casa delle farfalle, the vineyards of monferrato

The accommodation

The Casa delle Farfalle is a large apartment occupying the entire top floor of the Torre Sant'Elena villa. It is located on the second floor and consists of: entrance hall, kitchen, dining room, 3 double bedrooms (one of them has a third bed), 2 bathrooms, a livable terrace overlooking the hills and the Alps, including Monviso stands out. A large shared garden with the rest of the villa is availabitable by the holidaymakers.

Setting

In the villa, where there is the Casa delle Farfalle, there is also an activity of Bed & Breakfast, which is completely independent of the apartment described above. Surrounded by vineyard hills, this area has recently been recognized as a World Heritage by UNESCO. In addition to nature, the area is full of Castles to visit, numerous cellars where to taste and buy the great local wines. Through the owner of the B & B you can organize guided tours at the most renowned wineries in the surroundings.

Activities and attractions

In the nearby Asti (about 30 km) in the third week of September you can see the famous Palio, the oldest in Italy! At Acqui Terme (about 20 km) you can enjoy moments of relaxation at the Spas and visit the pretty town center. In Nice Monferrato (9 km) on the third Sunday of every month the Antique Market is held, not to be missed for the curiosities and the good deals that can be concluded!
In the area you can go horseback riding, Nordic Walking, cycling and motorbiking.