Property Description

The cottage is steeped in history and is said by locals to be linked to the 12th century castle via a secret tunnel It is built in a traditional Italian rustic style and enjoys the benefit of being within the picturesque historic centre of the hilltop village of Trisobbio The village is located in the beautiful castle region famous for its wine and truffles and boasts a panoramic view of castles against the backdrop of the Alps The thick stone walls arches and wooden beams combine to give this cottage a wonderful sense of history and character From the long ironwork feature balcony than runs around the entire house frontage you can sit out in the sun and look down into the pretty historic streets or quietly read To the rear with views of the adjacent castle and park is a sunny area with trees and flowers Here can be found a small private courtyard with bench and roses which makes an ideal retreat for a quiet breakfast coffee of an evening glass of wine The cottage is well furnished and has a fully equipped kitchen for those who would like to cook Italian in Italy The spacious bedrooms easily accommodate 4 people however the cottage offers flexibility for up to 6 with a double sofa bed Local amenities include restaurants shops bars a tourist office and a sports centre comprising of three swimming pools tennis courts and childrens play area Mountain bike hire is also available from the centre

Local Area Information

Trisobbio and its castle are positioned on the three castle footpath which runs alongside vineyards and offers stunning views of the Alps The historic market towns of Ovada and Acqui Terme are about 15 mins away The cultural centres of Milan and Turin are about 90 mins away The spectacular Italian Riviera is only 25 mins away This includes the port of Genova which offers short cruises to the Cinque Terre and beyondFrom early summer to late autumn the whole region enjoys lively festivals where local wines and food may be sampled

Property Features

* Close to a golf course
* Children are allowed

Accommodation and Facilities Summary

Theme	Quiet yet close to local activity
Accommodation	Changeover Day Wed, Size: Spacious, Accommodation Type: Self Catering
Suitability	Non Smoking Only, Unsuitable for the elderly or infirm, Wheelchair inaccessible, Children Welcome, Family Oriented, No Pets
Outside	Garden, Balcony, Parking, Patio
Location	In the Country, Distance to Airport 20-50km, Distance to local restaraunts <100m, Distance to convenience store <100m
Local Area	The local town is Lively but not wild, Distance to Local Town Centre 10km, Restaurants, Quiet Bars and Pubs
Local Activities	Nearby Zoo, Mountaineering, Walking, Swimming, Tennis, Mountain Biking, Horse Riding, Fishing, Cycling
Living Room	Fireplace, Fold Out Beds Sleeping 2, Armchairs 2, Sofas 2, Seating for 8 People
Laundry	Ironing Board, Iron, Clothes Dryer, Towels Provided, Linen Provided, Washing Machine Provided
Kitchen	Toaster, Grill, Separate dining area, Fridge, Freezer, Oven, Hob, Washing Machine, Dishwasher, Microwave, Crockery & Cutlery Provided
Entertainment	DVD Player, TV, Satellite or Cable
Dining	Seating for 8 People, Dining room table
Heat/Cooling	Ceiling Fans, Central Heating
Bedroom	Ensuites 1, Pull-out Beds 2, Twins 1, Singles 1, Doubles 2
Bathroom	Bidets, Toilets 1, Bathrooms 1

Contact Information

Name:	bruce
Telephone:	0039-0143-831110
Alt Telephone:	0044-7092-898886
Fax:	--
Email the owner with a reservation enquiry
Email a friend about this property