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A Country house between Parma and Reggio Emilia

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

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Quattro Castella, Province of Reggio Emilia
  • Place, Bianello Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Venturini Baldini
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Canossa Castle
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Parma (PMF)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About this property

A Country house between Parma and Reggio Emilia

A country house surrounded by 70 hectares of vineyards, wheat, and alfalfa. A house far from traffic. A house, not just a room. A house with a well-equipped kitchen where you can cook to your heart's content without having to go to a restaurant each time. A house with a living room where you can read in peace or watch your favorite shows on satellite TV. A house with a garden and patio dedicated to you, well-equipped for your candlelit dinners.
A well-located home for excursions and cultural visits. 35 minutes from Parma, 35 minutes from Reggio Emilia, 45 from Modena, 60 from Colorno, Sabbioneta a UNESCO World Heritage city, like Mantua capital of the Gonzaga family with its Renaissance palaces and frescoes by Mantegna and Giulio Romano in Palazzo Te; Torrechiara; Fontanellato with its fresco by Parmigianino; and San Secondo the Rossi castle, with its frescoed rooms featuring the Apuleius cycle. And many more.
During your stay at this country house, you'll be close to Bianello Castle. Enjoy features like an outdoor pool and laundry facilities.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts
  • 8 minutes by car from Bianello Castle and 8 minutes from Venturini Baldini
As a guest of A Country house between Parma and Reggio Emilia, you'll find an outdoor pool, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Quattro Castella country house is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Books
  • Communal pool
  • Golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Stereo
  • Tennis

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 55 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number IT035030B4VT7NTUCA
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Reviews

A Country house between Parma and Reggio Emilia Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jody H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love this Property

We loved our stay at Quattro Castella! The property was exactly as described and so much more. It was peaceful and relaxing and perfect after a day of exploring the area. The kitchen had all the utensils we needed for preparing our meals. We loved the living room area and spent our evenings talking about our day and planning the next. We used the info provided by our host to plan our trips and meals. Such a perfect stay. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrés

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Stefano and Margherita were the kindest hosts. Check in was very easy and they showed us around the property. The house itself was very beautiful, and in the heat of August it stayed very cool. We were given wonderful recommendations to get our groceries and wines. The region itself was very beautiful. We would recommend all big cities around to visit. We spent our time mostly visiting vineyards, which were plenty of in the region. So, after our busy mornings with visiting vineyards, cities or having a hike, we could come back and relax and take a dive in their pool to refresh. We sincerely loved the place, and would definitely come back next time we travel to the region.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness

Well equiped rental, lovely pool!

We were very impressed with the quality of the provision in this rental. Everything had been thouht through and excecuted extremely well, from the insect netting (which actually worked!) to the fans and of course the huge pool! We had our privacy, but Stefano was always available if we had needed any help. We would love to stay here ahain.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very special place

We have come here several times and will continue to do so. Stefano and Margherita are wonderful hosts who always make us feel at home. I’d give more than five stars if I could!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

philip e., colchester

Liked: Cleanliness

A quiet retreat in the middle of a Lambrusco vineyard

Easy to follow travel instructions helped us to find this tucked away barn in a vineyard with everything that you could possibly need. It was immaculately clean and well organised. The owners had provided a very helpful dossier of local excursions, restaurants and amenities. Stefano and Margherita were delightful hosts respectful of the privacly of the guests but with good English and very helpful when needed. Parma ,Reggio Emilia and Bologna (by train) were within easy reach and were full of art, arhchitecure and atmosphere. The difference for us was this was set up as a home and not just a holiday let. It was treat.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cherri D., San Clemente

Liked: Cleanliness

Emilia vacation home.

Beautiful location with excellent accomadation.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amon C.

Liked: Cleanliness

First-class holiday

It is impossible to over-praise our stay at La Barchessa. The accommodation itself in this bucolic oasis is perfect for a couple - beautifully appointed, packed full with useful information from Stefano and, something by no means a given with holiday lets, blessed with a well-equipped kitchen - even sharp knives! Outside is a wonderful secret garden in which we spent many hours sunbathing, and a lovely non-chlorinated pool to cool off in. Everything has been very carefully and considerately thought through by Stefano and Margherita - and it is those two individuals who elevate a wonderful stay at La Barchessa from the merely excellent to the extraordinary. They are delightful, witty, intelligent people, and it was an enormous privilege to have met and spent time with them. They also knew exactly how to strike the right balance between socialising with us and leaving us in privacy. Truly a holiday that will live long in the memory.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carol J.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great choice

Ideally located to access rail and road links to explore this beautiful region of Emelia Romagna. La Barchessa is an oasis to relax in, to enjoy the beautiful grounds, the rose gardens, so much wildlife - Bird song, red squirrels, cookoos, hares, hawks, deer, Willy the heron & his friend coming into feed at the fish pools, sunsets. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, leaving was a bit sad & saying good bye to both Stefano and Margherita who are such good hosts, very helpful and very kind.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

Peaceful, warm and friendly

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the renovated barn in Quattro Castella. Our hosts, Stefano and Margherita were absolutely wonderful, giving great recommendations and even offering a welcome aperitif. The rooms are very spacious and comfortable and the surrounding vineyards provide a great secluded and peaceful feeling. Yet it is only a short distance to great restaurants and places of interest. We highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joyce/Paul S., Encinitas, California, USA

Great accomations. Wonderful and helpfull landlords

Country setting, all the amenities.
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

David B.

A wonderful week of fine weather in the company of our favourite property owners.

Our second stay at the property was a repeat success. The situation is lovely, with easy access through the vineyards. The house itself is comfortably appointed, in a charmingly old-fashioned way, but with all the necessary amenities. We still had much that was new to us to explore in the surrounding countryside and towns. Stefano and Margherita are wonderful hosts, and their command of English means that they are always able to provide helpful advice.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

Fabulous

This was the ideal place to experience Emilia Romagna. Perfect for day trips. The accommodations were perfect, country beautiful and charming. Clean, private and very comfortable. The hosts were very accommodating. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

A great property, full of character and Stefano and Margherita were great hosts

We thoroughly enjoyed our week stay at La Barchessa; the property is extremely comfortable and full of great features and furnishings. It is comprehensively equipped with all the utensils/crockery you could possibly need. Stefano and Margherita were extremely hospitable and ensured we had a thoroughly relaxing stay. The property is in a great location for exploring the surrounding towns, but equally allows you to stay more local if you prefer - we went for a couple of bike rides around nearby villages on the bikes that are provided, you can also go for walks on the estate itself and the pool at La Barchessa was very welcome in the hot weather! We would certainly like to visit La Barchessa again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

A really relaxing holiday in a very quiet and peaceful location

Well renovated and very well equipped one bedroom accommodation in the countryside set amongst fields of crops and vineyards. Extremely friendly and very helpful hosts who have made every effort to help their guests have a happy and successful holiday with lots of information available about the local area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jes S.

A relaxing friendly stay

Lovely property, very comfortable and well equipped. It had everything we needed. Stand and Margarita were perfect hosts and even arranged a visit to a local parmigiano producer. The converted barn is perfectly located for trips to Parma, Reggio Emilia and Bologna and to the hill in the south.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Craig F.

Return to "La Barchessa"

We have just returned from our third two-week stay at La Barchessa. Stephano and Margherita greeted us like old friends and made us especially welcome. Their wonderful hospitality, interest in our welfare and the friendly, relaxed atmosphere they create make it a pleasure to spend time there. The apartment is spacious, spotless and very well-equipped with the mesh on the windows keeping the mosquitoes out and the ceiling fan in the bedroom helping to keep you cool at night. The pool is a godsend after a hot day's sightseeing and having a drink and eating out on the patio in the peace and quiet is just wonderful. La Barchessa makes a great base from which to make day trips to visit the centro storicos of the main towns from Piacenza down to Bologna and up to Mantova plus all the incredible castles dotted around the region. You can also drive up into the hills south west of Parma/Reggio/Modena for some great scenery. Just be careful to use the internet to check opening times of places of interest before setting off - some are open at weekends only and almost always closed for two hours' siesta at lunchtime. Stephano's folders of notes and guides to the area are fantastically comprehensive and extremely helpful. Do visit the pizzeria in Via Roma in Quattro Castella and sample a gelato from the gelateria in the square. Thank you, Stephano and Margherita, for a great stay again. We would urge anyone contemplating a visit to Emilia Romagna to look very carefully at staying in La Barchessa - you won't be disappointed! Craig and Maureen
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

sue s.

A charming and comfortable "home" on the road!

We loved our recent stay at La Barchessa. From the moment we arrived, Stefano and Margherita were very accommodating hosts. The cottage, charming and spotless, was a very welcome retreat each day after visiting area castles, churches and nearby cities. We enjoyed the pool and sitting in the different areas around the beautiful and spacious property. The kitchen was generously equipped and made cooking enjoyable. Stefano was easily available to answer questions and give suggestions, in addition to their vast amount of information located in the cottage. We were so glad that we chose La Barchessa to be our "home" while in the Reggio-Emilia area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Heidi A.

Beautiful farmhouse nestled in the countryside

We LOVED our stay at the cottage. Comfortable, cozy and fully equipped with everything you need for a great experience! Our hosts, Stefano and Margherita were wonderful. We made several trips to shop, sightsee and eat in nearby Parma, Modena and Reggio nell' Emilia. Would definitely recommend this property to everyone!
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Repeat visit

We have now stayed with Stefano and Margureta on two occasions,as have our son and daughter in law. On each occasion we have all had a very good time.The cottage is beautifully situated in lovely rural surroundings with a tranquil ambiance. The cottage is well equipped and our hosts could not have been more helpful or friendly Parma and Reggio are easily reached and the region has abundant excellent restaurants. Altogether a wonderfull vacation experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Friendly welcoming hosts and a delightful property in an excellent location.

Stefano & Margherita - and other members of their family - were the friendliest hosts we have met in 30 years of taking holiday properties in France & Italy. Margherita speaks very good English and Stefano is positively fluent. The property is easy to find and to access - not always the case in rural Italy. The quarter-converted farm building offers very good quality accommodation on a large estate, surrounded by Lambrusco vines, and comes equipped with all the little extras that help a holiday along - including Sky HD TV, which was appreciated during Euro 2016. Located in the flatlands, road access to major centres like Parma and Modena is as easy as it will ever be, while the hills to the south allow instant escape into a quieter, more varied Italian landscape.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

CAMPBELL C.

A wonderful retreat in an enchanted countryside

The accommodation was everything we needed and decorated with reminders of Italy's fascinating history. Stefano and Margherita were extremely approachable and knowledgeable of the area. The guides they provided made everything easier. The estate offers solitude, wonderful walks and privacy set in a beautiful garden. An Italian experience par excellence. Heleen and Campbell, Vancouver, Canada
Stayed 9 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nous avons passé une excellente semaine dans cette belle maison, confortable et bien équipée. L'environnement et la piscine sont très agréables et l’endroit est une bonne base pour découvrir l'Emilie-Romagne et les villes environnantes (Mantoue, Sabionneta, Parme, Modène...). Nous avons beaucoup apprécié l'accueil de Stefano et Margherita, des hôtes charmants, à la fois discrets et attentionnés.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bart D., Geraardsbergen

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastisch
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elise P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Geweldige accommodatie

We waren heel blij met deze accommodatie. Het huis bevat echt alles wat je nodig hebt, is ruim, keuken erg goed uitgerust, heerlijk bed. Het huis is heel rustig gelegen, je komt echt tot rust. Ook een fijn zwembad erbij om af te koelen. De tuin is super groot. Je kunt behalve voor je huis ook achterin de grote tuin zitten. Heel fijn! De eigenaren zijn geweldig aardig! Kwamen ons meteen begroeten toen we aankwamen en we hebben ook heel gezellig gekletst toen we weg gingen. In de omgeving is ook heel veel te zien: Reggio Emilia, Parma, Modena, kastelen. Je kunt ook heerlijk wandelen. Kortom we hebben hier een geweldige week gehad
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petra S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Erholung pur

Wir haben zusammen mit unserem Hund einen Monat auf diesem wunderschönen Grundstück verbracht. Nach wenigen Tagen war der Alltag in weite Ferne gerückt. Die Gastgeber sind ausgesprochen herzlich und gleichzeitig diskret. Ausflugsziele gibt es reichlich - Natur, Kultur, Kulinarik, was das Herz begehrt.
Stayed 28 nights in May 2025