Torre Fantini

Torre Fantini is a charming independent country house located on the border between Emilia Romagna and Tuscany.

The property accommodates up to 6 guests in 3 bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom. It features a private garden with several shaded relaxation areas and a swimming pool offering stunning views of the valley. Just a few minutes' walk from the village of Tredozio, Torre Fantini provides a strategic base for exploring central Italy’s top regions: Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, and Umbria.

Nestled in the southeastern corner of Emilia-Romagna, Torre Fantini enjoys a hilltop position amidst the rolling green landscapes bordering the Foreste Casentinesi National Park, which stretches south into Tuscany. In fact, this property was at one time in Tuscany!

Torre Fantini is a historic farm tower owned by the Fantini family, who still reside in the nearby Palazzo Fantini, just 1 km away. The Palazzo, a 17th-century residence, is surrounded by a magical garden that is part of the prestigious Grandi Giardini Italiani (Great Italian Gardens) network. The garden is open to the public for tours, hosts courtyard concerts during the summer, and serves as a stunning venue for weddings.

The village of Tredozio offers a delightful sense of tranquility, yet it boasts a selection of inviting restaurants. A pleasant ten-minute walk from the tower leads you to the heart of the village. Tredozio is also graced by a charming little river that adds to its appeal.

The village features a variety of shops, including a couple of grocers, an excellent fresh produce store, coffee bars, a butcher’s shop, a chemist’s, a bank with an ATM, and a post office. Additionally, there is a small Information Point open throughout the summer, as well as a bus service connecting Tredozio to Faenza and Forlì.

For those seeking recreation, the Tredozio Tennis Club is just a five-minute walk from Torre Fantini.

Tuscan Romagna seamlessly blends the rich cultures of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. Food and wine enthusiasts will find themselves in a paradise of flavors, history buffs and culture lovers can explore a wealth of nearby towns both large and small, and nature enthusiasts will feel as though they are traveling through a rural idyll.

This region also boasts a vibrant tradition of craftsmanship, from cheese and wine production to fine ceramics and skilled leatherwork. Visitors can enjoy cultural events, traditional festivals, and opportunities to take language or cooking classes. Tuscan Romagna truly offers something for everyone—except, perhaps, those seeking the bright lights of the city.

Torre Fantini invites you to enjoy a stay in a charming farmhouse, thoughtfully remodeled in the traditional style, featuring terrace views over a picturesque stretch of countryside. The three double bedrooms are beautifully appointed in a refined rustic style, showcasing beamed ceilings and Tuscan terracotta floors. Each bedroom includes its own private bathroom with a shower, ensuring comfort and convenience for every guest.

Interior Description

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

Garden and Outdoor areas SQM 6.000

A paved road leads from the main road (strada statale) to the house. Although you are only a few minutes’ walk from the village, staying at the house you will feel that you are staying away from it all in beautiful countryside. The property is partially fenced and surrounded by neighbours’ fields. There are a very few houses not far from the Torre Fantini, but you will not be disturbed by their presence.


Parking for 4 cars covered by a pergola of vines.
Panoramic swimming pool ( 5x10x1.40 meters ). The pool area is furnished with sun beds and umbrellas. Outdoor shower right next to the pool with hot/cold water.
Shaded pergola with table and chairs overlooking the valley.
Small one room building housing an additional dining area.
Terrace garden furnished with tables and chairs overlooking the valley.

Outdoor amenities: private garden, private parking, swimming pool, patios, outdoor dining areas, and BBQ facilities.

Interior Description SQM 160

Ground Floor
Living room with view over the valley.
Kitchen with dining area.
Bathroom with shower.
All the rooms on this floor have French windows and access to the garden.
Back garden furnished with table and chairs.
The kitchen is equipped with oven, microwave, toaster, fridge and freezer, dishwasher, filter coffee maker, Italian coffee maker known as a “Moka” and a Nespresso coffee maker.
Electric table top stove with four rings.
Washing machine available.

First Floor
An external stair case (15 steps) leads to the first floor.

Entrance hall: on the right a studio-cum reading room with a sofa bed (1.40 x 1.90) for one extra person. En-suite private bathroom with shower. The studio has mosquito windows screens. Fireplace, not functional but just decorative. Satellite TV.
La Vecchia Torre: a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower and view over the valley. Bed size 170x190 cm.
All the windows of this room and the bathroom have mosquito windows screens.

Internal staircases to the second floor (12 steps).

Second Floor

On this floor there are 2 twin or double bedrooms.
Le Ginestre: twin - double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower and view over the garden and hills. Bed size 160x190 cm.
All the windows of this room have mosquito windows screens.
Il Nido dei Rondoni: twin - double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower and view over the valley. Bed size 160x190 cm.
All the windows of this room and bathroom have mosquito windows screens.


Other Amenities
Torre Fantini is centrally heated; each bathroom is provided with a hair dryer. JBL bluetooth portable speaker. Baby bed and high chair available. Iron and ironing board are available. Laundry service is available on request.


No Smoking property, pets are not allowed.


At this altitude, the nights are always cool so air conditioning is not necessary, but, just in case, we can provide ventilator fans on request.


From May to September the swimming pool is open. WIFI Internet connection is available and included in the rental price. 

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

Three hundred meters from the house there is a public tennis court.
Vineyards for wine tasting between 10 and 25 km
Horseback riding 25 km
Golf course 28 km
Beach near Ravenna 80 km


While you may be tempted to stay by the pool to relax and enjoy the peace, there are many activities you can enjoy here including learning some Italian, taking a cooking class or a ceramics workshop. If you are a fan of fine footwear you can visit a top flight shoe maker and order a pair of customized walking shoes or riding boots. Or if you prefer physical activity you can go walking or hiking or biking, or book the tennis court for a game or two.


This is a great area for visiting delightful and well preserved medieval villages and for wine tasting at one of the many award winning estates of the area, and on your way there or on your way back, you can stop and eat some of the famous specialties of the area which include many types of hand rolled egg pasta, fine beef steaks and excellent pork products both fresh and the salt cured hams and salamis for which this area is famous.


Art and history lovers will find plenty to visit in a number of historic art cities within easy reach, form the Byzantine mosaics of Ravenna, to the extensive historic centre of Bologna, the many artistic sights of Florence and the International Ceramics museum of Faenza. And of course the bonus is each of these cities has great shopping!

 

Activities at Torre Fantini
Please inquire if you are interested in:
Italian Language Classes
Cooking classes
Bike tours
Hiking tours


THE AREA
Benefiting from a long history of prosperity, Emilia-Romagna is imbued with the spirit of fine living and boasts many exceptional Renaissance palaces and a particularly rich culinary heritage: lasagne, tortellini, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and aged traditional balsamic vinegar are just a few of the region’s many delicious innovations. A number of enjoyable excursions are easily undertaken from Torre Fantini. Faenza, with its world-famous ceramics museum and production house, is about 30 km away, and the splendid medieval fortress at Brisighella is half as far. A drive of 50 km toward the Adriatic finds one in Ravenna, in the presence of the world's finest Byzantine mosaics outside of Istanbul, and from here it is just minutes to the wonderful resorts of the coast. The distinguished city of Bologna, 75 km northwest of Torre Fantini, offers a delightful urban experience and, excellent shopping, and remarkably, the Tuscan capital of Florence is almost as close.

 

Distances:
Modigliana 9 km
Portico di Romagna 16 km
Brisighella 21 km
San Benedetto in Alpe ( National Park ) 25 km
Faenza 28 km
Forlì 45 km
Ravenna 69 km
Bologna 75 km - closest airport
Florence 80 km
Modena 128 km
Parma 182 km

• SwimmingPool
• Baby Bed
• Internet
• Near Village
• Maid
• View Hill
• Garden
• Welcome Dinner
• Tours & Activities
• Parking
• Baby Crib
• Internet Wifi
• SwimmingPool
• Child Ok
• Heating
• Garden
• Garden Furniture
• Barbecue
• Fridge
• Well-equipped Kitchen
• Washing Machine
• Dishwash
• Iron
• Patio
• Veranda
• Mosquitonet
• Pre-arrival Grocery
• Extra Bed
• Satellite Tv
• Microwave
• Television
• Kitchen
• Independent Unit
• Panoramic View
• Freezer
• Toaster
• Coffee Machine
• Stove
• Hairdryer
• Al Fresco
• Oven
• Smoke Detector