind geschmackvoll eingerichtet und draussen gibt es genügend Sitzgelegenheiten, um in ruhiger Umgebung das tolle lokale Essen oder die Sonnenuntergänge zu genießen. Die liebenswerten Gastgeber gaben uns Ausflugs- und Einkaufstipps und bekochten uns bei Bedarf mit leckeren Pastagerichten.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Mittelalterliche Gemütlichkeit, Traumblick

Durch die Corona-Krise war das Objekt frei und wir verbrachten zwei herrliche Tage zu neunt mit Hund. Silvia kochte uns ein herrliches Abendessen und Aldo sorgte für die Unterhaltung 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette F.

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

Magical place

Very beautiful house and location We would like to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric H.

Fijne woning in een natuurlijke omgeving

We hebben een heerlijke periode in de Borgo gehad. Silvia is een fantastische gastvrouw. Jammer dat soms het weer niet meezat. De toren heeft 3 slaapkamers boven elkaar, dus trappenlopen moet geen bezwaar zijn. De bedden lagen prima. De badkamers waren goed en schoon. De keuken is wat klein, maar voldoende uitgerust. We konden helaas het terras bij de keuken niet goed gebruiken, omdat erboven een zwaluw aan het nestelen was. Jammer dat de wasmachine niet werkte. Silvia loste dit op door de was voor je te doen, maar dit voelde echt als een noodoplossing. Alle boodschappen kunnen in het dorp gehaald worden (ong. 20 minuten lopen), maar voor uitgebreide boodschappen moet men naar één van de grote supermarkten in de omgeving. Silvia is een geweldige kok, dus ga beslist een maaltijd bij haar gebruiken.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Really unique place!

We had a great stay at Borgo Fontanini! Silvia was a delightful hostess and helped us very much. We badly misjudged how long it would take to reach the property from Modena and arrived after dark. Google maps misled us to a local cemetery apparently! Thankfully Silvia was available by phone and helped us find the property. The building used to be a watchtower in the 15th century and has been refurbished. Our family of 5 had plenty of space, and thought it was pretty cool to each have our own floor. We had a bit of a workout going up and down between levels in the tower, and the property is probably not well suited for anyone with a health condition making it difficult to climb stairs. There is a phenomenal view across the valley from the tower. The property is on a well developed hiking trail and the edge of a national park area. We hiked the full trail one morning and enjoyed it very much. The wifi worked well, and the kitchen, while a bit small, was just fine for us. There's a delightful patio and table just outside the kitchen. The owners mentioned that the dishwasher wasn't working, and that was no problem for us. While staying here we visited the Ferrari museum in Maranello, a must-see, along with Ristoranti Montana, which sports plenty of Ferrari formula 1 memorabilia. It was about a 45 minute drive to Maranello along small roads, but a beautiful drive. There was a small plumbing leak in one of the bathrooms, but with 3 bathrooms this was easy to accommodate, and a small inconvenience for the chance to stay in a beautiful historic building.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

6/10 Okay

Simon S.

A lovely site; amazing views; wonderful countryside.

The location and position of The Tower are excellent: great views, wonderful countryside around the property. There are also lovely outside seating areas. The bedrooms and sitting room are comfortable and well furnished. There is an open fire in the sitting room, but it smokes. Two of the toilets did not function well when we arrived and we had to arrange with the owner to get a plumber. The downside of the property is the kitchen, which is small and tired: the dishwasher does not really wash the dishes adequately and needs updating, the electric kettle does not work properly (it turns itself off before it has finished heating the water) and there is no oven in the kitchen (despite an oven being listed on the Owners Direct website). In summary: the property has great potential, but the kitchen needs to be updated and improved.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

Beautiful old property in stunning location

We stayed in the Torre which is a stunning historic building. There are three properties and its a working site, so be prepared for that! Silvia was very helpful when we arrived and showed us where to walk etc. They also kindly invited us down to the communal table overlooking the valley and sunset for spritzers and nibbles on the last night which was lovely. The house is old and quirky and obviously has lots of stairs. It was clean and tidy and pretty decor. Stunning views. The patio at the back gets the sun all day. The village is nice but check things will be open-basically all september the restaurants were shut. Take a torch if you're going to walk in the dark. The region is beautiful, lots of walks. Would go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016
Archival

8/10 Good

felicity e.

Home comforts, stunning views, perfect location

We could not have been happier with our stay in this atmospheric and beautiful spot. The two-bed house, thoughtfully converted from a 15th century building was comfortable and homely yet maintained its historic appeal. Sylvia and Aldo were warm and relaxed hosts and we enjoyed a feast of local truffle-themed dishes cooked by Sylvia which we shared with other international guests and enjoyed as if we were all old friends. There are stunning walks from the property, and the local town of Montombraro (walking distance) has a charm all its own. In addition, we were comfortably in striking distance of Bologna, Ferrara, Mantua, Parma and more. For a real, atmospheric taste of Italy you could not do better.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rustic Relaxation

Beautiful historic property nestled in a food lovers paradise. Sylvia and her family epitomize the hospitality that Emilia Romagna is known for. Cooking class was great but the resulting meal was even better. Highly recommend. King Bar is a great value and a true taste of the local lifestyle of the region.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

natacha b.

"Nous avons passé 15 jour...

"Nous avons passé 15 jours merveilleux à la Torre. La maison est dans un hameau près d''autres gites mais qui n''étaient pas occupés lors de notre séjour. Très bel environnement: la vue depuis les chambres est magnifique, la maison est meublée avec beaucoup de goût. Il y a une très agréable piscine dans le village. Les commerces ne sont pas très loin. Bref, nous avons été enchantés de notre séjour en Italie"