This is a really special spot in the most beautiful location. I stayed here for a fabulous five days as part of a solo holiday in the area and I can't recommend it enough. I came on public transport (I hadn't rented a car) and Chiara helped me a lot to plan my travel and collect me from the nearest bus stop. She was the most wonderful host throughout my stay and made me feel right at home. Although it's in a rural location, Casa Vallona is very accessible for solo travellers on public transport. The house is gorgeous and they have done a fabulous renovation on this beautiful building which is full of family history. My room was really comfortable and had everything I needed. The whole place was spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated. The food was all delicious and I really enjoyed eating seasonal produce from the area. I also tried some of the Casa Vallona wine - definitely pick up a bottle if you can, it's delicious! The farm and the surrounding countryside are stunning. I didn't need a car to explore this beautiful part of the world, Chiara helped me plot some wonderful hikes around Monte San Pietro and the area. Great birdwatching, wildflowers and nature are all around the farm and the area. Chiara cares a lot about the local environment and wildlife; it was great to get a tour of the farm, harvest cherries and watch the fireflies with her. I had a wonderful time and I will be recommending this lovely B&B to anyone who will listen! Do not miss this special spot!

The delicious home-made food is a real highlight, so make sure you taste breakfast, lunch and dinner when you stay there. Top quality local cuisine served on a cozy terrace makes you feel like home. Chiara the host very diligently took care of my special dietary requirements (pregnancy) which I really appreciated, she prepared dishes just for me which were safe and extremely tasty. The entire experience was amazing, Casa Vallona is a place with a soul where you can disconnect and just enjoy life. Will 100% come back. Thank you Chiara and family!!

Casa Vallona is located in a peaceful area in Monte San Pietro, just 40 minutes from Bologna. The location was perfect for relaxing away from the busy city life. Chiara was an amazing host and shared some of the history of the area and the house with us. Breakfast was excellent, with a variety of fresh products. We also did a wine tasting featuring wines produced by Casa Vallona—totally recommend it!

A magical place in the foothills of Bologna. We stayed three nights and took Chiara advice on a few restaurants that were on point. (Loves Zaihra ..the ladies are characters..tortellini in brodo and ice-cream with aged balsamic dribbles..yum) Delicious breakfast! I can taste lavender in the honey that I drizzled on my breakfast cake. Yes, windy roads that we are not used to but are so worth it.

B&B Agriturismo Casa Vallona is not to be missed if you are in the area. Chiara, the host, was incredible. She takes pride in the renovation of her farmhouse and her family roots. The restoration is amazing! After we arrived, we took a walk around the property where she told us about the history of the house and her family and gathered some items from her garden that we used for our cooking experience. We had the downstairs apartment that was well-equipped with a fridge, microwave and small kitchen area. The bed was comfortable. This B&B is out in the country and is super quiet - a nice change from staying in one of the larger cities. This is a lovely place to relax and chill. We also did a cooking class with Chiara that was tailored to our requests that was quite fun and enjoyable. She loves what she does and makes it truly an "Italian" experience.

We were really touched by the warmth and hospitality of host Chiara in her ancient family home in which we felt so welcome and which Chiara shared generously with us. Casa Vallona is a less than 1 hour drive from Bologna in the midst of the Bologna Hills. It is in an idyllic setting and the farmhouse is set close to the vineyards and bee hives that Chiara and her family cultivate, along with several other crops. Inside, the living areas are a reflection of centuries of family life, remembered and celebrated by photos, furniture, household and farm utensils that encapsulate the spirit and the richness of the lives lived there by many generations. We enjoyed a fabulous lunch prepared by Chiara with produce grown on her land that included delicious pancakes made with chick pea flour, home made tortellini with ricotta and spinach, accompanied by her own red wine made with local grape varieties, and a mouthwatering pistachio semifreddo. Breakfast was a revelation: homemade bread with flour milled from locally grown wheat, cherry and plum compotes, Italian fruit torte, butter cake and an wide selection of little biscuits, all home made, were generously offered, washed down by locally made grape juice and of course, very strong coffee. We marvelled at how it was possible to run a farm, a guesthouse and do all this baking! Chiara's recommendations for what to see and eat locally were wonderful and much appreciated. It was a pleasure not to hear any cars or traffic and sleep peacefully. There are many walks in the area which we sadly could not do because of inclement weather but will keep for next time. When the sun did come out on our last morning, the views across the hills were glorious. Our thanks to Chiara and her kind family for hosting us and being so accommodating and inclusive in every way. Thank you too for welcoming us with such a sumptuous meal, so that we could avoid the rain. It was a privilege to experience something so authentic.

We loved the location and the history, we really enjoyed the breakfast and the hospitality and our dog loved the property

There were quite a lot of mosquitoes in August, however this is nothing that can be changed by the property and there are mosquito nets everywhere and even a mosquito repellent provided

This farm stay was the perfect tranquil getaway from several city center stays! Chiara is an incredible host who made us feel like we were staying with a long-time friend or fond family member. If we are near Bologna again, we will want to stay at her place again!

Real Italian atmosphere, super friendly host who can prepare delicious meals and who is very helpful. Beautiful views and good location not far from Bologna and Modena.

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The breakfast was absolutely incredible. And I highly recommend showing up for the dinner as well, since it was maybe the best meal I had in Italy! They have delicious wines made with grapes from the farm, too. I loved their unfiltered red. The rooms were nice. The farmhouse was very pretty, and the landscape around was absolutely picturesque.