A beautiful property perched high in the hills overlooking Fornovo di Taro. The views alone are worth the stay, but it’s the warm and genuine hospitality of Manuella and her husband that make this place extra special. The house is divided in two front-to-back. We had an entire side to ourselves. The bedroom is on the second floor, with a spectacular, south facing view. There were power outlets adjacent to the very comfortable bed - always a plus. The cozy dining room for breakfast (which included a fantastic, farm fresh egg & cheese omelette on request) and Manuella’s justifiably renowned dinners, was on second floor. About that dinner; we devoured a delicious, home cooked feast. A small platter of 36 month old Pamasen set the tone. Then a delicious lasagne, followed by veal roll-ups with cheese and ham (fabulous), garden fresh asparagus and raddichio as the main course. All this was capped by a delicious chocolate cake for dessert. We had a bottle of luscious Parma wine with the meal. The total cost for everything was only €48. Trust us: let Manuella cook for you! The ground floor had the well equipped bathroom, with a great shower with lots of pressure and hot water. And here’s a bonus. If you’re walking the Via Francigena and are tired from a long day, Manuella or her husband will come down the hill and pick you up. You just can’t ask for more! Highly recommended.

Manuela was a most excellent host. As we were Pilgrims hiking the Via Francigena, she agreed to prepare for us a most delicious dinner of homemade food. The breakfast was also very good. In addition, we left behind an important item for our hike at La Vecchia Quercia B&B. Thankfully, Manuela, was kind enough to drive a few kilometers to bring us the hiking items we had left at her B&B. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at La Vecchia Quercia B&B.

Manuela is a delightful host; if you are asked if you want dinner don’t let that opportunity pass, we had the most beautiful home cooked meal, and nothing is too much effort for her. The place is also nice and quiet, just between two villages up on a hill, so we got some quality sleep too.

We stayed at La vecchia quercia whilst walking a section of the Via Francigena, it is a lovely place close to the route. Our hosts were really welcoming and friendly. We had a delicious evening meal and breakfast, traditional home cooking with produce from the garden and local wine. A very peaceful night, lovely views from the bedroom window and birdsong in the morning.

Lovely location (steep hill if you are walking). Excellent food, in part based on their own produce. Made to feel very welcome, a pleasant experience. My hostess went out of her way to help me get a ride the next morning. Grazie, mi è piaciuto molto.

A lovely country stay, right on the Via Francigena. Very nice welcome by the host who also prepared a lovely dinner for me.

Please note that the place is quite a bit outside and uphill of Fornovo. Make sure you know beforehand where it is, to avoid making a long tour to reach it - since you can also get there by a much longer route!

such a great place to end the day of travel . great welcome with a genuine homely feel. Another great example of hospitality we have had whilst walking in Italy. Breakfast was amazing and the fresh home chicken eggs perfect Thank you from the Aussies.

We had a delightful stay with Manuela and her family at their property; she welcomed us with beer and chunks of Parmesan on arrival. The dinner, shared with other guests was delicious and it felt so relaxed and homely. A special place and people.

We did miss the aircon as it was a steamy night.

Manuela is an excellent host and cook. The house is old style and spotless. She even provided me with the recipe for her delicious Italian rice dish (riso al forno)

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Very pilgrim-friendly place! Manuela is a fantastic host. She even let us use the washing machine to clean our hiking clothes. Fresh eggs from the host's chickens in the morning.