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Two restored suites on the edge of a hilltop village, an hour from Milan, with the Alps on the horizon and vineyards at the doorstep.
See the suitesMontemagno · Piemonte, Italy
The house
Las Nubes sits at the edge of Montemagno, where the last houses of the village give way to open vineyard. The building is centuries old; the two suites inside it are not. They were restored from the brick outward using the best materials we could find, keeping the barrel-vaulted ceilings and exposed arches that give the rooms their proportions, and adding everything a modern stay needs.
Each suite is a self-contained one-bedroom apartment with its own kitchen, washing machine, and a full bathroom with shower and bidet. A pull-out bed in the living room doubles the sleeping capacity. Take one, or take both — they sit one above the other in the same house, which makes them work well for two families travelling together.
Le camere
First-floor suite
A one-bedroom suite under a brick barrel vault, with a carved headboard, a full kitchen, and windows that open straight onto the vineyards.
Second-floor suite
The same layout one floor higher, so the views run further — over the rooftops of the village and out to the Alps on a clear morning.
Booking both? They sit one above the other in the same house — write to us and we will hold the pair for you.
By separate reservation
Below the house is a classic Piedmont cantina — an arched brick cellar, cool in summer, with a wood-fired stove and a long table. It seats ten to fifteen, and guests tell us it is the part of the stay they remember most: a slow evening, local wine, no hurry to be anywhere.
Available by separate reservation. Ask us when you book.
Gli ospiti
The description and the pictures simply do not do this place justice. Imagine living in a fairytale, with fresh local pasta, coffee, wine, a castle with breathtaking views, wineries as far as the eye can see across rolling hills — except that this is not a fairytale.
You wake up to a magnificent view of the Alps as a backdrop to vineyards and a winery on the next hilltop. An easy stroll to a couple of coffee shops to start the day with a brioche and cappuccino.
The home is peaceful and beautifully situated with hilltop and mountain views that pictures do not do justice. One of the highlights was watching a local tamburello match in the village, something I had never seen before.
My husband and I celebrated our 25th anniversary in this special nook of Italy. Sunsets on the terrace were a highlight, followed by walks to delicious food and drink. Montemagno may not be widely known but it holds treasures.
Extremely responsive hosts — always quickly answered questions. The apartment was impeccably clean. The view is amazing. Excellent spot to explore the area.
Wish we could have stayed for a month! Our hosts welcomed us as friends. Our days were full of beautiful scenery, delicious food and drink and stimulating conversations.
Want the local feel of a walk to town and an espresso with a friendly hello? Want to hike the sunflower fields, vineyards and wheat fields where no one bothers you? Plan on a quiet stay. Slow down. Just be.
This is a jewel in the less travelled areas of Italy. Relaxing, beautiful, quiet, perfect for a wine country exploration on our anniversary. A view of heaven out every window.
La guida
Twenty-six places we go ourselves — the Michelin kitchen at the bottom of the hill, the pasta shop, the Ruchè producers on the next ridge, and the handful of things worth driving into Barolo for. With a map, and what to order.
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Where you are
Montemagno rises on a ridge in the Monferrato, the wine country UNESCO listed in 2014 for its long history of vine growing. The medieval castle, the alleyways and the fortified walls are still in daily use. The piazza carries a weekly market, local sport, and whatever the village happens to be celebrating.
This is where the Slow Food movement began, and Piedmont produces more of Italy's DOCG wines than any other region. Ruchè is the local speciality, grown on the hills you can see from the windows. You do not need a plan; driving in any direction is most of the pleasure.
Getting here
There is secure parking inside the courtyard. Once you have arrived, you will not need the car for the village — everything in Montemagno is on foot.
Self check-in with a lock box. Our property manager lives next door and can meet you if you would rather be shown around.
Stateside?
A well-kept casita behind our own house, in a historic neighbourhood along Route 66. Hardwood floors, double-pane windows, a private patio and porch. You can walk or cycle to restaurants, bars, theatres and parks, and it is a short drive to several hospitals, the airport, Kirtland and the freeways.
We live in the front house and are around as much or as little as you like. It ran as an Airbnb for years and consistently earned five stars.
Up to two vehicles · no pets
Get in touch
Booking runs through Airbnb, but write or call any time — especially for the cantina, for booking both suites together, or for help planning what to do while you are here.
