House in Toano, Reggio Emilia

Large house with shared pool, sleeps up to 12, wonderful mountain setting

Large house with shared pool, sleeps up to 12, wonderful mountain setting

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Exterior
Pool
The large house was once the local landowner's home
The arched doorway is clearly dated 1824
Interior

Overview of Large house with shared pool, sleeps up to 12, wonderful mountain setting

4.3 out of 5 Excellent
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Toano, Reggio Emilia
  • Popular LocationAppennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park44 min drive
  • Popular LocationFerrari Factory54 min drive
  • Popular LocationFerrari Museum Maranello55 min drive
  • AirportBologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)102 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Living room 1

1 Single Bed

Living room 2

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

Large house with shared pool, sleeps up to 12, wonderful mountain setting

L'Antico Palazzo is a deceptively large, rustic stone house situated in Villa Bonicelli, a picturesque and peaceful hamlet in the beautiful Emilia-Romagnan countryside. It sleeps up to 12 people comfortably, making it ideal for families or groups of friends. It can be rented as a stand-alone property or in conjunction with one or both of our other properties: La Stalla, a barn conversion located next door to L'Antico Palazzo and which sleeps 2-3 people; and Casa Vigneto, a three-bedroom house just a couple of minutes' walk away, across a small vineyard. An outdoor swimming pool with stunning mountain views is located behind L'Antico Palazzo and is shared between the three properties.
L'Antico Palazzo is a historically interesting building, being part of the original 'casa padronale' (manor house) of the hamlet. It has been furnished partly with antiques and quirky one-off pieces that reflect its history. It really is an original holiday home from which to explore this stunning and little-known area of Italy.
The beautiful arched doorway (clearly dated 1824, although the building itself dates back to the late 16th/early 17th century) opens onto a warren of rooms! First is a large and atmospheric drawing room. This opens onto another large sitting room, which is shared between two separate double bedrooms with beautiful views of the valley, and a shower room.
There is a second shower room at the foot of the stairs that lead up to the first floor. Here, a large communal 'day room' leads onto an en suite double (with extra single bed), plus a double and a twin with shared shower room. The layout is labyrinthine, so please take a look at the floorplan (in the photos) to get a better idea of this huge property!
At the bottom of the house is a large kitchen, another shower room and a dining room. There is also the owners' private wine cellar for which, upon payment of an additional security deposit, the key can be provided. The kitchen door opens onto a large terraced area for al fresco dining. Guests have use of a large outdoor table and chairs, sun loungers and a barbecue.
On request we can arrange a cooking lesson at a local restaurant with an experienced English-speaking chef. Please contact us if you would like more information on this service. Booking well in advance is essential, especially in peak season, and depends on availability.

Property manager

Robin Lloyd

Languages

English
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
This spacious house is ideal for children.

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please smoke outside the property only
Please be considerate of other guests and villagers. No smoking inside the house. No pets allowed. The swimming pool is used at guests' risk; children must be supervised at all times. Guests are expected to leave the house clean and tidy when vacating. Please see rental agreement for full details.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

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 EUR 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

Toano

Located in Toano, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Parco dell'Arte and Ethnographic Museum Don Luigi Pellegrini are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Cerwood Adventure Park and Lido dei Calanchi Swimming Pool. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, mountain biking and horse riding nearby.

What's nearby

  • The Stone of Bismantova - 38 min drive
  • Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park - 44 min drive
  • Ferrari Factory - 54 min drive
  • Ferrari Museum Maranello - 55 min drive
  • Monte Cimone - 86 min drive

Getting around

  • Castelnuovo di Garfagnana Station - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tanaka - 17 min drive
  • Caffetteria Piccolo Paradiso - 16 min drive
  • Cusna Cafè - 16 min drive
  • Osteria del Maggio - 8 min drive
  • La Cantoria - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Large house with shared pool, sleeps up to 12, wonderful mountain setting have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Large house with shared pool, sleeps up to 12, wonderful mountain setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large house with shared pool, sleeps up to 12, wonderful mountain setting?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Large house with shared pool, sleeps up to 12, wonderful mountain setting located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 16 miles (25 km) of Campo Scuola Febbio, Fortino-Mardonde Ski Lift and Pista Lama Golese. Pista Rescadore and Collegamento Laghetto are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

4.3

Excellent

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Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/5 Good

Elisabeth D., Hamburg

Charming old house in a splendid region
The house is built on a slope and offers a great view from the patio. There's enough place for everybody to enjoy his privacy. The region is very beautiful and great for hiking and enjoying nature. There are very few tourists so you get a real taste of authenticity. Nice places to visit if you don't mind spending some time in the car. The house is not completely isolated but the adjacent houses aren't disturbing. The pool has a marvelous setting. The only minus is that it is too small to be enjoyed by all guests at the same time. On the other hand, there is a current down the slope where bathing is a fantastic experience. The kitchen is nice for cooking for and with a lot of people. We had a great holiday.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Philip R.

Perfect family location
We had a great time in the big house at Villa Bonicelli. Thank you. Everything was perfect. Everyone was extremely helpful and friendly and the house was in nearly every way much better than we'd expected. Often holiday houses are rather over-sold on the internet - and that's okay, really - but in your case I think the house is under-sold, which is great. It was bigger, more comfortable and more atmospheric than we'd dared to expect. It was also cooler. (It was very kind of you to open up the wine cellar, which was a very comfortable room to write in, although on this occasion we managed to resist the temptation to open the wine ...) We had a great time. The welcome pack was exactly that - welcoming and useful - and the information (and map) proved extremely handy. We ate out four times, once in Bologna, and the local restaurants came up trumps. We particularly liked La Pioppa outside Villa Minozzo where we stopped on our way back from conquering the Pietra de Bismàntova. The baker's at Quara was a firm favourite and they did us a fabulous birthday cake for Nicole (6). Such a good cake, probably a good idea to order one, birthday or not! The river was also a bit hit with the children, who enjoyed clambering, collecting pretty pebbles and swimming in the deeper pools. The museum and castle at Montefiorino were also marvellous. We drove into Bologna once - we caught the train in from Castelfranco in fact - but that was so I could relive John Berger's book 'The Red Tenda of Bologna' and buy two metres of dark red linen from Pasquini's. Which I did! My daughter's family stayed an extra night to catch a Sunday flight home. They spent Saturday at the public pool in Toano which they liked a lot, and then stayed in Maranello and visited the Ferrari museum. This was a huge success, although it did include my son-in-law - with two children strapped to the back seats - driving a Ferrari at 200 km/hr along the autostrada. Quite. I am sending all this because we failed to complete the feedback form - which is odd because we'd kind of discussed it and were almost looking forward to doing it. Maybe it was too much like finishing the holiday early. So sorry about that. Maybe we'd have used an electric kettle and a coffee percolator had these been available. But we used nearly everything else and enjoyed the experience enormously.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

louise m.

Perfect summer retreat
The villa was spacious and comfortable,and just perfect for our three generation family holiday.The welcome box of goodies was lovely and polly was really helpful before and during our stay,with tips on where to eat, etc.The walkers in the group very much enjoyed all the lovely trails right from the backdoor, the more adventurous had a fab time canyoning and for the ones that just wanted to chill , the pool area with that stunning view was just perfect.Will definitely be back!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/5 Good

Andrzej Czub

very good location to enjoy countryside Italy
The property has been described very well, no surprises. Everythong was very well prepared. We have also received a welcome basket from the owner. A nice surprise, very useful if you have not done you shopping on the way. The owner is very helpful. The house is located in the Appenine mountains. The upside is that there are many attractive places within a short distance or literally within the walking distance. A trip to Bismantova Rock is a must - the views are spectacular. Another fantastic place discovered thanks to the owner was Febbio which is within 30 minutes drive - the lift that takes you above 2000 metres. Then there are plenty of trails to choose from. We have also managed to visit Modena, Ravenna, Firenze and Cinque Terre. All places worth recommending, but in this case it takes longer to drive. When Google tells you that it wiill take you 2 hours to drive 100 km, you better believe it. Ravenna has been probably the longest drive but certainly worth the effort. We have seen the best Byzantine mosaics remained from ancient period. This is absoilutely different to all other medieval monutes one may find everywhere in Italy. A day in Firenze was also very enjoyable. During the holiday period one just needs to remember that Uffizi Museum tickets should be booked in advance. As it is mentioned in the description, the property is located in the village. It is not a "holiday resort". So you need to be prepared to experience normal situations that one might expect during the summer in the village: people work etc. Generally, very good value for money - worth recommending.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/5 Good

Andrzej Czub

very good location to enjoy countryside Italy
The property has been described very well, no surprises. Everythong was very well prepared. We have also received a welcome basket from the owner. A nice surprise, very useful if you have not done you shopping on the way. The owner is very helpful. The house is located in the Appenine mountains. The upside is that there are many attractive places within a short distance or literally within the walking distance. A trip to Bismantova Rock is a must - the views are spectacular. Another fantastic place discovered thanks to the owner was Febbio which is within 30 minutes drive - the lift that takes you above 2000 metres. Then there are plenty of trails to choose from. We have also managed to visit Modena, Ravenna, Firenze and Cinque Terre. All places worth recommending, but in this case it takes longer to drive. When Google tells you that it wiill take you 2 hours to drive 100 km, you better believe it. Ravenna has been probably the longest drive but certainly worth the effort. We have seen the best Byzantine mosaics remained from ancient period. This is absoilutely different to all other medieval monutes one may find everywhere in Italy. A day in Firenze was also very enjoyable. During the holiday period one just needs to remember that Uffizi Museum tickets should be booked in advance. As it is mentioned in the description, the property is located in the village. It is not a "holiday resort". So you need to be prepared to experience normal situations that one might expect during the summer in the village: people work etc. Generally, very good value for money - worth recommending.

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