B&B Day Emilia Romagna Province of Piacenza Castell'Arquato San Lorenzo Podere Palazzo Illica

Podere Palazzo Illica

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Bed & Breakfast | Via del Canale, 5 - Castell'Arquato | Zona: Collina
Tel. 0523 803965 | Cell. 333 4422318
Regional identification code: 033012-AG-00001
National identification code: IT033012B5IIF7ZTTZ
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Guests love it because: charming property, swimming pool, abundant breakfast, spectacular view, the design of the property, cheap.
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Just 2 km from Castell’Arquato, in the San Lorenzo area, lies Podere Palazzo Illica, a true gem of history and nature. This ancient 17th-century palace, once owned by Diogene Illica, father of the famous librettist Luigi Illica, has preserved its original structures, furnishings, and the charm of a bygone era, offering guests a unique experience where relaxation blends with culture.

Nestled among the gentle hills of Arquata, with ravines, vineyards, and oak forests, the estate enjoys a panoramic and easily accessible location, close to the thermal complexes of Bacedasco, Salsomaggiore, Tabiano, and Castell’Arquato. The Visconti Castle and the Collegiate Church of Castell’Arquato are must-see destinations for those wishing to explore the historical treasures of the area.

The accommodations at Podere Palazzo Illica provide a perfect blend of tradition and modern comfort. In the main building, the former rooms of the family have been transformed into cozy double and triple rooms with private bathrooms, tastefully decorated in styles from different eras. The renovation of the 19th-century building of Locanda Illica has created triple, quadruple, and quintuple rooms, perfect for groups or families, all while respecting the original architecture. The spaces feature large windows overlooking the Italian garden, olive and walnut parquet flooring, and refined details that create an elegant atmosphere.

The dining area, stylish and well-maintained, has been created from an ancient room with brick and sandstone arches, while the library offers a vast selection of literary and artistic works, as well as Italian and foreign language courses. For corporate and training events, the “Old England” conference room can accommodate up to 70 people, and an additional seminar room holds 20 seats. There is also a small gym in the vaulted room, a massage area, and a swimming pool available from May to October.

For nature lovers, the estate offers guided e-bike tours, walks through the olive groves and forests, and a fitness trail leading to the ridge of Monte Rosso, where breathtaking views of Castell’Arquato can be enjoyed. Podere Palazzo Illica is a place where history, natural beauty, and hospitality come together, providing guests with an unforgettable stay.

The breakfast, which consists of locally sourced products, is served from 08: 00 to 10: 00 a. m. It is possible to request an "early breakfast" or a "late breakfast".

  • Disabled Access
  • Pets Allowed
  • Historic House
  • Romantic Atmosphere
  • Parking
  • Swimming Pool
  • Garden
  • TV
  • Free Wifi
  • Family
  • Business
  • Hair dryer
  • Charm
  • Heating
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33 reviews
mauro
mauro
Property: 7 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 10 | Location: 7 | Price/Quality: 8 | Breakfast: 8
The owner, an extremely pleasant lady, could not do enough for me and my wife.\n\nThe room was very spacious and clean and breakfast was served with lots of homemade cakes and jams, all superb.\n\nWe also had dinner in the restaurant and the food was very much appreciated, homemade pasta served with a tomato and bean sauce "pisarei e fasò" are to die for.
stayed from 03/31/2017 to 04/02/2017
michel
michel
Property: 8 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 9 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 6
The cupboards in the apartment's kitchen need some repairs like the Guignois door or those that do not open without knowing the trick to open them.
stayed from 07/14/2025 to 07/19/2025
francesco
francesco
Property: 8 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 8 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 9 | Breakfast: 8
francesco rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 05/03/2025 to 05/04/2025
rita
rita
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Location with the charm of the past. Structure surrounded by greenery but only a couple of kilometers from Castell'Arquato and in an intermediate position between Parma and Piacenza. Spacious areas furnished in a simple but functional way. Large parking inside the structure and proximity to interesting places to visit. Good sweet-salty breakfast. Impeccable cleanliness. Courtesy in welcoming. My stay was in spring but at other times a large outdoor pool is available.
stayed from 03/08/2025 to 03/10/2025
margherita
margherita
Property: 8 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 9 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 8 | Breakfast: 7
margherita rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 01/04/2025 to 01/06/2025
The answer from the host:
Grazie mille per il suo feedback! Speriamo di averla nuovamente nostro ospite in prossime occasioni. Un caro saluto da tutto lo staff
davide
davide
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Wonderful location, very kind and attentive staff, truly excellent value for money. The pool is a real gem. We had a great time and will come back.
stayed from 08/12/2023 to 08/15/2023
The answer from the host:
Gent.mo Davide, grazie di essere stato nostro ospite e di aver dedicato tempo a inviarci il suo parere. Ci aiuta a fare sempre meglio! Lo staff
adriana
adriana
Property: 8 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 9 | Breakfast: 10
adriana rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 05/24/2023 to 05/25/2023
The answer from the host:
Gentile Adriana, grazie per la valutazione e per essere stata nostra ospite. La vostra soddisfazione è il nostro miglior risultato. Lo staff di Podere Illica
francesca
francesca
Property: 5 | Cleaning: 4 | Host: 6 | Location: 7 | Price/Quality: 2 | Breakfast: 5
The room is not up to the price paid.
stayed from 04/29/2023 to 04/30/2023
The answer from the host:
Gentile ospite, Siamo spiacenti nel riscontrare che la camera non sia stata di suo gradimento. Avrebbe potuto farlo presente al personale nel momento del check in. Saremmo stati lieti di assegnarle altro alloggio, qualora disponibile. Ringraziandola per aver dedicato tempo a recensire la nostra struttura, prendiamo nota del suo feedback in un'ottica di costante miglioramento dei servizi. Cordialmente
patrizia
patrizia
Property: 8 | Cleaning: 7 | Host: 8 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 8 | Breakfast: 9
patrizia rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 04/29/2023 to 04/30/2023
The answer from the host:
Gentile ospite Grazie per il tempo dedicato alla recensione. Cordialmente Lo staff
fabrizio
fabrizio
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 9 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 8 | Breakfast: 10
Beautiful vacation.
stayed from 10/30/2022 to 10/31/2022
The answer from the host:
Grazie mille Fabrizio! Torni a trovarci con la sua bella famiglia. Chiara
maria
maria
Property: 7 | Cleaning: 7 | Host: 9 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 6 | Breakfast: 7
Wonderful pool and very convenient location.
stayed from 08/20/2021 to 08/21/2021
marc
marc
Property: 8 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 8 | Location: 7 | Price/Quality: 8 | Breakfast: 7
marc rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 08/16/2021 to 08/20/2021
teresa
teresa
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Thank you for the lovely evening.
stayed from 07/22/2021 to 07/23/2021
daniela
daniela
Property: 8 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 9 | Location: 7 | Price/Quality: 9 | Breakfast: 8
Accustomed to traveling, sometimes the villages of Italy are lost sight of. The property is a marvel, it feels like going back in time. Everything has a flavor of old traditions and nostalgic family returns. The owner is a volcano of advice, historical notions, information on castles to visit, and anecdotes from her life and the territory. The sunset by the pool is enchanting and trekking is possible. We chose half board and the food was excellent, we were treated to handmade pasta and traditional Piacenza dishes. All good and seasoned with extra virgin olive oil produced by them and recipes to take home. I highly recommend it to those who want to escape as a couple or for families.
stayed from 09/30/2020 to 10/02/2020
arcangela
arcangela
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Beautiful seventeenth-century farmhouse, furnished with great taste inside and out in the garden. Owners and staff are exquisite and very kind, always attentive to our needs. They also provide a great service to the territory, recommending visits and excursions. Perfect for children who are even pampered and spoiled by the very kind lady owner.
stayed from 08/24/2020 to 08/29/2020
francesca
francesca
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 9 | Breakfast: 10
We were guests at this property for the BBDay and we had a great time! The estate immersed in nature is rich in history, which the owner illustrated to us, also showing us her library full of interesting volumes. Excellent breakfast with homemade cakes, very kind hosts, strategic place to visit the Castles of the Duchy and other wonders, what can I say, a place to definitely come back to!
stayed from 03/06/2020 to 03/08/2020
paolo
paolo
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 8 | Breakfast: 10
Splendid opportunity to combine well-being and relaxation in a refined environment with an ancient flavor, immersed in nature and close to the main routes for visiting castles and art cities. Friendly, professional, and caring staff, abundant and fully satisfying breakfast, comfortable and spacious room, equipped with mosquito nets and well soundproofed. Overall excellent, difficult to find significant flaws. High rating.
stayed from 03/06/2020 to 03/08/2020
cinzia
cinzia
Property: 8 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 8 | Breakfast: 10
The stay at Podere Palazzo Illica has an extra touch, just like its owner, Mrs. Maria Enrica, who is truly a spectacular character that knows how to entertain guests by pointing out the true gems to visit in the surroundings and sharing her simple but delicious homemade cake recipes for breakfast. I took home 3 recipes, discovered incredible places like Veleia Romana (the Pompeii of Northern Italy) which I was unaware of, tasted the extra virgin olive oil from Napoleon's olive trees, and listened to stories, anecdotes, and tales from Mrs. Maria that I will always carry in my heart. The B&B is very convenient for visiting many nearby places of interest and the breakfast, although only sweet, is a real gem because it is artisanal and genuine, composed of the magnificent homemade cakes and jams made by the legendary Mrs. Maria. We will definitely come back! Thank you for everything! Cinzia and Andrea.
stayed from 03/06/2020 to 03/08/2020
gaetano
gaetano
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 8
Beautiful place, excellent welcome and the owner is exceptional. Recommended.
stayed from 11/22/2019 to 11/24/2019
beatrice
beatrice
Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 3
Wonderful structure with spacious rooms and comfortable beds. Immense garden and presence of horses that enhance the stay. Only downside is the breakfast, only sweet. Missing cold cuts and cheeses as well as wholemeal bread or alternative drinks to milk. Such a spectacular structure could update the breakfast menu to become top-notch.
stayed from 10/31/2019 to 11/01/2019
cristina
cristina
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Heaven must be similar. This place is enchanting. It exudes love in every detail. And history and art that Maria tells you with the enthusiasm of her life. Full of study, of beginnings, of good and just things. And with the same passion she cooks beef cheeks that are unmatched, prepares medlar compotes and zero km pies, seeks the true name of everything and everyone. You come back home richer and with the certainty of returning.
stayed from 02/23/2019 to 02/24/2019
simone
simone
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Podere Palazzo Illica is welcoming and excellently managed by Mrs. Maria, who manages to find exclusive time for her guests, as she is very helpful both within the services of her estate and in providing information and directions for trips outside the door. We found a family atmosphere and abundant, very good cuisine. The price is not high considering the place and the services. For those who love Italian culture, it is an excellent reference point. Recommended to everyone.
stayed from 08/12/2018 to 08/18/2018
giuseppe
giuseppe
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
giuseppe rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 11/01/2017 to 11/02/2017
mila
mila
Property: 8 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
mila rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 10/21/2017 to 10/22/2017
vittorio
vittorio
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
I fully agree with Sonia's excellent review who stayed from 02/09/2017 to 03/09/2017, also my wife and my son accompanied by his family stayed for only one night, but I promised to the very nice Mrs. Maria that we will come back to visit that magnificent territory where the magical Podere Palazzo Illica is located. Congratulations and see you again.
stayed from 10/07/2017 to 10/08/2017
luca
luca
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 8 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 8 | Breakfast: 8
Excellent Bed and Breakfast 5 minutes from Castel'Arquato. Clean, very new rooms, very comfortable beds and stunning location. The lady who runs it is very helpful and friendly.
stayed from 09/18/2017 to 09/20/2017
sonia
sonia
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 9
I stayed only one night, unfortunately, but it was a wonderful experience: the farmhouse is a very pleasant place, with various well-kept spaces, a park with garden and animals, ideal for countryside walks and relaxing moments. Cozy and clean rooms, good food cooked by Mrs. Maria Enrica, who is the real surprise and the true treasure of Podere Palazzo Illica. A cultured, interesting lady who, upon request, opened her incredible library to us, full of books of all kinds and containing ancient and precious volumes. She gladly talks about her love for Podere Palazzo Illica, how she came to own it and how she renovated it over time, with the help of professionals and after extensive research in the archives to restore its original form (the one it had at the time of the father of the librettist of Puccini, Luigi Illica, who lived there). It's a convenient location to visit true gems like Castell'Arquato of course, but also the other medieval village with the castle of Vigoleno, the Roman ruins of Veleia Romana, the abbey of Chiaravalle, and on the way back to Mantova, we also visited the residence of Soragna. A weekend of relaxation for the body and nourishment for the mind and spirit: a lovely birthday gift for my husband. Highly recommended.
stayed from 09/02/2017 to 09/03/2017
stefania
stefania
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 9 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 9 | Breakfast: 10
Our stay was short, but we returned with Podere Palazzo Illica in our hearts. Spacious room (we were 3 + dog) and very clean, we used the restaurant: everything good and portions super abundant as well as breakfast, excellent cakes. We will return.
stayed from 08/12/2017 to 08/13/2017
pamela
pamela
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 8
pamela rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 05/27/2017 to 05/28/2017
fernanda
fernanda
Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 9 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 9 | Breakfast: 9
We stayed only one night during our visit to the Castles of the Duchy, a truly beautiful place, with a very relaxing atmosphere! Surrounded by nature and animals, it is a very well-kept, cared for, and spotlessly clean place. The lady is very kind and excellent in dealing with people, truly a recommended and enjoyable stay. We couldn't try the cuisine as we didn't stay over the weekend, but the lady indicated a really nice place where we ate very well (l'Angiolina).
stayed from 09/22/2016 to 09/23/2016
roberto
roberto
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 9
roberto rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 05/06/2014 to 05/07/2014
giorgio
giorgio
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 9
Truly welcoming and with exceptional managers. An excellent little vacation.
stayed from 04/20/2014 to 04/24/2014
alda
alda
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
alda rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 06/30/2013 to 07/07/2013

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