Summary
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Located in the hills above Bologna in Emilia-Romagna's Italian food valley
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Recommended for:
Food & wine | Natural world | Relaxation | Self-drive | Spa
Location
Palazzo di Varignana rises in the elegant setting of the hills of the town from which it takes its name, a few miles from Bologna and Castel San Pietro terme, totally immersed in the lush green landscape. The heart of the resort is Palazzo Bentivoglio - an ancient villa dating back to 1705 and renovated respecting the charm of its history - around which the Palazzo di Varignana rests on land divided between vast green spaces, parks and breath-taking views.
Accommodation
The 134 large rooms of Palazzo di Varignana are designed with state of the art technology alongside comfort. A range of rooms and suites are available in the main building, and private villas are available throughout the vast grounds. Everything you would expect from LED TV's, to walk-in showers and King sized beds. Indoor and outdoor private parking is also available.
Dining
From the intimate and cozy lounge bar serving cocktails. The Aurevo Pool restaurant offers lunch or dinner in total relaxation by the pool. For a true taste of Emilia-Romagna cuisine, the Trattoria Le Marzoline is a tribute to the typical trattorias of the area, immersed in the green hills of Varignana. The elegant Il Palazzo restaurant is located in the most stunning building of the Resort, where style and beauty are the setting for the most sophisticated dining venue. The original gourmet dishes have been created from a painstaking and expert interpretation of the tradition of creative cooking and local cuisine. For more discerning palates, dishes are paired with meticulous attention to detail, making the most of all their flavour and nutritional aspects.
Facilities
The resort has seven swimming pools, one with salt water, and hydromassage, the spa offers hot tubs, saunas, wellness rooms and other treatments, plus a fully equipped gym and outdoor routes for cycling, walking and hiking are available. There are also acres of garden to enjoy, walk amongst the olive trees and vineyards and enjoy the remarkable skyline of the gently rolling Emilian hills overlooking Bologna.
Pricing
Any element of this accommodation can be adjusted to suit your needs. Just contact us to find out more.
Accommodation rating:
Guide price from £1,275 pp incl. flights & car hire
Deluxe
Special Offer
Stay 7, pay 6 special savings: Save up to £235 pp.
Book by: 30 November 2026
01 Jan - 28 Feb / 01 Nov - 29 Dec 2027
from £1,275 pp. incl. flights
01 Mar - 30 Apr / 01 - 31 Oct 2027
from £1,420 pp. incl. flights
01 - 31 May / 01 Aug - 30 Sep 2027
from £1,550 pp. incl. flights
01 Jun - 31 Jul 2027
from £1,745 pp. incl. flights
Includes
- Complimentary UK airport departure lounge access
- Return flights between UK and Bologna
- 7 nights accommodation at Palazzo di Varignana with BB at Aurevo Restaurant
- 8 days car hire
- 3 hours entrance per night in the Varsana SPA
Upgrades to Half Board and Full Board available on request - please ask your consultant for details
Meal supplements at Il Grifone Fine Dining restaurant (evening service) / Treno Reale Carrozza restaurant (evening service) and Gingko restaurant can be added at the time of booking - please ask your consultant for details
Terms & Conditions
Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin/double room; prices are subject to availability and possible change; normal booking conditions apply.
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