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Old farmhouse full of memories on a green hilltop

Old farmhouse full of memories on a green hilltop

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The house from the gazebo
The large kitchen
Table and stove in the kitchen
Living room
Living room with upright Petrof piano yearly tuned at 440Hz.

Overview of Old farmhouse full of memories on a green hilltop

10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10210 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Roatto, Piedmont
  • Popular LocationBasilica of Don Bosco - Colle Don Bosco15 min drive
  • Popular LocationCathedral of Asti22 min drive
  • Popular LocationPiazza Alfieri24 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Master bedroom, facing south

2 Single Beds

Puppet theater room, facing south

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

The Old room, facing north

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Vintage room, facing north

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Old farmhouse full of memories on a green hilltop

The Professor’s Home was built on a hilltop by our great grandfather in various steps between 1890 and 1920. It is a traditional Piedmontese farmhouse, which was refurbished and modernized over the decades without overlooking the distinctive traits of country life: the hayloft, the big shed for the tools at the back, the large pavement for agricoltural work at the front. The thick brick walls keep the house cool even in the hottest summers, making air conditioning unnecessary; during the winter central heating is provided by a methane boiler; there are also two fireplaces, one in the kitchen and one in the living room, and the wood-burning stove can be used for heating as well as for cooking.The house rests on a large cellar, that hosts our tiny wine production. The rooms are large, each of them measuring about 30 square meters. An ADSL WiFi router covers all rooms, and a PC is dedicated to you, like the Petrof upright piano yearly tuned on 440Hz. In the house you will find hundreds of books in Italian, English, French, Latin and Greek. Two television set are available, one is connected to a satellite dish for free-to-air TV channels, as for a classical stereo turntable with vinile and a CD reader.
Those wishing to take a deeper plunge into real country life can take part in the seasonal activities, such as fruit picking, grape and hazelnut harvest, wine-making, or help tend to the vegetable garden. Kids, too, can have a wonderful time at the house: they can play inside (see the “Puppet Show Room” in the photo gallery section) and outside, and have fun in the sandbox, the twin swing and the above-ground swimming pool we set up during the good season. 
We live in Asti and are always at hand to provide tips and advice to help our guests make the most of their stay! 

Property manager

Angelo Porta
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Roatto

Located in Roatto, this holiday home is in a rural area. Romanesque Church of San Secondo and Castle of Piea are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Riserva Regionale Valle Andona and Riserva Naturale Speciale Valle Andona. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as mountain biking, horse riding and cycling in the area.

What's nearby

  • Basilica of Don Bosco - Colle Don Bosco - 15 min drive
  • Riserva Regionale Valle Andona - 18 min drive
  • Cathedral of Asti - 22 min drive
  • Piazza Alfieri - 24 min drive
  • Frinco Castle - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Villafranca Cantarana Station - 8 min drive
  • Villafranca-Cantarana Station - 8 min drive
  • Turin International Airport (TRN) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar Mafalda - 7 min drive
  • Appaloosa - 6 min drive
  • Bar da Marilena - 13 min drive
  • Nuovo Bistrò - 6 min drive
  • Mulino del Casale - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Old farmhouse full of memories on a green hilltop pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Old farmhouse full of memories on a green hilltop located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Roatto Cemetery and within 9 miles (15 km) of Romanesque Church of San Secondo and Basilica of Don Bosco - Colle Don Bosco. Museo Etnologico Missionario and Riserva Regionale Valle Andona are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark A., Wolverhampton

Stunning property, gorgeous views and just perfect!
We stayed as our daughter had been invited to a wedding in Asti so decided to turn the opportunity into a week long family holiday. The farmhouse is huge! It has a real vintage feel everywhere and everything you need is available - a real 'home from home'. We stayed with our two grandsons and they loved the garden, the vines, the sunshine and shaded area to eat 'alfresco' whenever they wanted! The owner is amazing. Very friendly and helpful but not intrusive. Angelo booked us into the local restaurant in Roatto (they opened especially for us!) and we had a seven course meal with wine and mineral water for 20 euros each, this was fantastic value and the food was AMAZING and real Italian home cooking. I felt very safe in this area, the locals were so helpful and the scenery was just perfect. The local shop has beautiful hams, salami and local cheeses (and wine) which are well worth trying as they are delicious. All in all one of our best holidays. Thank you Angelo.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Everything we expected!
Lovely house and location and very helpful owner. Antique furnishings and old world atmosphere but with all modern conveniences. Just as we like it.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sabine D.

Perfetto!
The holiday home of Mr Porta's family is the perfect place to spend the summer holidays because of its authentic atmosphere and the friendliness of the helpful owner. The view from the garden and the (small) swimming pool is very pleasant. Mr Porta also gives excellent advice for activities and daytrips, e.g. Turin (by train) and the vineyards of Piemonte. As one week was definitely too short to fully enjoy the beauty of the house and the region, we decided to come back next year.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

debora d., ligney, belgique

magnifique séjour en famille!
Magnifique maison de famille avec toutes les commodités! Convient parfaitement pour familles nombreuses avec enfants en bas âge. Cette maison est un véritable musée et nous transporte à une autre époque. Elle est remplie de souvenirs. Il en émane une atmosphère très sereine et conviviale. Immense terrain qui regorge d'arbres fruitiers, vignes, potager, arbres en fleurs... le seul petit bémol fut les moustiques en grand nombre cette année et les guêpes attirées par la piscine. Très belles villes à visiter Torino, Milano, Genova, Asti, Alba, Lago d'Orta.... Propriétaire très disponible. Petite épicerie très sympa en bas de la rue. Bref, de merveilleuses vacances! :) Grazie Angelo!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie C.

"Superbe maison dans vill...
"Superbe maison dans village typique avec épicerie au bas de la rue. Le propriétaire est charmant et nous a remis un dossier sur la maison avec des renseignements utiles sur la région (restaurants et balades). Nous avons découvert une très belle région avec une ville de Turin qui nous a conquis. Nous y retournerons avec plaisir."

About the host

Hosted by Angelo Porta

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Computer Engineer, WW company employee, often working abroad.

Why they chose this property

This was our family home for over a century, our parents put in the house all the money they had; now we rent it out as temporary residence to selected guests looking for a great alternative to hotels and B&B because we want to kep the house and surroundings in the best possible way.

What makes this property unique

Big house full of old memorabilia, huge 2.5 acres property with vegetable garden, twin swing, sandbox, above ground swimming pool for boys and girls. Central point for visiting Alba, Turin, Milan, Genoa.
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