Charming Villa, large heated pool, wonderful views, peaceful location
Food and winelovers, as well as families and friends will enjoy the beautiful historical property Casa Annunziata set in the heart of the Langhe Hills of Piemonte. The house has been extensively refurbished with a large modern kitchen and 4 bathrooms. The charming authentic old character has been kept with the numerous fireplaces and original visible stone walls. The big family dining room is situated right beside the fully equipped modern kitchen with direct access to the lovely garden. The kitchen door leads to a shaded patio with dinning area. The second spacious and vaulted family room on the first floor has direct access to a sunny veranda and offers spectacular views due to large floor to ceiling windows. At the center of the house is the cozy family room with a large open fireplace from the 16th century. From this area the 5 double bedrooms (1 with an additional double sofa bed and one with an additional futon on the mezzanine) can be reached through a central staircase, as well as three of the four bathrooms. Around the house and in the spacious terraced garden diverse sitting and relaxing areas partially shaded can be found. From the beautiful large swimming pool 11m x 7m the most spectacular views over the valley can be enjoyed. The house is only a 20 minutes walk or 3 minutes drive to the village of Castino which boasts a typical Piedmontese trattoria, a pizzeria, a deli specialised in fresh pasta, a grocery store, a post office a typical "tabaccaio", a coffee bar and an outdoor shop where you can rent bikes and also guided bike tours.
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- We remind our guests to always watch children and non swimmers. Using the deep pool and the property is on your own risk. No smoking in the house!
- Please don't drive with your car inside the property on the gravel area. There is a water tank below. You can easily park right beside the property.
-You are responsible for all damage to property caused by you or your party. We recommend accidental damage protection. Deposit could be insufficient.
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number IT004057C2QQGGKI69, 00405700007
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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
About the area
Castino
Located in Castino, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Mulino Marino and Patrone Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Parco delle Emozioni and Cascina La Ghersa -Azienda Agricola Vitivinicola. Travelling with kids? Consider Rigo Vini and Centro Sportivo Roero. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours, hunting and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Strada Romantica delle Langhe e il Roero - 20 min drive - 18.7 km
Maddalena Courtyard - 21 min drive - 20.4 km
Alba Cathedral - 21 min drive - 20.4 km
Castello di Grinzane - 21 min drive - 21.2 km
Fontanafredda - 29 min drive - 25.3 km
Getting around
Agliano Castelnuovo-Calcea Station - 29 min drive
Cuneo (CUF-Levaldigi) - 86 min drive
Restaurants
Corte di Cannobbio - 9 min drive
Bar Nazionale - 9 min drive
Otto Bar - 11 min drive
Relais Villa d'Amelia - 11 min drive
Trattoria della Posta da Camulin - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Charming Villa, large heated pool, wonderful views, peaceful location have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Charming Villa, large heated pool, wonderful views, peaceful location pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Charming Villa, large heated pool, wonderful views, peaceful location?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming Villa, large heated pool, wonderful views, peaceful location?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Charming Villa, large heated pool, wonderful views, peaceful location located?
Located in the mountains, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Mulino Marino, Parrocchia S. Pantaleo, and Chiesa Pieve di Santa Maria. Patrone Winery and Fondazione Cesare Pavese are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Beautiful property, excellent pool, gardens, kitchen and bedrooms. Very remote and quiet, exactly what we were looking for. Fabulous tiny tiny town, lovely local people.
Annette’s villa is in a beautiful location overlooking a valley below. The rooms are very comfortable, the kitchen is supplied with all of the amenities to enjoy home cooked meals, and the grounds and pool are terrific to enjoy. Would highly recommend the meals prepared by Ann (the caretaker). We had a wonderful time and would surely return.
The property is beautiful and spacious for our group of 8. The views are lovely. The kitchen is well equipped and the property manager couldn’t have been more helpful. Because it is very rural, there are limited places to eat and grocery shop nearby. The main restaurant was shut for the next 4 months as was the local pasta shop. The down side is that we had to drive a lot. However the lanscape Is stunning
Awesome views, great building with such character, lots of walks then hit the pool. Well equipped kitchen to make great meals. Very quiet. Dinner option with Ann & Joseph was fantastic. Recommend highly.
Annette was very responsive and the house had all of the amenities promised. Stunning views and a perfect place for a large family gathering- lots of large rooms for together time and private spaces for alone time.
While the pictures of the property are breathtaking, they do no justice to reality. Everything was beyond expectations and our time in Castino was magical.
The property owner and on local manager ensured everything was in order and made our stay totally comfortable and relaxing.
Excellent property in a great quiet rural location but only 10 mins walk from Castino with its cafe/bar, deli and pasta shop. Perfect for a relaxing getaway with our family and friends. Lots to see in the area - we only scratched the surface. Pool was lovely and much enjoyed, and a real bonus in the summer heat. Communications with Annette and Ann were excellent, and we were made to feel very welcome - with recommendations for places to visit and eat. A real highlight was the evening meal cooked by Joseph and Ann - which was delicious and highly recommended. A fantastic holiday enjoyed by all of us.
Great house with an amazing view. Only “drawback” is it is slightly secluded. 15 minute drive to the grocery store. But that is also it’s charm, just be aware. We had 7 adults and the house worked perfectly for us. We took advantage of having Ann and her husband cook for us while there. Incredible meal! More than worth it. Highly recommend this amazing house!
We loved our stay. The house and
grounds were beautiful. Every bedroom had
different features but everyone loved their room. Pool is stunning and we used it most afternoons after a day of sightseeing. Kitchen was well provisioned and we cooked a lot. Highly recommend catered dinner by Joe and Anne and also recommend trip to Ann’s museum in Camo. You can walk to Castino which has a good alimentary but slim choices for dining. Most dining about a thirty minute drive and there were an endless number of charming towns and restaurants to visit. Restaurant recommendations were greatly appreciated. We loved the wine tour and tasting at Abrigo Giovanni.
We booked the house to stay in with my mom and our 4 year old son. Friends also came to meet us. The house was so great with multiple groups as there are bedrooms and bathrooms on three different floors. Ann met us at the house with a warm welcome and wine we had ordered. She also arranged a babysitter for our son who was so wonderful. The house is just perfect, nestled in a hazelnut orchard, but not too far from town. The market and bakery in Cortemilia was a favorite. All in all, a totally perfect spot.
Beautiful Villa with great accomodations tucked away in Piemonte
The stay was fantastic. The house is very well equipped and very comfortable with 5 rooms that were all equally great. The amentities were top notch and the property was incredibly maintained. We were treated to a wonderful dinner and wine pairing our first night and then took advantage of the kitchen the following meals. The kitchen was a cook's dream - all the tools you need and a great range and oven for anyone who likes to cook. I wish we had the time to be here longer, we could have stayed for weeks. Additionally we had our 17 month old with us and she enjoyed the property, running around the garden all day. Thank you so much.
Our family of nine fit comfortably in this well maintained and beautiful property. The kitchen was well equipped and spacious. We loved the two large living rooms as well. We were close to Alba and was able to enjoy the town and the White Truffle Festival with wine tastings there. Property hosts Ann and Joseph were extremely helpful responding to our questions with many suggestions. Two highlights were our specially arranged Truffle Hunt and a delicious Prix Fixe dinner with wine pairings created by Joseph and Ann at Casa Annunziata for our family and some friends. Grazie mille also to Annette for sharing her family’s warm and beautiful home with our family. Aloha from Felice and Ed
Our group of 8 thoroughly enjoyed our stay and certainly would highly recommend. The house & pool area were a needed recluse after a week in busy cities to the south.
Highlight was a fantastic six-course meal with wine pairings prepared by Ann and Joseph! This made a "big" birthday even more special.
Also, I would recommend using their wine service as well. After a couple of e-mails with Joseph about what kind of wine we liked, we arrived at the and were greeted with all of the wine we ordered, which would have been impossible to duplicate from a store or wineries.
Our group likes to cook and we were very happy with the kitchen and amenities.
We enjoyed the stroll through hazelnut orchards to the village of Castino (do it at night and catch the fireflies!), where we visited the deli, coffee shop and yes, the ATM! Also caught an interesting match of fistball one night against another village in a street next to Santa Margherita.
Overall fantastic experience and a great base camp to explore Alba, Barolo, Barbaresco and other small Langhe towns, as well as the Italian Riviera.
We can't say anything but positive feedback about this gorgeous home. We arrived late in the evening and our hosts had kindly left us some food and drinks that we had requested as we knew we would be arriving late.
We were absolutely blown away by the location of the house, surrounded by beautiful hazelnut groves. A lovely stroll through these takes you to the local village, where you will meet some of the most lovely people, kind and helpful in every way. The local restaurants are also really good.
The house itself is just everything you could as for. We'll equipped in every way, from games, books and dvds for all ages, to everything else you could imagine, pool inflatables, bikes, outdoor games.
Our lovely hosts Ann and Joseph cooked us the most amazing meal on our second night there, providing us with local wines that we just loved. Ann was always on hand to answer any questions we had and honestly we couldn't have asked for any more. I thoroughly reccommend this home to anyone, my daughter loved the pool and spent most days in there!
Thank you again and we hope to return soon!
Our family (six adults) spent two wonderful weeks at Casa Annunziata recently.
Like other reviewers we found the house was very clean and comfortable with several alfresco eating areas and an excellent outdoor pool area that we took full advantage of.
After we ignored the directions provided (don’t use google maps!) Ann, the property manager patiently guided us to the house - literally stayed on the phone and gave us bend by bend instructions, and then provided a comprehensive intro to the house and grounds.
We had requested some food and wine be purchased for our first evening and as a result there was great quality food and wine waiting (special thanks for the wine, Joseph!)
We really appreciated the tranquility of the house location amongst the hazelnut groves and it’s proximity to historic Castino with lovely local walks nearby.
Also appreciated the recommendations about local markets, restaurants, wine tastings etc. Of particular note were visits to Barolo, la Morra and Cortemelia - don’t miss la Corte de Cannobia for the best hazelnuts and icecream! and local visits to Francesco Scanavino and the Camo Museo a Cielo.
Like previous guests we highly recommend the home dining service provided by Ann and Joseph which was a real qhighlight of our holiday.
Many thanks Annette for sharing your property!
Our group of 3 couples and 1 single stayed at the villa for 5 nights. The bedrooms are all larger than average; it is an older house with historic charm, and updated throughout. Most windows had screens, except for one of the top floor bedrooms; mosquitos were in abundance, so we had to be careful. Guests reported they were comfortable in the space, but the beds / matresses were hard.
Ann, the house manager, and her husband Joseph, were so kind and thoughtful about everything. We took advantage of Joseph's amazing culinary skills (really, quite good!) for two amazing meals with wine pairings. So much better to do this at home. We enjoyed the 15 minutes walk through the hazelnut orchard to the local village, and getting a bite from the nice pizza place the first night. Tiny town, but this little restaurant is actually quite on top of things.
VRBO has an annoying feature that makes it so even if the place you choose has room for 12, and you say you're bringing 8, if you change to say you're bringing 7 that incurs a change fee - a backhanded way of making a few extra euro, that only tarnish's the brand.
Otherwise, we'd recommend the house - the pool area is lovely, too, but the water will likely be cold unless you're there in the hot summer or pay extra to have the heater on. Thanks again to Ann and Joseph for their kind hospitality!
An impressive and authentic family home with a beautiful garden, where you can spend hours in complete privacy. We stayed there with two families and children aged between 5 and 15. There's a lovely swimming pool where you can have lots of fun, beautiful spacious bedrooms with separate bathrooms, and a beautiful view of the surroundings. A charming village with a forno and a bar is within walking distance. The charming towns of Acqui Therme, Nieve, and Alba are easily accessible by car. More experienced cyclists will enjoy the beautiful cycling routes over hills and through vineyards. Unfortunately, the restaurant within walking distance was closed all week. One evening, we enjoyed dinner with Ann and her husband in the garden. The food and drinks were delicious.
Heerlijk verblijf, ontzettend gastvriendelijk en genoten van de extra service aan huis. Een heerlijk diner gehad, klaargemaakt door Ann en Joseph met fantastische wijnen! Echt een aanrader om vooraf wijn te bestellen, Joseph zijn kennis van wijn is uitmuntend. Voor rust en ontspanning, het ideale verblijf!
Sehr schönes gepflegtes Anwesen für eine große Familie. Der Pool war klasse und auch top gepflegt. Uns hat es so gut gefallen, dass wir nächstes Jahr wiederkommen wollen.
Wonderful and spacious house with very well equipped kitchen and large and comfortable bedrooms.
Terrific mountain view, perfect outdoor areas and a superb pool.
Nice short walk to Castino, a charming small town with most of what you need.
Fantastic property managers. We had two dinners with vine and food. We recommend strongly to book this. Ann and Joseph were the best.
The house, garden and poolarea was very nice.
Lovely house, well-equipped and easily accommodating 10-12p. Ideal for 3 fams as the rooms on levels 1 and 2 have opposite bedrooms. Great pool on a nice 3-level garden with more than enough space. On the mezzanine level a fine terrass overlooking the hilly environment. We would certainly recommend the property!
Die ganze Familie (10 Erwachsene und 4 Kinder) war begeistert. Garten, Pool, Küche, Spielzimmer, Ess- und Wohnzimmer. Dazu mehrere Sitzgelegenheiten im Freien. Für uns waren die Tische aber alle zu klein. War aber auch kein grosses Problem. Holt man sich halt von einem anderen Sitzplatz was dazu. Der tägliche Einkauf ist mit dem Fahrrad in 10 Minuten kein Problem. Der kleine Laden im Ort hat immer mal offen.
Durch die freundliche Hilfe von Ann bzw. ihrem Mann konnten wir auch eine befürchtete "weinfreie" Zeit nach der Ankunft überwinden. Obwohl eigentlich alles geschlossen war gab es noch einen Winzer der am späten Abend für uns aufmachte.
Drei kleine Probleme hat das Haus allerdings.1. Die Sicherung haut es regelmäßig beim Kochen raus. 2. Der Gasherd mag nicht immer auf allen Flammen kochen - was bei unserer Personenzahl ein kleines Problem war. 3. Der Boiler funktionierte nicht immer. Was etwas blöd ist, wenn man gerade unter der Dusche steht.
Aber sonst war es echt toll. Und obwohl die Unterkunft doch hochpreisig ist, überlegen wir den Urlaub in den nächsten Jahren zu wiederholen.
Übrigens konnte Ann unsere Strom,- Wasser - und anderen Problem telefonisch (auch spät abends) immer lösen - auch dafür noch mal danke.
Noch ein kleiner Tip für die Anfahrt. Die Adresse stimmt nicht wenn man sie einfach ins Navi eingibt. Also bitte die Anfahrtsbeschreibung von Ann nehmen.
Auf alle Fälle eine Empfehlung.
Claus H.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
About the host
Hosted by Annette Morheng
We are a Luxemburgish, Italian, German and Taiwanese family of four and live since a few years in Beijing. Working in travel journalism and electric automobile industry we treasure beautiful places around the world and healthy food and environment.
Why they chose this property
The property's unique hilltop location among the hazelnut groves and vineyards with stunning views and sunsets attracted us right away. We fell in love with the villa's charming old elements, dating back to the 16th century, and appreciated the tasteful modernisation. We especially value the Piemontese landscape with breathtaking views over the Alps, excellent food and great wine. The property is embedded right in the heart of the famous Alta Langhe not far from the UNESCO world heritage landscape.
What makes this property unique
From the very large heated pool (minimum 23 degrees celsius) in the lush garden you can see over the valley and enjoy the stunning sunsets. The peaceful and tranquil location allows you to relax although you can reach by foot the lovely historic village in no more then 20 minutes. The perfect place to start discovering this magical territory, rich in flavours and tradition.
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