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Nestled in the tranquil Bolognese hills, this resort centres around Palazzo Bentivoglio, a country castle dating back three centuries. This historic building is surrounded by a contemporary stone village built in harmony with the landscape of rolling parkland, farmland, olive
trees, vineyard and expanses of water.
Bright and spacious rooms and suites reflect the elegance of the ancient site and surrounding natural beauty, featuring soft tones and handcrafted materials lit by large windows. The connection with the earth inspires the cuisine across the varied restaurants and zero km products, sourced from the farm, including award-winning extra virgin olive oil.
Staying at Palazzo di Varignana is an opportunity to restore your mind, body and soul. Discover a profound sense of wellbeing at Varsana Spa and in seven outdoor pools, including Crystal Pools, saltwater pools and private Rose Pool and Olive Tree Pool. Rituals include The Hammam and The Ofuro, a Japanese treatment where the connection between mind and spirit redefines self-care.
Everything you need to know before planning your dream trip
The Essentials
Private transfers are 30 minutes from Bologna Airport / 136 Rooms, Suites & Villas / 7 Restaurants & 2 Bars / Spa / Fitness Centre / Yoga / Driving Range / Swimming Pool
When to travel
The shoulder seasons, May to June & September to October, offer landscapes full of colour and pleasant temperatures. Summers can be hot and humid with highs of 30°C while winters can be cool and wet.
How to get there
British Airways fly to Bologna daily from London. Low cost airlines offer alternative timings and direct departures from Luton, Stansted, Manchester & Glasgow.
Our Destination Specialists
our destination specialist
Nina LloydSpecialist area: Caribbean, Indian Ocean, Cruise & Europe25 years in travel industry
Jo AbbottSpecialist area: USA & Caribbean28 years in travel industry
Zoe DoddSpecialist area: USA, Canada & Europe20 years in travel industry
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We have been using Azure to arrange our holidays for over 12 years. Every year usually twice a year, sometimes more, we rely on the experienced team at Chester to provide expert information on our chosen destinations. Be it a return to our established favorites in Barbados and Dubai or a new and exiting destination chosen from Azures brochure it is always handled in a friendly and competent manner. The small details are not missed such as do we need late check out or early arrival, which can make such a difference after sometimes long hours travelling.
For us using Azure takes the uncertainty out of booking holidays.
We have been booking our holidays through Azure for 10 years and we can thoroughly recommend them.
The Azure team arrange amazing holidays, well chosen destinations and hotels with a tailored itinerary that runs like clockwork with so many wonderful extras, it really takes the time and stress out of planning. When the weather has disrupted our journeys, their 24 hour service has provided us with 5* rescues!
Nothing is too much trouble for Azure staff and the same goes for all the staff we have met on our Azure holidays which really are out of this world.
We continue to recommend your company and all your wonderful team and look forward to our next holiday with you.
Well we are back in the UK after an amazing trip for a very special birthday and must thank Azure in Chester and Jayne O'Gorman for organising everything after we won the auction bid for this trip with SeaDream Yacht Club at Valerie's Summer Ball last year! We had the trip of a lifetime, met amazing people, visited fabulous places and befriended the superb crew aboard SeaDream I. We couldn't fault a single thing onboard - just amazing and hope we can meet the crew again at some future date! I even cried when i had to leave! Well done Azure and Jayne O'Gorman.
My first experience with Azure was when they came to my rescue when my family and I were stranded abroad on holiday without accommodation, their professionalism and ability to make things happen at very very short notice was second to none.
They were very knowledgeable and were able to utilise their many relationships within the industry to get things resolved for me within an hour. I can't praise them enough for rescuing my family's holiday and making it a truly memorable time.
Since then the team always do their best to make my holidays the best they can possibly be based on their own vast travel knowledge and experiences. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them and wouldn't use anyone else for luxurious travel.
Nestled in the tranquil Bolognese hills, this resort centres around Palazzo Bentivoglio, a country castle dating back three centuries. This historic building is surrounded by a contemporary stone village built in harmony with the landscape of rolling parkland, farmland, olive
trees, vineyard and expanses of water.
Bright and spacious rooms and suites reflect the elegance of the ancient site and surrounding natural beauty, featuring soft tones and handcrafted materials lit by large windows. The connection with the earth inspires the cuisine across the varied restaurants and zero km products, sourced from the farm, including award-winning extra virgin olive oil.
Staying at Palazzo di Varignana is an opportunity to restore your mind, body and soul. Discover a profound sense of wellbeing at Varsana Spa and in seven outdoor pools, including Crystal Pools, saltwater pools and private Rose Pool and Olive Tree Pool. Rituals include The Hammam and The Ofuro, a Japanese treatment where the connection between mind and spirit redefines self-care.
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Spa
Yes
Cookery Classes
Yes
Fitness Centre
Yes
Wine Tasting
Yes
The Essentials
Private transfers are 30 minutes from Bologna Airport / 136 Rooms, Suites & Villas / 7 Restaurants & 2 Bars / Spa / Fitness Centre / Yoga / Driving Range / Swimming Pool
Shoe Polishing
No
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