Location: Asti, Piedmont, Italy, Europe (Castelnuovo calcea is 1 hr. E. Of milan,1 hr. S. Of torino,)
Accommodations: Large Country House, 6 Bedrooms + Library, 4 Baths (Sleeps 12-14)
This former Priest's Retreat House is a large, rural country Villa located in the middle of the famed Barbara Wine Country. Located just outside the authentic Italian wine town of Castlenuova Calcea you can relax on the large lawn with views of the rolling hills covered in vineyards or read from a private balcony. Four rooms have incredible views, the master includes a jacuzzi bath and 15 foot long balcony.
These are world class views a 15 minute drive from the 5 star restaurant and spa at the Relais San Maurizio in Santo Stefano Belbo in case you want wine baths and grapeseed facials. The food in the region is first class and the wines are world famous with good reason. Tour around on easy 15 minute drives through breathtaking wine country and wine taste and dine through out the region. Wine tasting in Barolo castle is a unique experience, as is wine tasting in the immediate Barbera and Barbaresca Cantinas. Watch for the local Cantina Sociales in each town where the locals bring their wine for pressing and sale at a cost less than the price of water.
Hiking and biking, or swimming at local pools is a pleasure. 1 hour south is the Italian Riviera, for ocean swimming at Alassio (1 hour 30 minutes) or San Remo ( 1 hour 50 min.) Tour the best Egyptian Museum outside for Cairo in Torino, 1 hour. Ski where the Olympics were held 1.5 hour N. in Sestriere. Visit La Scala in Milan (1 hour) or Lago di Como (1.5 hr.) or Guarda land for kids(the original Disneyland) in Lago di Guarda (2 hrs.)
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- CD Player
- Music Library
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Wine Taste In Barolo( 30 Min. Drive), Barbaresco Vineyards,(10 Min) Or Walk To Many Barbara Vineyards
Rate Details (In Euros)
Truffle Season/Wine Harvest .. Sep 15-Sep 31 ....... €2100/week
Summer Season ................ Jun 01-Aug 10 .. .....€1900/week
Ski Season ................... Nov 15-Mar 15 ....... €1800/week
Mar 15-Apr 15 ...................................... €1700/week
Apr 15-Jun 01 ...................................... €1700/week
Oct 31-Nov 15 & Aug 10-Sep 01 ...................... €1600/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Why the Owner Chose Asti
for more information about this significant wine& food region please see:
http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/subjects/w/wines/the_piedmont/index.html?scp=2&sq=barolo%20wine%20district,%20italy&st=cse
www.nytimes.com/2002/12/22/travel/choice-tables-truffles-only-scratch-the-surface.html
www.nytimes.com/2009/02/04/dining/reviews/04wine.html?_r=l
http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/subjects/w/wines/the_piedmont/index.html?scp=2Sec.sq=barolo%wine%20%district,%italy
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The Unique Benefits of this Large Country House
Regarding Torino see:
www.nytimes.com/1985/12/29/travel/turin-s-elegant-piazzas-and-palazzos.html
Property Photos
- The Villa-Casa Bianca (Ca d'Ru in Piedmontese) - Piedmont, Italy Vacation Rental
- The view from a balcony - Piedmont, Italy Vacation Rental
- Dining Area - Piedmont, Italy Vacation Rental
- Master Bath with Jacuzzi Tub
- Master bedroom
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #170749
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