WELCOME TO CASA VOLPE IN CASTAGNOLE DELLE LANZE

Nestled among the rolling hills of the beautiful Piemonte wine region, Casa della Volpe (the fox house) is a villa offering breathtaking views of the countryside and rests on a working vineyard near the Castle of Govone. This cascina has ample room for one or two families, or friends travelling together and looking for their own private paradise from which to explore the area.

The villa is light and open with large windows that provide broad, sweeping views in every direction. It has four bedrooms that can accommodate 8 guests.

ABOUT THE PLACE

The farm is situated in a peaceful, rural area, set back from the road and neighbors, providing privacy and serenity. The house offers a spectacular 270-degree panoramic view. As far as the eye can see, there are valleys and rolling hills lined with wine rows and hazelnut trees. From the main terrace, you can see the surrounding villages of Priocca, Govone and San Martino Alfiei with their characteristic hilltop castles. On a clear day you can see on clear days the Alps on the horizon from the mont Blanc mountain range.
Location
The property is off the main road but only a 5-minute drive to more traveled roadways, which give you quick access to all your site-seeing destinations. If you like privacy and nature’s solitude, you will appreciate the splendid isolation: few neighbors, minimal traffic, and only the sound of chirping birds and the occasional tractor working the vineyards.

Neighborhood (walking/bicycling distance)

The old village of Castagnole Delle Lanze is within walking distanc from the house. Castagnole was recently voted Borghi più belli d'Italia " The most beatutiful villages of Italy" In the old city you will find a beautiful park with a small tower were you can enjoy spectacular views of The Alps, or sample local wines, restaurants, and bars. Opportunity to explore the surrounding area on charming roads or paths in this hilly neighborhood abound, which is very popular for bicycle tourists. You will be living amid the vineyards, surrounded by hazelnut and fruit trees. In addition, the area is home to the best black and white truffles in the world, so in the fall you might see truffle hunters out looking for culinary gold. In fact, excellent culinary experiences are waiting for you at every turn. Castagnole is also know as the City of Wine because of its location boarding three of the most important wine regions italy has to offer Monferrato, Langhe and Roero

Weekly markets in Castagnole Delle Lance and neighboring villages offer locally grown produce and other food items for you to enjoy. Wine festivals and truffle festivals are also common.

Within 30 minutes driving

The farm is situated in between the cities of Alba, Asti and Nizza, taking aproximetly 15 minutes by car to reach. Delightful destinations such as Barbaresco, Neive, Nizza, Cannelli, Bra and Barolo are also a short drive away (15-25 minutes).
1-2 hours driving

• 1.5 hours to the Alps for downhill skiing or mountain hiking
• 1 hour south to Genova and the Italian Riviera or north to Turin
• 1.5 to Milano
• 2-3-hour drive to Nice, France


Casa Della Volpe

The farm sits on approximately 25 acres and grows lovely Barbera grapes that are harvested in September/October. This is a working vineyard so you will see farmers working in the fields. Additionally, cherry, plum, apricot, hazelnut and apple trees are abundant, accessible to guests for picking when in season.


For outdoor recreation, enjoy our beautiful infinity pool (5X11 meters), built in June 2019 with a surrounding stone deck for sunbathing, reading, napping…

The fields are also teeming with wildlife: lots of birds and occasionally dear, rabbit or fox can be seen from the porch.
The views from the house and pool are stunning. There is a spacious open terrace on the ground floor with stairs descending to the pool area. Here you can enjoy gorgeous sunsets and starry nights while relaxing in comfortable lounge chairs.
In addition to the common terrace, each of the four bedrooms on the second floor leads to a balcony where you relax as you wish.
The house is spacious, bright and airy. The main house has been newly restored with modern amenities.





First floor

The first floor has an open floor plan with a large kitchen and living area. Guests can gather at the kitchen island, create culinary magic, or relax on the sofa or daybeds. A large common dinner table in the heart of the living room accommodates 8 guests. Large windows offer dining with a view.

There is a bathroom on the first floor and an alcove with a daybed if need be.

Kitchen
The kitchen has a gas-stove, oven, microwave, a Nespresso coffee machine, and more traditional Mokka makers are also available. Lacking nothing, the kitchen includes a dishwasher, plenty of bench room, drawers and cabinets with all the necessary utensils.
2nd floor - 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms

On the second floor there are 4 large bedrooms. Each bedroom can accommodate 2 people and has its own veranda.

Rooms 2 and 3 both have a double bed and a modern bathroom. Room 2 has a large walk-in shower and room 3 has a bathtub with a shower.

Rooms 1 and 4 also have double beds that can also fold into singe beds if you like. These rooms do not have their own bathrooms but guests can use the bathroom on first floor.
Washing machine

The washing machine, drying wrack are available to guests, as are an iron and ironing board.

The farm otherwise

In addition to the living space, there is a loft, a stable, a barn and a wine cellar under restoration. There is also an old garage. Please note that only the garage will be accessible to guests. Here you can store your bicycles and other sports equipment and outdoor games.

The garage will be locked, but keys are available to you.
Interaction with guests. For your protection, safty and convience we have coded securty locks and outside cameras.

• Since we live in Norway, we will not be present during your stay, but we have a local service company and local contact person that will help when needed.

• We will also be available via e-mail or phone. You will have our contact information after placing your reservation.


Other information

• We use a professional service for both the cleaning and gardening.
• We use a professional linen service for both the bedding and the towels.
• We use a professional pool service that cleans and checks the pool weekly during swimming season.
• Infant travel bed are available upon request. There is plenty of space in the bedroom for the crib.
• Practical information about the house and the pool, and use of gas, electricity and water, will be sent you if you decide to book with us

We look forward to your stay at Casa Della Volpe and will do our utmost to make your time here fun, enjoyable and relaxing! ~Welcome