Castle Cottage
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 iron-work 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. only a short walk away can be found 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. flexible start day and duration.
Pets :
No
Garden :
Small
Pool :
No
Area Description :
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 beyond.From early summer to late autumn, the whole region enjoys lively festivals where local wines and food may be sampled.