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Peace, Pool and Panoramas in the Monferrato, UNESCO's hidden gem in Italy

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Perfectly private pool
View towards house from pool
The house from the steps to pool
View to village taken from front of Ca' Giona
view to Ligurian Alps from the portico

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
AU$494
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Montabone, Asti
  • Nuove Terme Thermal Spa
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Habilita Casa di Cura Villa Igea
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Contratto Winery
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Genoa (GOA-Cristoforo Colombo)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
Price is AU$494 avg per night,

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About the area

Montabone

Located in Montabone, this farm stay is in a rural area and in the mountains. 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. Piscine di Acqui Terme and Cascina La Ghersa -Azienda Agricola Vitivinicola are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like cycling, hiking and mountain biking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Piscine di Acqui Terme - 13 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Nuove Terme Thermal Spa - 14 min drive - 11.4 km
  • La Bollente - 14 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Habilita Casa di Cura Villa Igea - 14 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Contratto Winery - 15 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Terzo Montabone Station - 10 min drive
  • Genoa (GOA-Cristoforo Colombo) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante Il Quartino - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Divino's Cafè di Scaglione Tiziana - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Ristorante Al Novantuno - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bottega del Vino - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Il Cascinone - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Peace, Pool and Panoramas in the Monferrato, UNESCO's hidden gem in Italy

NB SATURDAY TO SATURDAY BOOKINGS ONLY THANK YOU!

Fully restored by its enthusiastic English/ Irish owners, Ca' Giona has become a huge success with everyone who visits. Apart from its unique setting on a hillside terrace with its own beautiful private pool surrounded by glorious landscapes and unspoiled local towns, this very characterful house is in an area recently awarded Unesco World Heritage status.
CULTURE AND SHOPPING
The remarkable historic cities of Genoa, Turin and Milan are all within easy driving distance of 90mins to 2 hours so cultural visits and serious shopping is easily available if wished.
WINE AND FOOD
Renowned for its fine wines, Barbera, Dolcetto and Gavi are local, the heavy hitters Barolo and Barbaresco just an hour's drive away.
Fine cheeses, wonderful cured meats, white truffles and porcini mushrooms in season all add to Piedmont’s reputation as a gourmet paradise. Keen cooks will love the local markets in Acqui Terme and Nizza and find everything necessary for great cooking in the well-supplied kitchen.
EVERYDAY LIFE
Sitting by the pool or on the terrace surrounded by truly rural unspoiled landscape is occupation in itself. Walkers and cyclists will enjoy the undulating, quite challenging local roads, the more ambitious may hike over any vineyards and farmland that isn't fenced off.
LOCAL VILLAGE
The village shop in medieval Montabone is 10 minutes easy stroll away around a beautiful valley, and Signora Ines' wonderful deli supplies everything needed to create great suppers and lunches; otherwise guests can eat well in various good local restaurants including one in the village itself. We are spoiled for choice!

Property manager

Steven and Ruth Williams

Languages

English, French, Italian

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please discuss with us
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Please discuss with us
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Nowhere in house
Please rinse off suncream before going to bed/using chairs to protect linen and seats

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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 GBP 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Peace, Pool and Panoramas in the Monferrato, UNESCO's hidden gem in Italy have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Peace, Pool and Panoramas in the Monferrato, UNESCO's hidden gem in Italy pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peace, Pool and Panoramas in the Monferrato, UNESCO's hidden gem in Italy?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peace, Pool and Panoramas in the Monferrato, UNESCO's hidden gem in Italy?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Peace, Pool and Panoramas in the Monferrato, UNESCO's hidden gem in Italy located?

Situated in the mountains, this farm stay is within 6 miles (10 km) of Cascina Christiana, Casa Bertalero and Sug@r(T)_house Figli di Pinin Pero. Michele Chiarlo and Church of St. John the Baptist are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Peace, Pool and Panoramas in the Monferrato, UNESCO's hidden gem in Italy Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christoph H., Essen, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location, nice house, exceptionally beautiful holidays
We rented the house for a week in october and were very lucky with the weather. Warm, summer-like temperatures and no single drop of rain during our stay. Location of the house is simply perfect between wine yards and olive trees. The interior design is simple but very atmospheric and authentic. Our children enjoyed the large garden, although the pool was unfortunately already closed (which we were informed about prior to our stay).
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Els M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Heerlijk huis met geweldig uitzicht
We verbleven (in de zomer) met 6 volwassenen in het huis. De slaapkamers zijn ruim en ook rondom het huis en zwembad is lekker veel ruimte. Het uitzicht is geweldig en gaat nooit vervelen. De keuken is goed uitgerust, alleen het aantal glazen is wat aan de beperkte kant. De oprit naar het huis is erg steil en het in en uitrijden vraagt wat stuurmanskunst. Maar als je eenmaal bij het huis bent, is het genieten.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jochen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute Ruhe in traumhafter Lage
Es war ein traumhaft schöner Aufenthalt, wer absolute Ruhe sucht, ist hier genau richtig. Ein sehr liebevoll gepflegtes und einsam gelegenes Rustico, inmitten der Weinberge. Tolle Ausflugsziele rundherum, sehr wenig Touristen und sehr viel authentisches Italien. Wir haben auf dem Markt eingekauft, selbst gekocht, viel gelesen und den tollen Pool genossen. Ein absolute Oase, mit sehr lieben Gastgebern, die immer erreichbar waren. Liebe Grüße Jo und Peggy
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matyas T., Mannheim

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Erholung pur
Wer die Ruhe genießen will und gerne abschalten möchte findet ein sehr schönes Haus im Herzen Piemonts. Der Blick ist traumhaft, die Region ist grün und abwechslungsreich. Acqui Terme ist eine Entdeckung wert. Turin und Genua sind auch recht gut zu erreichen.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un havre de paix
Une maison très agréable, bien équipée, au milieu de vignes et d'une tranquillité incroyable. La grande piscine est très agréable à proximité de la maison (quelques dizaines de mètres). Ruth la proprietaire est facile à joindre et le relais local (Trevor et Jesse) s'occupe de la maison de manière optimale (linge changé le samedi si la location dure plus d'une semaine). Les villages alentours sont très beaux et la région du Monferrato magnifique. Nous recommandons.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

We loved this house!
We had a great holiday here! This place ticks all the boxes - a beautiful quiet rural setting with great views (especially of the sun rising over the distant hills) yet only a fifteen minute walk to the nearby village of Montabone. Not much seems to happen there but that was fine by us - there’s a well-stocked and friendly village stores and deli, plus a very good restaurant ‘La Sosta’. Ruth had provided us with all the information we needed and we were met at the property by the very helpful Trevor and Jess - everything was ready for our arrival and the place was spotlessly clean. The house itself has been beautifully restored and furnished, and - provided you keep the shutters closed in the day - stays nice and cool. We had all our meals under the portico overlooking the vines and the valley below. Night time entertainment was provided by the ghiri, heard but not seen except for a couple of distant glimpses early in the morning, and we were lucky to see one rather lonely firefly - not usually still around in August! Apart from a couple of trips out, to Acqui Terme and Nizza Monferato, we were happy to do little but look at the view, dip in the pool, and have delicious meals - we really couldn’t have had a more relaxing holiday home and can highly recommend it to those looking for peace and quiet in a beautiful but under-rated part of Italy.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ian B.

Fantastic house!!
Wow - what a great job Ruth and Steven have done here. We enjoyed the most peaceful week ever and loved waking up looking at the beautiful vineyards in the valley everyday. The house is wonderful - has everything you need and refreshingly no TV or Wifi (if you are addicted I got 4G all through the house so no problems with checking emails etc). The bed was comfortable and the house has been renovated to a very high standard. The pool is ultra private and very refreshing in the Italian summer sun. My 11 year old decided he wanted to have a career in pool cleaning after fishing out the bugs daily! We literally cannot wait to come back here. It is wonderfully quiet. The local village is lovely - a lovely village shop and great views. We didn't eat in the village - we were very happy with the amazing produce from Bennett's super market and sitting and eating on the portico of the house every night. I would highly recommend the Piedmont Food and Wine Tour which is recommended in the house welcome book. We had an amazing day visiting 3 vineyards and tasting amazing wine. Was a fantastic day. But on the whole we were just happy staying at Ca' Giona. You will not be disappointed with this lovely house, the amazing views and the local area.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Real Italy
We came for two weeks in 2014, having been for one week in 2013 and fallen in love with both the house and the region. The owners and local (English) managers were very helpful. The conversion has been done beautifully and sensitively. The house was presented immaculately and with everything we needed, including some very interesting books. There are great views across the hills of the region, covered in vines and nut trees, so the lack of TV and WiFi is not a problem – in fact it is a real pleasure. The house and pool lose the sun by about 17:30 in the summer, which cools the house down for comfortable nights, but does limit time for sunbathing. Young children would need careful supervision in the garden and by the pool. And the third bedroom is accessed along an external balcony. The nearby village of Montabone is lovely, but very small and quiet. Fifteen minutes by car gets you to Nizza which has a great historic centre - good markets, restaurants, churches and ice-cream. Real Italy with few tourists. We did day trips to Turin, Milan and Genoa. We suggest you use the excellent park and ride systems on the Turin and Milan metro systems. We would thoroughly recommend Piemonte and this house. Have a change from Tuscany or Provence.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A really wonderful place to stay
We've now stayed at Ca’ Giona twice and have booked it again this year. Ideal for families with a car, this is a really beautiful and well-maintained house. The pool is gorgeous (surrounded by rosemary and a tranquil spot in the afternoon) and the veranda is a really beautiful place to sit in the shade and eat meals looking over the valley - especially when the fireflies come out. The rest of the house is comfortable, pretty and clean and I'm particularly fond of the room separated by the balcony - it's perfect for couples travelling with others. The surrounding area is also really beautiful - there is a great restaurant in Montabone which is 15 minutes slow walk back across the valley and the nearby towns of Asti, Acqui Terme and Nizza Monferrato are all filled with lovely deli, cantinas and places to stroll round. It's the perfect getaway.