B&B da Viviana
A stay characterised by sports, relax and fine food

If, you wish to spend your holidays in unspoiled and peaceful places, you like trekking, horse riding, mountain-biking or free climbing, you consider your holidays as a chance to discover authentic flavours and good food, B&B da Viviana in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennine National Park is the perfect residence for you! Just across the Tuscan border (30 min) and a short drive to the beautiful art cities of Parma, Modena, Bologna, Pisa, Lucca, Verona, B&B da Viviana puts you in the heart of the Italian Apennines. It is ideal for those who want a real taste of Italian culture in a beautiful unspoiled setting, one of the best kept secrets in Italy.

B&B da Viviana is a delightful 2 storey cottage, ideal for couples, families or a group of friends, and offers a family atmosphere with Italian hospitality. The rooms are bright, comfortable and quiet with high quality beds. All the bedrooms have a private bathroom with shower.

It is also available: a comfortable lounge where you can mingle, watch TV or make plans for your holidays; a terrace with panoramic breathtaking view of Pietra di Bismantova and the Apennines mountains and where you can enjoy a glass of wine or a cup of tea; a small garden where you can relax or sunbathe; an adjacent space for private parking next to the property.

A useful selection of maps, guides, catalogues and timetables is at your disposal, but if you need more information, you can always chat with us and we will be delighted to help you to discover the hidden sights and less-known delights of this land or to suggest a visit to the art cities of Parma, Modena and Bologna. With these resources at your disposal you can really make the most of your holiday in this beautiful unspoiled land.

For eating out in the evening, we are lucky to have a wide variety of excellent restaurants in the local vicinity. We can of course advise you. With some of them we have made special agreements and you can get a 5 course meal with wine from 12 Euros per person.

The territory where B&B da Viviana is situated is characteristic for the uncontaminated landscape and breathtaking views. The surroundings area offers different opportunities for everyone who loves trekking, horse riding, mountain biking or free climbing but it is also a wonderful starting point for visiting the art cities of Parma, Modena, Bologna, Verona, Pisa and Lucca or the spectacular landscape of Cinque Terre. The jewel in its crown is the magnificent Pietra di Bismantova which really captures the tranquil beauty of the Apennine Mountains.

This is genuine unspoiled Italy and can be likened to Tuscany, as it was 30 years ago - without the tourists. Due to its central location, the major cities and lakes in Northern Italy can be visited as day trips with one-two hour drive, thus avoiding expensive hotel stops overnight. Use our house as a base, 40 minutes drive from major railway station and the A1 motorway.

Emilia Romagna is without doubt the region where Italy's best food is produced. The local specialities, famous throughout the world, include parmigiano-reggiano (take a visit to the local dairy 3 min walk from the B&B where parmigiano-reggiano cheese is made), Parma ham, lasagne, balsamic vinegar and tortelli staffed with meat, vegetables and herbs. Lambrusco is the most renowned wine produced from the local vineyards. Eating in a good and healthy way in Reggio's Apennine is surely easy!