Villa Nascosta , Stone Farmhouse in Salsomaggiore

Wonderful spacious Stone Villa situated between Milan and Bologna in Parma Region, Nearest town is Salsomaggiore. August is the month to visit Emilia Romagna and sample the wonderful variety of food that is available at the many Festivals that take place each week, in a different town.
Tastefully restored 2008.
It has 4 double bedrooms and a large landing suitable for relaxing or keeping up to date with emails on our Wi Fi Broadband. . . A large living room with wood burning stove and dining area for 12 people. Kitchen has all modern appliances. Terra Cotta tiles on 1st and 2nd Floor and wooden floors on 3rd. central heating and double glazed windows with shutters and mosquito shades. + 2 new bathrooms
Super Patio with a bar-b-cue and Gazebo for outside dining in the beautiful balmy evenings. Villa Nascosta is a Restored Stone Villa in the mountains of Parma ne Salsomaggiore. There are wonderful views across the peaceful and tranquil Valley with plenty of walks.
Our local Trattoria's offer superb home cooked food at very reasonable prices, in summer we have many Festas' taking place in the surrounding Villages.
15km to A1. Moto
Just a few reasons why you should holiday in Besozzola, there is something for everyone;
The area is renowned for its wonderful food and our local Trattoria's all produce home cooking of the region.

The house is ideal as a base for relaxation or for touring or both. Built in stone and timbers, it dominates the ridge with sensational views over the surrounding country. In high summer it offers welcome cooling breezes. The bedrooms offer ample space and storage. Downstairs the kitchen seats 8 and is new and fully equipped. The living room has a Flat screen TV if you need to catch up on news or play some discs, it has comfortable seating and a log fire if the evenings turn a little chilly. It also has a large dining table and plenty of games for evenings indoors.

For the Astronomer – fantastic conditions for observing the stars, and spectacular shooting stars in October, we have actually got 2 telescopes in the house on the 1st floor.

For the Gastronome – world famous cheeses, salamis and pastas. Visit the Diego at the local Winery and sample the superb Prosecco, and range of white & red wines.
We of course have some wonderful local Trattoria’s nearby,
which have acquired awards in the past year. I will give you the names at a later date, they produce all of their own food and source local produce.
For culture – visit the birth place of Verdi and attend an Opera in Parma, Vigoleno or Salsomaggiore. Throughout the year many of the local towns and villages host a festival where you can sample the "Traditional Cibo" (food)
For history lovers – visit the Roman settlement of Velleia, the castles of Gropparello, Bardi, Castell’Arquato or the delightful medieval village of Grazzano Visconti.
For the geologist – fossils in Rio Rosello and learn about the disused oil-fields at Montechino.
For the ornithologist – a wide range of birdlife.
For walkers – local circuits or access to the higher Apennine ranges with possible sightings of hare, wild boar, fox or birds of prey.
For the sports person – Golf, swimming and horse-riding.
For the fisherman – Try catching giant Eels AND catfish in the River Po.
For shopping, Fidenza village outlet, Parma, Milan
For indulgence-the Spas at Tabiano and Salsomaggiore.

For the Petrolheads -the Ferrari and Maserati factory at Modena offer tours and also Ducati Motor bikes have their manufacturing plant nearby.


The house is constructed of stone ideal for keeping cool in summer but easier to heat in Winter. For summers that may be extreme we have an air conditioning system for the bedrooms.

Outside we have a new Gazebo which gives protection from the intense sun, whilst eating or relaxing.

Each day there is a different Castle to visit as we are close to the medieval castles of Castell' Arquato, Castel Nuovo, Vigoleneo, Bardi.;
Visit Giuseppe Verdi's birthplace, theatre and museum at Busetto - catch some local opera to go with the local food and hospitality.

For anyone who is interested in Astronomy we have a large Telescope, the house is in an ideal location with little light pollution for following the stars and Constellations.

Just a few reasons why you should holiday in Besozzola, there is something for everyone;
The area is renowned for its wonderful food and our local Trattoria's all produce home cooking of the region.

The house is ideal as a base for relaxation or for touring or both. Built in stone and timbers, it dominates the ridge with sensational views over the surrounding country. In high summer it offers welcome cooling breezes. The bedrooms offer ample space and storage. Downstairs the kitchen seats 8 and is new and fully equipped. The living room has a new TV if you need to catch up on news or play some discs, it has comfortable seating and a log fire if the evenings turn a little chilly. It also has a large dining table and plenty of games for evenings indoors.

For the Astronomer – fantastic conditions for observing the stars, and spectacular shooting stars in October, we have actually got 2 telescopes in the house on the 1st floor.
For the Gastronome – world famous cheeses, salamis and pastas. Visit the the local Winerys to sample Gutturnio Red and Ortrugo White. We of course have some wonderful local Trattoria’s just nearby, I will give you the names at a later date, they produce all of their own food from local produce.
For culture – visit the birth place of Verdi or attend a performance of one of his Opera's at the beautiful Opera House in Parma or outdoor at Vigoleno or Salsomaggiore. Every town has a range of festas during the summer.
For history lovers – visit the Roman settlement of Velleia, the castles of Gropparello, Bardi, Castell’Arquato or the delightful medieval village of Grazzano Visconti.
For the geologist – fossils in Rio Rosello and learn about the disused oil-fields at Montechino.
For the ornithologist – a wide range of birdlife.
For walkers – local circuits or access to the higher Apennine ranges with possible sightings of hare, wild boar, fox or birds of prey.
For the sports person – Golf, swimming and horse-riding.
For the fisherman – Try catching giant Eels /catfish in the River Po.
There are some fantastic Designer stores at Fidenza Village Outlet, Parma City or Fidenza
For indulgence-the Spas at Tabiano and Salsomaggiore.

For the Petrolheads -the Ferrari and Maserati factory at Modena offer tours and also Ducati Motor bikes have the manufacturing plant nearby.

Nearby the famous Spa Town of Salsomagiore where you can experience a range of therapeutic massages.
Among the rolling hills surrounding Salsomaggiore, it is worth visiting the Castello di Scipione (3 km), the ancient Manor of the medieval Pallavicino family who were tasked with protecting the area’s many salt wells.

Of great interest near the town are two splendid examples of Romanesque art built between the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, the Romanesque church of St. Nicomedes in the village of the same name (about 5 km from the centre) and the Romanesque church of San Giovanni in Contignaco (2.5 km).