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Francesco & Angelica

B&B Podere Merlo

TopBnB Excellent 9.5 / 10 (58 reviews)
Strada Burla, 55 - Parma (PR) - Area: city center | Map
Codice identificativo: 034027-BB-00046 e 034027-AT-00

Category
Bed & Breakfast

Rooms
4

Breakfast
included

Bathroom
Ensuite
Guests in this venue liked
  • Charming property
  • Abundant breakfast
  • The design of the property
  • Spectacular view
  • In the city center
  • Cheap
Description
Grant yourself the authentic and unforgettable experience of living in Podere Merlo: a historic 18th century Parma farmhouse immersed in the peace and silence of one of the last green oases in the city, with the convenience of experiencing the historic heart of the town without traffic and parking problems.

Podere Merlo is located five minutes from Parma monumental area and most known attactions, from the motorway, from the Fiera and is directly connected by bus to the railway station.

Pampered in the warm and enveloping atmosphere of our ancient house, perfectly preserved with its antique furniture and large park, you can relax and rediscover the emotions of the quiet life of Parma old times.

For over ten years we have been proud to offer our guests three rooms of great charm; spacious, quiet and elegant, complete with air conditioning, queen-size beds, private parking, Wifi connection and independent entrance.

THE OLD MANSARD
charming 33 sqm attic room with ancient exposed beams, typical antique furniture and a lovely bathroom.

SUITE “NOVECENTO”
elegant 50 sqm Suite, the historic heart of the house, quiet and bright, overlooking the park, with a large double bedroom, a living room with old library and private bathroom. Comfortable even for families and groups, it can be equipped with extra beds.

THE ROOM OF AROMATIC HERBS
cozy and refined room in the attic, elegantly furnished, with its own ensuite bathroom.

In the morning, then, in a large and bright hall, you can enjoy our well known BREAKFAST with a rich and always varied selection of local products.

More, if you prefer to manage your stay in complete autonomy, we offer you a refined APARTMENT WITH KITCHEN, reserved, independent and elegantly furnished with antique furniture. Comfortable and quiet, with its two large double rooms, a kitchen complete with everything you need and a bathroom with a washing machine, it is ideal for families and groups.

At Podere Merlo you will also find:
- A library in use with selection of tourist texts on the city and surrounding areas for free consultation.

- The park with its large porch available for relaxation.

As for us we will be happy to give you all the information you will not find on tourist guides: the itineraries to discover the beauties of the city and the places where you can taste the authentic and famous Parmesan cuisine
Rooms and Rates
To accommodate the needs of all our guests, we regret that we cannot accept pets.
Features
Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite):
3
  • Kitchenette
  • Air Conditioning
  • Historic House
  • Romantic Atmosphere
  • Parking
  • Garden
  • Free Wifi
  • Family
  • Business
  • Hair dryer
  • Fine Design
  • Charm
  • Heating
  • Near cycle paths
*Declared by the Innkeeper

Various information

  • Rooms with air conditioning
  • Parking
  • Internet access
  • English speaker
  • French speaker

House features

  • Historic house
  • 19th century house
  • Recently restored house
  • Sharing areas available for guests
  • Panoramic location
  • Insured house

Air conditioning and heating systems of the house

  • Certified systems
  • Heating systems
  • Air conditioning
  • Room temperature controller
  • Double glazing or solar panels

Electric system

  • Certified systems
  • Emergency lights or fire exit directions
  • Automatic fire extinguishers

Services of the house

  • Garden
  • Kitchenette
  • Terrace
  • Garage / parking

Facilities and services

  • Laundry
  • Bicycle, boat, horses / sports equipment

Location and surroundings

  • City centre
  • Archeologic area / near monuments
  • Near (within 10 mins) pubblic transports
  • Near (within 45 mins) train station / airport / port

Number of rooms

  • Total number of rooms: 3
  • Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite): 3

Size of rooms

  • Between 21 and 30 sqm

Bathroom facilities

  • Bathrooms restored in the last 5 years
  • Hair dryer
  • Monodose products

Room facilities

  • Mirror or luggage case
  • Internet connection or telephone

Furnishing

  • Historic furniture
  • 2 windows / panoramic view
  • Desk / table and chairs
  • Sofa / armchairs

Cleaning services

  • Daily

Services

  • Guides / maps / books available
  • Local events calendar
  • Guestbook

Holiday themes - the place

  • Arts town

Holiday themes - town size

  • City - between 100.000 and 300.000 in.

Holiday themes - area features

  • Near monuments
  • Arts or archeologic area
  • Cultural events and arts exhibitions
  • Wine and food attractions area
  • Historic centre
  • Located in country side or nature reserves
  • Gardens and landscapes

Holiday themes - house features

  • Historic house
  • Fine design
  • Charm
  • Garden
  • Family
  • Business
  • Romantic atmosphere
Breakfast
At Podere Merlo, guests can indulge in a wide variety of house specialties made with carefully selected top-quality ingredients, as well as Angelica's daily pastry creations that showcase her creativity.
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Hey from Francesco & Angelica

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Francesco and Angelica, descendants of families from Parma for generations, with a background in photography, publishing, and marketing, have been welcoming guests from all over the world into their home for over ten years. They are attentive to provide the best service, taking note of each guest's tastes and needs. Every time, they are enthusiastic about sharing their love for the city and local traditions, giving the best suggestions to enjoy their time and take home memories of unique experiences and emotions.

If you wish, they can provide all the information that you won't find in tourist guides, itineraries to discover the beauty of the city, places to taste authentic and famous Parmesan cuisine, and assist in privately organizing visits, tastings, and purchases in cheese factories, salami factories, and wineries in the area.
My calendar is updated
Response rate: High
Response time: within a few hours
Conditions
Check-in from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Area city center
Podere Merlo B & B is located in Via Burla 55: prime location 5 minutes from the monumental zone, from 'A1 motorway and the Fair.
It allows guests to reach all parts of the city quickly and easily.
Ideal for Parma live without the hassles of parking and car access to the historic center!

How to reach Podere Merlo
BY CAR
Coming from Milan, Bologna and La Spezia: exit "Parma" on A1
Follow signs for Ring Road / Downtown. After about 1 km, passing the overpass, take the ring road towards Reggio Emilia.
For about 2 km along the ring road, exit to 'output 2 via Mantova. At the roundabout at the junction follow the signs onto SORBOLO or IKEA, to Via Burla
Continue straight and pass the next round, the B & B Podere Merlo is located right after the Fuel Station

NOTE for users of the GPS: To prevent errors of updating the maps, enter a number between 1 and 15 instead of 55. The B & B is just past the AGIP petrol station

BY BUS AND TRAIN
The B & B is connected to the railway station by bus No. 7 stop "Carcere "
The bus stop is right outside the entrance to the B & B. The same bus service connects the B & B to the city center and the University Campus

BY PLANE
The B & B can be reached at any time from the airport by taxi, journey time approximately 10 min
Airports
Train Stations
*Distances As The Crow Flies

Excellent

Overall Rating 9.5 / 10
58 reviews
Property
Cleaning
Host
Location
Price/Quality
Breakfast
lucile
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Excellent breakfast, homemade products, very diverse. The best breakfast I have ever had in Italy. I loved the vintage decoration of the house, and the library of the 1900x suite.
stayed from 07/19/2024 to 07/21/2024
chiara
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
A beautiful farmhouse full of history, immersed in the greenery just a stone's throw from the city. A special mention for the breakfast, fresh, abundant and with excellent products. Really a nice surprise.
stayed from 06/15/2024 to 06/16/2024
paola
Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 6 | Breakfast: 10
All excellent.
stayed from 06/08/2024 to 06/09/2024
wilma
Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Beautiful location, immersed in greenery, tranquility and scents, accurate and functional style, courtesy kit, excellent breakfast with fresh and well-kept products. Friendly and helpful manager.
stayed from 05/25/2024 to 05/26/2024
sarah
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
sarah rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 05/20/2024 to 05/21/2024
asia
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 7 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
I stayed for a short time but I can confirm that I really liked this Bed and Breakfast Podere Merlo. The view of the garden is very relaxing. I really appreciated the shower mat change and soap refill, even though we stayed for only two nights. Everything was very clean. I rated 7 for the location only because not being self-driving, I had to rely on buses and it's not an area with a high frequency of buses. (Still doable, I come from Venice and I moved around only by train and bus) I will definitely come back ❤.
stayed from 05/17/2024 to 05/19/2024
frances
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful and unique home. So many things to see and admire both inside and out. We loved all the antiques and arrangements throughout the house and we were very comfortable in our room and in the common areas. The grounds are beautiful too, and we recommend B&B Podere Merlo highly!
stayed from 05/13/2024 to 05/15/2024
The answer from the host:
Thanks Frances. It was a pleasure to host you and your friends in our home. You are always welcome back. All best ! Francesco & Angelica
mieke
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 9 | Breakfast: 10
mieke rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 04/29/2024 to 04/30/2024
valeria
Property: 8 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 9 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 8 | Breakfast: 8
A very interesting location, unfortunately we could not enjoy the large garden due to the bad weather, but beautiful and welcoming. Good service, great availability.
stayed from 04/25/2024 to 04/27/2024
peter
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
This is a charming farmhouse turned into a bed and breakfast, Francesco is a great host.
stayed from 09/18/2022 to 09/19/2022
cristina
Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 9 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 9
cristina rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 09/10/2022 to 09/11/2022
danila
Property: 9 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 7 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 7 | Breakfast: 7
A wonderful farmhouse, immersed in nature, but accessible from main roads. The large room is truly beautiful, I felt comfortable as at home, I needed tranquility, wifi, and fresh air to study, and that's what I got. 10 out of 10 for the mattress and pillow, very comfortable.
stayed from 07/25/2022 to 07/26/2022
The answer from the host:
Grazie ! in bocca al lupo per gli studi !
martine
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
martine rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 09/10/2020 to 09/13/2020
alfredo
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Beautiful B&B Podere Merlo immersed in the greenery on the outskirts of Parma. Very well cared for both on the outside and the inside. The owner, very courteous, has restored authenticity to the place.
stayed from 11/01/2019 to 11/02/2019
anne
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10
Wonderful host who was available to help with reservations for dinner, etc. Nice apartment with lovely balcony and excellent location for exploring.
stayed from 09/24/2019 to 09/27/2019
The answer from the host:
Thank you Anne for your kind review. You are always welcome back. See you soon in Podere Merlo!
carole-anne
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
A very special and lovely place with welcoming hosts. Everything is just right, very clean and comfortable. Great breakfast. We loved it.
stayed from 08/26/2019 to 08/31/2019
The answer from the host:
Thank you Carole Anne! You have been really lovely guests for us. Very special wishes for you and your husband. Arrivederci a Podere Merlo.
joseph
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 9
This place was spectacular and exceeded our expectations. Francesco is a wonderful host. The room was charming and very spacious. The whole house and property are decorated to perfection and you feel like you are back in time. We did not have a tour for cheese tasting pre-scheduled as we did not want to get up early AGAIN, but Francesco found us the perfect tour starting late morning and it could not have been better. He even joined us on the tour. We can’t say enough about this restored rustic estate and it’s host.
stayed from 07/03/2019 to 07/04/2019
francesco
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
The B&B Podere Merlo, besides being a beautiful structure where you can find everything you can expect from a more or less long stay in a quality Bed & Breakfast, is also a place that moves you when you realize you are in a happy island that has managed to resist wild urbanization by maintaining as much as possible its original vocation as a farmhouse. All this can only be discovered by coming here and reading the very well-documented booklet I found in the room that tells the ancient and recent history of this truly special place. Congratulations to Francesco and Angelica for their hard work and thank you for the beautiful welcome.
stayed from 04/24/2019 to 04/28/2019
The answer from the host:
Grazie Francesco e Ivana. Ci fa molto piacere che abbiate colto lo spirito del luogo e abbiate apprezzato i giorni passati con noi. Naturalmente vi aspettiamo ancora a Podere Merlo: avete ancora tante cose da scoprire a Parma ! A presto.
elena
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 9 | Breakfast: 10
A charming place immersed in greenery and a dive into the past that can be felt in every room. Bravo to the managers and hats off to the restoration project they are carrying out.
stayed from 04/20/2019 to 04/22/2019
The answer from the host:
Grazie Elena. È stato un piacere avervi con noi. Arrivederci a Podere Merlo.
rossella
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
The excellent reviews brought me to B&B Podere Merlo and Francesco and Angelica deserve them all, in fact, cordiality and happy island are their strength. The Podere is rich in fruit trees, and in spring it is a carpet of flowers. The room is spacious and tastefully furnished - fantastic historical photos, they took me back in time! - cleanliness reigns supreme. Breakfast steals your line, first because everything is cooked by Angelica, from all kinds of cookies to yogurt, passing through coffee, but last but not least the jams that I tasted all with pleasure, don't miss the orange one, it's superb! The location is optimal for those, like us, arriving by car, just steps from the ring road and five minutes from the center. Many tips from where to park to go downtown to where to taste Parmesan cuisine. I highly recommend it to everyone. A dream Podere and a scream jam.
stayed from 03/31/2019 to 04/01/2019
The answer from the host:
Grazie Rossella e Ferruccio, è stato un piacere ospitarvi: contiamo di rivedervi a Podere Merlo. A presto.
francesco
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
We returned to this splendid B&B after a few years and found again the atmosphere, the comfort, and the welcome that had already won us over the first time. We congratulate Francesco and Angelica for the further improvements we found and for the fantastic breakfast! Thank you for the hospitality and see you soon!
stayed from 03/30/2019 to 03/31/2019
The answer from the host:
Grazie Francesco bentornato e..arrivederci a Podere Merlo !
barbara
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Magic happens and for me even those that last a moment matter, like when a business trip turns, for a moment, into a little vacation. At B&B Podere Merlo it happened. An enchanting place, well-kept (in detail) by two kind hosts who welcome you warmly and make you feel truly welcome. Special mention to Angelica's breakfast, I wish she would open a pastry shop near my house. Lastly, I wanted to cancel the first appointments of the day. Instead, I had a better idea and said goodbye to Angelica and Francesco with a see you on the next real vacation.
stayed from 03/05/2019 to 03/06/2019
The answer from the host:
Grazie Barbara, sei sempre la benvenuta e ci fa piacere che apprezzi il nostro impegno nel dare il miglior servizio possibile ai nostri ospiti. A presto!
gaspare
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 9 | Breakfast: 9
B&B Podere Merlo is an ancient farmhouse immersed in the greenery, very relaxing. Highly recommended. Genuine breakfast and courteous and helpful hosts.
stayed from 03/27/2019 to 03/30/2019
The answer from the host:
Grazie Gaspare, siamo rimasti colpiti dal tuo interesse per i tanti dettagli delle camere e della casa. Ci fa piacere capire che hai apprezzato davvero l'esperienza di essere qui, a presto!
giuseppe
Property: 8 | Cleaning: 7 | Host: 8 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 8 | Breakfast: 8
It seems like going back to the ancient way of living of the farmers who used to inhabit these farmhouses in the past, the presence of the owner is very discreet giving a sense of complete autonomy to the guests.
stayed from 10/26/2018 to 10/28/2018
adam
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Very good stay at B&B Podere Merlo, a typical farm in Emilia Romagna well renovated by its owners, located not far from the city center. Friendly welcome and good advice from the owners.
stayed from 09/16/2018 to 09/19/2018
sébastien
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Great address, beautiful house. Secure parking. The owner, Sabrina, is charming, helpful and speaks very good French. Bikes available. Everything perfect, highly recommend. Thank you Sabrina.
stayed from 08/18/2018 to 08/19/2018
marie-france
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
It was great!
stayed from 07/13/2018 to 07/14/2018
nico
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
B&B Podere Merlo is very charming with a great focus on atmosphere, traditional style, and details. Lovely hosts, beautiful old house, and garden. Absolutely recommendable!
stayed from 07/17/2018 to 07/18/2018
alessandra
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Lovely place, great hospitality and kindness of the owners. Immersed in the green but a stone's throw from the city, just what we needed. Excellent homemade cakes and waking up with such a delightful scent really puts you in a good mood. Excellent in every way.
stayed from 02/09/2018 to 02/12/2018
alessia
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Quiet, well-heated rooms, shower with hot and abundant flow (stayed in the Antica Soffitta), ultra comfortable bed, fragrant bed and bath linen, view of the peaceful expanse of the estate and fresh self-service breakfast. Reception is present but not intrusive. The house breathes history and tradition, our roots, and for this I thank Francesco for the work of conservative restoration of this piece of history that belongs to us and for his tenacity in maintaining environmental integrity. We will definitely return in the beautiful season when the estate will show its best. Good wind Francesco.
stayed from 12/26/2017 to 12/27/2017
fabienne
Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 5 | Price/Quality: 9 | Breakfast: 10
fabienne rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 09/21/2017 to 09/22/2017
roland
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Excellent welcome. Impeccable service quality. Charming establishment. Comfortable B&B Podere Merlo room. Address to remember.
stayed from 08/18/2017 to 08/19/2017
The answer from the host:
Merci Roland. Au revoir a Podere Merlo!
paolo
Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 9 | Breakfast: 10
Excellent accommodation just a few minutes from the center of Parma. Typical farmhouse of the Po Valley maintained and revitalized by 2 people very attentive to details and environmental issues. Lovely spacious garden full of plants, the attic where we stayed is very romantic, full of memories and objects from the past.
stayed from 09/08/2017 to 09/09/2017
emily
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
A lovely, relaxing place to stay in great surroundings. Quirky and charming decorations and lots of personal touches. Easy to get to places from and lots of yummy delights for breakfast.
stayed from 08/21/2017 to 08/22/2017
The answer from the host:
Thanks Emily! I hope to meet you again in Podere Merlo.
kari
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
The building is restored with style and everything is done with good taste, including details in interior and decoration. The large garden is beautiful and it has a stronghold of 'Merlos' (Blackbirds). Also a Rose-ringed Parakeet (an introduced species, but well established in many places in Italy) was present. We found the location very convenient as well for day trips to the City and also to the Castles nearby. Francesco and Angelica were very friendly and helpful. Nothing to complain!
stayed from 07/15/2017 to 07/17/2017
alexander
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
A cozy B&B on the outskirts of Parma. On the lovingly restored estate with its beautiful and well-kept garden, you don't feel much of the proximity to the city. The spacious room is stylishly and comfortably furnished with antique furniture. For breakfast, there is homemade yogurt, jams, and cookies, among other things.
stayed from 06/01/2017 to 06/03/2017
michael
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 8 | Breakfast: 9
B&B Podere Merlo very nice not really in the center but 7 minutes away by car.\n\nIn a quiet location with a big garden.
stayed from 04/21/2017 to 04/22/2017
james
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Wonderful location to experience the areas around Parma.
stayed from 09/08/2016 to 09/12/2016
jacques
Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 8 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 8 | Breakfast: 10
Magnificent property in a green setting, close to the highway yet very quiet. Delicious and very generous breakfast, homemade products (jam, yogurt), for all tastes (sweet and savory).
stayed from 07/29/2016 to 07/30/2016
stefano
Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 9 | Breakfast: 10
I stayed at B&B Podere Merlo during a short weekend on the occasion of the Parma Ham Festival. The ancient farmhouse has been impeccably renovated, just outside the city center and immersed in the countryside, easily reachable. If we want to find a flaw, the view on one side of the prisons, which however does not diminish the feeling of being in the middle of nature. I was lucky enough to book the ancient attic: a huge room finely furnished, with a very spacious bathroom and meticulously cared for in every detail. As for breakfast, it is truly remarkable, served in a picturesque room, where you can find a selection of products for every need. A special mention goes to the extremely kind and professional owners who make the choice of this location more than recommended.
stayed from 09/01/2016 to 09/02/2016
carlo
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Fantastic. The place is a paradise 5 minutes from Parma. The rooms are beautiful with very well-kept details and a very romantic atmosphere. The abundant breakfast is delicious, served in a nice and welcoming room. Angelica and Francesco are two splendid hosts. Thank you.
stayed from 08/23/2016 to 08/24/2016
udo
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Beautiful, beautifully restored house, furnished with great attention to detail. Very good breakfast and good on-site support. The location is very close to the center of Parma, yet absolutely quiet. The rooms are spacious and stylishly furnished.
stayed from 07/29/2016 to 07/30/2016
ria
Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 7 | Price/Quality: 9 | Breakfast: 8
Very good, charming and clean B&B with an outstandingly nice lady of the house. San Secondo Parmese has a surprisingly nice center with an ancient castle to visit. It is a 30-minute drive from the A1 highway to the B&B.
stayed from 07/22/2016 to 07/23/2016
jean-marie
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
We really appreciated the welcome of the owners (speaking French), the room, large, comfortable and decorated as if we were sharing the family's memories, and the old farm, very well restored, on the outskirts of the city of Parma. We would have stayed longer if it had been possible.
stayed from 07/28/2016 to 07/29/2016
billo
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 8 | Breakfast: 10
Beautiful. Not the usual B&B made up of narrow rooms in apartments in the narrow city streets where you can't even park. Here we found spacious and bright rooms in historic environments full of emotions and history immersed in a large and quiet park. Gourmet breakfast, parking for the car in the private courtyard, and a WIFI that works great. Correct price. We will come back.
stayed from 07/30/2016 to 07/31/2016
angelica
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Podere Merlo is a wonderful place where we spent a very relaxing weekend. It is a corner of countryside in the city (just a few minutes from the historic center of Parma) where peace and silence blend with the ancient flavor of this farmhouse's history. The rooms are spacious and clean. The homemade breakfast with cakes, pastries, jams, yogurt, and fresh fruit is truly praiseworthy. And the owners are courteous and helpful. In short, a place we will definitely return to.
stayed from 07/01/2016 to 07/03/2016
leonardo
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Surrounded by greenery just a few kilometers from Parma, Francesco and Angelica make you feel comfortable from the moment you arrive. There are no parking issues (something I found in other B&Bs) and the key is a code, so you are always free. Abundant breakfast.
stayed from 07/01/2016 to 07/02/2016
aleksandra
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
It was absolutely lovely to stay at Franseco's at B&B Podere Merlo. Scenic property, homely atmosphere and a great breakfast.
stayed from 05/16/2016 to 05/17/2016
mitsuyo
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Francesco and his wife are very kind and a beautiful couple. The rooms were exactly lovely as shown in the pictures. We could find warm hospitality everywhere. The rooms were finely decorated with tasteful furniture, and breakfast was incredibly delicious. We would even say that breakfast we had here was the best meal we had during this trip in Italy.\n\nAs we wanted more days in Parma, we want to come back to Parma soon again, and this is the place to stay with no doubt.
stayed from 04/27/2016 to 04/28/2016
nicolas
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Very good stay, the setting of this B&B is really warm and calm, it's truly a place to relax. The rooms are spacious, very clean and well arranged. The owner is very welcoming and helpful, he also recommended us a very good place to eat. As soon as I have the opportunity, I will go back. Well done.
stayed from 10/29/2015 to 10/30/2015
lara
Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 8 | Breakfast: 7
Era un po' che volevo venire in questo b&b, e questa volta ci sono riuscita. Il posto è incantevole, arredato con cura. La disponibilità del padrone di casa è spettacolare. Tre pecche, di poco conto: 1) Non è ben segnalato fuori sulla statale. Dovrebbero fare un'insegna più visibile, magari con una luce che la illumini. 2) Un frigorifero piccolo, tipo ufficio, in camera. Non hai la possibilità di avere dell'acqua fresca e in questi giorni che fa caldissimo l'acqua fresca è vitale. 3) Un televisore in camera. Chi come me non dorme di notte il televisore fa compagnia.
stayed from 06/12/2015 to 06/13/2015
vincenzo
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 7 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 8 | Breakfast: 7
Buona posizione, immerso nel verde. Struttura bella arredata con cura di particolari. Camere enormi. Colazione commerciale. Gestore discreto e molto disponibile. Lo consiglio.
stayed from 05/06/2015 to 05/09/2015
chiara
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Ho soggiornato due giorni in questo B&B per lavoro e non volevo essere schiava della ZTL del centro di Parma, essendo automunita. Così ho trovato questo compromesso a pochi km dal centro. Il luogo è fuori dal tempo, immerso nel verde. L'antico podere è stato ristrutturato con grande gusto. La camera in cui ho soggiornato (quella della stufa di terracotta) è molto ampia e la rete wireless funziona molto bene. Alto il livello di pulizia degli ambienti. Ottima anche la colazione, che si consuma nella bella soffitta del podere. Il proprietario è una persona molto accogliente e attenta alle esigenze dei clienti. Lo consiglierei assolutamente.
stayed from 04/27/2015 to 04/29/2015
emanuela
Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 9 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 9
Abbiamo soggiornato solo una notte, e ci siamo goduti questo angolo di pace nell'antica soffitta, molto bella. Francesco è molto disponibile. Consigliato a coppie.
stayed from 11/08/2014 to 11/09/2014
angelika
Property: 9 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 9 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 10
Le gîte est sympathique, les chambres spacieuses et la propriété est bien entretenue par son propriétaire. Un bel endroit accueillant pour se détendre où nous avons passé un très bon temps. Seul bémol, la liaison un peu laborieuse des transports en commun avec le centre ville de Parme.
stayed from 07/10/2014 to 07/17/2014
plumen
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 9 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Un bref retour dans le temps à l'occasion d'une étape très agréable. Un accueil chaleureux dans un petit coin de paradis. Merci pour ce bon moment!
stayed from 08/02/2013 to 08/03/2013
gianeselli
Property: 8 | Cleaning: 7 | Host: 7 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 7
gianeselli rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 08/13/2013 to 08/14/2013
sébastien
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 9
Nice renovated old-style house, with a big garden with tree under which ones we can rest. The house is close to the center of the town (about 5 minutes by car). The bedroom was clean and the house decorated with old pictures, paintings and poster. I recommand this place.
stayed from 06/10/2013 to 06/11/2013