if you like architecture, you will love this place. I’ve been in Italy for three weeks and this is by far the most beautiful place that I have stayed the building is absolutely incredible and the owners are very kind and helpful. I will definitely be back. This is a hidden gem

Stayed in October 2024

wonderful hosts. Interesting property of historical significance. Close to Parma, a beautiful city. Excellent breakfast. Highly recommended.

Stayed in October 2024

Super friendly and very very nice place. excellent breakfast. everything just perfect, super service.

Stayed in September 2024

Very nice place and a good location and the host very friendly

Stayed in September 2024

Podere Merlo is a charming, tastefully renovated farm in a quiet rural setting but only minutes from the centre of Parma. The accommodation is delightful, spacious and very comfortable and the breakfast of local fruit, cheese, yogurt and homemade pastries was excellent. Francesco is a gracious host who went out of his way to answer our questions and help us make the most of our brief stay in Parma.

Stayed in July 2024

One of the loveliest places I have stayed - the farmhouse has been refurbished to take it back to its glory days and you feel as if you have stepped back in time. The hosts take every care to make your visit an exceptional stay. You will want to come back over and over again.

Stayed in July 2024

Extremely friendly staff, fantastic atmosphere, and great location!

Stayed in July 2024

One minor drawback was the immediate surroundings, which weren’t particularly scenic. However, the house’s location near Parma was excellent, offering easy access to the city and its attractions. Once inside the house, we felt like we were in an oasis, completely secluded from the outside world.

Review: A Charming Rural Escape Near Parma Our stay at this cozy rural house near Parma was nothing short of delightful. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with the warmest hospitality by our host, who went above and beyond to ensure our comfort. The breakfast each morning was a highlight of our stay. It featured an array of homemade goodies and locally sourced ingredients that made every meal a treat. The cleanliness of the house was impeccable. Every corner of the property was spotless, making us feel right at home. The rooms were beautifully rustic charm decorated. The bed was exceptionally comfortable, adorned with soft linens that guaranteed a good night’s sleep.

Stayed in June 2024

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Quiet and rustic. Lovely place! We wished we could have stayed longer as it was nice to just chill in their study or the outside but it was very hot (it is summer after all ) …. still worth the view of the garden and just the vibe of the old country! Francesco was very responsive, accommodating and helpful. the rooms are cool and spacious and the family loved it ! Location was ideal just 8 mins by car to the city center. Breakfast was a lot and had a good variety of pastries,fruit.

Stayed in June 2024

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Beautiful property with quirky interiors in a very convenient location to visit Parma. Our hosts provided us with lots of information about where to eat and where to park in Parma which was extremely useful. The breakfast was amazing…all home cooked and local and a great selection of food served in a lovely breakfast room. Our host packed up the breakfast we didn’t eat for us to take away for lunch. Wish we had stayed longer than one night.

Stayed in May 2024

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Beautiful historic property. Quiet, exceptionally clean. Great breakfast.

Stayed in May 2024

Great antiques, great rooms. Perfect breakfast , perfecr hosts

Stayed in May 2024

An oasis just outside the town of Parma (5 mins by car) . Francesco was a great host and the breakfast is amazing. Library in our suite was fantastic.

Stayed in April 2024

Just be aware that the property is on the outskirts of the city, just off the highway. Once inside the grounds you do feel as though you’re in the countryside, but you can still hear the nearby traffic.

Francesco and his wife were wonderful hosts. Great communication and support before and during the stay. The property is very charming and the breakfast was to die for.

Stayed in October 2023

The space is furnished with antiques, beautiful and authentic. Eclectic and lovingly gathered you can tell. It did however have a bit of an “antique store” odor… I didn’t want to use the wardrobe. Small price to pay for the authenticity of the B&B.

Beautiful converted farm house/barn, private, secure, large suite.

Stayed in September 2023

The hosts were amazing, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about restaurants and local sites to visit. The breakfasts were delicious!

Stayed in September 2023

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Beautiful house , very friendly and flexible , great breakfast

Stayed in September 2023

Charming B & B, very homey and quiet! The breakfast was delicious, the bed very comfortable, the host very gracious and helpful with recommending good restaurants in the area and sites to see! I would not hesitate to recommend this B & B to anyone visiting the city of Parma.

Stayed in September 2023

Very pleasant stay - very helpful host who took a lot of time to recommend sights and restaurants in Parma. A really nice location in a beautifully restored old farmhouse. Great breakfast with lots of home made products.

Stayed in September 2023

The property was very comfortable and rustic. It felt like you were in the Italian country side. The bed was very comfortable and the room was very large. Thank you for a great stay.

Stayed in July 2023

A bottle of water per person and a hot water boiler would be nice in the room.

The hosts Francesco and Angelica were very kind. The property is a renovated farmhouse and it is very quaint and charming. Breakfast is impeccable with all cakes made by Angelica.

Stayed in July 2023

Very nice host, perfect breakfast and they helped us with booking taxis and tours.

Stayed in July 2023

No complaints!

Beautiful history property, exquisitely maintained. felt like a trip back in time to an 18th century Italian farm house. Francesco and Angelica were fantastic hosts, from the communication up front, check in, the delicious and highly personalized breakfast, to seeing us off at the end.

Stayed in July 2023

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Perfect quiet sanctuary close to Parma city

Stayed in July 2023