Asti holiday apartment rental, Monferrato with shared pool, walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, balcony/terrace, air con, internet

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Villa Due Valli (apartment)

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This country villa is in the heart of Piedmont's Monferrato with acre after acre of vineyard-covered hills dotted with castles and ancient hilltop villages - perfect setting for wine cellar tours, authentic trattoria dining, mushroom & truffle hunts, hiking, biking & horseback riding. Countryside setting, yet an easy drive to the beaches of the Italian Riviera, the Alps & Lake Region and the historic cities of Turin, Milan & Genoa.

Front Portion of Villa	Pool from Gazebo
Spacious Terrazza bedroom	Terrazza Outdoor Lounge

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The North West Italy / Piedmont/Lake Maggiore region

Northwest Italy includes the three major cities of Turin in Piedmont, Milan in Lombardy & Genoa in Liguria. The area is blessed with the sunny beaches of the Italian Riviera in the south and the refreshing heights of the Italian Alps along the French and Swiss borders in the west & north and the Lakes Region to the northeast... and in between all this lie the lush vineyard covere-hills of the Monferrato & the Langhe. Like the rest of Italy, the area has a long and intricate history - from the Roman Empire, to more recent times when the French Savoy family ruled Turin, the Austrians held sway in Milan and the Moors held regular raiding parties into Genoa. After Gen. Garibaldi succeeded in uniting the Italian peninsula in the mid-1800s, Turin became Italy's first capital (later moved to Florence and then Rome after the Vatican finally accepted that Italy was now a country and not just a collection of city states). Traces of all these cultures can still be found in the area today in its art & architecture, its magnificent castles, ancient ruins, historic cathedrals, churches & abbies and unique cuisine.

Turin, also known as "The Capital of the Alps", was the city-host of the 2006 Winter Olympics due to its close proximity to so many developed sites for winter sports. It has stunning architecture representing most every style and period and has many world-class museums - including a huge Egyptian Museum (thanks to the Savoys and Napolean) which boasts the world's largest collection outside of Egypt itself. The "Shroud of Turin", which many believe actually wrapped Christ's body after crucifixion is also housed here.

Apart from its famous designer shopping, you'll want to make a day-trip to Milan to visit the towering white-marbel "Duomo" cathedral, the glass-covered and marble-tiled "Galleria" (said to be the world's oldest shopping mall) and, of course "La Scala", one of Europe's most beautiful opera houses. Genoa retains its old-world charm and a day combing its backs streets and piazzas (not to mention the seafood!) is a must. It also has Europes largest aquarium right on the waterfront which people of all ages find facinating.

Asti / Monferrato area

The Monferratto and neighbouring Langhe will provide you with an unforgettable experience. After you've had enough of big cities, museums and churches, you'll really appreciate this lush, slow-paced land of acre after acre of vineyard-covered hills.

You can go cellar-hopping by car or explore this enchanting land via the vast network of trails and back roads on foot, bike or horseback. The two nearby cities of Asti and Alba both host internationally acclaimed wine, food and truffle festivals in early autumn and of course there's Italy's oldest "Palio" (bareback horserace) held in Asti every September. Other towns in the area host ballets, outdoor concerts (many are free) and castle tours during the summer months.

How to get there

Nearest international airport is Turin Caselle (45 minutes by car), but more budget flights go to Milan's two airports, Linate & Malpensa (one and a half hours by car) - All three airports have car hire offices. Also accessible via the high speed train through France. The nearest high-speed station is in Vercelli (30 minutes by car).

Activities near Asti

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The Terrazza Apt. has a double bed in the bedroom (en suite shower/wc) and a double sofa bed & single day bed in the lounge to sleep a max. of 5. The kitchen is fully furnished, but no dishwasher The Portico Apt. has a double bed in the bedroom and a double sofa bed in the living room to sleep a max. of 4 (unless a cot is brought in) with half-bath (wc with bidet) and a private shower room. The large kitchen has everything including a dishwasher. It includes both a private interior courtyard and a front patio.

Further details outdoors:
The Terrazza Apt. has both a large private terrace overlooking the gardens and hills beyond & a long private balcony running the full length of the master bedroom. Both the terrace and balcony are fully furnished for outdoor living space. The Portico Apt. has both a charming interior courtyard for intimate coffee or drinks and a front patio for viewing the garden & hills. These outdoor spaces, too, are fully furnished.

Further details

The pool is smallish, but the villa rents only two apts. so is adequate. The pool area has a shady wisteri-covered gazebo with table & chairs for poolside drinks and snacks, sunbathing area with deck chairs, umbrella & tables. There is also a solar-heated poolside shower for rinsing off.

Conditions

We have a minimum-stay policy of 2 nights in the off-season, 3 nights in the mid-season and 1 week in the high season. For the budget-minded guest, the Portico bedroom can be rented on a B&B basis with private shower room (without kitchen & living room)

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
High Season	29 May 09	14 Sep 09	740£ 673	110100	110100	3 Nights
Mid-Season	14 Sep 09	24 Nov 09	570£ 518	8577	8577	3 Nights
Low Season	24 Nov 09	29 May 10	460£ 418	7064	7064	2 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

LAST-MINUTE BARGAIN: Book 3 nights or more 19th - 30th AUGUST and get a 20% DISCOUNT!

Also bookings from September through December, 2009 will enjoy the following GREAT DISCOUNTS: 1 WEEK. - 10%; 2 WEEKS - 15%; 3 WEEKS+ - 20%!

Mid-Season rates apply for Christmas and Easter periods - please contact us for specific dates.

100 Euro Security Deposit (refundable) + 20% of apartment rate by bank transfer (Euro only) within three banking-days of booking to confirm and continue holding apartment. 80% balance due in Euro on arrival.

We also offer WINE APPRECIATION courses, COOKING classes, ITALIAN language courses and GUIDED TOURS for additional fees - check website for details.

Guestbook for Villa Due Valli

"We stayed in the "terrazza" apartment right after they opened for business, so we were the only ones there. Ken & Belinda treated us like family and were spot on about what to see and where to eat out. Great holiday in a wonderful place! " Charles & Susan Schwartz - Oakland, California.

"After a long rainy winter in England I was anxious to get away. I chose the Monferrato because I'm a wine buff.
Found Villa Due Valli on the internet and I'm glad I did! Ken introduced me to all of his wine-making friends, so I was in enological heaven!" Oliver St. John - London.

"My wife and I stayed at the villa for a short Easter get-away with our two daughters. The area is enchanting and the apartment and special attention superb... can't remember a more relaxing holiday. Beppe Severino - Ivrea, Italy

Availability

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Name:	Kenneth & Belinda Crofutt
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