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WHO WE ARE
The Bed and Breakfast that comes from the sea
The characteristic pale yellow color of the exposed stone of CasaBella 22 tells a thousand-year-old story: it is, in fact, a particular sandstone found only in this area of Piedmont, which originated 20 million years ago, when Monferrato was submerged by the sea.
Looking at the bricks of the houses of Monferrato, built in stone from cantoni, you can see signs of the past and even some remains of fossil shells!
A long tradition of hospitality
Hospitality is part of CasaBella 22's DNA. During the Second World War, in fact, the old owners of the structure welcomed and hid some Jews in their cellars, saving their lives.
The same spirit of hospitality and sociability animates the village even today, in happier times: although Castellino has only a few dozen inhabitants, some of whom are seasonal workers, mainly from Milan, Turin, Amsterdam and London, in the summer the community organizes convivial dinners and aperitifs at one person's house or another.
Your B&B in Piemonte with a view where you can relax and reinvigorate.
CasaBella 22 is located in the ‘Moncalvo Beverly Hills’ (the Castellino hamlet, is so called due to the large number of houses with pools). CasaBella 22 is an early 20th century farmhouse which has been restored and returned to its traditional form.
The whole bed and breakfast has been designed to offer the maximum comfort and relaxation either inside and outside. Offering elegant and modern rooms, one of them is a junior suite and one is a deluxe.
You can relax at CasaBella 22 at our jacuzzi and solarium, not only with yoga, cookery courses, decoupage and restyling furniture lessons but also with an aperitif by the pool or reading a book, to name just a few of the things you could entertain yourself with.
The gentle hills of the Monferrato and the splendid Alps which you can admire with a 360 degree view, add to the charm and make the place magical.
The Bed and Breakfast born from the sea
The light yellow stone of the external walls of CasaBella 22 tells an ancient story. The local stone, unique to this area of Piemonte, is sandstone which originated 20 million years ago when the Monferrato was covered by the sea.
Just looking at these traditional bricks called ‘pietre da cantoni’ you can see the traces of the past and sometimes even fossils!
A long tradition of welcoming guests
Welcoming guests is in the CasaBella 22’s DNA. During the second world war the previous owners of the farmhouse gave shelter and hid in their cellar some Jewish people, which saved their lives.
The same love for welcoming guests and making them feel comfortable is present with the people who live in Castellino as well. In fact, despite Castellino being a small hamlet with few residents all year round, most of them come during summer from Milan, Turin, Amsterdam and London and they meet up for aperitifs and dinners at each other homes.
What to expect at CasaBella 22:
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3 bedrooms, of which 1 junior suite and 1 deluxe (link)
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a 1000 sqm garden
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outdoor jacuzzi
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a small gym at your disposal
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yoga classes in the meadow
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outdoor solarium and relaxation area
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internal relaxation area with sofas and large windows
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breakfast room
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special attention given to your well-loved doggie friend (link) a stunning view and a gorgeous area to discover
THE TERRITORY
Just arriving for the first time at CasaBella 22, in Castellino, is enough to realize how much the hills of this splendid UNESCO World Heritage area have to offer. Starting from Moncalvo, the smallest city in Italy, to Asti, the city of 100 towers, and Casale, the ancient capital of Monferrato, passing through some of the most beautiful villages in Italy, every valley and every hill has a story to tell. You can explore Monferrato on foot, by bike or by car, indulging in tastings of typical local dishes and visits to the many wineries that, on these hills, give life to unique wines in the world.
The surrounding area
As soon as you arrive at CasaBella 22 in Castellino, you will realise how much this area, which is one of the sites of the UNESCO world heritage, has to offer.
Starting from Moncalvo, the smallest city in Italy, to Asti, called the 100 towers city, and Casale Monferrato, the old Capital of the Monferrato and going through some of the most beautiful hamlets in Italy you will realise how each valley and hill has a story to tell.
Monferrato can be explored on foot, cycling or by car. You can stop any time and enjoy some of the typical dishes of the area or taste the special and unique local wines.
Here is what to see during your stay in Monferrato!
Moncalvo
The smallest city in Italy, a jewel in the heart of Monferrato with its medieval historical centre, its old shops, the ramparts of the old castle. All for you to enjoy and admire. Moncalvo also boasts a museum with paintings of artists such as Giorgio Morandi, Modigliani and Chagall. The city has also got few restaurants where you can enjoy the local dishes and taste the Monferrato wines.
Events in Moncalvo and the surrounding area
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'Golosaria’ – a food fair offering the typical dishes and wines of the area (March)
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Festa Patronale di Sant’Antonio, The feast of St. Antony – a food fair with also cultural and sporting events (May)
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Festa Della Cucine Monferrine, The Feast of the Monferrato cuisine -a feast where you can enjoy the best traditional dishes of the area (June)
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La Fiera del tartufo Bianco, the white truffle fair - An international event dedicated to the well-known and sought after white truffles, typical of the area (October)
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La Fiera del Bue Grasso, The fair of the ‘fat ox’, a historic fair where there is an ox sale takes place and food available, of course (December)
A tour of the Infernot (wine cellars)
Thanks also to the ‘Infernots’ the Monferrato is a UNESCO world heritage site. They are beautiful underground wine cellars dug into the sandstone by the farmers a few centuries ago. Every ‘Infernot' is different from the other ones and unique in its own special way.
Casale Monferrato
Casale is the old capital of Monferrato and it is definitely worth visiting. You can admire the castle, the ‘Torre Civica’, the Museo Civico, the ‘Gipsoteca Bistolfi’, the Synagogue, the Cathedral of Saint Evasio and the museum of the treasure of the Duomo and the elegant streets of the historical city centre.
Asti, the city of 100 towers
Asti is known as the city of 100 towers, it offers many cultural attractions with its historical palaces, the Duomo so elaborately decorated, the Paleontologico Museum, the collegiate of Saint Secondo, the crypt of Saint Atanasio. On top of that you can also taste the lovely typical dishes of Asti.
The most beautiful Italian hamlets
Very close to Castellino there are a few hamlets which have been granted the recognition of the 'Bandiera Arancione of the Touring Club' and rated as the most beautiful hamlets of Italy.
All of these are worth a visit. Just to name a few: Vignale Monferrato, Cella Monte, Ozzano Monferrato, Rosignano Monferrato and Cocconato.
The 'Sacro Monte di Crea'
The ‘Sacro Monte di Crea’ with its Sanctuary is situated only a few kms away from Castellino. It was founded in 1589 and it is very important from an historical and artistic perspective. It is part of the UNESCO world heritage sites together with the other Sacri Monti of Piemonte and Lombardy. It is also a great place to go for scenic walks.
The Big Benches
It is fun to go and look for them, the so called big benches, you will find them scattered in the most panoramic and scenic spots of Monferrato. They are huge and colourful and it is a great way of discovering the area and you will feel almost as if you were a child again.
Cycling tours or walking tours
Castellino is a perfect starting point to explore the surrounding hills either on foot or by bicycle, following the several tracks or dirt roads that take you to other villages and are all over the Monferrato.
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