Night in a vintage van in the hills of Bologna
Highlights
- Spend a night in a vintage van with a traveller's soul
- Experience the thrill of falling asleep in the natural setting of the Bolognese hills
- Enrich your stay with a breakfast lovingly prepared by your host
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Full description
Ready to go on a 'journey' that will last one night?
That's what awaits you aboard Ermanno, the vintage van with a traveller's soul. After many years travelling the world, it now welcomes guests who want to spend an unusual stay in the hills of Bologna.
And don't forget to choose the option with breakfast, to put the turbo into gear for a new day!
What we will do
Check-in is from 12 noon at the Pianoro (BO) facility. You will be welcomed by the hosts, Roberto and Maddalena, ready to make your stay in the hills of Bologna unforgettable!
You will stay in the vintage Ermanno van, a Fiat 238 model van, transformed into a tiny house after years of travelling around the world.
- Sleeping space: double mattress inside; we recommend you bring your own sleeping bag or request it free of charge at the hotel. In the sleeping area there is also a mini projector with a towel to watch TV series, documentaries or films using the power sockets and Wi-Fi connection (moving outside to watch the stars is always the best option in summer)!
- Bathroom: Next to the vintage van there is a dry cab toilet, i.e. no flush. There is also a shared outdoor gazebo equipped with a washbasin, shower and washing machine; in summer you can shower outside. Towels and homemade soap will be provided by the host.
- Kitchen: inside the vintage van and equipped with induction hob, coffee machine, fridge, tea kettle and toaster; there is also a shared outside gazebo equipped with oven and dishwasher. There is also a shared barbecue area outside for guests' use. When booking you can select the"with breakfast" option for a sweet awakening: the picnic basket includes home-made vegetable milk, home-made bread, freshly baked croissants, jam, fruit juice and other goodies.
- Other services: outside there is a tree house and a sandpit for our youngest guests.
- What to do nearby: ane-bike excursion in the centre of Bologna and a horseback ride in the Bolognese hills are just some of the activities that can be booked on Freedome to do in the vicinity of the accommodation, located just a few kilometres away from the capital of Emilia-Romagna.
Check-out is required by 12 noon the following day.
Who it is aimed at
Reservations must be made by a person over 18 years of age.
The tent can accommodate 2 adults (from 7 years) or 2 adults (from 7 years) and 1 child (up to 6 years). Reservations that do not meet the participation requirement will not be accepted.
The facility is not accessible to persons with mobility disabilities.
Other information
The vintage van stay is available all year round. In the event of bad weather, the stay may still take place at the discretion of the host.
Check-in from 12:00 and check-out by 12:00. Please contact the host at the contact details given in your booking confirmation email to communicate your arrival time.
Dogs are allowed outside the vintage van free of charge. If you wish to bring your dog inside the vintage van, a deposit of €150.00 is required, payable in cash on site, which is returned at the end of your stay if there are no damages.
Options are available for people with food allergies and/or intolerances: please contact the host at the contact details given in your booking confirmation email to communicate any dietary requirements.
There is free parking on site with the possibility of recharging your electric car for a fee. The meeting point can be reached by public transport: from the bus stop there is an uphill walk of about 800 metres, not recommended if you have a suitcase; contact the host at the contact details given in the booking confirmation e-mail to request a free ride to the bus stop.
Recommended clothing
- Clothing suitable for the season
- Hiking boots or trainers
Don't forget to bring
Sleeping bag (if possessed)
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Pianoro, Bologna
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
Se hai effettuato una prenotazione a data fissa e le condizioni meteo non sono idonee allo svolgimento dell’attività in sicurezza (secondo il parere esperto della guida), ti sarà rimborsato l’intero importo pagato. La guida potrebbe proporti una data o un orario alternativi in cui svolgere l’attività. Puoi liberamente scegliere se accettare o meno queste proposte. Se non puoi recuperarla, procederemo al rimborso totale!\n Se hai fissato la data del tuo Voucher Regalo e il maltempo non ha permesso lo svolgimento dell’attività, il Voucher rimane regolarmente valido fino alla data di scadenza indicata sullo stesso.\n
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is moderate. You get a full refund if you cancel within 8 days from the activity start date. Within 7 and 5 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
