Wonderful location, very kind and attentive staff, truly excellent value for money. The pool is a real gem. We had a great time and will come back.

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The room is not up to the price paid.

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Beautiful vacation.

Wonderful pool and very convenient location.

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Thank you for the lovely evening.

Accustomed to traveling, sometimes the villages of Italy are lost sight of. The property is a marvel, it feels like going back in time. Everything has a flavor of old traditions and nostalgic family returns. The owner is a volcano of advice, historical notions, information on castles to visit, and anecdotes from her life and the territory. The sunset by the pool is enchanting and trekking is possible. We chose half board and the food was excellent, we were treated to handmade pasta and traditional Piacenza dishes. All good and seasoned with extra virgin olive oil produced by them and recipes to take home. I highly recommend it to those who want to escape as a couple or for families.

Beautiful seventeenth-century farmhouse, furnished with great taste inside and out in the garden. Owners and staff are exquisite and very kind, always attentive to our needs. They also provide a great service to the territory, recommending visits and excursions. Perfect for children who are even pampered and spoiled by the very kind lady owner.

We were guests at this property for the BBDay and we had a great time! The estate immersed in nature is rich in history, which the owner illustrated to us, also showing us her library full of interesting volumes. Excellent breakfast with homemade cakes, very kind hosts, strategic place to visit the Castles of the Duchy and other wonders, what can I say, a place to definitely come back to!

Splendid opportunity to combine well-being and relaxation in a refined environment with an ancient flavor, immersed in nature and close to the main routes for visiting castles and art cities. Friendly, professional, and caring staff, abundant and fully satisfying breakfast, comfortable and spacious room, equipped with mosquito nets and well soundproofed. Overall excellent, difficult to find significant flaws. High rating.

The stay at Podere Palazzo Illica has an extra touch, just like its owner, Mrs. Maria Enrica, who is truly a spectacular character that knows how to entertain guests by pointing out the true gems to visit in the surroundings and sharing her simple but delicious homemade cake recipes for breakfast. I took home 3 recipes, discovered incredible places like Veleia Romana (the Pompeii of Northern Italy) which I was unaware of, tasted the extra virgin olive oil from Napoleon's olive trees, and listened to stories, anecdotes, and tales from Mrs. Maria that I will always carry in my heart. The B&B is very convenient for visiting many nearby places of interest and the breakfast, although only sweet, is a real gem because it is artisanal and genuine, composed of the magnificent homemade cakes and jams made by the legendary Mrs. Maria. We will definitely come back! Thank you for everything! Cinzia and Andrea.

Beautiful place, excellent welcome and the owner is exceptional. Recommended.

Wonderful structure with spacious rooms and comfortable beds. Immense garden and presence of horses that enhance the stay. Only downside is the breakfast, only sweet. Missing cold cuts and cheeses as well as wholemeal bread or alternative drinks to milk. Such a spectacular structure could update the breakfast menu to become top-notch.

Heaven must be similar. This place is enchanting. It exudes love in every detail. And history and art that Maria tells you with the enthusiasm of her life. Full of study, of beginnings, of good and just things. And with the same passion she cooks beef cheeks that are unmatched, prepares medlar compotes and zero km pies, seeks the true name of everything and everyone. You come back home richer and with the certainty of returning.

Podere Palazzo Illica is welcoming and excellently managed by Mrs. Maria, who manages to find exclusive time for her guests, as she is very helpful both within the services of her estate and in providing information and directions for trips outside the door. We found a family atmosphere and abundant, very good cuisine. The price is not high considering the place and the services. For those who love Italian culture, it is an excellent reference point. Recommended to everyone.

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Condivido pienamente l'ottimo giudizio di Sonia che ha pernottato dal 02/09/2017 al 03/09/2017, anche io con mia moglie e mio figlio accompagnato dalla sua famiglia abbiamo pernottato solo una notte, ma ho promesso alla simpaticissima signora Maria che torneremo per visitare quel magnifico territorio ove si trova il magico Palazzo Illica. Complimenti e a rivederci.

Ottimo B&B a 5 minuti da Castel'Arquato. Pulito, stanze nuovissime, letti molto comodi e location stupenda. La signora che lo gestisce è molto disponibile e cordiale.

Ho soggiornato solo una notte, purtroppo, ma è stata una bellissima esperienza: l'agriturismo è un luogo molto gradevole, con spazi diversi molto ben curati, un parco con giardino e animali, ideale per passeggiate in campagna e momenti di relax. Stanze accoglienti e pulite, cibo buono cucinato dalla signora Maria Enrica, che è la vera sorpresa e il vero tesoro di questo luogo. Una signora colta, interessante, che ci ha aperto, su richiesta, la sua incredibile biblioteca, stracolma di libri di ogni sorta e che contiene volumi antichi e preziosi. Racconta volentieri del suo amore per questo luogo, di come ne è venuta in possesso e lo ha ristrutturato nel tempo, con l'aiuto di professionisti e dopo lunghe ricerche negli archivi per ridargli al sua forma originale (quella che aveva al tempo del padre del librettista di Puccini Luigi Illica, che ci abitava). È una posizione comoda per visitare dei veri gioielli come Castell'Arquato ovviamente, ma anche l'altro borgo medievale con castello di Vigoleno, i resti romani di Veleia Romana, l'abbazia di Chiaravalle e, nel ritorno verso Mantova, c'è stata anche la residenza di Soragna. Un weekend di relax per il corpo e di nutrimento per la mente e lo spirito: un bel regalo di compleanno per mio marito. Consigliassimo.

Il nostro è stato un soggiorno breve, ma siamo tornati con questo posto nel cuore. Stanza ampia (eravamo 3 + cane) e pulitissima, abbiamo usufruito del ristorante: tutto buono e porzioni super abbondanti così come la colazione, ottime le torte. Ci torneremo.

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The owner, an extremely pleasant Lady, could not do enough for my wife and I. The room was very spacious and clean and the breakfast was serves with lots of home made cakes and jams, all superb. We also had dinner in the restaurant and the food was very much appreciated, home made pasta served with a tomato and beans sauce " pisarei e fasò " are to die for.

Abbiamo soggiornato una sola notte in occasione della visita ai Castelli del Ducato, posto davvero molto molto bello, si respira un aria rilassante! Immersa nella natura e attorniato dagli animali, è un posto davvero ben tenuto, curato e pulitissimo. La signora molto gentile e bravissima a contatto con la gente, davvero un soggiorno consigliato e gradito. Non abbiamo potuto provare la cucina in quanto non abbiamo soggiornato durante il fine settimana, ma la signora ci ha indicato un posto davvero molto molto carino e dove abbiamo mangiato benissimo (l'Angiolina).

roberto rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

Veramente accogliente e con gestori eccezionali. Un'ottima piccola vacanza.

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