You will be staying on the upper floor of a large, fully renovated traditional farmhouse (cascina) that combines traditional features with modern style and comforts. **We offer 2 separate structures For each of them there are separate floor plans in the photo section. 1) The whole upperfloor (Riviera delle Langhe Wine Country House) It is a 4 bed, 2 bath, living/dining, terrace & 2 balconies for 4-8 people. 2) and Independent Unit ( Riviera delle Langhe Holiday Home) It is a 2 bed (Bed 1& 2), 1 bath, living/dining, terrace for 2-4 people. Via an external, private set of stairs you access a nice, rustic covered terrace, then walk into a spacious Living/Dining with vaulted ceilings & wooden beams, well-equipped kitchen & towards 4 spacious double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 balconies. You have access to a large garden & the swimming pool is at your own exclusive use. You will enjoy magnificent 180 degree views across the countryside to the Alps. ** The layout is perfect for 2 families as it offers both privacy & a get together space (please refer to the floor plan in the photos for the property). All that you need for the perfect holiday. **Bedrooms 1 & 2 are in the former hayloft area, located on the northern side, each with high vaulted ceilings and are serviced by a bathroom with shower & washing machine. Each has a double bed (US King size) and wardrobe. **Bedroom 3 & 4 are west facing and offer breathtaking views over the pool toward the Alps. Both have access to a wide balcony. Bedrooms Three and Four share a large, modern bathroom with walk-in shower. **Living/Dining features a very large area with vaulted ceilings & wooden beams, with exposed brick & stone offering plenty of rustic charm. The fully-equipped kitchen provides everything you need if you wish to cook. The dining table is big enough for 8 people. The comfortable living area has a leather couch & seating for 8 & a large Smart TV with satellite channels. Please contact us for additiona

About the HOST What our guests have said of us * Elena and Steve are extremely helpful without ever being intrusive. 'They are so discrete you get the feeling you are completely private'. 'Ready for a chat when you want it. But when you don't need them, it's like they are not there 'We were 6 people - two families with grown up children - spending a week early in september at Elena & Steve’s house. The house was perfect for our ambition of exploring the Barolo area, and Elena and Steve were far more than hosts in their generous advice and also making appointments at Wineries - thank you again :-) Inside the house was perfectly organized allowing some family privacy along with very nice spaces for being social. We spent afternoons poolside with a fantastic view and we loved it. Highly recommended :-) Us about us- G'day I'm Steve, a long-time Wine Merchant, part-time Wine Writer, sometime Wine Judge and all-the-time Wine Lover. Elena and I moved from Sydney to Piemonte in April 2019. We live on the ground floor of the property and are available if needed. We are both wine & food lovers and are very happy to share a glass or two, but are equally happy to give guests space and privacy also.

The house is few minutes’ drive or a brisk walk through hazelnut groves and vineyards to the lovely hilltop wine town of Monforte d’Alba and close to other famous wine towns of Piemonte such as Barolo, La Morra, Cherasco, Bra, Dogliani, Diano D’Alba and the Langhe’s capital- Alba. And, you’re only an hour and a half from Turin and even less to the Ligurian coast. Activities in the area The activities available are many and varied and include – •Winery visits and wine tasting (of course!) in the regions of Barolo, Barbaresco, Dogliani, Monferrato and Roero. •Produce tasting – cheese, torrone, Nutella, chocolate and … truffles •Truffle hunting – during the Autumn season •Explore medieval villages •Walk the vineyards •A day-trip to Monviso, the highest peak of the Cottian Alps and source of the mighty Po River •Urban strolling in Acqui Terme, famous for its thermal spas dating back to Roman times •Passegiata and aperitivi in Alba •Visit Turin, a beautiful city with classic architecture, captivating museums and galleries, grand town squares and some of the best cafes and restaurants in the world – it’s one of Italy’s best kept secrets! Or, you are only a short drive to the Ligurian coastline and the Italian Riviera where ruggedly beautiful hills meet dazzling Mediterranean waters. You can even dash across the border to France and Monaco Wines - local wines are numerous and seriously good, produced from a relatively small number of grape varieties. Typical for the area are Barolo & Barbaresco (made from the noble Nebbiolo grape), Dolcetto, Barbera and Moscato. There are many outstanding wine producers to visit, all within a short distance of our house. We will provide you with a 'Guide to Build your Piemonte Holiday'- itineraries, restaurants & suggest wineries to visit before your arrival. Please contact us if you need assistance with planing your holiday. Thank you for reading