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9.6

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12350 sq m

Popular amenities

Gym

Hot tub

Pool

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

San Damiano d Asti, Piedmont

Castello di Govone14 min drive
Azienda Agricola Fabrizio Battaglino17 min drive
Alba Cathedral24 min drive
Cuneo (CUF-Levaldigi)61 min drive

Most relevant reviews

6/10 Okay

Location is lovely. Top of a hill surrounded by vineyards and with great views. The house is rustic. If you like the ide...

Maxine M.

Sep 29, 2023

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Ground floor

1 Queen Bed

Multi-purpose room

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 1 of 3

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 2 of 3

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 3 of 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Ground floor

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Sauna/outdoor access

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs (aux)

Toilet

Upstairs main

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

5BR Hilltop Wine country home w pool and spectacular views near Alba and Barolo

As far as "enogastronomic" touring, wine country hiking and road cycling destinations go, this area cannot be beat. As a base from which to explore the area, I have a restored but still rustic country home on a hilltop surrounded by vineyards of the Langhe Roero and Asti areas, with views to the alps. Ideal for families and groups up to 12 people. Five bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, large family room / kitchen with fireplace. Outdoor cooking, dining and entertaining areas with barbecue and pizza oven, swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, fruit trees, herb garden, 4 car carport, solar panels. A real home, not a hotel-style rental property. Short drive to Alba, Barolo, Barbaresco, Canale, Asti and less than 1 hr from Torino. When not rented this remains my home, so care and respect are necessary ingredients. Additional pictures available on request.
Custom tours, catering services, bicycle or Vespa rentals, horse rides, wine tastings and much more can be organized on request.

Property manager

Mart Pearson

Languages

English, French, Italian

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Home is not 'child proofed'.

Events

No events allowed

Parties okay for guests and a few close friends.

Pets

Pets allowed

The yard is fenced. Please no pets upstairs.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking outside only. Please use ashtrays.

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

Note from host: Parties okay for guests and a few close friends.

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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 EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Damiano dʼAsti

Located in San Damiano dʼAsti, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Riserva Naturale Speciale Valle Andona and Riserva Regionale Valle Andona, while Castello di Cisterna D'Asti and Museum of Arts and Crafts are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Rigo Vini and Centro Sportivo Roero. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling, hiking and ecotours.

San Damiano d Asti, Piedmont

What's nearby

Castello di Govone - 14 min drive
Azienda Agricola Fabrizio Battaglino - 17 min drive
Monta d'Alba Castle - 18 min drive
Cathedral of Asti - 21 min drive
Alba Cathedral - 24 min drive

Getting around

San Damiano d'Asti Station - 12 min drive
Villafranca-Cantarana Station - 21 min drive
Cuneo (CUF-Levaldigi) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

‪Osteria Madama la Barbera - ‬7 min drive
‪Tenuta la Pergola, Vino e Agriturismo - ‬9 min drive
‪Cava dei Vini - ‬9 min drive
‪Caffè Povero - ‬6 min drive
‪Birrificio Quota120 - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 5BR Hilltop Wine country home w pool and spectacular views near Alba and Barolo have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 5BR Hilltop Wine country home w pool and spectacular views near Alba and Barolo pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 5BR Hilltop Wine country home w pool and spectacular views near Alba and Barolo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5BR Hilltop Wine country home w pool and spectacular views near Alba and Barolo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5BR Hilltop Wine country home w pool and spectacular views near Alba and Barolo located?

This family-friendly San Damiano dʼAsti holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Tenuta La Pergola Winery, Cantine Povero and Pescaja Winery. Bossoti Vincenzo is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Maxine M.

29 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful location, in need of some improvements

Location is lovely. Top of a hill surrounded by vineyards and with great views. The house is rustic. If you like the idea of a holiday feeling like you are in someone’s house-this is for you. Very well equipped in the kitchen. Some rooms a bit cluttered with owners personal effects. Pool furniture old and falling apart. Towels worn out. Be aware one bedroom had a futon on a mezzanine floor. Owners dog barking was annoying. Unfortunately we came home from a day out to find that we had been robbed. Handbag, cash, credit cards jewellery and rather strangely womens shoes. Despite this we had fun and celebrated a 60th birthday with a catered dinner.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet E.

11 May 2024

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Great Piedmont Stay

Great views! Location ideal for exploring the wine areas of Piedmont and easy drive to Turin. Kaya was an excellent host who was friendly and readily available for our questions.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

17 Apr 2024

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What a magical place

We just loved it! This place with its rustic and romantic charm captivated us. The view is breathtaking, the facilities more than complete (who offers table tennis, a pizza oven, a gas barbeque or 4 coffee machines, any style?). 3 patios in each direction allow you to follow or hide from the sun, just as you like it. Kaya is a charming person and always helpful with all questions you might have. But watch out: This is an old farmhouse with a centuries-old tradition - everybody, who expects a luxury five-star golf resort & spa with modern design furniture does not deserve this graceful spot. We can´t wait to come back ! Best regards to Kaya and Mart

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaco D.

24 Oct 2023

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Lovely house and a great location

House is a beautiful old building, host is very kind, welcoming and helpful with finding nice spots in the area.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Oct 2023

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Wonderful rural Piedmont home

This home was well off the beaten path near San Damiano d'Asti. It shows all the signs of being wonderfully cared for as the owner's own home. The view off the deck around the swimming pool had beautiful sunsets over Cisterna d'Asti, surrounded by vineyards, and the very occaisional walker or driver going to the nearby Agriturismo. The bed was quite comfortable (always a risk), and the kitchen was completely equipped. We hope to be able to return.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

21 Aug 2023

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Heaven on the hill in Piemonte!

What a view, what a house! On top of the hill in Piemonte holding a glass of wine. No need to argue.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

audrey d.

5 Aug 2023

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Perfect holidays with all the Family!

For my father's 70th birthday, we had a wonderful week for 10 people. From grandparents to grandchildren, everyone fell in love with this house, not to mention the breathtaking view. All bedrooms and bathrooms are well appointed and decorated with a lot of taste. The 3 different outdoor terraces allow you to make the most of the sunshine or to get in the shade of the pergola depending on the time of day. A warm welcome from the host and aperitif awaited us. The owner's daughter was lovely and available to share very good tips such as best restaurants & shops in the region. We also had access to fruits & vegetables from the garden to really feel at home! Amazing swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, grills, and perfect kitchen very well furnished. Grazie Mille !

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

20 July 2023

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Perfect place with incredible view

Very charming old house on the hill top in the vineyards with the most incredible view through out the valley and to the town of Cisterna D'Asti. It was so quite and peaceful. We stayed two families - 8 people total and there was so much space. A nice pool and a Hot Tub and in the nice garden we haved acces to herbs and vegtables. Upon arrival the nice host Kaya served a nice tapas with local wine and she had a lot of local recommendations for both wine visits, restaurants and local stores in the nearby cities. The communication with the host was easy with promtly answers if we had any questions.We highly reccomend this place for vacation in Piedmonte and it would be a pleasure to came back.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

8 July 2023

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Authentic Italian countryside experience

The first thing you’ll notice is the view: lush vineyards and storybook villages. We spent quite a bit of time by the pool just taking in the views and sunsets. The sounds are equally enchanting—church bells & cuckoo birds. The house, while not a luxury rental, has genuine character: spacious, comfortable, & filled with interesting mementos, books and art, like staying in the home of a well-traveled friend. You can take walks and see lots of different fruit & olive trees. We could also pick fresh herbs & vegetables from the garden. Overall, it was an authentic Italian farmhouse experience in a real agricultural setting. Property manager was lovely & is well-connected to area food/wine scene. She provided many recommendations of places to visit & set up winery tours & private chefs — all were a hit. She lives nearby and was responsive when small things came up. Cleaning service did a great job tidying up the house mid-stay when we had new guests arriving. San Damiano is fun to explore with cafes & a weekly market. A few downsides: - Summers are warm! 1 upstairs room has a/c; others have fans. But it does cool off at night, & there’s the pool! - Some bugs. 1 bedroom had window screens, another had mosquito netting. We brought Thermacells. Overall, insects a mild nuisance but manageable - Due to drought, a few nights the local water authority reduced water pressure overnight, but it came back in the AM After staying here, we’re already planning to come back to Piedmont.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Steven v.

10 June 2023

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Awesome location, breathtaking views

This house had by far the best views in over 20 years of spending holidays in homes in Italy. The house is literally in the vineyards. We're welcomed with some snacks and wine which made us feel right at home. In the morning you can already enjoy breakfast in the sun which does not stop until the sun sets in the evening. We did a 10K walk from the house around the hills and from many places you’ll see the house as landmark. Beautifull and full of vineyards. The house is very spacious and in fact with just 6 people we'd not used several rooms at all. All rooms are huge. The fireplace was great for the colder evenings, the house had everything you'd need - just bring food. The pool was clean, a little chilly as we were here early in the season. I was pleasantly surprised there was a jacuzzi, I had somehow missed that prior. We loved every minute in and around the house. The only thing that we 'd seen as something that could be updated a bit was in the kitchen. The cabinet under the sink was a bit worn out and sealant on top could be refreshed.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James F.

6 June 2023

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Magical Week on the Hilltop

Six of us — four adults and two children — spent a wonderful week at this very large house in late May. We picked this week for optimum weather and we got beautiful days — what we didn’t expect was the bounty of fruits and vegetables available to us on the property then. The cherry tree was full; the children loved strawberries from the garden each morning; we found apricots just ripening, and there was zucchini in the vegetable garden. Kaya, the house manager, offered access to all of it to us. We picked this house because it has character, and it is exactly as it appears online. It’s not a flashy rental; it’s an authentic Italian house with a pool and tons of amenities; any quirks are no big deal. It’s located at the top of a hill in the middle of vineyards with spectacular views; drinking coffee and looking out at the view every morning was magical. Kaya was so helpful in setting up vineyard visits and dinner reservations and provided all sorts of good guidance. The area nearby has lots of beautiful hill towns and little villages that are authentic and not like the tourist meccas in Tuscany or Umbria. The Langhe wine region and Turin are all close. The only heads up is that it is located on a narrow gravel road, and GPS sometimes will advise you to get up the hill on what are almost impassable farm roads. Two roads that take you up the hill off of Via Valmolina are the best options. We loved this place, and were happy to have picked a perfect time to come.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Urs P., Zürich

18 Oct 2022

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Haus an aussergewöhnlicher Lage

Mart hat uns sehr freundlich mit einem Apéro empfangen. Anschliessend wurde uns das riesige Haus gezeigt. Es war bereits alles vorbereitet. Die Lage ist einfach einmalig, Mart als Gastgeber ebenfalls. Wenn was fehlt oder man einen Termin bei einem Weingut möchte ist er sehr schnell und organisiert alles. Auch durften wir uns bei den Früchten im Garten bedienen. Man wohnt in einem 300 Jahr alten Haus, hier kann nicht alles glänzen und es ist auch kein Luxus Objekt. Dafür ist es sehr persönlich eingerichtet, für Familien mit etwas grösseren Kindern perfekt. Viel Platz zum Spielen und rum toben. Der Grillplatz mit Pizzaofen draussen, lässt auch nicht zu wünschen übrig. Für unkomplizierte Leute die das spezielle suchen.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J., Gossau, Schweiz

10 Oct 2022

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House with spectecular panoramic view surrounded by vineyardss

We had a great time there with children, aunt and grandparents. Ample space for everybody and cosy evenings in front of the chimney fire. You can buy the vines produced from the grapes around the house at the neighbor's.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett H.

27 Sept 2022

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spectacular location and place

It's a perfect place for a large family, very reasonable, clean renovated country farmhouse. Wonderful pool perched at edge of property enjoying a glass of wine and cheese. Mart is well connected into the area and can provide catering, recommendations for dinner and has an in with many vintners. I highly recommend it.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

caroline M.

22 Aug 2022

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Een authentieke italiaans huis met een prachtig uitzicht

We hebben een heel fijne week beleefd in deze vakantiewoning. Meer dan groot genoeg voor een groep van 8. Je hebt een prachtig uitzicht waar je ook zit!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Marion W.

15 Aug 2022

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Reklamation

Sehr geehrtes Fewo Teame ich möchte über Diese Haus eine Beschwerde einlegen und hätte von Ihnen gerne gewusst an welche Adresse ich meinen Brief mit Bilder schicken kann Mit freundlichen Grüßen Marion Willershausen

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pieter S., België

7 Aug 2022

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fantastisch verblijf

Prachtige, authentieke woning met sublieme ligging. heel leuke tijd gehad en fantastisch zwembad met supermooi uitzicht.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele S.

23 June 2022

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Enjoying Piemont

It was an extremely relaxing week in the Piemont, in a beautifull House with a great view. Mart, the host, together with bis daughter Kaya, made the week a very pleasant week, with excellent tips and an excellent cathering service. Provided us with good wine and was always available for any support. Excellent experience, I can definetely highly recommend it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

8 June 2022

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Fabulous countryside accomodations

A group of our friends, family and children stayed at this home for 11 days. We had an exceptional stay. For us the location is perfect for exploring wine country. Quite close to the necessities but still with a remote feel. Our hip hosts were incredibly knowledgeable and accommodating. Our group size changed several times and they were happy to be flexible. They arranged an exceptional dinner with a private chef and sommelier at the house. They know all of the spots to check out if you are a wine nerd or slow food movement enthusiast. With young kids, this place is a bit challenging, but that was expected. The place is much larger than it appears in the photographs, with more bedrooms, a second living room and entire enclosed barn like area with ping pong and space for play. It was very buggy during our stay, I recommend bringing some items to mitigate the bites :)

Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Christian W.

12 Oct 2021

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Tolles Haus an super Lage

Das Haus und die Umgebung haben uns super gut gefallen, Vor allem der Pool war ein Highlight. Auch die grosszügige Küche und den Grillplatz im Aussenbereich haben wir ausgiebig genossen.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan G.

19 Aug 2021

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Absolutely perfect

The description and photographs don't do this house and property justice. Our stay was magical, surrounded by art, history, and incredible views from every doorway and window. The house is eclectically and tastefully furnished, the kitchen is stocked with everything you might need, and the hosts welcoming and gracious. We would return at any time - only there for a week, we barely explored the surrounding Langhe region - but even so the house would be the main draw. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Riccarda S., Bern, Switzerland

9 Aug 2021

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Once again a wondeful vacation

We we're a group of 10 people who stayed at this wonderful house for the third time. We were greeted by the owners daughter who helped us with all of our questions and gave us great advice on where the best shops are. The house has a lot of great features like a spacious and well equipped kitchen, a big studio, a nice pool, pizza oven that we got to use and amazing sunsets over the hills. I can recommend a stay at this house for everyone. p. S. don't forget to ask about a wine tasting in the area ;)

10/10 Excellent

Bart V.

21 July 2021

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Magnificent location with kilometres of vineyards at your feet

We received a very warm welcome from Mart and his daughters and this was the start of an extremely pleasant stay. The house is not particularly luxurious but it is fully in order and in accordance with the environment. In the middle of the vineyards, on one of the highest points of the region, we had a divine view of the neighbouring town of Cisterna and the surrounding nature. We were completely surrounded by dozens of wine producers with only very good to excellent wines. (There are no bad wines in the region). Apart from the wine tasting and the beautiful view, we could divinely enjoy the beautiful swimming pool, the barbecue, the real pizza oven, the beautiful garden and its fresh herbs on the domain.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Riccarda S., Bern, Switzerland

10 Aug 2020

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A perfect week in the heart of Piedmont

We were a familiy of 6 plus 2 guests who stayed at Marts place. The house has room for even more people with a great garden and a pool. Although the best thing about it is its spectacular view, especially at sunset. The house is situated between Asti and Alba where some great wines and cheeses are produced. Mart organized a wine tasting for us and helped us out with tips what to look at in the region. We were very happy at il Mestolo, thanks again Mart!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gianluca G.

8 Jan 2020

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Casa Fantastica

La casa è immersa tra le vigne, siamo andati per il capodanno, casa caldissima, pulita e piena di confort. All'esterno c'è la possibilità di una vasca idromassaggio calda con una vista stupenda sulla vallata e un sauna all'interno. I proprietari sono gentilissimi.. Fantastica d'inverno, chissà d'estate... La consiglio a tutti..

About the host

Hosted by Mart Pearson

I have been a resident in Piedmont since 1988 and have always enjoyed sharing the beauty of this place with friends and visitors. Food and wine have become my passions and also a great way to meet new people. I have a 'short list' of favorite local wine producers and restaurants but I still feel like I am a beginner, a kid in a candy shop. I am happy to make introductions and suggestions.
My three girls are now grown up have left the nest for far and wide. I want to keep the house, but don't need to live in it full time. It is a place that deserves to be shared and loved. This house has been home for all of us and has grown with us, restored and improved bit by bit over these 20+ years (with many more improvement projects in the hopper). We are travelers and the house reflects that, with lots of objects and details that are very personal (and sometimes quirky) and tell stories. There are lots of books to read and browse, including guide books of the area. I can be around during rentals or not, depending on the preference of renters. I enjoy meeting people and am happy to share my knowledge of and appreciation for this area. I am also happy to participate in local tours, shopping, cooking, wine tasting, singing, ping pong games and other good times. I hope that guests will contribute ideas, thoughts, reflections, advice and suggestions for improvement in benefit for future guests.
The name "il mestolo", literally a ladle, is intended to suggest the stirring, mixing and tasting of various ingredients put together. We have had seminars, parties, reunions, retreats, concerts - of all kinds and have enjoyed them all.
Every opportunity to learn is a gift. Every new person we meet presents an opportunity to learn. I look forward to meeting you.

Why they chose this property

When you see it you will know. When I first saw it in 1997 it was just a country house on a hill, in need of a lot of work, but what a location!! (What were those 3 important things? Location, location and location?) Now I think the house and garden area are nearly up to the level of the views. Some of the house is still "in the rough", but that's one of the fun things about being here - you can imagine the next set of improvements. Most people who have spent time here use words like 'magical' to describe it. Very good energy. There are multiple 'outdoor rooms', different gathering places for different times of the day or for different sub-groups of your party. In the summer the pool is an obvious point of convergence but the indoor spaces are also special and accommodating. The spaces lend themselves to groups and sharing.