Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The restored country-house includes: a large eat-in kitchen, dining/living room plus three bedrooms, one bathroom, front garden that's fenced in and absolutely safe for children and great for afternoon sunbathing. Also, large playroom/extra bedroom, bathroom with shower, small sitting room plus rear garden opening onto surrounding fields.
The house itself has been restored, is clean, spacious, quiet and cool because of its thick stone walls and hillside location that captures the thermal breeze. The beauty of the place is also its surroundings - open fields, woods, hilltops with tiny burghs and villages, and the Enza River - a stream really that is great for playing in throughout the summer months as it's never deep or too cold. A great place for hiking, cycling, running with varied terrain, slopes and scenery, it's also perfect for creative retreats and should it ever be too quiet, the historical sites of Canossa, Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena and - why not - Maranello and Ferrari Factory & Museum are a short ride away.
In brief, the entire area looks much like Ireland or the English countryside with lots better food! - parmesan cheese, Lambrusco wine, prosciutto, and more.
Casa Corradi (right)
River Enza - 300 m from house
Master Bedroom
Dining/Living Room
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The Emilia Romagna region
The region is famous for its donne e motori. From its trend-setting beach towns of Rimini and Riccione to the farmlands and the Apennines, the locals really do enjoy and share a joie de vivre and openness that is quite unique. It is, after all, home to the great filmaker Federico Fellini, Ferrari cars and Ducati motorcycles, parmiggiano or Parmesan cheese, prosciutto and bologna ham, sparkling Lambrusco wine, gnocco fritto and much more.
Historically, Emilia-Romagna was Etruscan, then Roman. Emilia refers to via Æmilia connecting Rome to northern Italy. Romagna is a corruption of Romània; when Ravenna was the capital of the Italian portion of the Byzantine Empire, the Lombards extended the official name of the Empire to the lands around Ravenna. The coastal area of Emilia, ruled by the Byzantines between 540-751, became known as the separate region of Romagna. In the Middle Ages, the history of both Emilia and Romagna was the history of its individual cities. In the 16th century, most of these were included into the Papal States, but the territory of Parma and Piacenza and Modena remained independent until Emilia-Romagna was included into the Italian kingdom in 1859-1861.
Cities of Interest: Bologna, Ferrara, Parma, Modena, Reggio Emilia.
Emilia Romagna Tourism - www.emiliaromagnaturismo.it Castles & courts of Reggio Emilia - www.castellireggiani.it
Canossa / Ciano d'Enza area
A charming area with castles, tower houses and medieval hilltop hamlets in the heart of Emilia, it is a great location for chilling out; at the same time, you might also appreciate the short excursions to the nearby towns and villages as well as the larger cities - Parma, Reggio, others - for their artistic and historical heritage.
Historical Canossa: www.matildedicanossa.it/index-eng.htm Mountain Bike Trails: www.mtbappennino.it/ Road of the Wines and Flavours of the Courts of Reggio Emilia - www.stradavinicortireggiane.it
How to get there
Ryan Air flies to Milan, Parma and Bologna, the nearest airports; otherwise, trains between Milano and Bologna stop at Reggio Emilia, Modena, Parma with a few stopping at Ciano d'Enza. Local buses too. Car is a MUST.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Bologna: 10 km
Railway:
Ciano d'Enza: 5 km
Ferry:
Rimini: 150 km
Activities near Canossa
Sports: Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Facilities
General:
Central heating, TV, Telephone
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:
Cooker, Fridge, Washing machine
Rooms:
Bedrooms (3), Bathrooms (2)
Furniture:
Single beds (2), Double beds (3), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen provided, please check with the owner regarding towels.
Outdoors:
Private garden
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Unit One: the bedrooms are large, spacious, cool. Two of the bedrooms share the same entrance, while a third stands on its own, and these are located on the second floor with the bathroom, while eat-in kitchen and dining room are on ground floor. The playroom may also be used as a bedroom for a family of four or as the fourth bedroom. Kitchen is well-equipped and large enough for dinners of six to eight people. For more formal dinners there is an adjacent dining/living room.
Further details outdoors: The front garden is fenced in and has a lawn so that it's safe for children and comfortable for the entire family, while the back garden opens onto the surrounding fields and is perfect for an afternoon nap as it's in the shade. The house itself has no A/C but is always quite cool, esp evenings, so that a good night sleep is virtually guaranteed. The house is semi-detached, but the neighbours - cousins from nearby Parma - are never there. A very kind and helpful farmer lives up the road with some fresh produce.
Further details
50% at time of booking + 50 % on arrival. Special rates for groups/associations, creative retreats, long stays.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Fall - Winter
16 Oct 07
1 Apr 08
475£ 475
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Spring
1 Apr 08
31 May 08
450£ 450
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Summer
31 May 08
27 Sep 08
450£ 450
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Fall - Winter
27 Sep 08
4 Apr 09
500£ 500
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Special rates available for long stays; especially suitable for creative retreats, workshops, arts. Please enquire. Rates intended for one family: 2 adults + 2/3 children. Small extra charge for two families traveling together. Please query. Reasonable rates. "Winter" rates slightly higher due to heating bills.
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