Cascina Mottainai

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Il furgone vintage "Ermanno"
Il furgone vintage "ermanno"
Bambini in piscina
Van camperizzato nella piazzola all'ombra
Cascina mottainai dall'alto
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Bambini in piscina
Van camperizzato nella piazzola all'ombra
Cascina mottainai dall'alto

  • Small off-grid site in the hills 20 minutes' drive from Bologna
  • On the route of Via Mater Dei and bordering a natural park
  • Simple pitches with access to campfire area; dogs welcome
Time to escape the city for a while? Or maybe you’d like a location where you can mix up urban and rural for your break? Either way, Cascina Mottainai is in a splendid location – in the Emilia Romagna hills about 20 minutes’ drive from Bologna. Bordering the Parco Naturale dei Gessi e dei Calanchi, this small-scale farm site is completely off grid, with little light pollution and lots of wildlife around – you’ll probably find it difficult to believe that you’re so close to an urban centre. The surrounding area is dotted with lakes (for fishing and swimming), streams, green hilly views and hiking trails (such as the Via Mater Dei, which is easily accessed on a path from the farmhouse). As guest numbers are kept low here, you should be in for a peaceful experience with plenty of space in which to soak up the fresh air and rural quiet. Facilities have been kept simple in order to preserve that peace, but you’ll have access to toilets, showers and wifi, plus a campfire area with a covered table and chairs nearby. Dogs and kids are welcome to come and enjoy the space with you. The town centre of Pianoro is about 10 minutes’ drive away, and a handy place to pick up supplies in the shops. There are restaurants and cafés there too, along with some in closer parts of the town (the nearest being about a half-hour walk from the site).

Campground type

Rent a tent 2
Tent sites 4
RV & Motorhome sites 4
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.

Dogs

  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Access is via an uphill dirt road, so it's best to travel here in smaller vehicles only (maximum 6 metres).

Languages spoken

English

French

Italian

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Site types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9

Overall rating from 58 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

93% would recommend this campground to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This off-grid, nature-focused campsite is loved for its peaceful, beautiful rural setting, stunning views, and super friendly, hospitable hosts. Guests appreciate the sustainable ethos, eco-friendly facilities, and communal kitchen/dining. The tough, steep, stony access road is often mentioned but worth it. Minor issues: occasional mozzies and the need for levelling ramps on new pitches. Hosts are busy improving the site.

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Super camping à la ferme, avec…

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 Fred M. 1 review

Powered mixed tent site

Liked Super camping à la ferme, avec propriétaire très cool.
Infrastructure de qualité et emplacement assez calme (on entend le bruit du village et des trains mais c'est assez loin pour ne pas être oppressant).
La route est chaotique et semble longue mais parfaitement faisable avec une voiture standard.

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Very friendly and helpful owners who…

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Anonymous

Powered mixed tent site

Liked Very friendly and helpful owners who live on the site and are part of the community of the travellers.
Well - equipped site.
A variety of choices of where to put a tent or a sleeping car.
Beautiful nature and sunsets.

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Lovely little place, friendly atmosphere, good…

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Anonymous

Powered gravel and earth motorhome site

Liked Lovely little place, friendly atmosphere, good toilet shower facilities and communal space. Clean pool. Kids were instantly relaxed. Idyll in the hills outside Bologna.

Disliked The road up to the site is steep, stony, and really tests the car suspension!

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Acceuil très sympa Belle vue sur…

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Anonymous

Powered mixed tent site

Liked Acceuil très sympa
Belle vue sur la montagne

Disliked Route d'accès pas très praticable

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Ein sehr schöner Zwischenaufenthalt

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 Asterix S. 2 reviews

Powered gravel and earth motorhome site

Liked Ganz tolle Gastgeber, super Natur

Disliked Der Weg dorthin war abenteuerlich

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Les gérants étaient adorable et à…

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 Amélie M. 1 review

Powered mixed tent site

Liked Les gérants étaient adorable et à l’écoute le camping en général est super je recommande fortement ✨

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Sì mi è piaciuto molto immersi…

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 Sara I. 1 review

Powered mixed tent site

Liked Sì mi è piaciuto molto immersi nella natura e la super gentilezza dei proprietari.

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Lugar perfecto para desconectar en un…

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 Gabriel A. 1 review

Powered gravel and earth motorhome site

Liked Lugar perfecto para desconectar en un ambiente eco-camping agrícola en las alturas.

Plazas amplias, piscina y un huésped (Roberto) amable y presente. Zonas comunes con cocina, frigo etc. Hay muchos detalles a descubrir como un columpio escondido etc. Muy chulo el proyecto que ha creado.

A probar si estáis por Bologna.

Atención lo único a la subida. Camino de piedras, a veces bien empinado. Sin problema para furgo y automáticos, quizá hacer atención para vehículos más grandes.

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Ambiente naturale e molto accogliente e…

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 Rafael D. 1 review

Powered mixed tent site

Liked Ambiente naturale e molto accogliente e pulito.

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From the manager: Grazie Rafael, è stato un piacere averti nostro ospite, torna a trovarci quando passi da queste parti!

We had such a lovely stay…

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Sara T. 1 review

Powered gravel and earth motorhome site

Liked We had such a lovely stay here with Rob and Magdalena! Their home is beautiful and they made their space so welcoming. The location was really ideal for us, with a great view and nice shade for our camper van, and also in terms of its proximity to Bologna itself.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Toddler's pool Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Cascina Mottainai

Via Rio Fabbiani 8/16

Rastignano

Pianoro

Bologna

Italy

40065

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Rome +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

44.42153°N
11.35799°E

Route directions

The site is located at number 8/16 of Via Rio Fabbiani, but it's best to set your satnav to number 8, and from there follow the signs for the farmhouse (along the dirt road that goes up on the right). Follow this road for 800/900 metres to the end.

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

There are a number of nature trails and hiking routes in the Parco Naturale dei Gessi e dei Calanchi, many of which are suitable for cycles and mountain bikes as well as walkers. As you tour, it’s worth stopping in at pretty Castel de' Britti village (25 minutes’ drive), visiting the Museum of Prehistory "Luigi Donini” (15 minutes) and seeing if you can organise a tour of Grotta del Farneto (20 minutes). There are several other protected areas around this site too, so if you’d like to explore further into the local landscapes take a look at options in Parco Storico di Monte Sole (45 minutes), or walk in the area around the sanctuary in Paesaggio Protetto Colline di San Luca (15 minutes). Other interesting options for visits nearby include the Marconi museum at Villa Griffone (25 minutes) and the National Etruscan Museum (half an hour). For a bit of city life, a day in Bologna (20 minutes) is a great call – the city is famed for its food, so you may like to eat your way round the various markets and cafés while also checking out the various historic sights.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Cascina Mottainai have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Cascina Mottainai dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cascina Mottainai? There are a number of nature trails and hiking routes in the Parco Naturale dei Gessi e dei Calanchi, many of which are suitable for cycles and mountain bikes as well as … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cascina Mottainai?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  Anytime –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  Anytime –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  2 p.m.

    It is recommended that you arrive before dark so you can set up on your pitch easily.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cascina Mottainai? From $49.16 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.