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, gecko’s, 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.
Vineyard Hotels
Friday, January 6, 2012
Cascina-Bella-Vista
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Casa-Vacanze-Antico-Pastificio
The main feature of‘The Old Pasta Factory‘is the perfect isolation from the outside although being located inside a country village. It is situated in the nearness of the historical square of Greve, close to restaurants, cafes, shops, and it is a green oasis in the heart of the village, being surrounded by a peaceful big garden with swimming-pool. The Old Pasta Factory was carefully restored to new life after over fifty years of neglect without compromising the traditional Tuscan features, such as the antique frescoed walls, beamed wooden or vaulted ceilings, original terracotta floors. The building , divided into two different parts,‘The Yellow Pasta Factory‘&‘The Orange Pasta Factory‘, offers various solutions of stay.We offer : Double bedrooms,displayed as‘Private room with double bed‘;Two rooms apartments,displayed as‘Private room with 4 beds‘(one double and a double sofabed in the living-room)andThree rooms apartments displayed as‘Private room with 7 beds‘(one double,one triple and a double sofabed in the living-room).Minimum stay required in high season ( From 27/06 till 29/08 ) is 7 nights from saturday to saturday.Other period minimum stay required is 2 nights from anyday exept sundays.At your disposal there is a wide garden with swimming-pool, a vineyard with gazebos and barbeques, a relaxing area
with hammocks by a small stream and a playground for children.Wireless Internet available
You can use barbeques and have dinner outside on the terrace by the pool or under the gazebosin the vineyard .
Antico Pastificio is walking distance from shops and restaurants (2 minutes)
as we are in the village, just behind the main square but we are also apart from the village as we are in the country at the same time.
We are 110 km from Pisa airport and 35 km from Florence airport.
Weare 22 km from Florence and 34 km from Siena.
More info and booking at Casa-Vacanze-Antico-Pastificio!
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Cà-d‘Rot
B&B Cadrot is in Vinchio, 22 km from ASTI, NEIVE, GOVONE - 25 km. from ALBA and ACQUI TERME - 30 km from BAROLO, BARBARESCO, LA MORRA - 35 km from POLLENZO.The B&B Cadrot is run by Ratti’s. You will find a cosy and informal atmosphere, a good place where to spend a wonderful holidays. Our b&b is situated in one of the most well-known areas of the Monferrato/Langa Astigiana, with fertile hills cultivated to vineyards that produce the Barbera Superiore and the white truffle.The village, VINCHIO, is located in a good central position from several places such as: ASTI, ALBA (Langhe), ACQUI TERME (thermal town), CANELLI (recognized by UNESCO for its historical underground cellars), NEIVE (it has been recently proclaimed to be among the first 100 municipal districts of Italy for the beauty of its historical centre), POLLENZO (the wine Bank - it is also a museum of Italian wine) and other wonderful villages.VINCHIO offers the possibility to hike in the reserve near our B&B, the VALSARMASSA, to all those people who like to do non-conformist holidays (without the obsession of the watch, the traffic, the smog, etc…) and to plunge in the green
SPECIAL OFFER (min.stay 3 nights for 2 peoples) valid from 20 November to 13th December 2010:
- 3 nights in double room with bathroom inside
- abundant breakfast
- tasting of Barbera Superiore and other tyipical wines of our Region, by
some wine producers friends of ours
- dinner in a little restaurant or a typical winery
TOTAL COST € 130 per person
More info and booking at Cà-d‘Rot!
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Masseria-Cesarina
DESCRIPTION OF B&BB&B Masseria Cesarina in Castellana Grotte is immersed in amongst olive groves and fruit orchards in Castellana Grotte, Puglia near Bari Ostuni Alberobello in the heart of the Trulli’s The farmhouse has been immaculately renovated and tastefully furnished retaining the character of the building with modern facilities of A/C T/V DVD&ensuite bathrooms ensuring your stay with us is as comfortable and tranquil as possible.Masseria Cesarina B&B/Guesthouse comprises of 5 bedrooms (a former cheese room and living accommodation) with bidets and spacious shower cubicles We have family rooms with king size beds&extra beds can be added on request 2 of our rooms are interconnecting cots are available on request linen and towels are included The B&B is all on one level and it has wide doorways for wheelchair access and one bathroom for disabled visitors.The open plan dining-room and kitchen (the former stables) is a public area with TV&DVD player. Tea&Coffee making facilities in the dining-room Breakfast can be served al fresco in the courtyard Guests are welcome to cook meals in the kitchen or have a BBQ in the English style garden rather than going out to restaurants and have a swim in the pool.The English speaking&English run family friendly B&B in Puglia offers welcoming accommodation where you can relax and unwind in comfort while remaining close to amenities and other tourist attractions Whether a holiday vacation or just visiting Puglia for a short break Masseria Cesarina is the perfect location for your Business trip or holidaySERVICES
AMPLE CAR PARKING
BARBEQUE AREA&SWIMMING POOLWIFI ConnectionIRON&IRONING BOARDBREAKFAST INCLUDED
-FRUIT JUICE
- YOGURTS
-CEREALS
-FRUIT
-TOAST
-EGGS
-TEA&COFFEE (INCL. ITALIAN COFFEE)-BRIOCHE (CORNETTI)BEDROOMS
-AIR CONDITIONING (COOL&HOT AIR)-HAIRDRYER-TV-DVD PLAYER-COTS AVAILABLE-DAILY CLEANING OF ROOM&BATHROOM-TOWELS CHANGED EVERY 2 DAYS-LINEN CHANGED WEEKLYDINING AREA
-TV
-DVD PLAYER
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
PICNICS
MEALS
USE OF KITCHEN FACILITIES
LAUNDRY SERVICE
COLLECTION TO AND FROM BARI&BRINDISI AIRPORTS, TRAIN STATION, ETC.PUGLIA
The region of olive groves, vineyards, sunshine and sea. The hidden treasure of the Italian heel. Whitewashed villages in amongst its green olive trees, rich red soil and dry stone walls of the countryside. Beaches both rocky limestone cliffs with turquoise seas and golden white sandy beaches on the Ionian coast. You are never more than 30 miles away from the coast. Numerous picturesque fishing villages, castles and towers to visit.
Outdoor markets, including coastal fishing markets with daily caught fish on sale at cheap prices.
We are ideally located for excursions to localtowns e.g.
Castellana Grotte
Polignano a Mare
Monopoli
Conversano
Alberobello
Locorotondo
Martina Franca
Cisternino
Ostuni ( the white city – la citta Bianca)
Each town has its own individual charm, traditions and culinary delight.
CASTELLANA GROTTE
Castellana, a wonderful town which liesaround 290 metres above sea level is famous for its grottos. With more than 3 km of caves, guided tours (in many languages), available almost every day of the year. Not to be missed, the tour takes you to the spectacular Grotta Bianca (the white grotto). The town dates from the 10th Century therefore providing many churches to visit.
POLIGNANO A MARE
Polignano a Mare is located about 10 km from Castellana Grotte. Famous for its breathtaking cliff face, turquoise water of the sea and many caves in the rocks, named the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic Sea’. Its history includes Spanish, Norman, Arab and Byzantine populations.
MONOPOLI
Monopoli, only 8 km from the B&B, has many small sandy beaches along its coastline. Ruled in its time by Byzantines, Normans and Swabians. It has a wonderful daily fresh fish market and well renowned weekly market which includes many diverse produce. Full of delicious eateries, bars and nightlife in its fantastic historical centre.CONVERSANO
Conversano encompassed in history, around 8 km from Castellana Grotte. Originally called Norba, its goes back to the iron age. Part of the Roman Empire, refounded by the Normans. Pretty shops and impressive Castle, it is a must to visit.
ALBEROBELLO
Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996, is the capital of the ‘trulli’, only 15 mins away from Castellana Grotte. You can visit the trulli, including Trullo Sovrano housing a museum. The cones are decorated with symbols and shapes, mostly showing zodiac and religious signs. A picturesque magical place, full of history with its wonderful eateries serving typical cuisine.
LOCOROTONDO
Locorotondo (round place), lies between Bari, Brindisi and Taranto in the Itria valley. With Greek origins it has one of the prettiest historical centres of the area. Also a fantastic place for a meal, well renowned restaurants are in abundance.
MARTINA FRANCA
Found to the east side of Murgia, in the province of Taranto, Martina Franca is about centre of the Ionian and Adriatic sea. Baroque architecture can be found here, a pleasure for shopping, especially beautiful clothes. Martina Franca hosts a fashion parade every year as factories still produce clothing today
More info and booking at Masseria-Cesarina!
Monday, January 2, 2012
MISTER-BED-STRASBOURG-Ostwald
The hotel features a large atrium and 76 rooms that can accommodate from 1 to 4 people (family room).Rooms have private bathroom (sink, shower and toilet), television with Canal +/Canal Satellite, a desk and free unlimited wifi.
All the rooms have one double bed with a single bunk bed above. Quadruple rooms have an additional single bed.
Breakfast is served from 6:30 to 10 AM on weekdays and 7:30 to 10:30 AM on weekends and holidays. Capacity 40 seats.
Open 24 hours from Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 12 noon and 5 PM to dawn on weekends and holidays.
Strasbourg is the capital of Alsace and the capital of Europe, with the European Parliament.
Sights include the Place Kleber, the StrasbourgCathedral and the Alsace vineyards. You‘re also quite close to Germany.Discover Strasbourg, known as Venice of the North, the‘Grande Ile‘and the‘Petite France‘surrounded by an arm of the River‘Île‘. The Europa Theme Park is 45 minutes away from our hotel and the Black Forest Park is 30 minutes.
More info and booking at MISTER-BED-STRASBOURG-Ostwald!
Sunday, January 1, 2012
La-Tana-Libera-Tutti-Ostello
13 km from Assisi, in the heart of the village of Cannara, La Tana Libera Tutti is an ideal base to discover Umbria.In the most beautiful village square, near an ancient monastery used to hostel and restaurant, a place where all the available spaces are dedicated to real encounters. The hostel has 70 beds and restaurant 70 seats. The prices are very reasonable, the service is friendly, rooms very clean.La Tana libera Tutti is a Le Mat hostel - the hotel‘s social franchising.The reception reserved for guests of the Tana is made of detailed and correct information when booking or first contact, unusual suggestions about places to visit, bids.In the hostel is the bed rebuilt, nets and mattresses comfortable, clean bathrooms, a restaurant-quality respectful of the different food needs of the guests, books in consultation, leaders of major cities.The structure has multiple rooms and double rooms, spaces for collective activities and meeting rooms, you can use equipment such as TV, VCR, stereo, the video projector, rental of various services from bicycles to the shuttle, but more of all, what qualifies the reception are the people who accept and their desire to ensure that the customer is at the center of a virtuous cycle of prosperity for the same customers for the host territory, for workers of .La Tana is organizing meetings with unusual people of the country.As Luciana, a weaver that tinge his wire wool exclusively with natural dyes: saffron, onions, cochineal ... O Roberto Di Filippo, wine enthusiast whose family grows organic 24 hectares of vineyards on the hills beautifully exposed to the sun, halfway between Torgiano and Montefalco.Or Moraldo Moreno, experienced and enthusiastic manager of a nursery with 700 different species, known throughout Italy for the cypresses and tartuficoltura.And how to find yourself the excavations of ancient Roman spa town of Urvinum Hortense, near Collemancio out of hand but with a breathtaking view?A short distance from major cities, Assisi, Perugia, Spoleto, Spello, Bevagna, Montefalco, Foligno, the Tana is suitable for holiday individual and group.La Tana Libera Tutti adheres to the Italian Tourism Manager - AITR.That means social quality of reception, production process and ethical low environmental impact, rewarding work for those who normally would have some difficulty in finding more employment, development of an unusual piece of Umbria: the Umbrian valley at the foot of Mount Subasio between Assisi, Spello, Foligno.Rooms with bunk beds and not, for a total of 70 seats distributed mainly in multiple rooms.
Possibility of rooms used as single and double.
Family rooms with the possibility of cot.
The bathrooms are external and dedicated to each room.
Breakfast room and restaurant.
Reading and TV.
Halls and recreational activities.
Reception.
Large square outside.
The property is accessible to people with disabilities.
Individual
Bed and breakfast
Meals on request at our restaurant.
Groups
bed and breakfast
half board
full board.
PLEASE NOTE:
To pay the balance we only accept cash paymentat the check in! We can‘t accept credit cards.Check in is possible only till 19:30 (7:30 pm).
More info and booking at La-Tana-Libera-Tutti-Ostello!
Saturday, December 31, 2011
HOTEL-SEÑORIO-DEL-VALLE
The new Valley Manor Hotel invites you to enjoy your holiday in Tenerife in a different way. Our Hotel in the historic facilities Dominion Valley´s center can enjoy a relaxing experience that takes you closer to the volcanic culture of our island and our particular history of wine, all surrounded by one of the best scenery of our island of Tenerife .
Among the facilities on Valley Manor offers find the old seventeenth century manor housewhere you can enjoy the permanent exhibition‘First anniversary of the eruption of Badlands‘, early twentieth century, particularly in 1909 and located in this high area of the municipality of Santiago del Teide.Find a wide range of types of double, single, twins with a wonderful terrace and up Junior Suite. All are individually decorated and prepared for your comfort. They have bathroom with hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV, air conditioning and heating, minibar and safe (for rent).
We also offer reception service, restaurant and bar, lounge, Internet corner and WiFi, free parking.
We offer rooms for banquets, meetings, conferences and celebrations, so they can enjoy this beautiful place at the same time or simply do business while enjoying their friends and family.
In Dominion Valley offer you not only cafeteria, restaurant, tavern, gift shop and products canaries, rooms for celebrations, banquets and conferences, but also leisure activities such as horseback riding original, all to make them enjoy in other than a relaxing holiday in Tenerife.
Farm Activities:
- New: Enjoy with the family of a carriage ride with a pony. A fun and relaxing experience
- Horseback Riding. We have areas renovated and adapted to discover the most beautiful landscapes Canarios where horseback riding and undertake activities in contact with pure nature of Tenerife. We have created spaces for riding and areas suitable for these walks and along with our team and experience, enjoy this volcanic area is certainly full of surprises
Wine Museum:
The Wine Museum Valley Manor shows the great historical involvement, cultural and socioeconomic that has traditionally marked the Canary Islands.
The WineMuseum, located in the center of Center Valley Manor offers a walk through history and wine culture in Tenerife, offering first, an open door to the interesting world of wine and the other a suggestive tourist attraction for the town of Santiago del Teide.
The public opening hours will be from 08:00 to 18:00
Lagares:
Around the primary sector, the vineyards are still culturally one of the characteristic landscapes of the area and to obtain the precious broth by the god Bacchus, the grapes were footprints in wineries, wineries and typical Canarian still show their splendor in Lordship Valley.
More info and booking at HOTEL-SEÑORIO-DEL-VALLE!
Friday, December 30, 2011
Hostal-Amigos
HOSTAL AMIGOS is a nice and comfortable family home located in Aconcagua Valley close to Quillota city, 110 km (about 75 miles) northern from Santiago, Chilean capital and 45 km (about 30 miles) from the seashore resort of Viña del Mar. Attended by their owners and as a result of several trips abroad, we want to share our hospitality with travelers from all over the world in a friendly and relaxing atmosphere.
Our home is placed in the farm landscape and surrounded by avocado trees and grass. The magnificent‘La Campana‘national park is only 30 minutes by car, there you can admire ancients Chilean palms, the unique native palm tree in the continental Chile and it can be seen species such as Andean fox (zorro culpeo) and hog-nosed skunk (chingue). Additionally, if you like testing delicious Chilean wines, Errázuriz vineyards is 25 km, very close to the see border. For other hand, if your choice is to visit Valparaiso port, you can expend the whole day there, we are only 45 minutes by car. Finally, for you entertainment we have BBQ pit, swimming pool and two bicycles available.
More info and booking at Hostal-Amigos!
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Valle-Benuara
Valle Benuara is a well made holiday farm perfectly integrated in a typical rural ambient, perfect for who‘s looking for the real Sicily, for its vivid colours and intense perfumes. There are just 7 rooms fournished in a classic style and all with balcony and/or windows with view on the countryside and on Erice. We also have a little restaurant only at our guest disposal, a wide swimmingpool, a nice play area for children and many other things.Our rooms are equipped with the following comforts
- window and/or balcony with panoramic view (on Erice and countryside)
- private porch (only ground floor rooms)
- bathroom (set of soups and cream and hair dryer);
- towels and bed linen;
- air conditioning summer/winter ;
- TV;
- independent access h24;
- room for disabled people;
The price includes the following services:
- Towels and bed linen (weekly change included, if necessary);
- final cleanings (weekly for long stay)
- italian breakfast;
- private parking for motos and cars;
- access for disables;
- swimming pool with a reserved area for children;
- recreation park for children and open areas
On demand:
- internet point;
- cots for children (10,00 per night)
- bar and restaurant, half board just € 20,00 per person (water and coffee included, children à la carte)
- car hire and transfer with a partner society;
- guided excursions in the farm (farm-house, vineyard,olive grove, artificial small lake, etc.)
General Conditions:
- Check in: from 11:00 (please inform us about your arrival time);
- Check out: at 10:00 a.m.;
The position is perfect because we are half way both from Trapani and Palermo airports, close to the most important tourist attraction of the area (Erice, Mozia, Segesta), and close to the most beatiful beaches of Trapani (Scopello and Castellammare, Zingaro nature reserve, and San Vito lo Capo).
Distances
- Trapani old town center 15 Km;
- Erice 20 Km;
- Segesta 15 Km;
- Mozia 20 km;
-San Vito Lo Capo 20 km;
- Egadi Islands 20 Km.
More info and booking at Valle-Benuara!
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Pansion-Gagro
Pansion Gagro is located in a very quiet part of Medjugorje, where you can relax bodily and spiritually recharge for a better life in future.LOCATION:From main road in Medjugorje turn on right road after 900 meter, for Capljina-Dubrovnik, after passing by Gas station Auro 400 m on right side you will see Pansion Gagro.ACCOMODATION:We have 7 rooms with 15 beds,heating in rooms,possibility of using a kitchen(extra pay), secure private parking and a nice terrace.There is also a market next door where you can buy food,snack,juice.DINING:Possibility for bed and breakfast, half board and full board.Pansion Gagro for their guests preparing healthy foods from your own garden, also offers top-quality wines from indigenous varieties Herzegovinian (Zilavka white wine and Blatina red wine) and 4 types of homemade liquor.
To our best offer was very attractive and we can show you their vineyards, orchards, a small olive grove, gardens, wine cellar where the wine matures in barrels and enjoy a piece of homemade ham and glass of wine.
The nearest airports are in Split, Dubrovnik and Sarajevo. (150km)
FREE pick up at the bus station in Medjugorje.
When you arrive to Pansion Gagro,you will geta map Medjugorje with all the attractiveness and the place to be for tourists, so that as more beautiful time spent in the sanctuary and our pension.
We offer help in the selection of day excursions to very beautiful places in the vicinity, and the possibility of organizing the trip for small groups.
Mostar-„ Old bridge „
Sarajevo-„ Old town „
Kravica- „ Waterfall „
Dubrovnik-‘Old town‘Split-‘Dioklecian palace‘Neretva-„ River „
Kutovo blato-„Safari „









