How about a fabulous holiday in the rolling landscape of the Langhe area, in a beautiful period home, bursting with history?

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Why not read on to see what we have to offer above and beyond a run of the mill guesthouse

The good life…

…Full of things to do

We really are at one with  the surrounding hillsides and landscape, with the traditions, the old way of life and we love encouraging our guests to immerse themselves in the “simple life”, the true untouched version… discover all we have to offer.

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So much to discover…

…the local cuisine and sourrounding area

As being on holiday means learning new things and exploring new places

Let’s make some polenta

Polenta is a typical dish from the north of Italy, based on maize or corn meal. Its best eaten in winter, served on it’s own or with stewed or slow-cooked meat, game, typical sauces, cheese or cod. Methd (6 people) Bring the water to the boil in a large pot, add salt and mix in the …

How to make Bagna Caoda

The literal translation in English is “hot sauce” and it is one of the most typical dishes of the traditional Piedmentese cuisine, slow-cooked in a terracotta pot, it is made with oil, garlic and anchovies as a sauce for vegetable dishes-roast peppers-“cardi” (edible thistle) flan – or as a main course served as a dipping …

Albese style steak tartar

This is an easy to prepare, light and delicious typical piedmontese dish, usually served as a starter. Method Mix all the condiments, salt and freshly milled pepper, in a bowl with the juice of half a lemon and a roughly chopped clove of garlic (that can be removed later) or finely crushed Whisk the sauce …

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A period home in the Langhe…

…Memories of simple country life and full of history

Our house was built nearly two centuries ago: a typical farmhouse in the piedmont style:  first as a tavern, then a clubhouse and finally as a guesthouse….and so the history of the Casa del Ponte “the house on the bridge” unfolds…