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Giancarlo

Lo Sghimbescio

TopBnB Excellent 9.7 / 10 (5 reviews)
via Casa Fabbri, 36/c - Popolano, Marradi (FI) - Area: hills | Map
Codice identificativo: 048026BBN0002

Category
Bed & Breakfast

Rooms
4

Breakfast
included

Bathroom
Ensuite
Guests in this venue liked
  • Charming property
  • Spectacular view
  • Abundant breakfast
  • Near the station
  • The design of the property
Description
The historical country house of the ‘700 by essential and elegant lines, immersed in the Florentine Romagna stands out with its plaster color pink in the heart of a small hamlet once the seat of the customs, at the border between the Papal State and the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, along the via Faentina, the ancient Antonina that linking Florentia with Faventia
The particular suggestion comes to have always been home to artists, painters, and musicians, and as such suffused with a particular atmosphere that has captivated the current owners and has oriented the choices
Embraced on two sides by the lush greenery of a garden full of colors, scents and corners, suited to leisure and meditation, is an ideal place for those who want to get to know the area of the Mugello, on the tuscan side or along the Romagna Apennines down along the course of the Lamone (for Brisighella to Faenza), or even prowling the surrounding woods and valleys, through all kinds of route (by car, train, bicycle, on foot, on horseback...) naturalistic, historical, artistic, literary, gourmand,
The beauty of Florence and Ravenna, about an hour and a half by car or train
The hospitality house is offered to the top floor (the owners staying at the ground floor) with four bedrooms with bathroom en suite, as well as in the cozy common areas, but exclusive for the guests (a bright breakfast room with summer terrace, the enduring readingr oom, the tantalizing wine cellar tasting (in preparation)), dedicated to the needs and different interests which here find a way to express themselves and communicate in a comfortable atmosphere and stimulating
The rooms, each appointed with simple style, never anonymous, and respectful of the traditional taste and with attention to modern comforts, characterized by notes of different color with authentic kilim photos of the author, and intriguing items of furniture, each have their own soul, which is evoked by the verses of poetry for each room, or even suggest the particular link with the name of the structure
In each of them you will find what you need to prepare and enjoy any time you want a cup of tea or a herbal tea, without sacrificing the fragrance of a cookie artisan fresh, or at the whim greedy of a chocolate exclusive
For your complete relaxation, our rooms do not have tv, but the discreet presence of some book or magazine will try popping between a knick-knack and the other
Because of the limited number of guests ensures that everyone has reserved a particular attention, we don't have triple rooms and we do not add beds in the existing ones
Rooms and Rates
Please contact the host before booking if you are traveling with pets or use the "Pets allowed" filter in your search.
Features
Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite):
4
  • Historic House
  • Romantic Atmosphere
  • Parking
  • Garden
  • Free Wifi
  • Business
  • Hair dryer
  • Charm
  • Heating
  • Ideal for trekking
  • Near cycle paths
*Declared by the Innkeeper

Various information

  • Parking
  • Internet access
  • English 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
  • Room temperature controller
  • Double glazing or solar panels

Electric system

  • Certified systems
  • Emergency lights or fire exit directions

Services of the house

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Garage / parking

Location and surroundings

  • Panoramic view
  • Near (within 10 mins) pubblic transports
  • Near (within 45 mins) train station / airport / port

Number of rooms

  • Total number of rooms: 4
  • Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite): 4

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
  • Discounts in local shops and restaurants for the guests
  • Shuttle service

Holiday themes - the place

  • Country

Holiday themes - town size

  • Village - under 5000 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
  • Near sports facilities
  • Spa
  • Gardens and landscapes

Holiday themes - house features

  • Historic house
  • Charm
  • Garden
  • Business
  • Romantic atmosphere
Breakfast
Rich and varied second season breakfast includes salted local and typical products and homemade sweet products, as well as fresh fruit and other surprises of the day
You can taste it in a dedicated room cheered by a discreet background of classical music or on a rooftop terrace on the most beautiful days
Coffee table service with wide choice of options
Upon request at the time of booking are considered special dietary requirements
We prefer products and local raw materials from organic and sustainable farming.
TopBnB

Hey from Giancarlo

Member since July 2017 | 10,143 hits
After more than forty years of practicing interpersonal hospitality in the clinical field, navigating the fine line between comfort and discomfort, they decide, together with their partner who is also active in the same professional field, to explore a different dimension of hospitality. They choose to do so at the border that can be transformed into a threshold. Giancarlo and Anna Rita will be delighted to welcome you on the border between Tuscany and Romagna, in the manner of reciprocal and discreet "hospitality".
My calendar is updated
Response rate: High
Response time: within a day
Conditions
Check-in from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Check-out before 10:30 AM - If you're late you may be charged for an extra night
Area hills
The historic center of the small village of Popolano, a fraction of Marradi, is home to this residence, which showcases its main façade and its largest one to the surrounding ridges. It seamlessly connects to the romantic bridge over the Vitello stream and is just a few dozen meters away from the ancient parish church, which was once a castle.
*Distances As The Crow Flies

Excellent

Overall Rating 9.7 / 10
5 reviews
Property
Cleaning
Host
Location
Price/Quality
Breakfast
shirley
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
The stay at this accommodation was indescribable. Beautifully decorated rooms, a lovingly prepared and an incredibly warm welcome.
stayed from 05/22/2022 to 05/25/2022
The answer from the host:
vielen Dank für Ihre großzügige Wertschätzung Das Treffen und die Unterhaltung mit Ihnen war eine großartige Erfahrung Giancarlo
agnieszka
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
This wonderful Bed & Breakfast deserves the highest marks on all levels. It has the Italian charm of an old house located on the slope of a valley, offering beautiful views and tranquility of a small village. The room was very comfortable, spacious and impeccably clean. And all this is topped with an amazing hospitality of the owner, Giancarlo, the most kind, attentive host. He made us a wonderful breakfast with a selection of local cheese and prosciutto, honey and home made jams, yoghurt and fresh fruit. He even baked fresh pastries, some of which we took with us on a hike. He also recommended and insisted on helping us with reservations for dinner at local restaurants (fantastic food). Last but not least he gave us great advice and information on local attractions and walks, as well as on the best places on our route through Italy. This was a very special and unforgettable stay. I recommend Lo Sghimbescio very warmly to anyone discovering this beautiful region.
stayed from 08/31/2021 to 09/02/2021
The answer from the host:
Thank you for your generous and enthusiastic words that intercept the spirit with which I welcomed you and spent time with you I do not forget your never formal courtesy and your intelligent curiosity which were truly a gift to me Something tells me we'll meet again, somewhere, sometime. I wish you a good stay in my Tuscany again Giancarlo.
lorella
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Ospitalità e accoglienza, pulizia, stile di arredo delle camere e degli spazi comuni, colazione, cornice naturalistica e silenzio sono sicuramente i punti forti della struttura. Ma lo sono in un modo "non-ordinario". Vi è, infatti, un leit-motiv che concede a tutto questo un aspetto fiabesco e un alone di magia: la minuziosa attenzione ai dettagli, ai loro significati e a quanto evocano, un po' come nel libro "Le città invisibili" di Italo Calvino: dove segni, linguaggi, parole, scambi e memorie disegnano inediti tragitti di scoperte e sorprese; dove il reale si confonde con l’immaginario; dove al viaggiatore è concesso di ritrovare un suo passato che non sapeva più d'avere. A voi la curiosità e il piacere di scoprire tutti questi particolari e di rimanerne affascinati. Con un consiglio: fermatevi più giorni, e ritornate più volte, girando tra le varie stanze, perché ogni stanza presenta arredi, colori, profumi, quadri, libri, sfumature, atmosfere e ricchezze di particolari che possono proiettarvi in una dimensione a se stante.
stayed from 08/20/2018 to 08/21/2018
massimo
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Trovata nuova gestione premurosa, cordiale e disponibile nei confronti del cliente.
stayed from 06/01/2018 to 06/04/2018
The answer from the host:
Grazie della lusinghiera recensione che ci ha dedicato. Noi abbiamo avuto lei e il suo amico graditi ospiti altrettanto gentili e cordiali. Speriamo vogliate tornare a trovarci presto per godere delle novità che sapremo offrire. Giancarlo per lo sghimbescio B&B.
cecilia
Property: 8 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 9 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 9 | Breakfast: 10
Posto molto carino con camere, sala colazione e salottino incantevoli. La gentilezza del padrone di casa ha fatto il resto, oltre ai buonissimi prodotti serviti a colazione. Nella casa che ha una splendido giardino si respira un'aria di serenità e quasi magica. Da consigliare assolutamente.
stayed from 05/08/2018 to 05/09/2018
The answer from the host:
Grazie; siamo contenti che abbiate soggiornato con agio e piacere. Vogliamo credere che sia la premessa di una nuova visita e di una permanenza meno breve. Anna Rita e Giancarlo.