After the Rain Zocca, Emilia-Romagna

Property Description

This old farmhouse puts you in Emilia Romagna’s verdant countryside. Known as the larder of Italy, this region is brimming with natural bounty making it a real foodie destination. The nearest city, Modena, is famous for its balsamic vinegar production and Ferrari factory. By car, you can explore the tiny villages and hamlets, home to farm-to-table restaurants and olive farms.

Once you’ve stocked up on local wine, olive oil and balsamic vinegar, enjoy an alfresco feast on the private patio as the rolling hills stretch before you. In summer, the garden is home to sun loungers and hanging chairs, creating a boho-rustic hang-out area. Inside, it’s a vision of typical Italian farmhouse style, with an old hearth in the living and dining room, and antique furniture that feels as though it’s been handed down for generations. Wood beams and stone walls are on display and there’s a second sitting room and office room in the spacious loft. Sleeping in book-lined bedrooms beneath ancient wood beams is what provincial Italian life is all about.

Home truths:
*At capacity, two guests will be on a sofa bed in the loft sitting room/office
*The kind and discreet owner lives on the site
*Access to this home is via 200 metres of unpaved road
*For those with reduced mobility, there are two ground floor bedrooms and a bathroom here
*One of the ground floor bedrooms and the sofa-bed room are both a walkthrough
*In a remote location, having a car is recommended
*A maximum of two pets are welcome to join you, free of charge
*Your host can provide a cot and high chair for infants, just ask