Cultivated calm

Palazzo di Varignana

Family friendly

Longevity secrets

Spa sanctuary

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Overview

Palazzo di Varignana is one of those places that makes wellbeing feel easy. Set among vineyards, olive groves and rolling hills outside Bologna, it combines an exceptional spa and thoughtful wellness programmes with all the pleasures of an Italian country estate. Days naturally drift between spa pools, countryside walks, long lunches and time spent outdoors. At the heart of its approach to wellbeing is the Acquaviva Method, a science-based approach to longevity bringing together personalised nutrition, physical activity, inner balance, quality rest and nutritional supplements. Everything is shaped around the individual, translating scientific knowledge into practical habits that feel realistic enough to continue at home.

Stays at Palazzo di Varignana are offered exclusively as part of a wellness programme, with treatments tailored to your needs. Explore →

Outdoor thermal pools

Holistic treatments

Wellness cuisine

Olive groves

Hillside setting

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WHAT WE LOVE

Palazzo di Varignana

What stays with you is how the landscape weaves right into your wellness journey. You notice it in small ways; olive trees framing the outdoor pools, herbs growing beside pathways, that golden evening light as you step out of the spa. Even the treatments use local treasures like olive oil and grape extracts. There’s an ease to it all that feels very natural and very Italian. One afternoon might involve thermal circuits and silence; the next, a slow lunch and a glass of local wine in the sun, with the feeling that there’s nowhere else you need to be.

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PLACE

Hillside calm

You’ll find the estate nestled in the gentle countryside of Emilia-Romagna, just half an hour from Bologna. Vineyards, olive groves and gardens surround the property, creating plenty of space to breathe and unwind without ever feeling isolated. As the sun sets, everything seems to soften into a slow, peaceful calm.

WELLNESS

A more personal approach

At Varsana Spa, thermal bathing, restorative treatments and quiet relaxation sit alongside personalised approaches to wellbeing. Move between hydrotherapy pools, hammams and saunas or go deeper with one of the hotel’s structured wellness programmes. For those looking for a more targeted approach, the Acquaviva Method brings together nutrition, movement, inner balance and quality rest around individual needs.

TABLE

The pleasure of balance

Dining strikes a balance between well-being and pleasure. Estate-grown produce appears throughout the menus alongside local cheeses, olive oils and lighter interpretations of Emilia-Romagna favourites. Meals are slow, generous and deeply Italian, centred around sharing and long conversations at the table.

Sleep

Rooms & Suites

Rooms feel calm and welcoming, blending soft contemporary touches with the cosy atmosphere of an Italian countryside retreat. Earthy colours, natural textures and views across the gardens or rolling hills create spaces that encourage you to slow down and properly settle into the pace of life here.

Additional Information & Cancellation

Additional Information

Getting there

Palazzo di Varignana sits in the hills just outside Bologna, about 35 minutes from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Thanks to Bologna’s high-speed trains, you can also reach us easily from Florence, Milan, and other big Italian cities. If you want to explore the Emilia-Romagna countryside and nearby villages, having a car is useful.

Child policy

Families are welcome at the resort, and the atmosphere stays calm and focused on wellness throughout most of the estate. Some spa and thermal areas have age limits or times set aside just for adults.

Things to do

Here, you can spend your days enjoying spa treatments, walking in the countryside, cycling, or having long lunches with views of the hills. Emilia-Romagna is famous for its food, vineyards, and historic towns, so it’s easy to mix wellness with local culture. Bologna’s medieval center, nearby wineries, and traditional producers are all close by. You can book experiences through your Wellness Traveller concierge.

Points of interest

Bologna historic centre
Dozza medieval village
Emilia-Romagna vineyards and wineries
Bologna food markets and gastronomy tours
Hillside walking and cycling routes
Modena and Parma day trips

Sustainability

The estate features large gardens, olive groves, and farmland, with many ingredients coming straight from the property. Restoration of the villas and grounds has preserved the estate’s original character. Wellness, dining, and landscaping remain closely tied to the local region and seasonal produce.

Cancellation

Your stay is provided by Palazzo di Varignana, with Wellness Traveller acting as your booking Agent. The hotel's cancellation and amendment terms apply.

For refundable bookings, Wellness Traveller requires an additional 24 hours' notice before the hotel's cancellation deadline, allowing us time to process the cancellation on your behalf. Your cancellation will take effect from the date we receive your written request.

Palazzo di Varignana cancellation terms:

Free cancellation up to 10 days before arrival.

Any cancellation charges applying after this deadline will be confirmed before you book.

If your plans change, please email hello@wellnesstraveller.co, quoting your booking reference.

A £25 administration fee per booking applies where you ask us to make a change or cancellation, in addition to any charges under the hotel's terms. This fee does not apply where you have a statutory right to cancel without charge.