Filippo's house is a big and beautiful family villa, full of warmth and character and in an excellent part of Bologna (just outside the historic Saragozza Gate). It's quiet and leafy though still only a 15 min walk to the buzzier centre of town. Is also right at the start of the historic portico leading up the hill behind Bologna to the basilica of San Luca (recommended, though you'll be puffing by the time you get there!) Supermarket, bars and cafes are super close. The house is big, with seven bedrooms (including Filippo's), three bathrooms (excellent shower) and common areas sprawling over three levels, all recently renovated. But the house is big enough to feel empty, even when there might be people about. There's a great garden retreat as well, complete with hammock. Perfect place to be with a book and a glass of local red. Filippo himself is a generous and friendly host who knows his city well and will go out of his way to make your stay perfect. Scozia, his cat, will help! Can't recommend '4 Gatti' highly enough.