Villa la Fiorentina

Description

Villa La Fiorentina — A Country House for Slow Living in the Heart of Emilia-Romagna
Set in the gentle countryside of Valsamoggia, where the hills begin to soften between Bologna and Modena, Villa La Fiorentina is a private country house designed for those who wish to experience Emilia-Romagna at its most authentic: quiet, generous, cultured and deeply connected to food, landscape and conviviality.
This is not a villa that needs to shout. Its charm lies in proportion, privacy and rhythm. It is the kind of home where mornings begin slowly under the shade of the garden, afternoons stretch lazily between sun loungers and a game of ping pong, and evenings gather naturally around the table, with the scent of the barbecue, local wine in the glass and the warm light of the countryside settling over the garden.
Villa La Fiorentina offers five bedrooms and five bathrooms, making it an ideal retreat for families, groups of friends, multi-generational stays or small private gatherings. The house has been conceived as a comfortable and practical countryside residence, with all the essential amenities expected by an international guest: air conditioning for the summer months, heating for cooler seasons, well-appointed indoor spaces and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere throughout.
The interiors retain the spirit of an Emilia-Romagna country home while providing the comforts required for a contemporary stay. Each bedroom offers privacy and ease, while the five bathrooms allow guests to enjoy the house without compromise. The overall feeling is residential rather than formal: warm, lived-in, spacious and suited to guests who want to feel at home from the moment they arrive.
The outdoor spaces are one of the great strengths of Villa La Fiorentina. The garden has been imagined as an extension of the house: a place for long lunches, informal dinners, reading, sunbathing and slow conversations. Sun loungers, deckchairs and parasols create a natural solarium area for relaxed days in the open air, while the ping pong table adds a light, playful note for both adults and younger guests. The barbecue invites easy summer evenings and convivial cooking, the sort of meals where everyone eventually gathers around the grill before moving to the table.
The villa also includes a hot tub, perfect after a day exploring the region or simply as a quiet evening ritual beneath the open sky. The property’s dépendance adds another layer of comfort and flexibility, with bathrooms featuring hydro-massage facilities and a double kitchen set-up that makes the villa particularly well suited to al fresco dining, informal catered evenings and garden dinners. This second kitchen arrangement is especially useful for groups, allowing food preparation and service to flow smoothly between the indoor and outdoor areas.
Villa La Fiorentina is a house made for entertaining without excess. It works beautifully for a week of family life, a gathering of friends, a countryside escape after a few days in the city, or a relaxed celebration built around food, wine and the landscape of Emilia-Romagna. Its beauty is not theatrical; it is practical, intimate and quietly generous.
The location in Valsamoggia is strategically excellent. From here, guests can explore one of Italy’s richest and most rewarding regions, where gastronomy, design, automotive heritage and historic towns all sit within easy reach. Bologna is close enough for a cultural day out, an aperitivo under the porticoes or a private food tour through markets and traditional trattorie. Modena opens the door to balsamic vinegar, fine dining, historic streets and the world of Italian automotive excellence. The surrounding hills offer a more rural pace: vineyards, small producers, country restaurants and views that belong to a slower Italy.
Through Camisa Essential, the stay can be transformed into a fully tailored Emilia-Romagna experience. Our concierge and DMC team can arrange private chefs, grocery pre-stocking, breakfast service, wine pairings, transfers, drivers, restaurant reservations and curated local experiences. For guests who want to stay close to the villa, we can design evenings around the garden: a private Italian dinner, a barbecue night, a handmade pasta class, a tasting menu built around regional products, or a relaxed chef-led dinner using seasonal ingredients from the area.
The region’s culinary identity is one of the strongest in Italy, and Villa La Fiorentina is perfectly positioned to enjoy it. Camisa Essential can organise visits to traditional acetaie for private balsamic vinegar tastings, where guests discover the ageing process, the barrels, the family histories and the extraordinary complexity of Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale. Wine tastings can be arranged in the surrounding hills, with a focus on local labels, Lambrusco in its more refined expressions, Pignoletto, Sangiovese and small producers who work with a deep sense of place.
For those interested in the legendary Motor Valley, the villa is an ideal base. Camisa Essential can curate private or semi-private experiences connected to Ferrari, Lamborghini, Pagani, Ducati and the wider automotive culture that has made Emilia-Romagna famous across the world. This can include museum visits, factory experiences where available, private transfers, specialist guides and bespoke itineraries for collectors, enthusiasts or families travelling with teenagers who dream in horsepower.
Cultural experiences are equally strong. Guests can visit Bologna’s museums, porticoes and historic university quarter; explore Modena and its cathedral; discover local castles, abbeys and hill towns; or enjoy a day between art, architecture and food. For families, Camisa Essential can balance culture with lighter activities: cooking classes, countryside picnics, gelato stops, private guides, cycling routes, local markets and relaxed lunches in carefully selected trattorie.
Villa La Fiorentina is therefore more than a countryside home. It is a gateway to Emilia-Romagna’s quiet grandeur: the region of engines and handmade pasta, balsamic vinegar and vineyards, medieval towns and contemporary design, slow gardens and fast cars. It offers the kind of Italian stay that does not rely on clichés, but on substance: space, flavour, privacy, comfort and access.
For guests looking for a private villa in Northern Italy with a strong sense of place, Villa La Fiorentina is a refined and versatile choice. It has the warmth of a family home, the practicality of a well-equipped country house and the potential, through Camisa Essential, to become a fully curated journey through one of Italy’s most generous regions.
Here, days are not overplanned. They are composed: breakfast in the garden, a swim of sunlight across the solarium, a visit to an acetaia, a glass of wine in the hills, a chef preparing dinner as the barbecue warms, and the evening folding gently around the table.
Villa La Fiorentina feels like the Emilia-Romagna countryside should feel: sincere, abundant, elegant without vanity, and deeply Italian.

Tennis Court

Golf & Tennis near Villa La Fiorentina

For guests who wish to combine countryside living with sport and open-air leisure, Villa La Fiorentina is well positioned for golf and tennis in the wider Valsamoggia, Bologna and Modena area.

Golf lovers can reach Golf Club Bologna in Monte San Pietro, one of the most established golf clubs in Emilia-Romagna, set among rolling hills within easy driving distance of Bologna. It offers an 18-hole course and a classic club atmosphere, ideal for experienced players as well as guests looking for a refined day outdoors.

Another excellent option is Modena Golf & Country Club, located near Colombaro di Formigine, with an 18-hole championship course designed by Bernhard Langer, a 9-hole executive course, practice areas, clubhouse facilities, restaurant, swimming pool and tennis courts. It is particularly suitable for guests who want to combine golf with a Motor Valley or Modena itinerary.

Golf Club Le Fonti, in Castel San Pietro Terme, offers an 18-hole, par 72 course in a gently hilly landscape, with water features, a welcoming clubhouse and good access from the Bologna area. It can be paired beautifully with a day between thermal wellness, countryside dining and a round of golf.

For guests willing to explore a little further, Golf Terre di Canossa / Matilde di Canossa, near Reggio Emilia, offers an 18-hole, par 72 course in a scenic setting connected to the Matildic hills. It is an attractive option for a full-day golf experience combined with food, wine and historic landscapes.

Tennis is also well represented locally. In Valsamoggia itself, guests can find tennis facilities in Bazzano, Crespellano, Monteveglio and Castello di Serravalle, with local tennis schools and sports centres serving both residents and visiting players. The Bazzano sports centre includes tennis courts, while the Crespellano tennis club is a long-standing local reference point for the Valle del Samoggia.

Nearby, further tennis options are available in Ponte Ronca / Zola Predosa, Casalecchio di Reno and Bologna, including larger clubs with multiple courts and additional facilities such as padel, pickleball, beach tennis, restaurant areas and coaching options.

Through Camisa Essential, guests can request assistance with court reservations, private tennis lessons, golf tee times, equipment hire where available, transfers, light lunches, wellness recovery treatments and full-day sport itineraries. A stay at Villa La Fiorentina can therefore be shaped not only around food, wine and Motor Valley experiences, but also around slow mornings on court, relaxed rounds of golf and the kind of outdoor rhythm that makes Emilia-Romagna feel both active and deeply restorative.

Interior Description

Amenities

• Garden
• Internet
• Maid Service
• Parking
• Bike
• Weddings
• Wellness
• In Village
• Next Year Available
• Chef
• Our Suggestion
• Price Match Guarantee
• Internet Wifi
• Enclosed Property
• Business
• Managed Directly
• Panoramic View Mountain
• Panoramic View Hill
• Reception
• Children Playground
• Cooking Lesson
• Farm with Production
• Baby Sitting
• Welcome Dinner
• Tours Available
• Alarm
• Outdoor Lighting
• Disinfection
• Baby Crib

Availability

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