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Beautifully restored character farmhouse in medieval hilltop village in Piedmont

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A covered patio with wicker furniture, a stone floor, and a view of a pool and garden.
A rustic interior with exposed brick walls, a wooden door, a bar area with stools, and a large barrel.
A rustic interior with exposed brick walls, a wooden bar area, and a spiral staircase.
A balcony with a table and chairs, a view of a rural landscape, and a gas stove in the foreground.
A pool with water cascading from a structure, surrounded by a hedge and a clear sky.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Fontanile, Provincia di Asti
  • Place, Church of St. John the Baptist
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza Alfieri
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Asti
    ‪51 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Cribs and 1 Child Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautifully restored character farmhouse in medieval hilltop village in Piedmont

A lovingly restored 19th century farmhouse located in the well-known beautiful village of Fontanile, Piedmont. Fontanile is a hilltop village located in a UNESCO zone surrounded by regional Barbera, Dolcetto, Nebbiolo, Arneis, Chardonnay and Moscato vineyards. The property comprises both a large (main house) and smaller secondary house:
The house has been restored to provide a comfortable and relaxing environment..... a great place to unwind and escape! The facilities include:
Large house:
- 4 large double bedrooms, 1 en-suite
- Double sofa bed in living room, (5th bedroom)
- 2 further large luxury guest bathrooms
- Large living room, fully equipped, satellite TV, DVD
- Large dining room fully equipped
- Large Kitchen equipped with all modern appliances
- Baby high chair
- Stair guard
- Huge outdoor balcony accessed from kitchen and dining room equipped with outdoor furniture
- The former wine cellars have been converted into a large entertainment/ bar area
- Equipped with all appliances
- Toilet facilities
- 2 double door access onto a huge rear terrace equipped with garden furniture and loungers.
- Large rear garden, secure and private.
- Secure courtyard parking.
- Ventilating fan in all bedrooms.
- Tennis courts 50m from the house located in village.
- 10m x 4m swimming pool with two sun terraces, sun loungers, table & chairs and sun umbrella's provided. Stairs into the pool which is child friendly.

Small house:
- Large double bedroom with en-suite bathroom, including large luxury shower.
- Mosquito blinds built into windows.
- Ventilating fan in bedroom.
- Living room, fully equipped, satellite TV, DVD
- Log burner in living room.
- Fully equipped kitchen.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Provided kept under control and cleaned after
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
OUTSIDE of the property only

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pool use- children must be accompanied by an adult at all times
Recycling must be adhered to, instructions in the property
NO glass at the pool or drinks on the billiards table

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number IT005054C28AWVZPPE
Property # 2102158vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Fontanile

Fontanile is home to this holiday home. Sug@r(T)_house Figli di Pinin Pero and Gipsoteca Giulio Monteverde are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Church of St. John the Baptist and La Bollente. Travelling with kids? Consider Piscine di Acqui Terme and Cascina La Ghersa -Azienda Agricola Vitivinicola. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Map
Fontanile, Provincia di Asti

What's nearby

  • Church of St. John the Baptist - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nuove Terme Thermal Spa - 23 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Piazza Alfieri - 50 min drive - 41.7 km
  • Cathedral of Asti - 51 min drive - 40.6 km
  • Alba Cathedral - 55 min drive - 58.3 km

Getting around

  • Mombaruzzo Station - 5 min drive
  • Genoa (GOA-Cristoforo Colombo) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Divino's Cafè - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Da Gysta - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bar San Carlo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Coccinella - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cugini di Torino - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautifully restored character farmhouse in medieval hilltop village in Piedmont have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautifully restored character farmhouse in medieval hilltop village in Piedmont?

As of 25 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautifully restored character farmhouse in medieval hilltop village in Piedmont on 10 October 2026 start from NZ$6,848, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Beautifully restored character farmhouse in medieval hilltop village in Piedmont pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Beautifully restored character farmhouse in medieval hilltop village in Piedmont?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully restored character farmhouse in medieval hilltop village in Piedmont?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully restored character farmhouse in medieval hilltop village in Piedmont?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully restored character farmhouse in medieval hilltop village in Piedmont located?

This family-friendly Fontanile holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Church of St. John the Baptist and Distillerie Berta. Moriondo Carlo Pasticceria - Amaretti is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away. Mombaruzzo Station is 30 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location and there was plenty of space in the house. Very good communication with Angela and Pinuccio the local property manager. We enjoyed the pool which was clean and of a good size. It caught all day sunshine for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

A beautiful house in Fontanile

We spend one week in this beautiful and big house. Enjoying the views from the terrace and especially the swimming pool. Close to great wine experiences in Monferratos hills.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding Stay at Cascina Berchi

We rented this gorgeous villa while in the area for our son's wedding. It is exactly as described and the photos don't do it justice. It is beautifully renovated and has everything a family could need for a vacation.Fontanile is a delightfully quaint little village with a lovely huge church, a wonderful collection of murals, and walkable streets with stunning views to the valleys all around. The bar/cafe a block away is a great spot for a coffee, lunch, or a treat. Fontanile is also just a short drive from many wineries, restaurants and the town of Nizza Monferrato, if you need a break from all the relaxation in the country.We really enjoyed our stay at the villa and would book it again if we ever go back to the area.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Do not rent in the summer! No air conditioning, period

Very quiet stay otherwise, great pool, the house is extremely old but updated (new bathrooms, showers). Everything is in perfect working order, just old… The layout is also peculiar - really only single en-suite bathroom, the rest of the bathrooms need to be walked to (across the hall or across the kitchen but still). But of course the main problem for us was the extreme HEAT. 36 degrees C all day long (we stayed in June), and zero air conditioning - there are old school fans in every single room, but they did not help. Neither did opening the windows during the night - they did let mosquitoes in of course. We woke up every day drenched in sweat and with horrific headache. Which made it rather difficult to enjoy the rest of our days…
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2022
Thank you for staying with us. It is actually quite unusual to find air conditioning in Italian countryside properties, including in fully restored buildings such as this. Your stay was during a record-breaking prolonged heat wave across Europe and this did bring temperatures in Italy to 36 Celsius (97 Fahrenheit) as you mentioned. The average high temperature in July in this region is 29 Celsius (84 Fahrenheit) just for context (avg July low temp is 16 Celsius). During less extreme, more typical Italian summer weather our guests have found that the house remains very comfortable. In fact Summer is actually the most popular tourist period for this area and for our property. Thank you again for coming and we’re sorry to hear the heatwave affected your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Super maison très bien équipée, piscine au top. Manque plus que la clim pour que ce soit parfait (en projet visiblement) !Merci à Angela et Pinocchio
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2026
Thank you very much for your very kind review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the house, its amenities, and especially the pool. 😊 And yes, air conditioning is definitely ia perfect addition for us…we hope to be able to offer it soon to make stays even more enjoyable during the hot days. It was a pleasure to host you, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Heel mooi groot huis met veel ruimte. Ligt in een prachtig dorp midden in de wijngaarden waar ook een wijnboer ligt die goedkoop wijn verkoopt en die je kunt proeven. Huis heeft in de kelder ook een biljarttafel waar wij ons goed geamuseerd hebben. Erg leuk gebied om leuke stadjes te verkennen. Wij waren er in september en het was ongeveer 27 graden. Kamers waren koel en ondanks dat er veel muggen buiten zitten waren de kamers muggenvrij. Er is geen airco. Het huis was niet heel goed gepoetst met name de keuken was er vuil. Ook ligt er veel rotzooi van vorige gasten/eigenaar in het huis. Maar al met al hebben wij een fijne vakantie gehad met onze twee honden.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and kind words about the house, the village, and your overall stay — we’re so glad you enjoyed the space, the cool rooms, and the surrounding area. We also want to sincerely thank you for letting us know about the cleanliness issues. Unfortunately, our regular cleaning crew experienced a sudden family bereavement just before your arrival, and we were not made aware that a substitute team had been sent in their place. As a result, the cleaning did not meet our usual standards, and we truly apologize for this oversight. We take your feedback seriously and are already putting better communication processes in place to ensure this doesn’t happen again. We truly appreciate your understanding, and we hope to welcome you back in the future for an even better stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Ein tolles Haus, was viel Platz bietet. Wir waren mit 10 Personen, einem Kind und 2 Hunden dort. Die Küche ist groß und sehr gut ausgestattet. Leider war es sehr warm im Haus aber es gab sehr viele Ventilatoren was super war
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ferragosto con amici

Struttura molto bella ed accogliente, dotata di tutto ciò che serve per trascorrere una bella vacanza in relax tra i vigneti. Posizione tranquilla e cantine ad un tiro di schioppo! Simpaticissimo il custode Pinuccio, sempre disponibile e presente.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2023
We are so happy you enjoyed you stay! Thank you very much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely house and garden with beautiful views over vineyards

We had a very comfortable and relaxing stay with plenty of opportunity to explore the many interesting towns in the vicinity
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Séjour correct dans une maison mal adaptée aux étés caniculaires.

Une maison de caractère, indéniablement. Vaste, possédant de grandes chambres et des salles de bains très luxueuses et modernes. Mais, à l'évidence, pas adaptée aux températures élevées de cet été. On vit, volets fermés, fenêtres fermées avec ventilateurs anciens. Le charme de la maison s'estompe rapidement devant les conditions pénibles à l'intérieur, en permanence sombre, très difficile à rafraîchir. Combat permanent contre les moustiques qui ont rendu le séjour des petits-enfants plutôt pénible. On vit volontiers sur la terrasse du premier étage le matin et sur celle du jardin le soir. Cette dernière, toutefois, qui possède une cuisine, ne contient pas de vaisselle et couverts. On passe son temps à transporter ceux-ci entre les étages, séparés par un escalier en colimaçon. Mal pratique pour 10 personnes, certainement ! Jolie piscine, très propre, là, aussi, d'une grandeur limite pour 10 personnes. Petit appartement, en dehors de la grande maison, indépendant, mais encore plus suffocant, donnant sur la rue du village, tout de même passante dès l'aube. La vue est magnifique, la région absolument superbe, dans une situation de vignobles à perte de vue. L'entente avec le gardien était excellente.(il ne parle que l'italien). Se souvenir également : (séjour pas tout à fait de 7 jours !) on entre dans la maison le samedi à 17 heures, on commence à libérer le samedi suivant à 9 heures avec un départ à 10 heures. En résumé, belle demeure villageoise, mieux adaptée hors saison, avec tarif certainement plus bas.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fijn huis met goede privacy in een prachtige omgeving

Mooi huis met 5 slaapkamers (1 slaapkamer in een aparte gastenwoning) en 1 woonkamer met groot 2-persoons uitklapbed welke ook kan dienen als slaapkamer. De benedenverdieping/kelder met bar, pool-tafel en chill-plek vonden de kinderen super! Wij verbleven er met 6 volwassenen en 7 tieners. De eigenaar plaatste zonder probleem een extra 1-persoons uitklapbed voor ons voor 1 van onze kinderen van 11 jaar. De communicatie met de eigenaar verliep vlot en prettig in het Engels. De sleutelbeheerder was erg aardig en sprak alleen Italiaans, maar via Google Translate konden we prima met hem communiceren. De week dat wij er verbleven was het 33-37 graden, maar ondanks dat er geen airco was, hebben we door de vele ventilatoren die in het huis stonden (elke slaapkamer wel 2!), toch best goed kunnen slapen. Het zwembad is fantastisch en het uitzicht vanaf het terras waar wij ontbeten was adembenemend. De omgeving (zowel natuur als stadjes) is echt prachtig en er is genoeg te beleven (wijnproeverijen, mbt tour electrisch met monbiketour uit Nizza, zwemmen in de rivier de Erro, wandelen). De kerk in Fontanile is trouwens ook prachtig, moet je gezien hebben! In Fontanile is een mini-supermarktje waar wij dagelijks vers brood haalden en een Cantina met lokale wijn. Enige nadeel van het huis is dat er best veel muggen in omgeving zitten, dus neem anti-muggen spray mee voor de avonden buiten.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good house

Very nice stay
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lekker groot huis met prachtig uitzicht

De communicatie verliep prima ( ter plaatse met handen en voeten); er waren veel faciliteiten aanwezig.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer stay

A wonderful house, newly renovated and very clean. Lovely layout with lots of room and best of all had a great outside terrace and pool. Highly recommend this house to anyone looking for a summer stay in Italy!

About the host

Hosted by Angela Cochran

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Why they chose this property

Piedmont is a relatively unknown hidden paradise in northern Italy with a stunning climate, long warm sunny summers and short crisp and often white winters. Once you have visited it will not be long before you desire to return!

What makes this property unique

From the rear terrace and balcony of Cascina Berchi you relax and enjoy a spectacular view of north west Italy, casting your eyes over the vast vineyards of the Monferrato region towards the French, Italian and Swiss Alpine region. On clear days world famous mountains such as Monte Rosa, Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn can easily be seen.

Languages:

English, French, Italian
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