Il Frattiero
The Frattiero farmhouse

Il FrattieroBed & Breakfast in the Ferrara countryside

Come and discover us: a lovingly restored historic farmhouse, set in the peace and quiet of the Ferrara countryside.

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The garden at the Frattiero

Our story

Come and discover us

Our story begins in 1994 with the complete restoration of an old farmhouse worn by time. The work, carried out largely by ourselves and our family, respected the building’s original proportions and appearance while making it comfortable and welcoming for all our guests.

The story of the Frattiero itself begins in the sixteenth century, when a small group of monks settled here to farm fields once drained of the floodwaters of a nearby branch of the River Po, whose flow dwindled over the centuries.

Meet Marisa, Sara and Silvio

A thousand reasons

A thousand reasons to visit Il Frattiero

The Bed & Breakfast is only one part of the Frattiero: the extensive grounds are home to a garden with a swimming pool and gazebo — the perfect setting for time with family and friends, or for wellness activities to restore your balance of body and mind.

Booking.com Traveller Review Award 2026 — score 9.9
Traveller Review Awards 2026

Awarded 9.9/10 for excellence by Booking.com

We are delighted to announce that Il Frattiero B&B has received a prestigious accolade from Booking.com in the 2026 Traveller Review Awards, achieving an outstanding score of 9.9 out of 10.

The score reflects the genuine satisfaction of travellers who have stayed with us, rating aspects such as cleanliness, comfort, location, facilities and — above all — the warmth of our welcome.

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The surroundings

The experience continues beyond Il Frattiero

A range of leaflets is available to our guests, covering the natural beauty and the artistic and architectural treasures that surround us, along with maps of Ferrara and the nearby towns, cycling routes and attractions not to be missed.

Places of interestDistance
Museum of Historical Model-Making5 minutes
Belriguardo Castle7 minutes
Cona Hospital — Arcispedale S. Anna10 minutes
Ferrara (UNESCO World Heritage city)15 minutes
Ferrara exhibition centre18 minutes
Verginese Castle20 minutes
Bando nature reserve (Portomaggiore)25 minutes
Comacchio (“Little Venice”)30 minutes
Campotto nature reserve (Argenta)30 minutes
Adriatic Sea (the Ferrara Lidos)35 minutes
Bologna exhibition centre38 minutes
Bologna Marconi Airport45 minutes
Ravenna55 minutes
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