A large country estate that was donated in 1525 by the Marquis of Saluzzo to the Carthusian friars of Monbracco, who made it their residence. Following a careful restoration of some of the buildings a part of the property has been transformed into an enchanting hotel, surrounded by fields and the mountains of Monviso.
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Alba (47 km) and the Langa wine area; the city of Turin (55 km) and the ski area of Sestriere (86 km), both sites for the 2006 Winter Olympics.
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The elegantly furnished rooms are all equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone and mini-bar. In the old residential wing five spacious junior suites and the suite have been created. Each suite is unique for the difference in dimension, shape and furnishings. In all the rooms smoking is prohibited.
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The hotel has the atmosphere of a large private country house yet is situated not far from the centre of Saluzzo. The reception, the breakfast room and the restaurant overlook the large internal courtyard that can be used for open air banquets. The spacious rooms, all stylishly furnished, are equipped with air conditioning, satellite Tv, internet connection and minibar. Six suites have been created in the old residential wing and one has facilities for the disabled.
Saluzzo, capital of the ancient marquisate, is one of the most enchanting towns in Piedmont. The old part of the town with the XVth century Civic Tower , the “Castiglia” (the marquis of Saluzzo's ancient castle), the church of San Giovanni , “Casa Cavassa” an elegant XVth century nobleman's house and the museum dedicated to the author Silvio Pellico. Not far from Saluzzo there is the abbey at Staffarda, the “Castello della Manta” (with the fresco “Fontana della Giovinezza”) and the Palace of Racconigi which was the summer residence of the Italian royal family Savoia until 1946. For an interesting day trips - the source of the Po river at the foot of Monviso.
NOTE:
1. Prices in 'euros' and based on 2 people sharing a double room,
otherwise a single supplement applies. Prices for bookings during
the winter months can be up to 20% less. Flights and transfers
not included unless specified.
2. The hotels, guest houses and B&Bs presented represent
some of the more charming places to stay and are very well situated
for exploring the surrounding towns, cities and countryside -
always within easy reach of a regional airport. Having visited
virtually all hotels in each of the places presented, we believe
these hotels offer the best combination of price and quality
available.
3. FLY-TRAIN holidays: fly to the recommended airport
and take a train to the place you will be staying for your Short
Break. Airport transfer times are generally less than 1 hour
by train.
4. FLY-MEETU holidays: fly to the recommended airport
where we will meet you on your arrival at the nearest airport
or mainline railway station, and take you to your hotel either
by car or mini-bus.
5. FLY-DRIVE holidays: these short-breaks are typically
in places that are not served by regular public transport or
areas deserving further independent exploration under your own
steam. Therefore, we thoroughly recommend that you arrange car-hire
at your point of arrival in Italy, or use your own car if driving
down.
6. All our Short Breaks can be extended by as many days as you
wish - please ask for a quotation.
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