Langhe Country House "I Pioppi"

Charming room in a typical mid-18th century farmhouse in which to share the passion for this beautiful land, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, Neive (CN). We are 4 km from Barbaresco, 13 km from Alba and 25 km from Barolo. The space Our country house is located in Neive and stands on a plot of land of about 3 hectares mainly cultivated with vines, walnuts and hazelnuts. The part intended for the rooms, the breakfast room and kitchen is exposed to the southeast, while our home is on the upper floor of the opposite wing, the one with the arches, or the old barn. The renovation was carried out in full respect of the construction elements and materials typical of the Piedmontese tradition and the original structure. The farmhouse, called "Podere Palaretto", as can be read on the marble epigraph placed on one of the facades, is located about two kilometers from the historic center of Neive. We wanted to convey to anyone who loves the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato, or is simply eager to discover this area, all the charm that prompted us to invest in this new adventure. The rooms, about 30 square meters each, reflect the concept of traditional architecture, modern design and maximum comfort, linked to personalized and discreet hospitality. Most of the rooms have a wood-burning fireplace, brick vaults and views of the surrounding vineyards and hazelnut groves, a large bathroom and an outdoor relaxation area where you can sip a good glass of Nebbiolo. All united by the harmony between modern functionality and the warmth of tradition. Many pieces have been carefully chosen in the Piedmontese antique markets or designed by transforming the classic function into an alternative. I PIOPPI ROOM: On the ground floor, with a view on three sides, it dominates the panorama of the Langhe hills. It is a bright but intimate room, in Scandinavian country style, with two armchairs, a large bathroom with a bathtub and a shower. It has completely independent access from the front garden. Lighting curated by the eclectic artist Walter Bonanno. Features •Bedroom and bathroom: 30sqm •Facing southeast onto the courtyard and outdoor relaxation area. •Bathroom with shower, bathtub, sink, toilet, bidet, hairdryer •Double bed 160×200 •Ceilings with original brick vaults •Linen • Tea set • Minibar •WiFi • 42" TV • Safe • Courtesy line • Outdoor relaxation area •Possibility of an extra bed or crib THE RELAIS The dream of a lifetime becomes real with the renovation of this typical L-shaped farmstead dating back to mid-18th century and the chance to share this astonishing land, a Unesco world heritage site, with anyone willing to. Our country house is located in Neive, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, on a 3-hectare property mainly cultivated with vines, walnuts, and hazelnuts. The guest rooms, the breakfast room and the kitchen are facing south-east, whereas our family lives in the opposite wing, the one with arcades that used to be the hay loft, on the first floor. The renovation works have been carried out in full respect of the building elements and materials typical of Piedmont tradition and the original structure. The farmstead, named "Podere Palaretto" according to the inscription on marble to be found on one of the facades, is 2km away from the historic center of Neive. Our ambition is to share with all of you who love Langhe, Roero and Monferrato or wish to discover these territories, the fascination that drove us into this new adventure. THE ROOMS The rooms, around 30 sqm each, reflect the concept of traditional architecture, modern design and maximum comfort, linked to customized and discreet hospitality. Most of the rooms are equipped with a fireplace, red brick ceilings and views of the surrounding vineyards and walnut trees, a spacious bathroom and an external area where you can relax while tasting a good glass of Nebbiolo wine. The harmony of modern functionality and traditional warmth is guaranteed. Many pieces have been selected from the Piedmont antique markets or transformed from the classical function into an alternative one. ROOM "I PIOPPI" On the ground floor, with views on three sides, it overlooks the landscape of the Langhe hills. It is a bright room, but a warm, calm and peaceful space in Scandinavian country style, with two armchairs, a large bathroom with a bathtub and shower. Completely independent access from the garden. Lighting by eclectic artist Walter Bonanno. Details: - Room and bathroom: 30 sqm -Facing southeast on the courtyard and the external relaxing area - Bathroom with shower, bathtub, washbasin, toilet, bidet, hairdryer -Queen-size bed 160x200 cm -Original ceiling with red bricks -Linen -Set for tea and coffee -Mini-bar -Wifi -42" TV -External relaxation area -Possibility to add a bed or a crib Guest access BREAKFAST ROOM: The breakfast room with the adjacent kitchen are located on the ground floor, respectively in the former stable for adult animals and in the former stable for calves. We will welcome you with a breakfast full of local products, at km 0 and possibly adhering to the Slow Food circuit, with the possibility of combining sweet and savory: hazelnut cakes and pies, typical biscuits (kisses, ugly and good), croissants, jams, seasonal fruit, Alta Langa cheeses (Raschera d 'alpeggio, Castelmagno, Robiola di Roccaverano), cold cuts... Inside the breakfast room, some sofas characterize the relaxation and reception area and the reading room. In the adjacent kitchen, it is possible to organize traditional Piedmontese cooking classes by reservation. It is possible to request the use of the kitchen in the evening with the addition of a small surcharge (€20 per room). BREAKFAST ROOM The breakfast room with the adjacent kitchen are on the ground floor respectively in the former barn for grown up cows and in the former barn for calf. We will welcome you with a breakfast full of local products, km0 and slow food, with the possibility to side sweet and salty: hazelnut cakes and tarts, typical biscuits (kisses, brutti e buoni), croissants, jams, seasonal fresh fruit, cheeses from Alta Langa (raschera d'alpeggio, Castelmagno, robiola di Roccaverano), sliced hams... Inside the breakfast room, some comfortable seats are in the relaxation area and in the reading (website hidden) classes for typical Piedmont recipes can be arranged in the adjacent kitchen, following reservation. It is possible to use the kitchen in the evening with a small surcharge (€20 more). During your stay We will be available discreetly and will try to make you have a pleasant and evocative experience! We'll be available with discretion and we'll try to share a pleasant and charming experience! Other things to note MAIN ANNUAL EVENTS IN LANGHE AND MONFERRATO: VINUM - ALBA - April 25-26-27, May 1-2-3-4 This is one of the most important wine events in the region and features the main denominations of Langhe and Roero – Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera, Dolcetto, Moscato - and all of Piedmont. Every year, next to the tasting tables set up in the historic center, you can participate in guided tastings, conferences and debates, competitions and celebrations. For more information: (website hidden) VINUM - from April 25th to May 1st - ALBA This is one of the leading wine events to be held in the Region. It focuses on the main wines of the Langhe and Roero - Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera, Dolcetto, Moscato - and from throughout Piedmont. Each year tasting stands are set up in the old town center, and visitors can attend guided tastings, conferences and debates, competitions and celebrations. For more information: (website hidden) ITALY&USA ALBA Music Festival from May 21 to June 2 Two weeks of concerts, composition workshops and seminars with artists from over 15 countries in the city's theaters, churches and open spaces. For more information: (website hidden) ITALY ALBA & USA Music Festival from May 21 to June 2 Two weeks of concerts, workshops and composition seminars with artists from over 15 countries in the theaters, churches and open spaces of the city of Alba. For more information: (website hidden) GUSTADOM 2015 XV edition – ASTI June 5-6-7 The event, now in its 15th edition, is one of the most popular cultural and food and wine events in the region, now known and attended by thousands of people. It is a food and wine walk in the historic gardens, the streets and the most evocative corners of the Cathedral District, a unique opportunity to see magical views around the beautiful Cathedral of Asti. For more information: (website hidden) GUSTADOM 2015 fifteenth edition - ASTI 5-6-7th of June The event, now in its fifteenth edition, is among the most popular cultural and food and wine events in the region, now known and visited by thousands of people. It is a wine walk in historic gardens, the streets and the most beautiful sights of the Cathedral District, a unique opportunity to see the magical views around the beautiful Cathedral of Asti. For more information: (website hidden) SIEGE OF CANELLI June 20-21 Music, theater, history, costume, art, crafts and food and wine are the elements of a compelling mix. On the canvas of the main events, more than two thousand figures in costume represent the historic siege suffered in 1613, recreating for two days the atmosphere and situations of a besieged city and involving the visitor, who becomes at the same time a witness of the events and protagonist. For more information: (website hidden) SIEGE OF CANELLI June 20th-21st Music, theater, history, customs, arts, crafts, food, and wine are the elements of a compelling mixture. On the canvas of the major events, more than two thousand people in costume represent the historical siege suffered in 1613, for two days recreating the atmosphere and events of a city under siege and involving the visitor, who becomes at the same time witness and protagonist of the events. For more information: (website hidden) COLLISIONI BAROLO from July 18 to 21 Barolo will become the natural stage ready to host in its squares meetings, lectures, debates with Nobel laureates, writers, journalists, actors, music stars in a magical atmosphere, where the culture of wine and haute cuisine become an essential element that accompanies the great music and the most important names of international literature. The 2015 edition will be inaugurated on July 18 by two new promises of international music, PASSENGER and PAOLO NUTINI. Following on July 19, Fedez and J-AX will take the main stage of Collisioni 2015, a double concert on the day of the young people, now a regular event dedicated to the new languages of music, rap and hip hop. To conclude the great summer festival, two great classics of world rock: Mark Knopfler on July 20 and Sting on July 21. For more information: (website hidden) COLLISION BAROLO from July 18th to 21st Barolo will become the natural stage in the streets, ready to host meetings, lectures, discussions with Nobel laureates, writers, journalists, actors, music stars in a magical atmosphere, where the culture of wine and haute cuisine will become essential accompaniments to great music and the biggest names in international literature. The 2015 edition will be inaugurated on July 18 by two new promises of international copyright music, PASSENGER and PAOLO NUTINI. The 19th of July on the main stage of collisions will have Fedez and J-AX, a double concert in the Youth Day, now a regular event dedicated to the new languages of music, rap and hip hop. Finally, the big summer festival will host two great classics of the world rock: Mark Knopfler and Sting July 20 July 21. For more information: (website hidden) HAZELNUT – CORTEMILIA from August 16 to 30 2015 will be the year of the 61st edition of the Sagra della Nocciola for Cortemilia. The International Hazelnut Festival will be a gastronomic fair with over 30 stands of chefs and food and wine specialties from around the world that will take place along the two medieval villages of the town with the theme of the culinary specialties of the globe reinterpreted with the Hazelnut of Cortemilia. For more information: (website hidden) (website hidden) Langhe and Roero open up in events that recall the musical tradition, folklore and good food, in a succession of festivals and events. In the heart of Roero, in Canale, the Peach Fair and the Optima Roero festivals are held; cherries are celebrated in Dogliani, strawberries in Sommariva Perno. HAZEL - CORTEMILIA from August 16th to 30th The International Festival of Hazel will be a food fair with more than 30 stands of chefs and culinary specialties from the world that will take place along the two medieval villages of the country with the culinary theme of the globe reinterpreted with hazelnut Cortemilia. For more information: (website hidden) (website hidden) Langhe and Roero open appointments in recalling musical traditions, folklore and good food, in a succession of festivals and events. In the heart of the Roero, Canale, holding the Peach Fair and exhibitions of Optima Roero. we celebrate cherries at Dogliani, and strawberries at Sommariva Perno. CHERASCO ANTIQUES AND COLLECTORS' FAIR September 13 Three large antique markets (April 12 - September 13 and December 6), with over 600 stands, where the connoisseur, the passionate collector and the curious can find everything: from antique furniture to rare postcards, to the most refined objects, to typewriters, precious lace, art glass... (average number of visitors: 25,000 per edition). For more information: (website hidden) ANTIQUES AND COLLECTING FAIR - CHERASCO September 13th Three large antique markets (April 12 - September 13 and December 6), with over 600 stalls, where the connoisseur, the collectors and the curious can find everything from furniture to vintage rare postcards, the press d'author, the typewriter, the precious laces, the glass art ... (crowded by visitors: 25,000 per issue). For more information: (website hidden) FESTIVAL OF FESTIVALS – ASTI September 13 For more information: (website hidden) FESTIVAL OF FESTIVALS - ASTI September 13th For more information: (website hidden) CHEESE – BRA from September 18 to 21 Cheese is the main biennial event dedicated to quality cheeses from around the world. It is held in the city of Bra, home of the Slow Food movement, in alternate years with the Salone del Gusto in Turin. Cheese hosts a large open-air cheese market that winds through the city streets and squares, giving ample space to the dairy products of the Slow Food Presidia and educational initiatives to raise awareness and appreciation of the forms of milk. For more information: (website hidden) CHEESE – from 18th to 21st September – Bra (CN) Every two years, the largest international show dedicated to cheese takes place in Bra. More than 150 stands give tourists the opportunity to taste the finest cheeses from all over the world, come into direct contact with producers, craftsmen and technicians, and learn how the cheeses are prepared and how to serve them so as to bring out their flavor to the full. For more information: (website hidden) The largest international show dedicated to cheese takes place in Bra. More than 150 stands give visitors the opportunity to taste the finest cheeses from all over the world, come into direct contact with producers, craftsmen and technicians, learn how the cheeses are prepared and how to serve them and bring out their flavor For further information: (website hidden) THE ALBESE TRUFFLE AUTUMN - September - October - November WAITING FOR THE FAIR: September 28 - Investiture of the Podestà (medieval ceremony) WINE FESTIVAL: September 29 – Tasting benches of the renowned wines of Langhe and Roero PALIO DEGLI ASINI: October 6 – Donkey race, preceded by a large costume parade of over a thousand participants. 85th NATIONAL WHITE TRUFFLE FAIR OF ALBA - October/November - Alba (CN) Throughout the month of October, the prestigious White Truffle of Alba is on stage in the main squares and streets of the historic center of Alba, accompanied by the best of Piedmontese food and wine – wines, cheeses, cold cuts, desserts - and by various initiatives - guided truffle hunts, tasting courses, carriage rides, hiking and mountain biking - to accompany tourists in discovering the area. For more information: (website hidden) AUTUMN ALBA TRUFFLE - September - October - November WAITING FOR THE FAIR: September 28 - Investiture of the Podesta (medieval ceremony) WINE FESTIVAL: September 29 - Benches tasting of the famous wines of the Langhe and Roero WIN DONKEY: October 6 - Donkey race, preceded by a costume parade with over one thousand participants. 85th NATIONAL WHITE TRUFFLE OF ALBA FAIR – October/November – Alba (CN) Throughout the month of October, the White Truffle of Alba takes center stage in the main streets and squares of Alba old town, accompanied by the best of Piedmontese wine and food - cheeses, cured meats and sweets. Numerous events are organized to accompany tourists on their journey of discovery of the area: guided truffle-hunts, tasting courses, horse & carriage rides, excursions on foot and on mountain bikes. For further information: (website hidden) PALIO DI ASTI – September 20 One thousand two hundred figures in medieval costume, twenty-one horses in the hemp, the city flagged, the propitiatory dinners of the eve: these are the ingredients that make the Palio the most anticipated event of September in Asti. For more information: (website hidden) PALIO OF ASTI – September 20th Twelve hundred participants in medieval costumes, twenty-one horses, the city decked with flags, the lucky dinners on the eve: these are the ingredients that make the Palio the most anticipated event of September in Asti. For more information: (website hidden) THE PAVESANI PLACES - Santo Stefano Belbo (CN) The writer Cesare Pavese was born at the beginning of the twentieth century in Santo Stefano Belbo, where you can still visit the birthplace and access the Study Center, created in his memory and promoter of various events. Walking through the hills, hamlets and villages of the Belbo Valley, it is not difficult to come across the places that have characterized his work, giving life to characters and events that are inseparable from their context. For more information: (website hidden) THE PLACES OF PAVESE – Santo Stefano Belbo (CN) The house in Santo Stefano Belbo where the writer Cesare Pavese was born in the early 1900s is today open to visitors, as is the Study Centre which was set up in his memory and now promotes various events. Seeing the places on the surrounding hills and in the villages and hamlets of the Belbo Valley which are featured in his books brings the characters and events to life within their original context. For more information: (website hidden) THE FENOGLIAN PLACES - Beppe Fenoglio was born in the capital of the Langhe, in Alba on March 1, 1922, where he spent his youth among the ancient houses around the Duomo. You can breathe the Fenoglio art in the places dear to the writer and full of charm such as San Benedetto Belbo, Mango, Santo Stefano Belbo. For more information: (website hidden) THE PLACES OF FENOGLIO - Beppe Fenoglio was born in the capital of the Langhe, in Alba on March 1, 1922, where he spent his youth among the ancient houses around the Dome. Fenoglio's art can be breathed in the places beloved by the writer and rich in fascination like San Benedetto Belbo, Mango, Santo Stefano Belbo. For further information: (website hidden) EXPO MILAN 2015 – May 1st - October 31st For more information: (website hidden) (website hidden) (website hidden) MILAN EXPO from May 1st to October 31st For more information: (website hidden) (website hidden) (website hidden) Registration Details IT004148B5RKQFX68S