La Casetta, romantic cottage with swimming pool (Bologna, Ravenna, Florence) provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 350 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
La Casetta, romantic cottage with swimming pool (Bologna, Ravenna, Florence)
A romantic stone cottage, perfect for a couple, offers a large living room with a sofa bed and a well-equipped kitchen, a double bedroom on the mezzanine and a bathroom with a shower. Central heating and with wood stove. Large garden and terrace for lunch and relaxation. Services: TV, tourist guides, washing machine, wifi. New outdoor communal pool with panoramic views. Porcaticcio Holiday Home is a stone farmhouse renovated since 2007 on the Tuscan-Romagna Apennines. 2 hectares of wood surround the property. Porcaticcio offers two possibilities for living. La Casetta (2-3 persons) is a romantic stone cottage, perfect for couples. The Tower-House (2-5 persons) is a spacious and elegant apartment in the owners' house, Cornelis and Gabriela. Large private outdoor spaces. Upon your arrival you will find in the kitchen some basic necessities such as extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper, sugar, coffee and tea and, of course, pasta. The linen is included. Animals are welcome. The owners have a border collie, his young daughter and two cats. Art and yoga: if you wish you can sculpt or paint with Cornelis (to find out more, look for artcornelis on the web). You can also practice yoga with Gabriela. In the house you will find numerous maps and guides of the territory and of the main cities.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Massage
Outdoor pool
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Si può fumare all'aperto.
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near an outlet shopping centre
On a river
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Spelunking nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Non più di 1 animale domestico.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Bambini fino a 2 anni gratis.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Si può fumare all'aperto.
Important information
You need to know
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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT039005B4PDTODU6R
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
Located in Casola Valsenio, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Valmaggiore Church and Sanctuary of the Madonna della Neve are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cantina Tramosasso and Tre Monti Winery. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding. Visit our Casola Valsenio travel guide
Does La Casetta, romantic cottage with swimming pool (Bologna, Ravenna, Florence) have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is La Casetta, romantic cottage with swimming pool (Bologna, Ravenna, Florence) pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at La Casetta, romantic cottage with swimming pool (Bologna, Ravenna, Florence)?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at La Casetta, romantic cottage with swimming pool (Bologna, Ravenna, Florence)?
Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.
What time is check-out at La Casetta, romantic cottage with swimming pool (Bologna, Ravenna, Florence)?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is La Casetta, romantic cottage with swimming pool (Bologna, Ravenna, Florence) located?
Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Church of St. Stephen, Museum of the Mountain Folk and Valmaggiore Church. Sanctuary of the Madonna della Neve and Cave of King Tiberius are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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La Casetta, romantic cottage with swimming pool (Bologna, Ravenna, Florence) Reviews
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Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
This property is exactly how I envisioned the italian countryside! Cornelius's sculptures only helped to enhance my experience. They are truly great hosts!!!
Christine D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Aileen F.
6 Oct 2010
"The house is a beautiful...
"The house is a beautiful bijoux cottage with all modern comforts. The driveway is steep but perfectly manageable. Cornelis and Gabriella are delightful and very helpful and knowledgeable. The area has a lot to offer but for higher climbing you need to go towards San Bernadino in Alpe. Beware of the restaurant La Betulla although it is VERY good it is not as close to the road as you think and there is a 15 minute drive up some steep road to eventually get there. A wonderful house for a relaxing holiday"
Durch sehr sommerliches Wetter konnten wir die ganze Zeit über draußen sein und den schönen Pool genießen.
Wir durften im Baumhaus schlafen, da es im Haus zu stickig war. Das war immer sehr schön.
In der nahen Umgebung gibt es einen schönen Wasserfall mit Naturpool. Das Häuschen ist gut ausgestattet.
Sehr liebevolle Gastgeber sind vor Ort.
Wir hatten einen wunderbaren zweiwöchigen Urlaub: Eine liebevoll ausgestattete Unterkunft, eine atemberaubende Umgebung und zwei GastgeberInnen, die es leicht machen, sich wohl zu fühlen.
Christiane E.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Fabienne L.
18 Aug 2016
Calme, repos, gite charmant et gentillesse des propriétaires
Nous avons adoré notre séjour dans le joli gite de Gabriela et Cornélius. Calme, sérénité et fraicheur (très appréciable au mois d'août !). Le gite est charmant, idéal pour un couple. A notre disposition, une petite terrasse privative où nous pouvions prendre nos repas et même un joli jardin sur le côté. Qui plus est, le jardin et l'intérieur du gite sont agrémentés de tableaux et des belles sculptures de Cornélius. C'est un environnement idéal pour ceux qui sont sensibles à l'art. Gabriela est une personne vraiment très accueillante. Elle nous a donné de bons conseils et s'est toujours montré très disponible. Si ce n'était pas si loin, on y retournerait volontiers !
Fabienne L.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Guntram K.
2 June 2016
Sehr gepflegtes Feriendomiil
Wir haben die Woche in Gabriels und Cornelis Ferienhaus sehr genossen und uns hier sehr wohl gefühlt. 2
Guntram K.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Verna M.
11 Aug 2015
Peaceful mountain retreat
Porcaticcio's stone cottage exceeded our expectations - the setting is beautiful, peaceful, scenic and beautiful sculptures were peppered about the garden. Upon arrival we were greeted by the owners and their two dogs, Baccio and Spotty (whom our daughter fell in love with). The friendliness and hospitality of the owners were amazing. Thanks Gabriella for the delicious dessert!!
If you're looking for a holiday away from the maddening crowd but still close enough to be able to visit the beautiful picturesque old town nearby, make day trips to beautiful Florence, Brigishella for the best olive oil, Faenza (ceramics), Revenna (Dante's final resting place) or even Venice - this is the place for you. The location, layout and facilities were so much bigger and impressive than what the photos show. (Washing machine, coffee maker, cooker, oven, fan - all the comforts of home)
We definitely recommend the property to anyone looking for some peace and quiet in the beautiful Emilia-Romagne countryside.
Verna M.
Archival
8/10 Good
Ulrike E.
19 May 2015
Entspannung pur
Ruhiger Platz über dem Tal, mit schönem Blick, geschmackvoll gestaltetes Haus, anregend durch die verschiedenen Kunstwerke von Cornelis.
Wir haben uns in der Frühlingswoche wunderbar erholt. Man kann direkt vom Haus aus tolle Streifzüge durch Berge machen (Kastanienwälder, Eichen...) Es gibt einiges zu entdecken: geologisch und in Flora und Fauna.
Wir haben auch einige Stachelschwein Stacheln gefunden...
Dass auch die Kulturstädte Bologna und Ravenna so nah sind - prima.
Gabriella und Cornelis sind dazu sehr anregende Gastgeber... und wer das italienische Essen liebt, bekommt von ihnen gute Tipps für alle Arten von Restaurants.
Ulrike und Knut
Ulrike E.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Paul R.
14 July 2014
The Ideal Holiday Retreat
All the information on the website was accurate.As with many beautiful locations it is difficult for the photographs to convey just how good the location is.If you like peace and quiet, beautiful scenery, but with the option to drive to interesting towns and cities this will tick all the boxes.
Gabriela and Cornelis were great hosts making the booking process very easy, and suggesting interesting places to visit whilst providing background information to the area.
Highlights of our stay were visits to Bologna, Fiesole(looking down on Florence),Ferrara,the mosaics at Ravenna, wandering the streets of Imola at the time of the music festival, Modena including the Ferrari museum, the list could go on!
Sometimes you need a little luck, and ours was to witness the natural phenomenon of the nightly display of around 200 fire flies.
We would not hesitate in recommending Porcaticcio Di Sopra as the property is called.If you do decide to visit, say ciao to Bacio the friendly Border Collie who always greeted us on returning from a days sight seeing .
Happy days.
Paul R.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
christine B.
31 Aug 2012
"très bon accueil de Gabr...
"très bon accueil de Gabriela,logement et environnement très agréable et bien entretenus. Nous gardons un excellent souvenir de ce séjour. Grand terrain également pour notre chienne qui a beaucoup apprécié également. A recommander !"
christine B.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
gemma f.
4 Aug 2012
"ALL IS PERFECT"...
"ALL IS PERFECT"
gemma f.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Frank H.
7 July 2012
"We hebben genoten van he...
"We hebben genoten van het huis, de omgeving en de eigenaren."
Frank H.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Lucy B.
14 July 2011
"The beautiful surroundin...
"The beautiful surroundings and the kindness of the owners made this stay very relaxed and warm. With some lively towns not too far away from the rented house, we could combine in this trip pleasant cultural events with laidback rural life."
Lucy B.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
francoise f.
7 Oct 2010
"excellent acceuil
très ...
"excellent acceuil
très bons conseils sur restaurants et visites aux alentours
cadre très agréable"
francoise f.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Elena G.
2 Sept 2010
"Todo ha sido perfecto. G...
"Todo ha sido perfecto. Gabriela y Cornelis son encantadores y nos atendieron en todas las dudas y necesidades que tuvimos. Volvería en cualquier otro momento. Gracias a los dos."
Elena G.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
bernard p.
1 Aug 2010
"Une petite maison agréab...
"Une petite maison agréable et des propriétaires charmants, à la fois discrets et très présents et attentionnés (merci beaucoup Gabriella et Cornelli).
Et notre fils de 9 ans a été ravi de jouer avec le chien et les trois chatons de la maison.
Il est cependant dommage que la grande chambre du bas ne communique pas de l''intérieur avec le reste de la maison si bien que nous n''avons occupé que le haut car notre fils ne voulait pas dormir seul. Cette disposition peut être un plus mais risque de ne pas convenir pour de jeunes enfants.
L''emplacement de la maison, entre Toscane et Ombrie, permet de visiter facilement en une journée les principales villes de la région.
Nous garderons un très bon souvenir de notre séjour.
Merci."
bernard p.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
20 June 2010
"Impeccably clean.Very pe...
"Impeccably clean.Very peaceful(in the country). Delightful surroundings - woodland, farmland and vineyards in a mountainous setting. Charming views. Facilities in the property are of the highest standard. Access was our only problem (apart from some unseasonal weather)but we understand that the drive up from the road has been given a good surface since we left."