Margherita

A classic countryside villa with space and views. The region is full of sights and opportunities to enjoy this rich region famous for fantastic food. The views across the countryside from inside and outside this house invite you to explore the beautiful region.

There are three villas within a 5 minute drive, see Ambra and Pascolo nearby.

Location

Guests are welcome in the nearby castle and the village where there is a hotel within the village homes converted to hotel accommodations. There is a fine restaurant located in the old dairy and Parmesan cheese factory that specializes in the dishes of Emilia with ingredients from its garden and local foods from the region. And, of course, this is a region that reigns in Italy for Parmesan cheese, prosciutto ham from Parma, tortellini and balsamic vinegar from Modena. Guests are invited to the spa located in the village.

The castle dates from the 11th century and has fascinating formal rooms as well expansive cellars where Parmesan cheese was aged. Guests are invited to tour the castle.

Nearby is the fascinating town of Salsomaggiore Terme with restaurants, cafes and art. Its art deco main thermal baths and the pleasant boulevards with sidewalk cafes echo of the days in the last century when spa treatments were enjoyed for both their social and medical benefits. At one time Italian state medical insurance covered spa treatments. No longer, so you do see some spa towns like the closest little town of Tabiano Terme have very little going on.

Tennis courts in nearby village of Tabiano Terme and golf in Salsomaggiore.

Take a short drive to the Fidenza Village Outlet Mall, Italy's largest, with more than 100 fine stores and many restaurants. The Fico Eataly Food World just north of Bologna is a 1.5 hour's drive.

This area is recognized for food and music. This is the home of Parmesan cheese, Prosciutto di Parma, Felino Salami, Balsamic Vinegar. The famous Berceto Mushroom restaurant is an hour's drive. Nearby Parma is the home of Giuseppe Verdi.

Nearby are beautiful towns like Parma (Verdi's home), Cremona, Mantua, Modena, Bologna and Milan. Verona and Pisa are a 2 hour's drive as well as the Liguria sea. Emilia-Romagna's Motor Valley is here where you can see factories, museums and even drive a Lamborghini, Ducati, Pagani, Tazzari and Maserati.

Train access: reach the nearby town of Fidenza by train direct from Milano (1+ hour) and Bologna (1hr 45min). Or for more connections such as 1.5 hr trip from Florence use Parma a 40 minute drive and lovely city.

Interior

Enter the villa across the covered and furnished terrace and enjoy the view across the pool to a pond and castle in the distance.

From the front of the villa a wide hall way leads all the way through with access to the kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a bathroom.

The large living and dining room is on the 2nd floor so it receives wonderful light and offers great views.

The kitchen is large and well equipped. Outdoors there is a grill and a wood-fired pizza/bread oven.

The property can organize a cook for meals and also "Mamma's Cooking Class" of local specialties.

Things To Note

Neighborhood: Parma

Size: 4300 sq ft/400 m2

Accessibility/Security: There are no alarms for the pool, guests are fully responsible for safety of all.

Utilities/Taxes: Hospitality tax is paid in cash on arrival. Go to www.italyperfect.com/tax for current rate

Heat dates on/off and daily cycles are set by government.

Payment: Upon reserving, 30% of the total rent is non-refundable.

Room Details

Kitchen

• Kitchen
• Fully Equipped
• Coffee Maker
• Dishwasher
• Nespresso Style Coffee Machine
• Oven
• Stovetop
• Toaster
• Refrigerator

Accessibility

• Private Entrance

Bathroom

• Hairdryer

Connectivity/Entertainment

• WiFi
• TV - Limited English Programs
• Foosball
• Ping Pong Table

Heating/Cooling

• Heating
• Window Screens
• A/C-Mobile

Laundry

• Drying Rack
• Iron & Board
• Washer

Outdoor

• Terrace
• BBQ
• Pool
• Wood-Fired Pizza Oven

Special Features

• Balcony/Terrace

Amenities

• Pool
• Air Conditioning

Things to See & Do

Castello Banfi (3 km Distance)
Picturesque castle, with restaurants, wine tasting of its own fine wines and hotel.
Salsomaggiore Terme (7 km Distance)
The Art Deco spa building is amazing! Beautiful piazzas and parks to wander. Restaurants and cafes of course.
Fidenza Town and nearby Village Mall (16 km Distance)
Lively town on the Via Francigena. Cuisine features cheese and posciutto from Parma and tortellini. The carvings on façade of the cathedral are famous for their drama. A Roman bridge crosses the river. The Fidenza Village is very large designer mall.
Parma (36 km Distance)
Outstanding UNESCO celebrated city with historical architecture and cathedral among quiet streets, Prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano to be nibbled with local vino Lambrusco. Cafes, restaurants and concerts including much Verdi a native son.
Piacenza (57 km Distance)
Fine city visit with monumental architecture including the fascinating Gothic palace. Fine dining with the classic foods of the region.
Berceto (mushrooms!) (60 km Distance)
Classic village with charming walks and sights. Famous mushroom restaurant.
Reggio Emilia (68 km Distance)
Very fine old town with impressive architecture, stunning churches, great food.
Modena (92 km Distance)
Modena beckons with vino Lambrusco, tortellini and balsamic vinegar. Native sons Verdi and Pavarotti bring the music. Find a lovely Italian city in the Motor Valley where you can visit the museums, factories and show rooms of Lamborghini, Ferrari, Ducati, Pagani and Dallara.
Milan (116 km Distance)
Milan is great fashion city that is rich in history art and culture. The majestic gothic Duomo and nearby da Vinci's Last Supper mural are on every visitor's top list. The La Scala opera house is just one of many art and music venues. Then there is food!
Bologna (127 km Distance)
One of the greatest cities of Italy with great food, music, beautiful architecture, fountains and significant churches with fine and famous art. For centuries a center of education and medicine with the oldest university in the world. Very important economic hub in Italy.
Verona (177 km Distance)
Lovely and important Italian city. Wander the large and amazing historical center with beautiful piazzas, a Roman arena still in use and Juliet's balcony from the story of Romeo and Juliet.
Genoa (187 km Distance)
A great city of Italy, the capital of the Liguria region. Mediterranean center of maritime trade for centuries. UNESCO World Heritage list for rich history in art, music and cuisine. Spectacular old town. Great cuisine just starts with its famous pesto genovese.
Florence (217 km Distance)
Capital of Tuscany, home of the Renaissance. Architecture and art. Food and shopping galore.