I needn't repeat all the positive comments about Fiona. She is extremely knowledgable and couldn't be more helpful. She and Andrew are outgoing and very pleasant company. The house is well-designed with three en suite bedrooms and a small kitchen and living area. Since we stayed later in the season than most guests we weren't able to use the outdoor... More

I spent well over a year planning a 2 week trip to Italy and the absolute best decision I made was to stay at Ca Gioiosa! Our accommodations far exceeded my expectations in every way. The rooms were beautifully decorated, impeccably clean, and very comfortable. We all settled in right away and felt at home almost instantly. We prepared meals... More

We found the perfect villa to rent, Ca Gioiosa, in the beautiful quiet countryside near the villages of Monteveglio and Bazzano, within easy reach of Bologna in the heart of Emilia-Romagna. With 3 large bedrooms, each with modern en suite, the villa accommodates a family or group of friends comfortably. During our stay we enjoyed fruit freshly picked from the... More

Fabulous setting - lovely house and accommodation with wonderful views, no noise apart from nature and within easy reach of all the major attractions (Venice, Bologna, Verona etc). The website is true to its pictures and words - a truly special place. But the best bit is its unique hosts - Fiona and Andrew are generous to a fault. Warm,... More

Ca'Gioiosa is a beautiful place that I would highly recommend. I was in the same group that Luke W. mentioned below and he couldn't have said it any better. So as not to be too repetitive I will keep my review short. The accommodations are comfortable and homey, the rooms adorably decorated, and the hospitality is unparalleled. Fiona, her partner... More

Staying at Ca Gioiosa was an extremely special experience. The house retains the serendipity that parallels the surrounding environment of hillsides covered in vineyards and forests. We traveled as a group of 6 students and one professor, and we could not have found a more suitable environment. Fiona runs this place with perfection. It is incredibly well kept, with a... More

We stayed with Fiona for 10 days in May. She runs this place with the help of her partner Andrew in a very special way. She is extremely friendly and helpful, ready with advice on where to eat, where to visit, how to find the supermarket, the cheapest petrol etc. She even makes all the reservations and on one occasion... More

We spent a week with Fiona to chill out after a hectic cruise out of Venice. The villa is in a fantastic location and we couldn't have been made more welcome. Our whole family (3 generations) had a wonderfully relaxing holiday. Fiona was a special host who is always prepared to go that extra mile for her guests (literally in... More

We had a brilliant time at Ca Gioiosa during our one-week tour of Italy. The skills of Fiona Dunk and her family as hosts cannot be faulted in any way. No request or question was too much to ask of her. We stayed here as part of our "Top Gear Tour of Italy" as we visited the museums of Lambourghini... More