Tiny cottage with private pool and garden

In the UNESCO territory of the Alps and near the Langhe, a charming small wooden house, located in a tiny 7-house hamlet, immersed in the woods. Intimate and cozy, it overlooks your fantastic private pool and is surrounded by a large, flowering garden, all exclusively for you. Sit on the cool grass in the early morning. Listen to the birdsong and soak in the peace and nature. Your holiday will be unforgettable: discover the most authentic side of Piedmont and embrace total relaxation. The space THE ACCOMMODATION: THE COTTAGE (LA CASETTA) La Casetta is a mini-house, 38 sqm, built with local and sustainable materials, designed down to the smallest detail to integrate with the splendid surrounding green landscape. Accessible via a private entrance, it is designed to accommodate 2 people. The Casetta is entirely on the ground floor and opens directly onto the large flowering garden and your revitalizing private and free pool. It consists of a single double bedroom, a bathroom with a shower, and a small, fully equipped kitchen, featuring an electric hob, a fridge with a freezer compartment, and a microwave. A photovoltaic system on the roof produces clean energy and powers the Casetta. YOUR EXCLUSIVE GARDEN EXPERIENCE In the garden, you will find your private 6x3 mt swimming pool, a solarium with comfortable sun loungers, the large, fenced garden (1000 sqm), relaxation corners, many trees and flowers, a hammock, a pond with water lilies and goldfish, and an outdoor lounge area with a fire pit for your evenings stargazing. Everything is for your exclusive use. There will only be you, in perfect tranquility and authentic privacy. The pool is sun-heated in spring and autumn thanks to solar panels, reaching a temperature of up to 28 degrees during daylight hours and on sunny days. The water will be pleasantly warm, perfect for a dip, after which you can warm up in the sun on your comfortable poolside loungers. Here you can rest and regenerate, letting yourself be woken by the birdsong and savoring every moment of the day in harmony with nature. Everything is designed to ensure you discretion, privacy, autonomy, and absolute relaxation. DESIGN DETAILS AND AMENITIES Large windows overlook the garden, the woods, and the private pool; a roof window frames a corner of the sky for falling asleep while watching the stars. The roof window, above the bed, is fully black-out with an automated system. Wood is the characteristic element of the Casetta’s interiors: every piece of furniture was created by us, through our artisan activity, Naturas. It is equipped with cable television in the room with the Tivùsat system (which also captures major foreign channels), free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, electric heating, mosquito nets, adjacent free street parking, and an electric car charging station (this last service is available for a fee). Bed and bath linen is included in the price. For weekly stays (7 nights), a linen change is included mid-stay. Upon arrival at the Casetta, you will find a complimentary supply of: coffee, tea, sugar, salt, oil, and vinegar. In the garden, you will find a supply of wood for your fire pit, which is included in the price. Any subsequent supplies cost €6 per basket. You will have a washing machine available in a dedicated room a few steps from the Casetta. For drying your clothes, you can use a portable outdoor clothesline. Use of a tumble dryer is available (service for a fee). OPTIONAL BREAKFAST SERVICE Breakfast can be requested. Sweet and savory, featuring genuine, organic, and local products, it is delivered in two large picnic baskets, hung outside your entrance door every morning, so you can start the day slowly and in your private spaces. Breakfast has an additional cost to the stay, equal to €18 per day for one person; €26 for two people. HOST INTERACTION AND OTHER GUESTS From your Casetta and garden, you may glimpse other people: us, the hosts, or the other guests renting our other accommodations, but no one will invade your spaces. Only we, the hosts, will carry out daily cleaning and maintenance activities in the garden and pool, early in the morning for approximately 30 minutes. We are Stefania and Alberto and we will be happy to have you here. We live in the small hamlet, less than 100 meters from the Casetta, and will always be available for any need and to give you all the information to explore the territory. HOUSE RULES AND YOUR DOG If you bring your dog, it will be welcome. Its stay must be agreed upon at the time of booking, and you will be asked to specify its habits and needs for a peaceful holiday. You can let it run free in your private garden, but it is forbidden for it to enter the pool. It will also be necessary to recall it if it repeatedly barks. We have dogs and cats, but they remain in separate spaces. The private garden of the Casetta measures 1000 sqm and is completely fenced with a metal mesh, tightly woven to prevent even the smallest dogs from escaping. The fence height is about 1.5 mt. You will access the garden through a gate that only you will use. In case of accidental damage to furnishings, doors, walls, accessories, the pool, or if extra cleaning is necessary, or if stains or pet hair are found on cushions, rugs, armchairs, sheets, towels, bedspreads, and blankets, the costs for restoration or replacement will be charged. Finally, please note that nudism is forbidden. NOTES ON OUR SURROUNDINGS (LOCATION AND TERRITORY) Our location is strategic: mountain tranquility at 700m, yet strategically positioned for diverse regional experiences, all less than an hour's drive away: NATURE, HIKING, & CYCLING: Start walking/hiking or cycling directly from the Casetta. You are close to the splendid CICIU DEL VILLAR NATURE RESERVE (famous for its unique rock formations, or "earth pyramids," linked to a local legend). The area is rich in fascinating and authentic alpine and Occitan villages, such as RORE, TORRETTE, or CHIANALE, ranked among the most beautiful villages in Italy. ALPINE CHALLENGES: Take on the Colle dell'Agnello (2,748m) — the second-highest motoring pass in Italy and a legendary stage of the Giro d'Italia — or drive beyond to visit Saint-Véran, the highest permanently inhabited municipality in Europe! WINE & FOOD: The surrounding area offers exceptional local cuisine at great prices, including the famous regional dish, Ravioles della Valle Varaita (gnocchi made with local cheese, served with butter and cheese). The area is also renowned for its MUSHROOMS AND CHESTNUTS. For wine lovers, the famous LANGHE area is close for wine tastings and for experiencing the White Truffle of Alba (in autumn). ART & HISTORY (UNESCO): Discover medieval towns like SALUZZO, CUNEO, and MONDOVÌ. Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the ROYAL RESIDENE of Racconigi, MANTA CASTLE, and STAFFARDA ABBEY. You can also explore fascinating museums, such as the FILATOIO DI CARAGLIO (the oldest remaining silk factory in Europe) and the SANTUARIO DI VICOFORTE (with the largest elliptical dome in the world). CITIES & SHOPPING: Visit TURIN, a regional icon, to see the Mole Antonelliana, the Egyptian Museum (the second largest in the world), the Chapel of the Holy Shroud, the Royal Palace, and enjoy the city's vibrant nightlife and shopping streets. Alternatively, enjoy an afternoon of shopping at the well-known OUTLET VILLAGES nearby (e.g., Mondovicino). DAY TRIPS & SEA: The strategic position in LOWER PIEDMONT allows for incredible day trips, including the possibility of crossing the border into France arriving in MONTECARLO, or reaching the LIGURIAN SEA for a beach day, all within easy driving distance. Guest access The Cottage is located just 2 km from the town of Rossana (CN), in a tiny hamlet consisting of only 7 houses, immersed in greenery and woods. You reach us easily via a paved hillside road, with a short uphill stretch and a couple of hairpins. Only the final 200 meters are gravel, but the road is easy, flat, and accessible with any vehicle. Parking is outdoors and adjacent to the property. Access is independent. You can return to the property at any time. PRIVACY AND HOST INTERACTION The Casetta, its garden, and the pool are all exclusively for you. There are no areas or times shared with other guests or people. Only us, the hosts, who live about 100 meters from the Casetta, will be available to you in case of need or if you wish. When you arrive, we will personally welcome you and give you all the information to enjoy your private spaces with autonomy and discretion. Check-in: Should you need to arrive later than 8:00 PM, we will send you all the instructions to access the Casetta independently. We will then meet the following day at the reception to register your identification documents. LOCAL SERVICES (Distance from La Casetta) Pharmacy: 2 km Bakery and Mini-market: 2 km Supermarket: 4 km Deli/Gourmet Food: 4 km Typical Restaurants and Pizzerias: Reachable in a few minutes by car Local Product Producers: Reachable in a few minutes by car Souvenir Shops: Reachable in a few minutes by car Newsagent and Tobacco: 2 km (Please remember that smoking is permitted only in the garden) Gas Station: 4 km Other things to note **NaturAS: An Authentic Artisanal Experience** Naturas is our unique local artisanal activity, focusing on traditional wooden craftsmanship. We create unique wooden jewelry and illuminated sculptures. We source our raw materials (broken branches and roots) from the valley's woods, letting the wood's inherent characteristics—its **shape, colour, and subtle energy**—guide us. This process brings the wood back to a new life. Our Naturas creations are one-of-a-kind pieces, entirely handcrafted and often personalized. **Unique Workshop Opportunity: Craft Your Personal Souvenir** During your stay, you have the option to design and create your own unique, personalized wooden jewel with your own hands. This experience connects you directly to the wood's energy. **Together, we will choose the tree whose subtle energy best represents you**, observe the characteristics that most fascinate you, and design the shape. With the help of our workshop machinery, you will create a personal wooden jewel to take home as a memorable, deeply personal souvenir of your vacation. Registration Details IT004197B9PCMH7QJB