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The Riniera, a charming Villa in the peonies – Home 6756170 Townhouse

  • 1 bedroom
  • 2 sleeps
  • 1 night min stay

The Riniera, a charming Villa in the peonies – Home 6756170

  • Townhouse
  • 1 bedroom
  • sleeps 2
  • 1 night min stay

Key Info

  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • Ask about pets

Description from owner

Description

Elegant suite, consisting of a double bedroom, a comfortable seating area and a small bathroom with period furnishings and frescoed ceilings on the ground floor of a beautiful 19th century patrician villa situated on the rolling hills on the outskirts of Bologna.

' Riniera ' is situated in a quiet corner of the Italian countryside and is just 2 km from the lively medieval town of Castel San Pietro Terme.

The apartment is situated on the ground floor of the villa and is accessed from the main entrance, through the porch of North/East.

From the elegant entrance hall of the historic house, you enter the part reserved for guests, consisting of a comfortable living room furnished with antiques and decorated with a magnificent parquet of the nineteenth century.

In a corner of the living room is arranged a little kitchenette, for limited use to a warming function, complete with fridge.

From this area leads to both the master bedroom painted and furnished in period style and also by a magnificent original parquet, either to the bathroom, perfectly organized and comfortable.

We offer our guests:-one double bedroom comfortable and recently restored with frescoed ceiling;

-an elegant sitting room furnished with period pieces (a bed for a child is not very high can be arranged upon request at no extra charge).

-a bathroom a little older but comfortable, modernised and efficient;

-a large romantic park, enchants with its colors according to the seasons. The lucky ones will enjoy the amazing bloom of more than 12000 plants of Peony that during April and may grow in the Park and fields in front of the villa.

-two large porches with opposite the Park, with its fogs in winter and spring blooms.

-a rich breakfast, which our guests can prepare directly, or be served from 8.30 to 9.30 a.m. (in the latter case with an extra 15 euros per person).

-friendly, yet professional;

-free parking near the main entrance to the villa and a few meters from the entrance of the room.

-turndown service daily: in order to enjoy the apartment must be left available no later than 10 a.m.

Our family lives in this House for over eighty years. Lucia and Niccolò, the current owners, together with their children Matilde Ranganath and Margaret, will always be available to resolve guest issues and requests and happy to tell the story of Riniera, dei Marchesi Rusconi who built on a much older House, the foundations of which are still visible, the second world war that saw her engaged in front of Gothic line Giuliana's aunt, who lived and loved for more than sixty years, along with his guests, his Yorkshire Terrier, his cats, his piano.

Also Niccolò and Lucia are very familiar with the area and usually the Central Italy and will be able to recommend the best places to eat or just enjoy a tea or a glass of wine, the most interesting from a historical and architectural or landscaping, most distinctive museums, shops, the best of the great walks trails suitable for different levels of difficulty , and other fantastic opportunities and activities in the area.

If you feel like it, Lucy will introduce you to the wonderful world of peonies that is an experienced farmer and collector, while Nicholas, if you bikers there might show some of the best trails in the hills and Plains that went past 25 years discovering explorations around.

Villa ' La Riniera ' is situated on a plateau overlooking the Po Valley a few kilometers from the Via Emilia and the Adriatic line railroad station and five kilometres from the motorway A14.

Bologna Airport is 25 kilometres away.

It is surrounded by a hilly landscape still untouched and full of charm and is an ideal starting point for excursions of all kinds: walk towards the hills, gullies and small towns of inestimable beauty (Dozza is the closest); racing bike or mountain bike to the Interior of hills (the landscapes of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines) or towards the plain, its centres and its valleys (Comacchio) true natural treasures; drive to historic towns of great charm (Imola, Bologna, Ravenna, Florence, Parma, Modena, Rimini, Venice, etc. etc.) and nature in a few tens of kilometres together hills, Plains, sea mountain.

The renowned spa ' Castel San Pietro Spa and a wonderful 18-hole golf course are only 1500 meters from the villa and are easily reachable with a short walk through the charming park along the river Sillaro.

The train station and motorway are just five minutes away from the House: trains to Bologna Centrale (the journey takes 15/20 minutes) leave every half hour. From Bologna central station can be reached with ease and quickly reach all major cities in the Centre and North.

In highway guests can easily reach many places of interest including Imola (8 min), Bologna (20 min), Ravenna (40 min), Rimini (50 min), Ferrara (50 min), Parma (70 min), Florence (90 min), Venice (90 min), Milan (150 min).

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Ask about pets

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
    Beds in other rooms: Full bed
  • 1 Full bath

Amenities

  • Central heating
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided
  • Housekeeping Included

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Policies

Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.

2 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

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About the owner

Lucia R.
Calendar last updated:
26 Sep 2023
Years listed:
8
Based in:
Italy
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English, Italian

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Reviews

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“Una chicca”

Reviewed 8 Nov 2016

Villa storica immersa nella natura! Appartamento molto confortevole e ampio, curatissimo, attenzione ad ogni minimo particolare! Mobili d'epoca, quadri e statue! Pulizia impeccabile! Proprietar… More

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“Un posto incantevole e un'accoglienza impagabile”

Reviewed 15 Apr 2016

Siamo stati ospiti di questa villa meravigliosa in occasione di un evento fieristico a Bologna. Eravamo alla ricerca di un posto tranquillo dove riposare ed abbiamo trovato invece una vera perla immer… More

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Response from the owner Sonia e Antonio sono stati nostri graditissimi ospiti, di loro abbiamo apprezzato la cortesia, la puntualità nel check in e check out, e la simpatia. Ci hanno fatto piacere le loro parole di apprezzamento per la nostra struttura e la nostra attività, che ci spronano a proseguire sulla strada intrapresa della bellezza e della qualità. B&B Villa La Riniera

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“fantastico”

Reviewed 24 Mar 2016

location bellissima. Stanza favolosa con pavimenti in legno e soffitti affrescati. Angolo colazione dotato di tutto il necessario. Proprietari gentilissimi ed estremamente cortesi. Un parco stupendo. … More

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Response from the owner Grazie per le belle parole, per noi è una soddisfazione dato che cerchiamo di curare molto la qualità della ospitalità presso la nostra struttura. Vi aspettiamo di nuovo alla Riniera. Tanti auguri di Buona Pasqua e rallegramenti per la laurea!

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“Fantastico”

Reviewed 4 Oct 2015

Davvero fantastico per tutto.. accoglienza delle persone, disponibilità, stanze e pulizia. Cosa aggiungere di pi? davvero una scoperta deliziosa

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FAQs

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Why can't I call Lucia (the owner) before booking?

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How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Lucia (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Lucia (the owner) a message.

If Lucia (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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