Italy is known for its food, fashion, lifestyle – and car industry. Or did you forget brands such as Fiat, Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati? Here, in northern Italy, in the Emilia-Romagna region, the city of Modena is the center of the upper-class sports car makers: Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati, or De Tomaso and Pagani are, or were, located here and all, except Lamborghini, have headquarters in the city or nearby. The Ferrari 360 Modena was even named after the town itself. Ferrari's production plant and Formula One team Scuderia Ferrari are based in Maranello south of the city. Enzo Ferrari, the founder of the company, was born here; his birthplace is today part of the Ferrari Museum.

How convenient, that from all the fast cars and much horsepower you can take a break and slow down nearby, more precisely at our place, the Casale Monte Valestra :-) Here you can enjoy the solitude of the area as well as the culinary specialties of the region. Because Modena is also known for its production of balsamic vinegar: “Balsamic vinegar of Modena” became even a protected geographical indication. But the city also contributed tortellini and tortelloni to the Italian pasta culture, as well as the salamis “Zampone” and “Cotechino Modena”.

And the city of Reggio Emilia - to which our Casale Monte Valestra is close - is not only famous for being the place of the foundation of the Tricolor Italian national flag, but also of the "king of cheeses", the Parmigiano Reggiano. Typical for our region is also Scarpazzone: a salty cake of rice, spinach, ricotta and Parmigiano Reggiano that can be eaten at any time, breakfast, lunch or dinner. Buon appetito!

Bienvenuti!
Come and enjoy relaxation in the exclusivity of a renovated farmhouse in Reggio Emilia and taste typical local products. The structure of the Casale dates back to the end of the 1800s, it was always used as a stable for cattle as well as a barn and belonged to the noble Manodori family in the past. In fact, the Casale is located just below the Manodori’s Palace from which the homonymous street takes its name.

After several renovations, the guest apartment on the ground floor awaits its guests since 2022, so everything is very fresh. The 70 square meters apartment features original vaulted ceilings and windows kept in their original arched shapes. It furthermore consists of a large open space with a sofa bed for two people, small sofas, a vintage stove, a bookcase corner, a breakfast corner with a counter, a table with chairs, a mini-bar, an electric oven, a French bed for two more people, a corridor and an independent bathroom with shower equipped with hydromassage jet.
Besides that you will find here a wardrobe, desk, mirror and a coat hanger. A table high chair for babys is available if necessary. The bathroom is equipped with towels, a courtesy kit and a paid washing machine service. And there is a bidet with free toiletries and a hair dryer.
The B&B comes also with a terrace, a garden with barbecue facilities, free WiFi, a flat-screen TV with access to Netflix and free private parking.

The accomodation ist ideal for couples or families with 2 children who love nature and animals, for sporty people who love trekking, long walks or mountainbiking.

<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">La ricca colazione, servita in un cestino per la colazione, abbondante, è inclusa nel prezzo. Durante il pasto potrete già gustare i prodotti tipici locali a km 0. Per continuare il vostro tour culinario nella nostra regione, possiamo consigliarvi ottimi ristoranti della zona con sapori e piatti autentici. Inoltre, avrete la possibilità di utilizzare la cucina per preparare i vostri piatti preferiti. La cucina è dotata di frigorifero, piano cottura, forno e minibar, inoltre troverete una macchina da caffè e un bollitore. I negozi con prodotti locali per riempire il frigorifero sono a pochi passi, quindi non avrete problemi a rifornirvi di prodotti freschi :-)</font></font>

In and around the Casale, you can relax very well (for example in the jacuzzi, or with yoga) - but you won't be bored.
For example, you can tour around the area, take big walks in the surrounding fields, climb the mountain Monte Valestra (935 meters above sea level) or visit the Castello di Carpineti, the ruin of the medieval hill castle of Carpineti municipality.
Another site worth visiting is the Pieve di San Vitale, an ancient parish church situated on Mount Olivero, overlooking the valleys below the Frigido River.

While walking through the fields in eastern direction, you'll see a bench you want to rest on - but as you approach it, it gets bigger and bigger! No, you haven't had too much wine or a sunstroke, it's a work by artist Chris Bangle as part of the countrywide Big Bench community project, and its dimensions invite you to feel like a little kid again while enjoying the view.

The Casale is immersed in the nature of the Appennino Reggiano, but also just ca. 50 minutes from Reggio Emilia, Maranello and Modena, 20 minutes from the Pietra di Bismantova and 5 minutes from the center of Carpineti.

If you are into racing cars, you will find your Mecca in Modena and Maranello where factories (or even heaquarters) of Ferrari, De Tomaso, Lamborghini, Pagani and Maserati are, or were, located. Maranello has also a Ferrari Museum, an interactive museum that houses not only exhibitions and films about the legendary sports car, but also a racing simulator. The museum complex includes the birthplace of the founder of Ferrari, Enzo Ferrari, and a futuristic automotive design gallery.

<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">I bambini troveranno numerose attrezzature all'interno e nei dintorni del Casale: oltre a una culla e un seggiolone, offriamo cartoni animati, giocattoli, libri, un angolo bimbi, giochi da tavolo e un giardino per avventure (in tutta sicurezza). Inoltre, i più piccoli incontreranno anche il cane di famiglia, Miele con cui potranno giocare. Per un'esperienza ancora più attiva con gli animali, non serve andare lontano: a Carpineti si trova l'azienda agricola biologica "La Contea della Terra di Mezzo" che offre trekking con gli alpaca. O forse sarebbe meglio andare a cavallo? In questo caso, troverete i cavalli da maneggio di "Maik Horses" nella vicina Toano. Un altro luogo avventuroso e adatto ai bambini è il Parco Avventura Cerwood a Cervarezza, immerso nella natura. I più piccoli possono arrampicarsi su ponti mobili di legno tra le cime degli alberi e dimostrare il loro coraggio nell'attraversarli.</font></font>

In case you want to do some workation in Italy, we can offer work space in our apartment. You will find desks as well as WiFi internet connection in every room. In addition, also a printer is available. Due to our calm location, no sound from outside will disturb you while working on your projects.