Beautifully restored character farmhouse in medieval hilltop village in Piedmont

5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Fontanile, Provincia di Asti

Church of St. John the Baptist2 min walk
Distillerie Berta2 min drive
Habilita Casa di Cura Villa Igea14 min drive
Genoa (GOA-Cristoforo Colombo)77 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

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

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

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Provided kept under control and cleaned after

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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

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

About the area

Fontanile

This vacation home is located in Fontanile. 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 Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta. Traveling 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.

Fontanile, Provincia di Asti

What's nearby

Church of St. John the Baptist - 2 min walk
Distillerie Berta - 2 min drive
Cantina di Nizza - 7 min drive
Habilita Casa di Cura Villa Igea - 14 min drive
Nuove Terme Thermal Spa - 15 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Divino's Cafè di Scaglione Tiziana - 4 min drive
Moriondo Virginio - 4 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.

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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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

8/10 Good

Fabio C.

16 Aug 2023

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

8/10 Good

Lars C., Århus, Denmark

23 July 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Yerevag H.

4 Sept 2022

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

12 Aug 2022

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

7 Aug 2022

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

About the host

Hosted by Angela Cochran

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.

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