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 & Motorhome sites 4
Caravans for hire 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 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.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • This is a quiet campground/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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Site types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.2

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Peaceful

92% would recommend this campground to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful, off-grid spot near Bologna. Friendly hosts, eco facilities (outdoor shower!), quiet vibes. Steep but manageable access. Rejuvenating for most, though one found it pricey for what's offered. Limited shade.

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A lovely site offering tiered camping pictures and a cosy apartment

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George M.

Powered mixed tent site

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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Magnifique spot de camping reculé avec sanitaires + électricité

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Tom V.

Powered mixed tent site

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.

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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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Es ist ein kleiner Campingplatz. Es…

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Celina B.

Powered mixed tent site

Liked Es ist ein kleiner Campingplatz. Es ist sehr gemütlich. Es steht eine Küche mit Kühlschrank und zwei Herdplatten zur Verfügung. Roberto ist sehr nett.

Disliked Wenn man mit dem Bus nach Bologna möchte, sollte man wissen, dass der Weg von Campingplatz sehr unschön ist. Nicht mal weil es sehr steil nach unten und oben geht, sondern, weil auf dem Weg sehr viele Tiere sind die die ganze Zeit um dich herum fliegen (direkt ins Gesicht und so)

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From the manager: Hi Celina, thanks for your visit, we are still not able to control the wild animals who live around us, sorry, but maybe in the future 🙃 Have a nice day!

« Le meilleur camping du monde » selon nos 2 filles (6 et 9 ans)

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Richard F.

Powered mixed tent site

Liked Tout!
L’amabilité de Roberto, les installations bien pensées, l’état d’esprit global de ce camping…

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From the manager: Merci Richard, je ne sais pas si nous sommes le meilleur camping du monde, mais vous êtes définitivement une super famille! Cordialement, nous vous souhaitons le meilleur et espérons vous revoir dans le futur!

Questo posto è stato una stupenda…

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Anonymous

Powered mixed tent site

Liked Questo posto è stato una stupenda scoperta! Totalmente immerso nel silenzio della natura appena fuori Bologna, ma comunque fornito di tutto ciò che può servire per un campeggio confortevole, bagno, cucina, frigo, acqua potabile, wifi ecc.. Tutto molto funzionale e assolutamente ecologico, poche piazzole cosicché si può star sicuri di restare in un ambiente silenzioso e rilassante. Grazie di tutto, torneremo sicuramente!

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From the manager: Ciao Raffaella, grazie per la tua recensione, siamo piccoli e tali rimarremo, ma con sempre più servizi e possibilmente sempre più ecologici! Un caro saluto, passa a trovarci quando vuoi :)

Il faut y arriver ,mais une…

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Anonymous

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Liked Il faut y arriver ,mais une fois en haut ça vaut le coup, c'est calme ,la vue est magnifique ,le lieu très agréable et il y a une belle ambiance
et Roberto est très sympa ,
Merci beaucoup!
En particulier d'avoir parlé en francais alors que je galère en italien ;)

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camping en pleine nature trés sympathique.bien…

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Anonymous

Powered mixed tent site

Liked camping en pleine nature trés sympathique.bien équipé.patron accueillant.le systéme eau/éléctricité,toilettes sèches autonomes.proche de bologne.

Disliked l'activité industrielle des moustiques (littéralement était dévoré le 1e soir).l'accés compliqué à pied ça grimpe énormémement.

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From the manager: Merci Guillaume, car dans les collines, les moustiques ne sont présents que lorsqu'il fait très chaud et qu'il n'y a pas de vent. Aujourd'hui, avec 31 degrés °C, pas un seul moustique ne vole, et je crois que l'été est terminé ! Bon retour et bonne soirée, à bientôt !

A fantastic campsite in the mountains…

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fiona d.

Powered gravel and earth motorhome site

Liked A fantastic campsite in the mountains but only a bus ride from Bologna. Offgrid sustainable camping with lovely hosts. I left feeling grounded rejuvenated and relaxed..thank you so much for looking after me.

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From the manager: I am very happy for you Fiona, and very greateful for your word. Have a nice return and adventure all over the world!

Wunderbare Lage, freundlicher Gastgeber, bei den…

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Anonymous

Powered mixed tent site

Liked Wunderbare Lage, freundlicher Gastgeber, bei den wir Strom für unser e-Auto laden konnten. Alles super ökologisch, Trockentoilette, Wasser aus Regenwasser, Outdoor Küche. Auf der Spitze eines Hügels gelegen, Fahrt rauf etwas abenteuerlich aber machbar.

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From the manager: 🔋🔋🔋🔋😊😊😊😊 Keep on charging! Thanks for your visit!

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport 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 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 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?
    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 $44.68 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.