Your hosts are Anne Leren and Geir Kristian Pedersen. We are Norwegian and have lived and worked in Stavanger and Sandnes, Norway for almost 30 years. Occasionally we discussed if we maybe should do something completely different when the kids moved out, but without having the necessary motivation - until a couple of incidents showed us how quickly life can change. The plans got more concrete and summer 2019 we resigned from work, put the house in Norway out for sale, bought a small caravan and went camping in Europe. We went from a large house to a 10 square meter mini-house on wheels. For the first time since university, we had no idea where we would end up next. After some months on the road, including a long stop in Piedmont, we completely fell in love with Cascina Ferrarotti. The beautifully restored house, the views, the quietness and the central location between the sea, the mountains, many very nice Italian cities and - not to forget - the culture, wine and food in Piedmont made the decision simple :-)

Secluded and peaceful, yet within easy reach of all the adventures Piedmont can offer. At the Ferrarotti property, there is peace and quiet with stunning views - but still only an hour's drive to Turin, an hour to the Mediterranean, an hour to mountains with great hiking and alpine centers in the winter - not to mention the vineyards, beautiful small villages and cities , family-run restaurants with local Piedmont cuisine and many restaurants with one or more Michelin stars. The house is surrounded by vineyards on all sides and the owners has a small field of dolcetto grapes just by the house. There are no neighbours close by. All five apartments can be booked together and can then host around 18-19 people, dependent on the mix of adults and children. The house is a beautifully renovated farmhouse which has been upgraded the last years towards a very high energy efficiency level. The hot water is heated by solar collectors and it also warms all floors in the house if needed. The property has got solar panels for electric power with a battery pack, two heatpumps, and two electric car chargers for use for guests. New energy efficient three layers windows and doors and highly insulated roof are also newly installed. All this investments in the house makes Cascina Ferrarotti highly energy sustainable. Even with guests in all apartments the house often generates all the energy it needs in the season open for guests - normally from May to October. All apartments have their own decor and "personality". There are well equipped kitchens/kitchenettes in all apartments and the rental is based on self-catering. There is a barbeque available for guests. The infinitypool is heated if neccessary with a heatpump run by power from the solar panels. The beautiful garden has got several private seating areas for guests to enjoy, all with spectacular views to the mountains and the landscape of the Alta Langa.

At Ferrarotti, you can enjoy tranquil days in a traditional Langhe stone house with stunning views and beautiful sunsets - surrounded by vineyards and the hills of Alta Langa. There is however no shortage of nearby activities, depending on the season. Truffle hunting in the autumn, wine tasting at local vineyards, food and wine festivals, jazz and rock festivals, food classes where you learn how to cook Italian food, “escape room” in Cuneo, sightseeing, skiing in the nearby mountains in the winter, several caves to explore, picnics, climbing, mountain hiking, mountain biking, cycling…. E-bike is a very fun activity in this hilly area. The property lies at around 450 meters altitude and it is the start of the Alta Langa - the high Langhe and is a perfect start for a tour with an e-bike. There are very many nice cycling-routes to nearby villages, like Murazzano, Bossolasco, Dogliani and a bit further Monforte D´Alba, for instance. E-bikes can be ordered and delivered at the house. There are also many possibilities for walking, both directly from the house, but also walks in the vineyards for instance in the Barolo area. For hiking in the mountains the possibilities are endless. Within an hours drive there are the Maritime Alpes between Italy and France with breathtaking views and a lot of fun routes. Some of them ending in a Italian Rifugio offering good piemontese food and wine. Cascina Ferrarotti can deliver tranquility and / or activity as you wish :-) If you want to know more about the property and the surroundings, please take a look at our website or contact us via phone or mail!