15th Century Authentic Italian Farmhouse & Rehearsal\/Wedding\/Party Hall
About this farm stay rental
Dragodena is a private 15th century Italian stone farmhouse for rent with Wi-Fi, large salon, fully equipped kitchen, 6 beautiful bedrooms, a private nearby pool, outdoor shower, tranquil outside dinning, and a panoramic view of the fields and forests of the Apennine Hills. Located in a small hilltop borgo, Dragodena offers wonderful day hikes, local museums, world class cycling, and excellent nearby restaurants, The isolated and dominant position of this medieval farm house guarantees total privacy and complete tranquility for a completely relaxing vacation, retreat, rehearsal, or wedding party. Located between Florence and Bologna, Dragodena is an excellent rental base for exploratory day trips to both central and northern Italy from Bologna, Modena, Florence, Sienna, and Prato to La Spezia, Pisa, Portofino, Rimini, Verona, and Venice. With 4088 square feet of space (380 square meters), Dragodena is the perfect place for a large group of friends, a family reunion, seminars, rehearsals, cooking classes, for dreaming. It is a refuge for those seeking to be far away from the maddening crowd. Across the small country lane is Dragodena's Rehearsal/Wedding/Dance/Seminar Hall and Artists residence. Originally the hay barn and cow stalls it has been transformed into a spacious (6m X 12m) hall excellent for theatrical, dance, movement, musical rehearsals, and seminars. It is also an ideal place to hold a wedding reception with room for up to a 100 guests. It is an excellent place to give seminars of almost any kind. Below the hall are the renovated stalls which act as an artists residence. Each of 5 stalls have been turned into a small room. There is a long dining room table, couches, chairs and tables for creative and in-depth discussion. The stalls have a bathroom and a kitchen. Dragodena's clients can use the private pool located at nearby Agriturismo La Fenice. La Fenice has a bar and a small restaurant so that you can order drinks or food poolside. One can get there on foot or by car. The pool is well appointed with chaise lounges, tables, and chairs. La Fenice requires that you have at least one meal there a day for pool use. It is a great place to be in the hot summer months with the kids or friends and after you can walk home through the woods or by car, passing through the nearby village of Tolè. Dragodena can also provide, if wanted, an amazing Italian chef. Our chef grew up behind a plow pulled by a horse, not that he's old. He is, however, a most amazing Italian cook. Taught by his grandparents and his mother, our chef is now a treasure trove of authentic Italian recipes using only seasonal ingredients and spices. He specializes in cooking alla bracia, over an open fire. He can show you how to you use Dragodena's unusual indoor wood oven while making the best pizza you've ever had. You can go with him to the markets to buy what will be undoubtably a sumptuous meals.If asked, the chef, will also teach you his recipes and give you lessons so that you can make these rare meals yourself. If you and your friends or family want to eat a most amazing meal every time and never repeated please ask for il cuoco di Dragodena! During the summer Dragodena has two outside spaces for outdoor dining, or taking in the morning sun. Dinner is usually eaten under the cherry trees on green grass surrounded by an ancient stone wall. On the south side of the house is a place for morning coffee and pastry. Nearby is the outside shower, wonderful on a hot summer day. Dragodena has a storied past reaching back 600 years. Both a farm house and a small fortress it has seen battle on its fields over the many centuries until WWII when it was requisitioned by the German Army and used as a base. After the war Dragodena was shut up with everything in it until 2007 when it was sold to its present owner, Paul Magid, founder of the world renowned Flying Karamazov Brothers. That it was virtuly untouched for over 60 years is what sets Dragodena apart as the a unique vacation rental property for those who want the true Italian country experience.
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more
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Reviews
4.1/5.0
Excellent(14 Reviews)
3.0
Remote farm in the Italian country side.
I can say this house has a certain charm and a lot of potential.
Upper rooms are nice. The house is a mix of old furniture with a bohemian accent.
The kitchen is very small. Impossible to really cook for lot of people. (The kitchen sink is from the house origin, look nice. But really small).
Also you need to really pack well any food as rats are helping themselves.
There are too many beast in the house for the room in the lower floor to be usable. (Beware of the rats).
The dining room have a table for 12. (Not 20).
Honestly, this house with a few more renovation (and pest control) would become very nice.
3.0
We stayed with friends in this house near Zocca. we liked the basement where we could have fun, and the rustic look of the house. We had a wonderful week!
Please mind that the pool, and two other rooms included on the advert are not included in the accommodation. This could have been listed more clearly, but Paul was willing to meet us halfway there so that was nice.
4.0
Great hollidays !!
Paul and Sol had been super kind with us, the house was awesome !! (but pay attention to the flies, there are too many)
4.0
Urlaub in Zocca
Wir haben diesen Sommer hier in Zocca verbracht. Das Haus und die Lage war für uns sehr gut, da es keine direkten Nachbarn gab und wir das Haus so nur für uns hatten. Allerdings ist die Lage sonst eher abgelegen und nur mit Autos erreichbar.
Die Kommunikation mit dem Besitzer des Hauses war super und er war immer erreichbar.
5.0
Magical!
Dragodena is a pastoral paradise! My children foraged ripe cherries and wildflowers from the surrounding hillsides. The house was gorgeous, peaceful, with an ancient elegance, and with beautiful layers of its former lives left open to the discoverer. A truly magical experience.
5.0
Absolutely a perfect place for a large group. We attended EIMA and had up to 8 people per night all sleeping comfortably. Mountain and valley views are breathtaking. Hope to stay there next EIMA
5.0
Rustic quiet and beautiful
Absolutely a perfect place for a large group. We attended EIMA and had up to 8 people per night all sleeping comfortably. Mountain and valley views are breathtaking. Hope to stay there next EIMA
5.0
A Wonderful Stay, Interesting Home, and Simply Amazing Host
We had a wonderful stay at Dragadona in Emilia Romagna. We are a group of four couples traveling for several weeks in northern Italy. We spent nearly a week in this lovely house built in the 1430’s—what an experience! The location is good for touring the many wonderful places in this area. The countryside is beautiful.
It is nearly impossible to describe adequately how gracious and helpful the owner/host was. He helped us out of a problem with disabled rental car that took hours of his time (above and beyond hardly describes this), provided great tips on sites to visit and on shopping and restaurants. Paul made this a truly memorable week.
The house easily accommodated 8 of us—with loads of shared space. It’s been lovingly brought into modern times, with a respect for authenticity and its 500 year history. He has preserved many of the historical elements of the house and furnished it with items that suit its country and rustic charm, including the kitchen appliances which we found adequate for our needs (There is a full size refrigerator—and a new clothes washer).
We heartily recommend this peaceful location for its relatively access to so many wonderful sites, for the history of the house itself, and for the delightful setting to relax after a day of touring.
5.0
ottima posizione e struttura confortevole
Servizio ed organizzazione ottima. Il rapporto qualita'/prezzo impeccabile. Noi eravamo in 20 con diversi bambini che hanno potuto giocare liberamente dentro e attorno la casa. Stanze comode, bagni di classe. Unico appunto dei quattro che hanno dormito nelle stanze nello scantinato: l'umidita' ... ma siamo nel bolognese e non ci siamo sorpresi piu' di tanto. Raccomandato senza esitazione!
4.0
Urlaub wie im Mittelalter
Das ca. 600 Jahre alte Bauernhaus hat einen rustikalen Charme. Es liegt mitten in den Bergen mit wunderbarer Aussicht, vor allem, wenn man unter der Aussendusche steht. Wir waren mit insgesamt 16 Leuten dort. Um gemeinsam zu essen, war es sehr eng und wir mußten noch einen Tisch anstellen an die lange Tafel. Auch kam es morgens zu längeren Wartezeiten im Badbereich, da es nur drei Badezimmer gibt. Die Doppelbetten sind sehr schmal, was bei Jugendlichen nicht weiter problematisch ist, bei Erwachsenen aber nicht gut gepaßt hat. Der Vermieter war überaus nett und hat uns sehr freundlich begrüßt und uns alles gezeigt. Der wunderbare Pool, den wir jederzeit kostenfrei nutzen konnten, ist ca 10 Minuten mit dem Auto entfernt. Man kann aber auch zu Fuß hingehen in ca. 30 Minuten. Der Rückweg geht dann schneller, da es bergab geht zurück. Besonders gefallen hat uns der orginal Pizzaofen, den wir zweimal angefeuert haben.
5.0
Exhilarating and a must experience for anyone wishing to explore the wild vintage countryside in Colli Bolognesi, Italy. The lovingly restored old farmhouse accommodated our group of different international friends of over 20 (and more during the day) so comfortably, with heated up bedrooms and the entertainment sala "Cantina". The surroundings are inspiring for walks and exploring. The major appreciation of Italy is the exquisite food which was spectacularly presented and carefully prepared by Alice, a young exuberant lady, while her husband Sol made sure our comfort was not compromised in any way. We could not have asked for more. Daniela C.
5.0
AExperience the Italian vintage country side!
Exhilarating and a must experience for anyone wishing to explore the wild vintage countryside in Colli Bolognesi, Italy. The lovingly restored old farmhouse accommodated our group of different international friends of over 20 (and more during the day) so comfortably, with heated up bedrooms and the entertainment sala "Cantina". The surroundings are inspiring for walks and exploring. The major appreciation of Italy is the exquisite food which was spectacularly presented and carefully prepared by Alice, a young exuberant lady, while her husband Sol made sure our comfort was not compromised in any way. We could not have asked for more. Daniela C.
5.0
Exhilarating and a must experience for anyone wishing to explore the wild vintage countryside in Colli Bolognesi, Italy. The lovingly restored old farmhouse accommodated our group of different international friends of over 20 (and more during the day) so comfortably, with heated up bedrooms and the entertainment sala Cantina. The surroundings are inspiring for walks and exploring. The major appreciation of Italy is the exquisite food which was spectacularly presented and carefully prepared by Alice, a young exuberant lady, while her husband Sol made sure our comfort was not compromised in any way. We could not have asked for more. Daniela C.
5.0
My wife and I loved our two week stay in this magnificent 600 year old house. It provided a perfect combination of rustic charm and modern convenience. This huge house served as our home base for our adventures throughout the region, and it was always wonderful to return to this peaceful retreat via the winding hilly roads. The landscape all around is breathtaking with wonderful little villages near-by. We can't wait to return to Italy and would definitely come back to this special place.
5.0
Stunningly Beautiful and Perfectly Located
My wife and I loved our two week stay in this magnificent 600 year old house. It provided a perfect combination of rustic charm and modern convenience. This huge house served as our home base for our adventures throughout the region, and it was always wonderful to return to this peaceful retreat via the winding hilly roads. The landscape all around is breathtaking with wonderful little villages near-by. We can't wait to return to Italy and would definitely come back to this special place.
5.0
My wife and I loved our two week stay in this magnificent 600 year old house. It provided a perfect combination of rustic charm and modern convenience. This huge house served as our home base for our adventures throughout the region, and it was always wonderful to return to this peaceful retreat via the winding hilly roads. The landscape all around is breathtaking with wonderful little villages near-by. We cant wait to return to Italy and would definitely come back to this special place.
FAQs
How much does this farm stay cost compared to others in Emilia-Romagna?
The average price for a rental in Emilia-Romagna is £79 per night. This rental is £158 above the average.
Is parking included with this farm stay?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 15th Century Authentic Italian Farmhouse & Rehearsal\/Wedding\/Party Hall. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this farm stay?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at 15th Century Authentic Italian Farmhouse & Rehearsal\/Wedding\/Party Hall. Enjoy the water!
Is 15th Century Authentic Italian Farmhouse & Rehearsal\/Wedding\/Party Hall pet friendly?
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What amenities are available at 15th Century Authentic Italian Farmhouse & Rehearsal\/Wedding\/Party Hall?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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