Description: Asti, in the region of Piedmont, is Italy's land of good food and wine.
Tucked away in the rolling hills and vineyards of Cantarana (Italian translation is Singing Frog), this stunningly restored farmhouse offers you a truly unique and tranquil home from home experience, it is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the abundance of nature that will surround you: from wild boars, gecko’s, deer, numerous woods, meadows, wild flowers, the mountains and wild birds galore
A mountain bike trip or ride on horseback around the Cascina and you will soon realise the areas true richness, it is the ideal starting point to discover the fantastic gastronomic and cultural life of Southern Piedmont.
During your stay you will receive a warm welcome from your hosts, Peggy and Jason along with a host of other animals including the in-laws; we speak English, Italian, Dutch and German.
Our rooms are named after local wild flowers and display original watercolour's depicting their prominence in the surrounding area. Each of our delightful bedrooms have their own bathroom facilities and computerised central heating control.
Our Amenities
* Complimentary continental breakfast with 'fresh' produce in your room.
* In room facilities such as: Flat Screen LCD TV's, DVD Players, Music System, bottle fridge and a safe deposit box.
* We offer a Comprehensive DVD and CD library free of charge to our guests.
* Mountain Bikes can be hired for a nominal €5 each per day.
* Tea and coffee making facilities.
Directions to Cascina Bella Vista From Milan: If you are arriving into one of Milan’s 3 airports you will be coming to us from the Asti direction.
You will need to exit the A21 autostrada (Torino-Piacenza) at Asti Ovest, once you have come through the pay toll you will take a right towards Torino onto the SS10. Follow this road for about 12km you will go through several small villages, when you pass an agricultural farm/shop on the left you will see a sign for Cantarana (if you pass the Agip garage you have come too far and will need to turn round) turn left over the small bridge and then follow this road over the railway bridge and round. You take the second left sign posted Bricco Barrano, follow this road up the hill, once you pass a small church on the right, turn right and we are the first house on the right number 19.
From Turin: If you are travelling from the Turin direction you will exit the A21 autostrada (Piacenza-Torino) at Villanova, once through the pay toll (take the far right lane) turn right towards the roundabout. At this roundabout turn left towards Asti and onto the SS10. Follow this road for about 10 minutes you will come to a small town called Villafranca and you are almost here. Keep following the road towards Asti. You will pass on the left Gullivers supermarket and two petrol stations (ignoring signs to Cantarana at this point) once you pass the Agip petrol station take your second right sign posted Cantarana (the first right is to the Villafranca train station) over the small bridge and then follow this road over the railway bridge and round. You take the second left sign posted Bricco Barrano, follow this road up the hill, once you pass a small church on the right, turn right and we are the first house on the right number 19.
Description: If you are planning a holiday, taking a business trip or just travelling through Italy, then nowhere could be better for you to stay than at the Cascina Bella Vista! Tucked away in the rolling hills and vineyards of Cantarana (Italian translation is Singing Frog), this stunningly restored farmhouse offers you a truly unique and tranquil home from home experience, it is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the abundance of nature that will surround you: from wild boars, geckos, deer, numerous woods, meadows, wild flowers, the mountains and wild birds galore. Take a walk, a mountain bike ride (available to hire) or ride on horseback around the Cascina and you will soon realise the areas true richness, it is the ideal starting point to discover the fantastic gastronomic and cultural life of Southern Piedmont.
Transportation: From Caselle Airport get onto Tangenziale (Turin Ring Road) head towards Piacenza, leave A21 at exit for Villanova (toll) and get on SS10 towards Asti, once at Villa Franca take the second sign for Cantarana carrying on until you see a turning for Bricco Barrano on the left, follow this past the smallchurch, then turn right and Cascina Bella Vista is the first house on the right.
Facilities: Air conditioning in rooms, Video/DVD Player, TV, Satellite TV, Safety Deposit Box, Tea/Coffee making facilities in each room, Hairdryer in each room, Iron And Board In Each Room, Minibar in each room, Limited room service for hot food, Laundry/Valet Service, Wake Up Call Available, Childrens Facilities - Indoor, Pets Allowed, Translation Service, Private dining services, Breakfast to go, Mountain Bike Hire, Horse Riding, Video/DVD Library, CD Player, CD Library, [Channels] News, [Channels] Movies (Free), [Channels] Foreign (European), [Channels] Foreign (Other), [Channels] Music, [Channels] Childrens, Radio, En Suite, Minibar, Tea & Coffee Making Facilities, Hairdryer, Non-smoking Rooms, Car parking available onsite, Safe In Room, Private Parking, Garden, Internet Facilities, Modem Link, Bicycle Hire, Breakfast to go, Ironing Board, Alarm Clock, Fax Service
