My husband and our four children are living in Italy for the year. As such, we have travelled all over northern Italy, and stayed in many, many, lovely places. The was the best.
First, the house sits quietly on a green hill, a top a winery, and looks unassuming from the front. Inside, everything is spotless, comfortable, warm, and beautiful. The kitchen is perfectly set-up [and more], with ample room for the six of us. A highchair was graciously provided at no extra cost.
The bedrooms all have stunning views, comfortable beds, pretty sheets, and quality furniture. Bathrooms are spotless and equipt with the essentials.
If you choose to take breakfast -- and I recommend that you do -- you are provided with a variety of local cuisine, all top-quality and delicious. If you are lucky, Giovanna will make a breakfast cake, as she did for us.
The location is wonderful for those looking for an off-the-path place, delicious food, and wine tours. We were there for the Alba truffle festival, and found the city and the festival to be worth a visit .. even with small children.
The kids loved out stay, too: the outside space is set-up perfectly for children, and many toys are provided for us.
Finally, and importantly, Giovanna is reason enough to go and seek out this place. She is warm, lovely, kind and sincere, and the love of her place and the land is felt all around. It is vacation place as much about the feeling you will get from staying there, as it is for the beautiful house and its contents.
Highly recommended. We will return.