Spacious 3 bedroom self-contained apartment with swimming pool and panoramic views.

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8125 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Modena, Emilia-Romagna

Ferrari Factory43 min drive
Ferrari Museum Maranello44 min drive
Modena Autodrome45 min drive
Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)88 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The apartment comprises the whole top floor of this large three storey country home and offers an opportunity to relax and enjoy the stunning views in every direction. The property has 11 acres of hilly grounds. The location is perfect for walkers, hikers, outdoor enthusiasts, writers, artists or those seeking a quiet retreat or peaceful rural break in the Appennines.
We provide all sheets, towels (bathroom and swimming) and kitchen linen.

10m x 4m swimming pool with sun terrace. Solar heated
The pool is open from May to September
The owners live on site and will help introduce you to all the local places of interest.

Property manager

Stephen C Brown

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Cot available in bedroom 1.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Polinago

Located in Polinago, this apartment is in a rural area and in the mountains. Museo Giardino della Rosa Antica and Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Campo scuola Montecreto Ski Lift and Cimone Sci. Discover the area's water adventures with swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding, mountain biking, and hiking.

Modena, Emilia-Romagna

What's nearby

Ferrari Factory - 43 min drive
Ferrari Museum Maranello - 44 min drive
Modena Autodrome - 45 min drive
Museo Enzo Ferrari - 54 min drive
RCF Arena - 59 min drive

Restaurants

Ristorante Cà Poggioli - 14 min drive
Bar Baroni - 20 min drive
Taverna del Brutto - 15 min drive
Ristorante Bar Cà Poggioli - 14 min drive
Ristorante Trattoria Al Nido - 22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spacious 3 bedroom self-contained apartment with swimming pool and panoramic views. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Spacious 3 bedroom self-contained apartment with swimming pool and panoramic views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

14 Sept 2019

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

Wonderful Stay

amazing

10/10 Excellent

Anders L., Søborg

28 Jul 2019

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

Simply amazing

Amazing location and views, very nice apartment and pool – and excellent hosts. With all 5-star ratings already at the website, it still exceeded our expectations. To start with the latter, we had received very detailed driving instructions only to be noticed shortly before arrival that the nearest road was closed due to construction works. Stephen was therefore receiving us at the crossroads leading us an alternative and hard-to-find route to the house. Arriving late afternoon we found the kitchen and fridge stocked with basic supplies allowing us a good breakfast next day without having to think about shopping the first day. What a reception of guests (but very descriptive of Stephen and Caroline as hosts)! Throughout our stay Stephen and Caroline demonstrated the exact right balance of giving us privacy and quietness and on the other hand being available and hospitable providing lots of useful information, advice and even having us in for drinks one evening. The apartment and facilities turned out to be just as promised. Three nice bedrooms, 2 bathroom (1 en-suite) and big living room / kitchen provided ample space for 6 guests (we were 5). Also all appliances and kitchenware was excellent (even several sharp knives which we find rare in rentals). The pool area was very nice as well with sunchairs and also possibilities to sit in the shade of the parasol. And the views…. The pictures in the website does not serve it justice – they are amazing. No wonder why Stephen and Caroline chose to live here! We have stayed in many rental homes around Europe, but this apartment is definitely the best equipped, biggest and with the best sense of details. We would be delighted to come back some day.

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lee R.

3 Sept 2018

Superb, well presented property, idyllic setting

The property is well presented and well equipped. The owners are very welcoming and offer great advice about the local area. We used the property as a base for day trips to Milan, Lake Garda and more locally to Modena to the Ferrari and Panini museums. A trip to the local Parmesan factory in Monchio with Stephen is well worth a visit too. A week wasn't long enough for us to explore the area so we will be going back. The views from the property are sensational too !

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

21 Aug 2018

An incredible location, villa and host!

Our stay at Casa Brown was an amazing experience and we would highly recommend! We stayed at the villa following a weeks travelling in Italy and it was the perfect place to relax and unwind. The apartment was well furnished with all the facilities you need and three large bedrooms (one with ensuite). The location of the villa is ideally located centrally in Italy to allow you to explore the surrounding area and Stephen and Caroline were eager to share their own recommendations and ideas of places to see. The view from the pool (and all around the villa) is incredible with the photos not doing this justice! The villa is located in the mountains south of Modena and there is no noise pollution allowing for total isolation and relaxation. Stephen and Caroline make excellent hosts, helping us find the local supermarket, giving us all the information on the local area, including a suggestion to walk to the top of the mountain and see the Milky Way (highly recommended), and even going so far as to giving us a lift to a local restaurant to allow the designated driver an evening off! Our group consisted of four 24 year olds and I would highly recommend this villa to anyone looking to enjoy Central Italy! Amazing Holiday and thanks again to Caroline and Stephen!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

30 Aug 2017

What a lovely apartment with gorgeous views

I cannot recommend this property enough, unless you hate mountain roads ! The apartment has everything you could reasonably ask for. The owners are attentive and genuine and have mastered the art of not appearing to be in your face whilst trying to look after you. The position of the property is simply stunning and definitely don't make assumptions from the drive from Bologna - which is rather flat and uninteresting. To wake to the views from the bedrooms every day was a true privilege and left me somewhat envious of Caroline and Stephen. There is lots to do around particularly if you are a car nut or just relax around the pool, drink fine Italian wine and enjoy the rest.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Stephen C Brown

In 2013 we made the momentous decision to move to Emilia Romagna. We found a house that fulfilled our requirements, the main one being beautiful views in every possible direction! Family and friends visit us here regularly. We live a relaxed country life with our dog and cats, and have relished the work involved in renovating this large house which had been empty for twenty years. We have been thrilled by the warm welcome of all the local people we have met, and are delighted to feel a part of the community in such a short space of time.
My wife Caroline grew up in Northern Italy where she learned Italian before her family returned to England.
The area appealed to us both for the setting and the climate. We have full-blown winters with lots of snow and summers where the temperatures often sit around the low 30s for weeks at a time. This is a lovely quiet environment, which is also close enough to cultural centres to fulfil a broad range of holiday requirements.

Why they chose this property

When you sit outside the house you hear absolutely nothing except the occasional bird of prey, working tractor or chainsaw. Very occasionally you hear classical music coming across the valley, and we think this may be the local farmer playing music to his cows which produce milk for Parmigiano Reggiano cheese! The peace and tranquility is the main reason we chose this location, as well as the chance to live a simple life without the influence of too much modern technology and noise. Our lives and diets have changed immeasurably simply by following the Italian way of using fruit and vegetables when they are in season, rather than buying everything all year round from the supermarkets.

What makes this property unique

There is an impressive array of seasonal foods available in Emilia Romagna. You may want to try the Modena balsamic vinegar, the Parma ham or the Parmigiano Reggiano parmesan cheese, not to mention the range of wines also on our doorstep.
This is a large and airy apartment only recently completed, and is easy to get to from Bologna airport (about 70 minutes).
We supply a simple welcome pack of food and drink so that you don't have to rush out shopping the moment you get here.

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