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Beautifully restored character farmhouse in medieval hilltop village in Piedmont

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Interior
Pool
Pool

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Via Trento Trieste 27, Fontanile, Provincia di Asti, 14044
  • Church of St. John the Baptist
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Distillerie Berta
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Nuove Terme Thermal Spa
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Cribs and 1 Child Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautifully restored character farmhouse in medieval hilltop village in Piedmont

A lovingly restored 19th century farmhouse located in the well-known beautiful village of Fontanile, Piedmont. Fontanile is a hilltop village located in a UNESCO zone surrounded by regional Barbera, Dolcetto, Nebbiolo, Arneis, Chardonnay and Moscato vineyards. The property comprises both a large (main house) and smaller secondary house:
The house has been restored to provide a comfortable and relaxing environment..... a great place to unwind and escape! The facilities include:
Large house:
- 4 large double bedrooms, 1 en-suite
- Double sofa bed in living room, (5th bedroom)
- 2 further large luxury guest bathrooms
- Large living room, fully equipped, satellite TV, DVD
- Large dining room fully equipped
- Large Kitchen equipped with all modern appliances
- Baby high chair
- Stair guard
- Huge outdoor balcony accessed from kitchen and dining room equipped with outdoor furniture
- The former wine cellars have been converted into a large entertainment/ bar area
- Equipped with all appliances
- Toilet facilities
- 2 double door access onto a huge rear terrace equipped with garden furniture and loungers.
- Large rear garden, secure and private.
- Secure courtyard parking.
- Ventilating fan in all bedrooms.
- Tennis courts 50m from the house located in village.
- 10m x 4m swimming pool with two sun terraces, sun loungers, table & chairs and sun umbrella's provided. Stairs into the pool which is child friendly.

Small house:
- Large double bedroom with en-suite bathroom, including large luxury shower.
- Mosquito blinds built into windows.
- Ventilating fan in bedroom.
- Living room, fully equipped, satellite TV, DVD
- Log burner in living room.
- Fully equipped kitchen.

Property manager

Angela Cochran

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Provided kept under control and cleaned after
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
OUTSIDE of the property only
Pool use- children must be accompanied by an adult at all times
Recycling must be adhered to, instructions in the property
NO glass at the pool or drinks on the billiards table

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT005054C28AWVZPPE

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Fontanile

Fontanile is home to this holiday home. Sug@r(T)_house Figli di Pinin Pero and Gipsoteca Giulio Monteverde are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Church of St. John the Baptist and La Bollente. Travelling with kids? Consider Piscine di Acqui Terme and Cascina La Ghersa -Azienda Agricola Vitivinicola. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Fontanile, Provincia di Asti

What's nearby

  • Church of St. John the Baptist - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Distillerie Berta - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Moriondo Carlo Pasticceria - Amaretti - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Habilita Casa di Cura Villa Igea - 14 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Nuove Terme Thermal Spa - 15 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Mombaruzzo Station - 5 min drive
  • Genoa (GOA-Cristoforo Colombo) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Divino's Cafè di Scaglione Tiziana - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Moriondo Virginio - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bottega del Vino - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Il Vecchio Mulino - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Villa Prato - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautifully restored character farmhouse in medieval hilltop village in Piedmont have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beautifully restored character farmhouse in medieval hilltop village in Piedmont pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Beautifully restored character farmhouse in medieval hilltop village in Piedmont?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully restored character farmhouse in medieval hilltop village in Piedmont?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully restored character farmhouse in medieval hilltop village in Piedmont located?

This family-friendly Fontanile holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Church of St. John the Baptist and Distillerie Berta. Moriondo Carlo Pasticceria - Amaretti is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away. Mombaruzzo Station is 30 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lars C., Århus, Denmark

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

A beautiful house in Fontanile

We spend one week in this beautiful and big house. Enjoying the views from the terrace and especially the swimming pool. Close to great wine experiences in Monferratos hills.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Malvina G., New York

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Do not rent in the summer! No air conditioning, period

Very quiet stay otherwise, great pool, the house is extremely old but updated (new bathrooms, showers). Everything is in perfect working order, just old… The layout is also peculiar - really only single en-suite bathroom, the rest of the bathrooms need to be walked to (across the hall or across the kitchen but still). But of course the main problem for us was the extreme HEAT. 36 degrees C all day long (we stayed in June), and zero air conditioning - there are old school fans in every single room, but they did not help. Neither did opening the windows during the night - they did let mosquitoes in of course. We woke up every day drenched in sweat and with horrific headache. Which made it rather difficult to enjoy the rest of our days…
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Fabio C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ferragosto con amici

Struttura molto bella ed accogliente, dotata di tutto ciò che serve per trascorrere una bella vacanza in relax tra i vigneti. Posizione tranquilla e cantine ad un tiro di schioppo! Simpaticissimo il custode Pinuccio, sempre disponibile e presente.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yerevag H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely house and garden with beautiful views over vineyards

We had a very comfortable and relaxing stay with plenty of opportunity to explore the many interesting towns in the vicinity
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

philippe j., Préverenges Suissep

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Séjour correct dans une maison mal adaptée aux étés caniculaires.

Une maison de caractère, indéniablement. Vaste, possédant de grandes chambres et des salles de bains très luxueuses et modernes. Mais, à l'évidence, pas adaptée aux températures élevées de cet été. On vit, volets fermés, fenêtres fermées avec ventilateurs anciens. Le charme de la maison s'estompe rapidement devant les conditions pénibles à l'intérieur, en permanence sombre, très difficile à rafraîchir. Combat permanent contre les moustiques qui ont rendu le séjour des petits-enfants plutôt pénible. On vit volontiers sur la terrasse du premier étage le matin et sur celle du jardin le soir. Cette dernière, toutefois, qui possède une cuisine, ne contient pas de vaisselle et couverts. On passe son temps à transporter ceux-ci entre les étages, séparés par un escalier en colimaçon. Mal pratique pour 10 personnes, certainement ! Jolie piscine, très propre, là, aussi, d'une grandeur limite pour 10 personnes. Petit appartement, en dehors de la grande maison, indépendant, mais encore plus suffocant, donnant sur la rue du village, tout de même passante dès l'aube. La vue est magnifique, la région absolument superbe, dans une situation de vignobles à perte de vue. L'entente avec le gardien était excellente.(il ne parle que l'italien). Se souvenir également : (séjour pas tout à fait de 7 jours !) on entre dans la maison le samedi à 17 heures, on commence à libérer le samedi suivant à 9 heures avec un départ à 10 heures. En résumé, belle demeure villageoise, mieux adaptée hors saison, avec tarif certainement plus bas.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Madlenka v., Delft, Nederland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fijn huis met goede privacy in een prachtige omgeving

Mooi huis met 5 slaapkamers (1 slaapkamer in een aparte gastenwoning) en 1 woonkamer met groot 2-persoons uitklapbed welke ook kan dienen als slaapkamer. De benedenverdieping/kelder met bar, pool-tafel en chill-plek vonden de kinderen super! Wij verbleven er met 6 volwassenen en 7 tieners. De eigenaar plaatste zonder probleem een extra 1-persoons uitklapbed voor ons voor 1 van onze kinderen van 11 jaar. De communicatie met de eigenaar verliep vlot en prettig in het Engels. De sleutelbeheerder was erg aardig en sprak alleen Italiaans, maar via Google Translate konden we prima met hem communiceren. De week dat wij er verbleven was het 33-37 graden, maar ondanks dat er geen airco was, hebben we door de vele ventilatoren die in het huis stonden (elke slaapkamer wel 2!), toch best goed kunnen slapen. Het zwembad is fantastisch en het uitzicht vanaf het terras waar wij ontbeten was adembenemend. De omgeving (zowel natuur als stadjes) is echt prachtig en er is genoeg te beleven (wijnproeverijen, mbt tour electrisch met monbiketour uit Nizza, zwemmen in de rivier de Erro, wandelen). De kerk in Fontanile is trouwens ook prachtig, moet je gezien hebben! In Fontanile is een mini-supermarktje waar wij dagelijks vers brood haalden en een Cantina met lokale wijn. Enige nadeel van het huis is dat er best veel muggen in omgeving zitten, dus neem anti-muggen spray mee voor de avonden buiten.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benedikt P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good house

Very nice stay
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Mariëtte D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lekker groot huis met prachtig uitzicht

De communicatie verliep prima ( ter plaatse met handen en voeten); er waren veel faciliteiten aanwezig.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Levon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer stay

A wonderful house, newly renovated and very clean. Lovely layout with lots of room and best of all had a great outside terrace and pool. Highly recommend this house to anyone looking for a summer stay in Italy!

About the host

Hosted by Angela Cochran

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Why they chose this property

Piedmont is a relatively unknown hidden paradise in northern Italy with a stunning climate, long warm sunny summers and short crisp and often white winters. Once you have visited it will not be long before you desire to return!

What makes this property unique

From the rear terrace and balcony of Cascina Berchi you relax and enjoy a spectacular view of north west Italy, casting your eyes over the vast vineyards of the Monferrato region towards the French, Italian and Swiss Alpine region. On clear days world famous mountains such as Monte Rosa, Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn can easily be seen.

Languages:

English, French, Italian