Typical Piedmont Farmhouse set amongst the vineyards with pool and roof terrace

Casa Il Grappolo is a newly renovated farmhouse set amongst the vineyards of Piedmont. The house comprises of 5 bedrooms, 4 doubles and a twin. Also available are 2 travel cots and a z-bed to sleep little ones. It has a beautiful roof terrace over looking the vineyards, which is the perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine and watch the sun go down, or an early morning cup of coffee and the sunrise. There is a large 19ft x 11ft above ground swimming pool and the property enjoys a fully enclosed garden with swings and a table tennis table and fruit trees. There are lots of places to sit as well as 10 sun loungers. There is a large dining table inside for family dining as well as an outside table for al fresco dining. Also in the house is a record player with an extensive collection of vinyl, a TV room and a selection of weights both dumbbells and a barbell, books, games and a small selection of toys for younger children.
The house is superbly placed just outside the small village of Ricaldone, known as the ‘Island in the Clouds’ which is just a 15 minute (safe) walk away. In the village you will find two excellent restaurants Semi di Vino and C’a di Ven both offering vegetarian options with Semi di Vino also offering an extensive vegan menu. The small village also boasts three wineries with another just on the outskirts. It is also a short 10 min drive to the local hot water spring town of Acqui Terme where you can find an extensive range of shops and restaurants. Acqui also has 2 large supermarkets and hosts a market twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays. Within one and half hour drive are Milan, Turin and Genoa and the coast as well as Lake Orta and Maggorie. The Alps and Lake Como can be reached within two hours. Also there is a good rail system from local stations where you can park free of charge and visit Genoa or Turin easily. From the house there are several; walks that can be enjoyed and also, within a short drive, lots of towns and villages to explore. Milan Milpensa airport is an easy hour and a half away.
Surrounded by the beautiful UNESCO listed vineyards, it is the ideal place to enjoy a holiday that offers the opportunity to explore the local area easily as well as offering a home from home stay in a well appointed house.