The Tower in 15th Century Borgo Fontanini - with mountain views - Monteombraro

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Breakfast available

Kitchen

Explore the area

Zocca, Emilia-Romagna

Sassi di Roccamalatina Regional Park3 min drive
Ferrari Factory40 min drive
Ferrari Museum Maranello43 min drive
Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)58 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Tower in 15th 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.

Property manager

Silvia Vignati

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Amenities

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Breakfast available

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Central heating costs are excluded from the rental rate and calculated upon effective consumption of gas at the end of the stay.

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 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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Zocca

Located in Zocca, this castle is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sassi di Roccamalatina Regional Park and Lago di Castel dell'Alpi, while Chestnut Museum and Museum of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar are cultural highlights. Piscina Barracuda and Ferrari Factory are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours, cycling and hiking nearby.

Zocca, Emilia-Romagna

What's nearby

Sassi di Roccamalatina Regional Park - 3 min drive
Chestnut Museum - 11 min drive
Ducati Museum - 40 min drive
Ferrari Factory - 40 min drive
Ferrari Museum Maranello - 43 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Bar Ristorante Bonfiglioli - 8 min drive
Eis Cafe Trieste - 7 min drive
Bar Bi-Bap - 7 min drive
Ristorante Pizzeria Michelangelo - 16 min drive
AltoForno - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Tower in 15th Century Borgo Fontanini - with mountain views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Tower in 15th Century Borgo Fontanini - with mountain views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Tower in 15th Century Borgo Fontanini - with mountain views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Tower in 15th Century Borgo Fontanini - with mountain views located?

Situated in the mountains, this castle is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Sassi di Roccamalatina Regional Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of Chestnut Museum and Isola Winery. Medical Clinic Tole and Gradizzolo are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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

6/10 Okay

Simon S.

24 Apr 2017

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

18 Oct 2016

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

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

8/10 Good

felicity e.

20 Jul 2016

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.

10/10 Excellent

james k.

4 Nov 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Therese M., San Francisco

14 May 2022

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

About the host

Hosted by Silvia Vignati

Born in Bologna in 1973, I have a university degree in foreign languages and literature's. I work at Borgo Fontanini since its opening in 2003, where I manage the customers, the advertising and the public relations.

Why they chose this property

Bologna and Modena 1 hour far away, mountain views, fresh air, pleasant climate both in the summer and in the winter, the quietness, the wild nature, the singing birds, the excellent food and wines, the friendly people in the village. Village fairs, excursions and plenty of activities organized from May until November. Montombraro swimming pool and the Parco dei Sassi di Roccamalatina.

What makes this property unique

Living in a 16th Century tower is a must experience. The higher you go, the more you leave daily reality back. Here you sleep close by the owl and the wild birds that populate the higher branches of the ancient oak tree, that is just outside your back windows. Whilst on the front, you enjoy small landscape paintings from every window. There are two panoramic terraces: one outside the kitchen , where it is pleasure having breakfast in the morning and dinner at sunset. The terrace outside the living room is perfect for having lunch and then relaxing on the deck chairs in the afternoon.

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