House in Randaragna

The accommodation

Delightful and rustic little house immersed in the green of a suggestive valley, at the confluence of the Randaragna stream and the Reno river, along the historic Porrettana railway track. From our guest-house you will have the opportunity to quickly reach Pistoia (Italian Capital of Culture 2017) and Porretta Terme (spa town hosting the Soul Festival), by bus or train. It is also possible to take advantage of the "km 0" products of the terraced vegetable garden which is located under the structure. Upper Rhine Valley - and in particular the Municipality of Alto Reno Terme (Porretta Terme is 10 km away and can be reached by bus and train) - also offer various opportunities for recreation and numerous cultural and tourist options.
Our territory hosts the Porretta Soul Festival (the most important European soul festival), as well as numerous cultural and food and wine festivals, it can count two outdoor pools (as well as two thermal water blankets), an Adventure Park and many villages and places historical sites to visit (Castello Manservisi and Rocchetta Mattei), but also naturalistic beauties such as the Parco del Castagno and the Lago di Suviana.
Our guest house is located in Randaragna, a small town in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, in the municipality of Alto Reno Terme in the province of Bologna. We are 490 meters above sea level on the left bank of the river Reno. The right bank of the river is Tuscany. Randaragna, together with Biagioni, is located at the southernmost point of Emilia. The town is located at the confluence of the Reno river and the Randaragna stream. To visit the water mill, which until the nineties was used to grind chestnuts: at the mill there is an ancient bridge - disused - made of stone in the Middle Ages. Among the typical dishes of the town there is the Tortellone Montanaro, to which the local people dedicates a popular festival that takes place on the first weekend of August. Not far from Randaragna is Biagioni, a historic village "climbed" on the mountain, where in the summer of 1944 11 people were killed by fascists and German SS. The town descends the mountain up to the river Reno and is also developed in the Tuscan part: the union of the two banks is thanks to a stone bridge from the Middle Ages.
The Reno Valley is crossed by the Bologna-Pistoia railway line, also known as the Porrettana railway line, a 99 km long route that connects Bologna to Pistoia and Porretta Terme. It was the first connection between southern and northern Italy after unification, and was inaugurated on November 2, 1864 by King Vittorio Emanuele II. At that time, with its 47 tunnels, 35 bridges and viaducts, it was an enormous engineering structure: the most difficult part to realize was that between Pracchia and Pistoia, where in 26 km a difference in altitude of 550 meters was overcome: the French engineer Jean Louis Protche, creator of the railway, in order not to use the rack to compensate for the difference in level, built the railway with two curves in the shape of a propeller. The railway route is recommended to reach Pistoia from Bologna without using the car, to enjoy during the trip the natural beauties that the Apennines reserve.
At 10 km from the guest house is the city of Porretta Terme, the capital of the municipality of Alto Reno Terme. A delightful city famous for its thermal waters, it offers numerous attractions to satisfy the tastes of every type of tourist.
The Baths were in fact appreciated since ancient times by Etruscans and Romans. There is also a direct source of evidence of the existence of hot springs at least from the Roman age: it is the famous mask representing the face of a lion, now a symbol of the Baths of Porretta.
The Lakes Park of Suviana and Brasimone extends in the central sector of the Alto Appennino Bolognese, on the border with Tuscany. Place suitable for hiking and windsurfing.
The geographical position of Porretta makes it an ideal place for those wishing to visit the Tuscan cities of Pistoia, Florence, Lucca and Viareggio, or want to see Bologna, Ferrara and enjoy their monuments.
The naturalistic offer of the area is able to satisfy the most demanding lovers of trekking, mountain biking, windsurfing and skiing. Among the most evocative places to remember is the Corno alle Scale (2000 meters), one of the highest peaks of the central Apennines: ideal in summer for hiking, for mountain biking and paragliding; in winter it is instead suitable for snow lovers, thanks to its 36 km of slopes.
In addition, at a distance of 8 km from the house, the Ecomuseo della Montagna Pistoiese. The structure has been active since 1990: it is a set of 6 outdoor itineraries, museums, educational centers and historical artefacts that allow you to get to know the Pistoia Mountains on the Tuscan northern Apennines, through the signs that the relationship between man and environment has left during centuries of history.

Tortelloni, mortadella, tortellini, lasagne, crescendo of grapes, castagnaccio, tigelle and certosino are just some of the products that have made Bologna and its province famous all over the world. The DOC wines of Colli Bolognesi are also excellent. All these specialties can be tasted in the numerous trattorias in the area.
HOW TO REACH US
CAR
From Bologna, take the A1 motorway exit at Sasso Marconi and continue on the SS64 to Ponte della Venturina, then continue for 8 km for Sp 632 in Pracchia.
From Florence, take the A11 motorway and exit at Pistoia. Continue along the link road and continue along the Abetone road to Ponte Petri, then continue for 9KM on sp632.

TRAIN
From Bologna: train to Porretta Terme then continue to Pistoia and get off at Biagioni-Lagacci station.
From Pistoia: train to Porretta Terme get off at Biagioni-Lagacci station.

Nearest airport: Guglielmo Marconi di Bologna distance 60Km
Nearest motorway: A11 Firenze-Mare
Nearest train station: Biagioni-Lagacci 0.5Km distance
Closest city: Porretta Terme distance 10Km
Most important cities: Pistoia (Distance 30Km), Florence (Distance 60Km), Bologna (Distance 60Km),
Lucca (Distance 50Km).

ACCOMMODATION DESCRIPTION
Type of house: entire holiday home for exclusive use
Address: Sp 632 Località Randaragna n.3 Granaglione - Province of Bologna - Emilia-Romagna Region
Latitude: 44.09 Longitude: 10.95
Total rooms of the house: number 7 (n.1 kitchen - n.3 bedrooms - n.2 bathrooms - n.1 dining room).
Pets welcome - Smoking house - fisherman's house
Nearest sea: Mar Tirreno, distance 100Km
Nearest lake: Lake Suviana 10Km
Nearest ski station: Corno alle Scale 30 Km
Nearest Restaurant: Le Loggette 0.5 Km
Nearest train station: Biagioni-Lagacci distance 0.5 Km
Closest city: Porretta Terme distance 10 Km
Important cities: Pistoia distance 30Km - Lucca distance 50Km - Florence distance 60Km - Bologna distance 70Km
escriptions Rooms
Living room
Living room size 16m2
Living room: table with 6 seats -TV - number 2 armchairs - showcase

Room 1
Dimensions: 16m2
Double beds no.1
Dimensions of double beds 165x185 cm
Equipment: wardrobe - safe

Chamber 2
Dimensions: 16m2
Double beds no.1
Dimensions of double beds 165x185 cm
Equipment: wardrobe

Room 3
Dimensions: 10m2
Total single beds n.2
Dimensions of single beds 90x185 cm
Equipment: wardrobe

All rooms can be darkened by external shutters

Kitchen
Type of kitchen: modular
Kitchen size: 15m2
Dining tables: number 1 - seating number 4
Kitchen equipment: microwave oven - fridge with freezer compartment - kitchenette (4 ring gas hobs) - set of dishes for 6 people - set of cups for 6 people - set of pots - electric oven - toaster - kettle - coffee maker - coffee machine - meat plate - varied equipment for the kitchen.
Bathroom ground floor
Dimensions: 3m2
Equipment: shower - services - sink

First floor bathroom
Dimensions: 9m2
Equipment: bathtub with shower - bidet - bathroom - sink - hairdryer - electric stove

Other information: Heating in all rooms clock radio - video surveillance - wood-burning barbecue Garden (size 20m2).