Cascina Mottainai

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Area tende
Area tende
Gravel and earth motorhome pitch
Tenda su piattaforma di legno
Tenda su parte alta al mattino
Motorhome pitches
Panorama sulle colline
Sabbiera per bambini
Camper westfalia
1/44
Gravel and earth motorhome pitch
Tenda su piattaforma di legno
Tenda su parte alta al mattino

  • 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 sites 4
Mobile homes for rent 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • 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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Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

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Overall rating from 33 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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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

94% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This eco-campsite provides a serene, natural escape with welcoming hosts. Guests love the quiet, beautiful hillside setting with great views and clean facilities, including an outdoor kitchen and eco-toilets. The access road is steep and gravelly; drive carefully. A few bugs are noted, but it's highly recommended for a relaxing nature getaway. Owners are actively improving the site.

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Un endroit très calme, avec une…

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Yves M.

Powered gravel and earth RV campsite

Liked Un endroit très calme, avec une vue sympa si vous poussez à pied un peu au dessus
Un coté nature qui va jusqu’au respect de l’environnement qui colle avec le lieux.
Le propriétaire et également très conciliant

Disliked Bien fermer votre tente ou van car ils y a de micro moustiques voraces

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It was awesome. In the middle…

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Sarah S.

Powered mixed tent campsite

Liked It was awesome. In the middle of nature. Just piece. Very kind. I will come back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you Sarah, we are here all year round! See you next time and thanks for your visit :)

Naturnaher Campingplatz mit sauberen Anlagen, freundlicher Betreiber

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Anonymous

Powered gravel and earth RV campsite

Liked Sehr familiär, ruhig und abgeschieden

Disliked Der Anfahrtsweg ist etwas abenteuerlich.

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Very friendly, helpful owners. Nice outdoor eating…

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Gerald J.

Powered gravel and earth RV campsite

Liked Very friendly, helpful owners.
Nice outdoor eating area/kitchen.
Eco ethos.

Disliked Difficult access road.

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Endroit très calme. Sanitaires propres. Parfait.…

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Gaelle M.

Powered gravel and earth RV campsite

Liked Endroit très calme. Sanitaires propres. Parfait. De plus le propriétaire parle français !
Pour info chemin en cailloux avec trou , il faut grimper pour atteindre la localisation

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Je recommande l’expérience, mais peut-être sur un temps court.

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Thierry J.

Powered gravel and earth RV campsite

Liked L’accueil très chaleureux, la découverte pour nous des toilettes sèches ! Le calme et la tranquillité. Le projet écologique des hôtes.

Disliked La douche un peu rustique et l’accès assez chaotique.

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A lovely site offering tiered camping pictures and a cosy apartment

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George M.

Powered mixed tent campsite

Liked Lovely location up in the hills above Bologna. Super hospitable and friendly hosts. Warm welcoming atmosphere around the site. Great dog walk nearby with beautiful views of the surrounding hills. Nicely furnished apartment with AC and raised double bed!

Disliked Absolutely nothing, it was great 😃

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From the manager: Hi George, thanks for your visit, for the next year we have many more ideas for our campsite! See you and take care!

Magnifique spot de camping reculé avec sanitaires + électricité

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Tom V.

Powered mixed tent campsite

Liked L'accueil et le tour du propriétaire étaient formidables !
Le cadre est exceptionnel, en pleine nature.
Tout ce qui est nécessaire (douche, WC, eau, électricité) pour un séjour en camping réussi est présent.
Le terrain est presque plat donc avec quelques ajustements de la voiture, on arrive à une disposition bien parallèle au sol

Disliked Il faut juste faire attention à l'accès au camping. En effet, il faut prévoir que c'est une route de campagne très pentue en gravier avec des ornières par moments. Pour notre part, une polo avec tente de toit est passée. Mais cela est ecrit dans la description donc ca n'est pas un aspect négatif en soi.

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An amazing calm place, excellent host…

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Vojtěch M.

Powered mixed tent campsite

Liked An amazing calm place, excellent host with a lovely dog.
I highly recommend.
Definitely will come visit again.

Disliked none

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1er séjour en tente pour moi,…

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Jomain C.

Powered mixed tent campsite

Liked 1er séjour en tente pour moi, ma fille m'a dit "Maman c'est le luxe là".
Hôte très accueillant, équipements complets, je recommencerai.

Disliked Le chemin d'accès est comme c'est écrit en mauvais état.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park 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? No 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
    On-park 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 $29.30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.