We had a brilliant time at Ca Gioiosa during our one-week tour of Italy. The skills of Fiona Dunk and her family as hosts cannot be faulted in any way. No request or question was too much to ask of her. We stayed here as part of our "Top Gear Tour of Italy" as we visited the museums of Lambourghini... More

We recently spent a week at Ca' Gioiosa and cannot say enough about how fabulous our experience was at the villa. The setting is ideal for relaxing in the Italian countryside and serves as a perfect base for visiting nearby cities and towns. Fiona Dunk is the most gracious and efficient hostess. She was available to answer questions and, upon... More

What a good shot to stay a week with our extended Dutch family (grandma, parents and three teenage daugthers) in this beautiful and warm house. Everybody had a nice and very clean room with a big and well equiped bathroom. The view is astonishing, the pool perfect for refreshing and sunning with fabulous view. The nearby towns offer good restaurants,... More

We were 5 adults spending a week at Ca Gioiosa the week of October 9-16, 2010 and we're so glad we found this lovely home in the hills close to Bologna. Fiona is amazing - a wonderful host that welcomed us all with open arms and was always ready to help us with any questions. Elise and Francesco were a... More

If you are looking for the perfect place to get in touch with the feel of the Italian countryside and to have an angel on your shoulder to give you advice, then look no further than Ca Gioiosa. Our family of four, including two teenage daughters, spent a week in July as the guests of Fiona and her children. To... More

Do yourself a favour and add Ca Gioiosa to the 1,000 places to see before you die, and put it high on the List! Set in beautiful countryside, Ca Gioiosa is a tranquil place but well situated to visit the larger cities such as Bologna, Ferrara, and Florence. It is also close by to many smaller towns and villages which... More

We have just spent two weeks with friends in this wonderful house in a most beautiful part of Italy. Fiona and her children Elisa and Francesco made us so welcome, nothing was too much trouble. They shared food and wine with us and recommended great places to eat where we enjoyed gorgeous meals at reasonable prices. Many towns and cities... More

What a great place to stay and experince the area like a real Italian. We were with a group on a business trip, but the minute we got back to Ca Gioiosa it was all peace and tranquility. Fiona was a delightful hostess and very helpful when we got stranded by the Big Volcano!! We look forward to returning next... More

We started our trip by flying in by RyanAir. The flight was delayed by hours, so we ended up arriving in Bologna at 2.30 in the night. Before take-off we called the car-rental agency, and they told us that they would close before we arrived. We also knew that all hotels in the Bologna area were fully booked. When we... More