Title: The Tower in 16th Century Borgo Fontanini - with mountain views - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Tower in 16th Century Borgo Fontanini - with mountain views Castle in Zocca ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36380000/36379500/36379442/170b631c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, stovetop, dishwasher, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36380000/36379500/36379442/1a10bbc7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36380000/36379500/36379442/ff4a5620.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, travel crib, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36380000/36379500/36379442/edc577cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, stovetop, dishwasher, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36380000/36379500/36379442/eda1dd46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Discover historic charm at The Torre of Borgo Fontanini, a 15th-century castle in the Appennini mountains. Enjoy on-site golfing and a relaxing spa tub after a day of exploration. 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[Visit our Zocca travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Zocca.dx6094632) [View more Castles in Zocca](https://www.expedia.ca/Zocca-Castles.d6094632-aaCastles.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.37765%2C11.00123&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2X5w1kRoEgvMWf9RoEYoz85Hmoo=) Zocca, Emilia-Romagna ### What's nearby - Medical Clinic Tole - 17 min drive - 15.9 km - Unipol Arena - 37 min drive - 32.7 km - Ducati Museum - 40 min drive - 44.2 km - Ferrari Factory - 42 min drive - 33.8 km - Ferrari Museum Maranello - 43 min drive - 34.9 km ### Getting around - Samoggia Station - 34 min drive - Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 59 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Trattoria Sant'Apollonia - ‬17 min drive - ‪Bar Olimpia - ‬7 min drive - ‪Il profumo dei tigli - ‬13 min drive - ‪Ristorante La Fogna - ‬9 min drive - ‪Acqua Solforosa - ‬8 min drive ## About this property ### The Tower in 16th Century Borgo Fontanini - with mountain views Castle in the mountains Golfing on site, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at The Tower in 16th Century Borgo Fontanini - with mountain views. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Breakfast (surcharge), a video library, and barbecue grills - Outdoor furniture, books, and smoke-free premises Room features All guestrooms at The Tower in 16th Century Borgo Fontanini - with mountain views include comforts such as fireplaces, in addition to amenities like dining tables and internet access. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as The Tower in 15th Century Borgo Fontanini With Mountain Views ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Tower in 16th Century Borgo Fontanini - with mountain views pet-friendly? > Yes, The Tower in 16th Century Borgo Fontanini - with mountain views allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at The Tower in 16th Century Borgo Fontanini - with mountain views? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Tower in 16th Century Borgo Fontanini - with mountain views? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Tower in 16th Century Borgo Fontanini - with mountain views located? > Situated in the mountains, this castle is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Macchinine per bambini and within 9 mi (15 km) of Guiglia Castle and Torre Rangoni di Rosola. Chestnut Museum and Isola Winery are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Tower in 16th Century Borgo Fontanini - with mountain views Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 19 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Ed C. Nov 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay in a lovely tower This is a lovely fifteenth century tower in the outskirts of Zocca ##### Ed C. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### james k. Nov 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love the setting and stone tower Enjoyed the hosts and the old traditional atmosphere of the house. Relaxing and comfortable accommodation. Cooking class a plus. ##### james k. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pearl A. Jul 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy An unforgettable stay! The tower was perfect for our family. Each bedroom has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each bedroom is on its own floor. The kitchen is on the lowest floor and the living room is on the floor above the kitchen. Outside the kitchen is a small terrace. Many of the windows have screens fitted which helps keep bugs out, however we were not overly bothered by bugs in general.We were able to park outside the tower. The highlight of our trip was the incredible cooking class put on by Silvia and Pierre! Highly recommend to take advantage of this! The memoy of sitting on their terrace eating the most amazing food was spectacular!Silvia also arranged parmesan cheese tour and tasting and balsamic vinegar tours and tastings. Cannot recommend this accommodation enough! Such a gem!The only note is that the washing machine is shared and not always available. Not a huge issue, just be aware and plan accordingly. ![View from Silvia's terrace](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/cd678cd1-9861-4bfe-82c7-c7a72a8c8290-1752597558852.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Pearl A. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan C. Apr 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Tower Stayed in the tower for a few nights with my family. Loved having our own floors in the tower with bathrooms on each floor. The location of this tower was what we needed: outside of the cities in a quiet and beautiful hillside region. Woke up to bird songs each morning. The fireplace was a fun treat on the cool nights. The property manager met us outside and showed us around the tower when we arrived. The location is pretty remote, down a small gravel road. Hope to be back some day. ##### Jonathan C. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Larry P. Apr 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful country stay The property is described accurately in the listing but, as with most things in life, the quality of the experience depends primarily on the people involved. Here, hosts Silvia and Pier were welcoming, friendly, informative and patient. They either arranged to do things we wanted to do or they helped us arrange it. The property is fascinating and the setting is like a movie. Yes, there are stairs, but I’m 64 and 6 months from a knee surgery and I managed. I would go back here again. In fact, I might re-visit the bologna/modena area solely to return. It’s that good. ##### Larry P. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sergei Y. Aug 8, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to rest. It is a beautiful place. Very authentic, with history. The owners are very friendly and helpful. They also have a kind of small restaurant at the property and cook for guests delicious meals. Apartments are nice, clean and well equipped. We stayed in the tower, which has 3 bedrooms with bathroom, sitting room and a small kitchen one at a floor. Please note, you need to climb quite a few stairs to get from one room to another. There is a place to sit outside to enjoy the grate views. The other house, next to the tower is also very nice and cpacious. Bologna and Modena are at 1 hr drive both definitely must be visited. Also a nice castle in a town Vignola is worth to pay a visit. We were absolutely satisfied and can't even think what to complain about. ##### Sergei Y. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerrie P. Sep 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A special place This beautiful borgo is a work in progress. Some beautifully finished buildings and some scrappy buildings still under renovations. The tower is lovely. It is 5 floors total. You can park right next to the door leading to the second floor living area. But the best bedroom is on the 5th level so be prepared for lots of steps. The water pressure was amazing for such an old building. So nice to have a bathroom with shower right beside each bedroom. The kitchen is tiny but has everything you need. There is a lovely Outdoor sitting area and table right outside the kitchen door on the first level. Be careful of the bees/wasps. Sylvia and Pierre are present and helpful. Nice walking in the area. We drove to a couple very good local restaurants. ##### Kerrie P. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karine R. Aug 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tour médiévale dans les montagnes Au beau milieu de la nature, au bout d'un petit chemin caillouteux, vous trouverez votre logement, pourvu de murs épais et d'escaliers, d'une vue sur la vallée, et globalement bien équipé. La présence de salles de bains à tous les étages est appréciable, vu la configuration des lieux. La cuisine est bien équipée (couteaux et casseroles de qualité). Nous avons apprécié ! ##### Karine R. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martin V. Jul 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Turmhaus Nette Vermieter, von ihnen bekocht zu, werden lohnt sich. Unterkunft im Turm originell, schöne Zimmer, viele Treppen. Kurvenreiche Anfahrt. Aber das war schon vorher klar. ##### Martin V. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Therese M., San Francisco Apr 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Remote mountain retreat The tower is quite rustic but cozy. Many steps so be aware. The birdsong is wonderful! Sunsets gorgeous. Great pizza in town. The dinner prepared for us by Silvia was absolutely fabulous! Grazie Mille! ##### Therese M. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher C., Naples, Italy Sep 20, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Tower Stay Beautiful renovated tower building in a country setting! Wonderful time walking around the woods and country side surrounding the trail. Food was truly delicious and hosts/owners were outstanding! ##### Christopher C. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frank H. Aug 31, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wunderbare Wohnung, tolles Essen kommen wieder ##### Frank H. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina L., Frankfurt am Main Aug 8, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ein Rund-Um-Wohlfühl-Paket Das Wohnen in einem Turm war für uns eine neue Erfahrung, die viel Spaß gemacht hat. Die Innenräume sind geschmackvoll eingerichtet und draussen gibt es genügend Sitzgelegenheiten, um in ruhiger Umgebung das tolle lokale Essen oder die Sonnenuntergänge zu genießen. Die liebenswerten Gastgeber gaben uns Ausflugs- und Einkaufstipps und bekochten uns bei Bedarf mit leckeren Pastagerichten. ##### Christina L. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Sep 6, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mittelalterliche Gemütlichkeit, Traumblick Durch die Corona-Krise war das Objekt frei und wir verbrachten zwei herrliche Tage zu neunt mit Hund. Silvia kochte uns ein herrliches Abendessen und Aldo sorgte für die Unterhaltung 😀 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annette F. Jun 28, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magical place Very beautiful house and location We would like to come back ##### Annette F. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Eric H., Dordrecht, Zuid-Holland, Nederland Aug 16, 2018 #### Fijne woning in een natuurlijke omgeving We hebben een heerlijke periode in de Borgo gehad. Silvia is een fantastische gastvrouw. Jammer dat soms het weer niet meezat. De toren heeft 3 slaapkamers boven elkaar, dus trappenlopen moet geen bezwaar zijn. De bedden lagen prima. De badkamers waren goed en schoon. De keuken is wat klein, maar voldoende uitgerust. We konden helaas het terras bij de keuken niet goed gebruiken, omdat erboven een zwaluw aan het nestelen was. Jammer dat de wasmachine niet werkte. Silvia loste dit op door de was voor je te doen, maar dit voelde echt als een noodoplossing. Alle boodschappen kunnen in het dorp gehaald worden (ong. 20 minuten lopen), maar voor uitgebreide boodschappen moet men naar één van de grote supermarkten in de omgeving. Silvia is een geweldige kok, dus ga beslist een maaltijd bij haar gebruiken. ##### Eric H. Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben B., Byron Nov 24, 2017 #### Really unique place! We had a great stay at Borgo Fontanini! Silvia was a delightful hostess and helped us very much. We badly misjudged how long it would take to reach the property from Modena and arrived after dark. Google maps misled us to a local cemetery apparently! Thankfully Silvia was available by phone and helped us find the property. The building used to be a watchtower in the 15th century and has been refurbished. Our family of 5 had plenty of space, and thought it was pretty cool to each have our own floor. We had a bit of a workout going up and down between levels in the tower, and the property is probably not well suited for anyone with a health condition making it difficult to climb stairs. There is a phenomenal view across the valley from the tower. The property is on a well developed hiking trail and the edge of a national park area. We hiked the full trail one morning and enjoyed it very much. The wifi worked well, and the kitchen, while a bit small, was just fine for us. There's a delightful patio and table just outside the kitchen. The owners mentioned that the dishwasher wasn't working, and that was no problem for us. While staying here we visited the Ferrari museum in Maranello, a must-see, along with Ristoranti Montana, which sports plenty of Ferrari formula 1 memorabilia. It was about a 45 minute drive to Maranello along small roads, but a beautiful drive. There was a small plumbing leak in one of the bathrooms, but with 3 bathrooms this was easy to accommodate, and a small inconvenience for the chance to stay in a beautiful historic building. ##### Ben B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Simon S. Apr 24, 2017 #### A lovely site; amazing views; wonderful countryside. The location and position of The Tower are excellent: great views, wonderful countryside around the property. There are also lovely outside seating areas. The bedrooms and sitting room are comfortable and well furnished. There is an open fire in the sitting room, but it smokes. Two of the toilets did not function well when we arrived and we had to arrange with the owner to get a plumber. The downside of the property is the kitchen, which is small and tired: the dishwasher does not really wash the dishes adequately and needs updating, the electric kettle does not work properly (it turns itself off before it has finished heating the water) and there is no oven in the kitchen (despite an oven being listed on the Owners Direct website). In summary: the property has great potential, but the kitchen needs to be updated and improved. ##### Simon S. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen G. Oct 4, 2016 #### Beautiful old property in stunning location We stayed in the Torre which is a stunning historic building. There are three properties and its a working site, so be prepared for that! Silvia was very helpful when we arrived and showed us where to walk etc. They also kindly invited us down to the communal table overlooking the valley and sunset for spritzers and nibbles on the last night which was lovely. The house is old and quirky and obviously has lots of stairs. It was clean and tidy and pretty decor. Stunning views. The patio at the back gets the sun all day. The village is nice but check things will be open-basically all september the restaurants were shut. Take a torch if you're going to walk in the dark. The region is beautiful, lots of walks. Would go back. ##### Karen G. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### felicity e. Jul 20, 2016 #### Home comforts, stunning views, perfect location We could not have been happier with our stay in this atmospheric and beautiful spot. The two-bed house, thoughtfully converted from a 15th century building was comfortable and homely yet maintained its historic appeal. Sylvia and Aldo were warm and relaxed hosts and we enjoyed a feast of local truffle-themed dishes cooked by Sylvia which we shared with other international guests and enjoyed as if we were all old friends. There are stunning walks from the property, and the local town of Montombraro (walking distance) has a charm all its own. In addition, we were comfortably in striking distance of Bologna, Ferrara, Mantua, Parma and more. For a real, atmospheric taste of Italy you could not do better. ##### felicity e. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Nov 30, 2014 #### Rustic Relaxation Beautiful historic property nestled in a food lovers paradise. Sylvia and her family epitomize the hospitality that Emilia Romagna is known for. Cooking class was great but the resulting meal was even better. Highly recommend. King Bar is a great value and a true taste of the local lifestyle of the region. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### natacha b. Jan 12, 2012 #### "Nous avons passé 15 jour... "Nous avons passé 15 jours merveilleux à la Torre. La maison est dans un hameau près d''autres gites mais qui n''étaient pas occupés lors de notre séjour. Très bel environnement: la vue depuis les chambres est magnifique, la maison est meublée avec beaucoup de goût. Il y a une très agréable piscine dans le village. Les commerces ne sont pas très loin. Bref, nous avons été enchantés de notre séjour en Italie" ##### natacha b.