The Rocchetta Mattei is a magnificent castle that emerges as an extraordinary sight, soaring up from the northern part of the Tosco-Emiliano Apennines, in the comune of Grizzana Morandi in the province of Bologna. It is a rather eccentric building that speaks to its former owner, a similarly strange character. The earl Cesare Mattei, who had the castle built in the 19th century, was the inventor of "electrohomeopathy," a medical practice said to cure cancer. It was a method that combined the use of herbs with electric bio-energy from plants and homeopathy to harness the “life energy” (electricity) of plants to heal all illnesses. He even studied biology, anatomy, physiology, pathology and botany in order to found the medical movement. While it is still used in some parts of the world today, it was largely debunked. Other elements of the earl's lifestyle make it even more apparent that he was an eccentric, including the fact that he had a room built specifically for celebrations for his 90th birthday (which, sadly, never came) and that his home was like a real Medieval court with even a court jester.
Villa Torre delle Rose - Firenzuola, Private Pool,
Wonderful independent property with A/C, WIFI, private pool, TV, patio and panoramic view
Property Description
Holiday home Villa Torre Delle Rose - Firenzuola, Private Pool, is a beautiful stone building (700 sq m) that includes private pool, air conditioning and WiFi internet. The property can sleep up to 18 guests comfortably in eight bedrooms with seven bathrooms. Conveniently located 2 km (1 mi) from Visignano, Italy and only 57 km (36 mi) from Bologna.
The Experience
After arriving you will be greeted by the owner or manager where you’ll find a lovely clean well-maintained property with views of the hills perfect for a relaxing holiday in Tuscany. For your enjoyment you will find a private pool where you can relax while enjoying a nice cold beverage after a hectic day of sightseeing. Outside you will also find a barbecue grill, patio and playground. Sharing a meal with friends and family is a huge part of the Tuscan culture. Take advantage of the well-equipped kitchen to prepare meals using local produce while on your vacation. The kitchen includes coffee machine, microwave, toaster, stove and refrigerator, as well as, plenty of tableware and cutlery for up to 18 people.
Visit the Area
Most people enjoy visiting nearby cities and towns while on holiday, so for your reference this is a list of popular places with distances (as the crow flies) from the property: Bologna 57 km (36 mi), Florence 81 km (50 mi), Greve In Chianti 104 km (65 mi), Ferrara 117 km (72 mi) and San Gimignano 127 km (79 mi).
Some other major tourist destinations you should consider visiting are: Florence 81 km (50 mi), Viareggio 153 km (95 mi), Forte Dei Marmi 160 km (99 mi), Rome 359 km (223 mi), Venice 223 km (139 mi) and Milan 292 km (181 mi).
Additional Information
Check-In Time: 16:00 - 19:00
Check-Out Time: 08:00 - 10:00
Pool Open: 25 April - 2 November (If you'd like the pool open outside these dates, please make that request prior to booking)
Nearest Airports (distances as the crow flies): Firenze Peretola (flr) 74 km (46 mi), Bologna (blq) 99 km (62 mi), Pisa (psa) 148 km (92 mi), Venezia (vce) 229 km (142 mi) and Treviso (tsf) 231 km (143 mi).
More Services
Cooking Lessons - Learn from a local chef the techniques needed to master Tuscan cuisine. The owner can schedule to have a chef come to the property for a cooking lesson for any number of people in your group. It's a pleasant way to spend time with friends and family while learning the secrets needed to prepare mouth-watering Tuscan meals when you return home. For more details and the extra cost, please contact us.
Tours - Custom tours can be organized by the owner for your group. For more details about the tours available, speak to the owner upon arrival or ask prior to booking. The cost will vary depending in the individual tour and number of people.
Please note that for groups of young people the property reserves the right to ask for an increased security deposit.
Interior Description
Ground Floor
Including: 2 kitchens, dining room, bathroom, gym.
Kitchen 1: well equipped kitchen, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, stove top, oven, toaster, italian coffee machine, american coffee machine, fireplace, WIFI internet, exit to the garden.
Kitchen 2: well equipped kitchen.
Dining room: dining table, WIFI internet, television, exit to the garden.
Bathroom: basin, toilet, bidet, shower, hairdryer, WIFI internet, air conditioning.
Gym: exercise equipment, WIFI internet, air conditioning.
Floor 1
Including: 2 living rooms, 2 bedrooms + ensuite bathroom, 2 bedrooms, bathroom.
Living room 1: sofa, fireplace, WIFI internet, air conditioning.
Living room 2: sofa, armchair, WIFI internet, air conditioning, two televisions.
Bedroom + Ensuite Bathroom 1: double bed, WIFI internet, air conditioning, television, basin, toilet, bidet, shower.
Bedroom + Ensuite Bathroom 2: double bed, WIFI internet, air conditioning, television, basin, toilet, bidet, shower.
Bedroom 1: double bed, WIFI internet, air conditioning, satellite tv.
Bedroom 2: two single beds, WIFI internet, air conditioning, satellite tv.
Bathroom: basin, toilet, bidet, shower, hairdryer, WIFI internet, air conditioning.
Annex / Dependance
Including: kitchen, 2 living rooms, kitchen + living room, 2 bedrooms + ensuite bathroom, 2 bedrooms, bathroom.
Kitchen: well equipped kitchen, fridge, freezer, microwave, stove top, oven, italian coffee machine, fireplace, WIFI internet, air conditioning.
Living room 1: sofa, fireplace, dining table, WIFI internet, air conditioning, television.
Living room 2: sofa, WIFI internet, air conditioning, television.
Kitchen + living room: well equipped kitchen, dining table, fridge, freezer, stove top, sofa bed double, WIFI internet, television.
Bedroom + Ensuite Bathroom 1: double bed, WIFI internet, air conditioning, television, basin, toilet, bidet, shower.
Bedroom + Ensuite Bathroom 2: double bed, WIFI internet, air conditioning, television, basin, toilet, bidet, shower.
Bedroom 1: double bed, WIFI internet, air conditioning.
Bedroom 2: two single beds, air conditioning.
Bathroom: basin, toilet, bidet, shower, WIFI internet.
Additional Areas
Including: garden, parking space.
Garden: swimming pool (length: 10m, width: 5m, depth: 1.06m, max. depth: 1.5m, outdoor), shower, WIFI internet, barbecue, fireplace, al fresco dining, dining table, garden furniture, terrace furniture, sunbed, enclosed property, children's playground.
Parking space: inside the property, gate, car space.
Licence or registration number:
CIN: IT048018B5NK48G5K7 / CIR: 048018AAT0022
Location Visignano, Tuscany, Italy
Places near the property(Distances as the crow flies)
- Airports
- Firenze Peretola (Flr), 74.0 Km
Your Quote
Click on the "Instant Quote" button located at the bottom of the screen and fill out the form with the dates of your stay and the number of travelers to immediately get the final price of the booking.
Availability
Reservation Policies
Policies and conditions of this page are demanded by the property's owner/manager.
Easy Reserve Limited operates as an internet editor and services provider for owners, property managers, agencies, tour operators and hotels; Easy Reserve Limited is not responsible for any direct or indirect damage, accident, theft or robbery caused to renters, their relatives or to their properties during their holiday, both in the rented property or elsewhere.
Arrival between 16:00 and 19:00
Departure between 08:00 and 10:00
Pool open from 25 April to 2 November
To be paid at booking with the rental price:
Final Cleaning (mandatory): 476.00€
Included in the rental price:
Bed Linen and Towels (initial set)
Utilities
Internet Wifi
High chair
Babycot
Pet (on request)
Not included in the rental price and to be paid on the spot:
Refundable Security Deposit by credit card (mandatory): 1500.00€
Electricity (mandatory): 0.60€ per kWh
Gas (mandatory): 6.00€ per cubic meter
Air conditioning (mandatory): according to consumption
Tourist tax (mandatory): 1.50€ per person per day
The initial deposit required to confirm a reservation to be paid at the time of booking (unless there are special conditions in place) is 30% of the total rent amount.
The balance is due 65 days before arrival.
For last-minute bookings (within 65 days of arrival) the full amount must be paid at the time of the booking.
In case of cancellation of the booking, even if it is substituted by another one, the following penalties apply:
- the initial deposit (30% of total rent) if the cancellation is made between booking time up to 66 days before arrival date;
- 100% of total rental price if the cancellation is made from 65 days to arrival date or in case of no show.
The balance is due 65 days before arrival.
For last-minute bookings (within 65 days of arrival) the full amount must be paid at the time of the booking.
In case of cancellation of the booking, even if it is substituted by another one, the following penalties apply:
- the initial deposit (30% of total rent) if the cancellation is made between booking time up to 66 days before arrival date;
- 100% of total rental price if the cancellation is made from 65 days to arrival date or in case of no show.
Guest Reviews for Villa Torre delle Rose - Firenzuola, Private Pool,
A very nice, spacey but cosy and well-equipped house beautifully located in the Tuscany nature. Excellent views. Kitchens are great for joint food preparation. Rooms and bathrooms are beautiful. There is a lot to do both at and around the house (playing pool, ping pong, the swimming pool, various games etc. Hiking, visiting nearby small cities, bathing in the rivers etc. ). Some may find it a bit distant from good shopping facilities (especially because the best access road is currently blocked during now 3 years), but with some planning and 'mega shopping', you can manage that. Absolutely recommendable for the big family or group. We were 18 family members and had a great time.
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
