No pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
By any standards, Il Cortile could only be described as both stunning and stylish. In the heart of Piemonte, Italy’s renowned wine region, this 200 year old villa is set in the charming small village of Bergamasco. The newly renovated villa combines modern facilities with many original features including barrel vaulted ceilings, the old wine press, a cellar with the original wine barrels and a spectacular hand painted fresco ceiling in the old dining room.
This luxuriously appointed villa is very spacious and has a substantial enclosed courtyard garden designed by Chelsea Flower Show gardener Penny Smith. The garden provides a lawned area ideal for sunbathing and playing, leading up to a fully-fenced heated swimming pool. There is also a hayloft and a vine covered portico for barbecues and alfresco dining.
The village has 3 restaurants, 2 shops and 2 excellent butchers. Many other fantastic local villages to visit with range of excellent restaurants. Milan, Turin and Genoa easy to reach for day trips. Selection of golf courses nearby. Perfect for those looking for a relaxing holiday in a very idyllic and unspoilt part of Italy. Great for food and wine lovers, groups of friends and for families looking to spend some relaxing quality time together.
House and Portico (with hayloft balcony above)
Fully fenced pool
Garden and portico
Master bedroom
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The North West Italy / Piedmont/Lake Maggiore region
The beautiful region of Piemonte remains very unspoilt and typically Italian, people here are consistently very welcoming and friendly.
Wine and food are a key part of life here and there are numerous award winning and famous vineyards and cantinas where you can enjoy some local wine tasting.
Alessandria / Bergamasco area
The small village of Bergamasco is famous in the locality for its annual white truffle festival. It has 2 small grocer shops, 3 bars, 2 of which provide delicious Piemontese lunches and dinners, butchers, a pharmacy and a tobacconist.
There are also other numerous very good restaurants in the area. There are also many beautiful towns and villages to visit nearby.
How to get there
The house is near 5 major airports. These are listed below along with airlines who fly there from the UK.
Genoa - 1 hour. (Ryanair and BA) Turin - 1 hour 20 mins . (Ryanair and BA) Milan Malpensa - 1 hour 30 mins. (BA, Easyjet, Alitalia) Milan Linate - 1 hour 20 mins. (BA, Easyjet, Alitalia) Milan Bergamo - 1 hour 45 mins. (Ryanair)
All main car hire companies operate from these airports.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Genoa: 60 km
Railway:
Bergamasco: 1 km
Ferry:
Genoa: 60 km
Activities near Alessandria
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, DVD player, Private outdoor pool (heated)
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player, Pool / Snooker table, Table tennis, Satellite TV
Bedrooms (7), Bathrooms (2), En suite (3), Shower rooms (1), WCs (2)
Furniture:
Single beds (4), Double beds (5), Cots (3), Dining seating for 14, Lounge seating for 14, Sleeps maximum of 14
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Ground Floor 1. Large family room off the kitchen with double doors to the garden. Wood burning stove, wall mounted 42' TV, UK Sky and DVD player. Table tennis table.
2. Large tavernetta lounge with original wine press, inglenook fireplace, leather sofas and armchairs.
3. Room with original restored painted ceiling and murano chandelier. This is currently has a pool table in place with cues, balls, chalk etc plus very comfortable armchairs.
4. Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, sink, laundry airer, steam iron, ironing board and vacuum cleaner.
Four bedrooms on first floor; three on top floor. Large cellar with original wine barrels in basement.
Further details outdoors: Very large (25x25m) enclosed landscaped courtyard garden. Garden broadly split in half between enclosed pool area and grass play area. Enclosed 5x10m swimming pool. Pool house with shower and toilet.
Covered portico with table and benches for alfresco dining. BBQ and patio.
Off street parking for up to 4 cars to the front of the house.
The house also has a large terraced area overlooking the garden - this was previously the old hayloft and is a perfect place to watch the sunset.
Further details
Full UK Sky TV. No hen or stag parties. Pool not heated in summer; small additional charge for heating.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Sept 2009 - 16 Oct 2009
26 Aug 09
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2000£2,000
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16 Oct 2009 - 31 Oct2009
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2400£2,400
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1 Nov 2009 - 19 Dec 2009
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2000£2,000
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2600£2,600
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2000£2,000
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2600£2,600
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2800£2,800
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2350£2,350
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Guestbook for Il Cortile
“We have stayed in many houses and villas across Europe and can honestly say that this was by far the best. It has been renovated to the highest standard in terms of décor, facilities and comfort. The garden is especially gorgeous and since we spent most of our time by the pool, that was important! We have already rebooked for next year and recommended it to friends which is the highest praise we could offer"
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in your villa, you have a beautiful Italian home, that more than matched the promise of the advert."
"We were fortunate to spend a week at Il Cortile in August 2008. The property proved to be a perfect solution for three small families on holiday with young children. The house has obviously been designed and furnished by owners that intend to use the property a great deal, which has resulted in very comfortable, usable property. The outside area, where we spent almost all of our time at the villa was also a delight."
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John McDonagh
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