B&B Green House, quiet and Pollino views in Morano Calabro
The B&B Green House is a bed and breakfast in Campo Tenese, in the Morano Calabro area of Calabria, surrounded by greenery in the Pollino National Park yet close to the motorway exit. It suits travellers breaking a journey to Sicily, families and anyone looking for walks and calm.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where the B&B Green House is and how to get there
The B&B Green House is on Contrada Barbalonga, in Campo Tenese, in the Morano Calabro municipality, inside the Pollino National Park. It sits in open countryside, but a short drive from the motorway exit, as many guests point out. That is why lots of people use it to break the journey to Sicily, both on the way down and on the way back.
You reach it along a cobbled drive that climbs gently, as one review mentions. It is not difficult, but it is worth knowing if you arrive late. There is a private car park and, according to guests, plenty of space for cars. The nearest airport is Lamezia Terme, about 152 km away, so you will need a car. If your stop is further south, near the Strait, you could also look at Ace Rooms in Villa San Giovanni.
What the B&B Green House is like, from rooms to garden and breakfast
The Green House is a small, family-run place, looked after in the details according to those who have stayed. The rooms have a private bathroom with a hairdryer, bidet and toiletries, and some units also have an equipped kitchen with a fridge, oven and microwave.
- The rooms. Many guests find them spacious, lovely and spotless, suitable for couples and families (one review describes a stay for five). One voice finds them basic, but still welcoming.
- The garden. There is a terrace, a play area for children and a barbecue, with plenty of greenery and fine trees around. Inside the grounds there is also a stable with a few horses.
- The breakfast. Guests talk about cakes and sweets made at home, served in a dining room that is kept as carefully as the rooms.
- The view. The B&B borders a lavender park and looks towards the Pollino mountains.
What guests say
On Google the rating is 4.9 from 62 reviews, a very high score. Across Google and Tripadvisor, the reviews I read are all five stars and the same themes keep coming up.
- The welcome. Several people praise the owner and her family: kind, attentive and able to make you feel at home. One guest mentions how well her dog was treated.
- The quiet. You feel close to nature even though the motorway is nearby, and one review says you sleep really well here.
- The cleanliness. The rooms and the breakfast room are described as spotless.
- Return visits. Some guests have chosen the Green House a second time, others wished they had stayed longer than one night.
One useful detail: a review describes dinner at the Regina hotel nearby, run by the same family, with zero-kilometre produce.
What to know before you book
The real drawbacks are few, and they have more to do with the style of the place than its quality. It is still worth knowing what you are getting, especially if you are planning a long holiday.
| What guests like | What to keep in mind |
|---|---|
| A warm welcome from the family who run it | One reviewer found the rooms basic, so this is not a luxury hotel |
| Peace among the greenery, yet close to the motorway | Without a car it is hard going, and the airport is a long way off |
| Home-made breakfast and very clean rooms | Many people stay only one night and then regret it |
| A fitted kitchen in some units | Not all units have one, so ask in advance |
The services I have listed come from the property page. If you need the kitchen, ask first which unit you are booking, because only some of them have one.
Who it suits and who it does not
- Anyone driving to Sicily who wants a calm stop without going far off the route.
- Walkers. One review used it as a base to hike in the Pollino at the end of October.
- Families. The play area, garden and generous rooms are handy with children.
- Dog owners. One guest was made welcome with their dog. I would still check before booking.
I would not choose it if you want nightlife within walking distance or if you do not drive. If you need a base on the Strait instead, there is Ace Rooms in Villa San Giovanni.
What to do around Morano Calabro
The Green House is a good starting point for the Pollino National Park, and reviews talk about mountain walks in particular. Morano Calabro is described as a picturesque village, ideal for a stroll between one hike and the next.
If you do not feel like going anywhere, the place is enough on its own. You can wander among the trees, watch the horses in the stable and reach the lavender park next door. For a long weekend, in my view, that is exactly what you should expect from Campo Tenese.
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