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Ancient villa at the foot of the millenary Sacra di San Michele

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Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4125 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ancient villa at the foot of the millenary Sacra di San Michele

The apartment is located on the mezzanine floor of a villa surrounded by greenery, at the foot of the millenary Sacra di San Michele, near the Lakes and the medieval city of Avigliana: an ideal charming place for a relaxing holiday, between nature and culture. The flat has its own private terrace, it overlooks a cozy and quiet park. All rooms are spacious and bright, have a view of the garden and the forest of stones. The bedrooms, one with a marble floor, the other with inlaid parquet floors, are furnished with period furniture and antique textiles. The bathroom, with shower, has a small art gallery. The dining room, which also has a marble floor and crystal chandelier, features a reading corner and TV (satellite and digital). The kitchen is fully equipped but housing also has summer and winter barbecue. Guests have at their disposal a reserved parking, free and shaded, a vegetable garden and a solarium in a field of lavender.

Property manager

Barbara

Languages

French, Italian

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,345 square feet

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 001255-BEB-00003

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Ancient Foot Millenary Sacra di San Michele
Ancient Foot Millenary Sacra di San Michele Avigliana
Ancient Villa Foot Millenary Sacra di San Michele
Ancient Villa Foot Millenary Sacra di San Michele Avigliana
Ancient Villa Foot Millenary Sacra di San Michele Avigliana
Ancient Villa Foot Millenary Sacra di San Michele
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Ancient Villa Foot Millenary Sacra di San Michele
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About the area

Map
Avigliana, Piedmont

What's nearby

  • Laghi di Avigliana Park - 11 min drive
  • Nostra Signora di Lourdes Sanctuary - 20 min drive
  • Allianz Stadium - 23 min drive
  • Saint Michael's Abbey - 25 min drive
  • Pala Alpitour - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Sant'Ambrogio Station - 9 min drive
  • Avigliana Station - 9 min drive
  • Turin International Airport (TRN) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Birrificio San Michele - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Sacra Birra Saloon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Osteria dal Merlo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Canton divino - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pinsa Per Te - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ancient villa at the foot of the millenary Sacra di San Michele pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Ancient villa at the foot of the millenary Sacra di San Michele located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is within 2 miles (3 km) of Susa Valley, San Michele Brewery and Avigliana Castle. Saint Michael's Abbey is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away. Sant'Ambrogio Station is 28 minutes by foot.

Ancient villa at the foot of the millenary Sacra di San Michele Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W., New York, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Pictures don't do justice to this beautiful place!
I cannot adequately put into words the perfection that was our stay here. Barbara and her family are the most genuine, kind people, and you can tell they love what they do; Barbara has spared no detail in every room of the apartment, from flower petals in the ice cubes (!) to flowers, candies, and handwritten notes throughout the house. The home was built by a family member and includes a large Italian marble floor (so exquisite!). The kitchen was fully stocked with all we'd need to cook a meal after a long, tiring journey. Additionally, the family provided fresh eggs from the chickens and wine and pastries! truly, no detail was overlooked. The place has a zen-like quality, and for the first time on our trip, I was able to fully relax and take in the air; we sat on the balcony each night and drank wine and wrote in our journals. The property is surrounded by beauty -- a lovely garden at our disposal for herbs for cooking, trails and mountains/lakes, and a delightful restaurant less than 2 minutes walk from the home. On one morning, I was ill and not ready to drive the car, and so Barbara's son graciously offered to drive us into the town and became somewhat of a tour guide for us that day (MANY THANKS!). I have already said I will return to this place again in the future. Thank you, Barbara! What a special place you have.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home with hospitality
Breath taking décor & furnishing make this place amazing We felt honoured to have have enjoyed the hospitality Barbara & her family extended, with pantry items & cold white wine & cold beer & friendship We loved the location of a quiet medieval village with proximity to Cinque Terre & other medieval villages , an area steeped in history, natural lakes , 1000 year old Sacra de Michelle Great coffee places & gelato everywhere Patisserie‘s and bakeries Thank you for a most enjoyable week Paul & Marg
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful authentic Italian home!
The property is absolutely beautiful and the hosts were fantastic. Definitely recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janet C., Downham Market

Unique apartment
A beautiful apartment wonderfully restored by Barbara and her family to give an amazing insight into Italian life. We very much enjoyed our stay everything was perfect, the apartment was extremely well fitted out with everything you would need for an enjoyable stay nothing had been missed at all. The accommodation is outside of the hustle of Avigliana in a very quiet village, there is a great bakery just opposite and supermarkets in the town to cater for all your needs. Barbara and her family were wonderful helping with all our queries nothing was too much trouble thank you all for you generous hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Valerie D.

Beautiful, peaceful place
Great place to stay. Lovely accommodations, Barbata and all her family are delightful people. Grazie mille!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth H.

We would give 6 stars or more if possible. We were treated with kindness and welcome as if friends
Barbera and her family treated us unbelievably well. The section we stayed in was well decorated, well stocked with basic foods for breakfast and was very clean. The surrounding area was exactly the Italian county side experience we were looking for. From the gardens kept by Barbaràs mother to the village bake shop across the street it was a wonderful experience for those looking for authentic village life but still accessible to major areas such as Turin and Susa Thank you Barbara and your entire family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tamsyn W.

Homely, spacious and peaceful
Five of us stayed here for a week and we had such a wonderful time. Never before have I rented a house with such a generous, helpful and smiley owner. She could not do enough for us and really helped to make our stay special. The kitchen was left full of provisions, there was a bottle of wine on the table and we were told that we could help ourselves to produce in the garden, and that the garden was free for us to wander in wherever. The house is really interesting with marble floors and old furnishings and it has a homely, spacious quality. Apart from all that, the rural setting of the house was quite special, surrounded by hills and trees, and with goats and sheep alongside and with the perfect terrace from which to watch the sun rise or the storms over the mountains. We did not have a car but the owner was more than willing to ferry us whenever we needed her to, and she directed us to the best ways to walk to the lakes and into Avigliana, both of which were well worth visiting and only took about half an hour to reach by foot. Avigliana was ancient and not spoiled by tourism, the lakes were excellent for swimming, boating and walking, and we enjoyed the frescoes at San Antonio. We also walked from the house up to the amazing Sacra San Michele. There are no shops in the village of Bertassi apart from the most delicious bakery just opposite the house and this also stocked other basic provisions. There was also a promising looking restaurant but that was closed while we were there. This did not matter because we loved being at the house. For anyone wanting a rural stay which is out of the ordinary, this is the place to go.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Excellent/Excelente
An excellent experience, surpassing all expectations - the accommodation, the family and the valley. Highly recommended! The accomodation was even better than it appears in the photographs, spacious, tasteful and welcoming. The family were always on hand to help, from tourist information to Piamontese cooking classes! Susa valley is beautiful with seemingly endless scenic and historic surprises at every turn, and Avigliana Old Town is really special... a must! Una experiencia excelente, que sobrepasó todas nuestras expectativas: el alojamiento, la familia y el valle. Altamente recomendable! El alojamiento fue aún mejor de lo que aparece en las fotos, espacioso, de buen gusto y acogedor. La familia siempre estuvo atenta para ayudarnos, desde darnos información turística a ofrecernos clases de cocina piamontesa! El valle de Susa es hermoso y con un sinfín de sorpresas en sus paisajes e historia. El centro histórico de Avigliana es muy especial....para no perderlo!
Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sofia J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderbar
Eine wunderschöne Wohnung, alles vorhanden, sehr nette Besitzer!! Ich habe es genossen!! Sehr empfehlenswert!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

rosie t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Prachtige locatie!
We vonden het huis prachtig, echt met stijl en heel sfeervol, groot met één slaapkamer in Venetiaanse stijl! Barbara, de gastvrouw had heerlijk eten en drinken neergegelegd zodat wij goed voorzien waren voor de eerste dag (en meer). M.a.w. kosten noch moeite bespaard om het naar onze zin te maken. Afgezien vd warmte (juli) hebben we genoten vd prachtige omgeving. Turijn is via het treinstation (8min. rijden) binnen een 1/2u bereikbaar wanneer de trein doorrijdt (1× moeten uitstappen, zoeken, 2 uur). Mooie stad, niet duur. Aanrader; Sacre Saint Michel en de PLAATS Susa is prachtig (niet treinstation of porta Susa, is in Turijn!) Wij hebben genoten!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edwin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Unterkunft in berauschender Gegend.
Wir haben , in diesen ,schön gelegen und toll eingerichteten haus eine schöne ,erholsame zeit verbracht. Jederzeit gerne wieder.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dr Karl V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unter dem Heiligtum des Erzengels Michael
Barbara und ihre Familie tun alles, damit sich die Gäste wohlfühlen. Man wohnt in einem alten Herrenhaus, wird liebevoll mit Lebensmitteln versorgt. Das Susa-Tal, zu dem Avigliana gehört, ist recht zersiedelt, aber es ist nicht weit, und man ist in den Bergen, die den Wanderer und Biker in jeder Hinsicht herausfordern.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Detlef H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Eine Ferienwohnung der besonderen Art / Un appartamento per le vacanze di un tipo speciale
Die Vermieterfamilie verwöhnt ihre Gäste total: Eine aussergewöhnlich geschmackvolle Ausstattung der Wohnung, liebevolle Beratung und dazu noch jede Menge Willkommensgeschenke. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und empfehlen diese Wohnung wärmtens. La famiglia del padrone di casa vizia totalmente i propri ospiti: un arredamento dell'appartamento di eccezionale gusto, consigli affettuosi e tanti regali di benvenuto. Ci siamo sentiti molto a nostro agio e consigliamo vivamente questo appartamento.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harald S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Erholsame Tage in Bertassi
Sehr schöne,liebevoll eingerichtete Wohnung. Guter Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge nach Turon und in die Berge.Sehr nette,freundliche und hilfreiche Vermieter. Wir waren schon zweimal hier und kommen wieder.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrik B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Zuhause in Italien
Die Ferienwohnung liegt sehr idyllisch. Sie schmiegt sich an einige Hänge. Von dort führt ein schöner Weg in 90 Minuten zur Sacra San Michele. Das ist ein sehr lohnenswerter Spaziergang. Der kleine Ort hat eine wunderbare Bio-Bäckerei, eine Käserei und eine nette Trattoria, die in weniger als 5 Minuten zu erreichen sind. Das Haus ist sehr schön und massiv gebaut. Wir haben alle hervorragend geschlafen. Die Einrichtung ist sehr liebevoll. Unsere Gastgeberin und ihre Familie wohnen im Gebäude nebenan. Alle haben sich rührend um uns gekümmert und wir möchten uns nochmal dafür bedanken. Obwohl wir den ganzen Garten nutzen durften, haben wir auch viel Zeit auf dem wunderbaren massiven Balkon verbracht und Nachts die schwärmenden Glühwürmchen beobachtet. Die strategische Lage ist hervorragend. Turin ist eine halbe Stunde mit dem entfernt. Etliche dramatische Spaziergänge in den Alpen liegen im Umkreis von einer Stunde. Wir haben es sogar geschafft einen Tag ans Mittelmeer zu fahren. Diese Ferienunterkunft ist eine hundertprozentige Empfehlung.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Harald S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grossartige Gastfreundschaft
Sehr schöne,liebevoll eingerichtete und ruhige Wohnung im Grünen. Mit üppiger Ausstattung für Frühstück und zusätzlichen Mahlzeiten versehen. Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Vermieter. Wir haben uns sehr. sehr wohlgefühlt und werden wiederkommen.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ralf H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wohlfühlwoche bei netten Gastgebern in schönem Ambiente
Diese Villa ist außen wie innen sehenswert, einladend und gemütlich. Die Gastgeberfamilie zeichnet sich durch Herzlichkeit, Großzügigkeit und Hilfsbereitschaft aus. Wir haben hier angenehme, unbeschwerte Urlaubstage verbracht und können dieses Domizil absolut weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

armand p.

Liked: Cleanliness
belle maison dans un site calme et reposant
La maison est proche d'Avigliana , mais dans un petit bourg calme et reposant ; on peut aller facilement aux lacs , et monter à la Sacra San Michele ; pour les plus sportifs , un beau sentier boisé part de la maison et rejoint la basilique ( attention ça monte….. ) On peut facilement aller à Turin ( très bien desservi par train aussi ) . La maison est agréable , joliment décorée avec un jardin ombragé . Encore merci à Barbara pour son accueil et sa gentillesse !
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hans W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second Time in Avigliana
As Family (3 Persons) we visited this Location for the 2nd time and we enjoyed it even more as the 1st time as we know the direct area better as before. The house and location (+ 2 new born goats) are truly appealing, beside that the hosts give you always a warm welcome and you strongly notice that taken care of their guests is their passion.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Laure M.

Liked: Cleanliness
un endroit à ne pas manquer
C'est la première fois que nous avons l'agréable surprise de constater que les photos correspondent parfaitement à la réalité. Maison magnifique, accueil chaleureux; tout est pensé, prévu pour que le séjour se passe au mieux, jusqu'au moindre détail. On est "chouchouté"! J'incite vivement les futurs hôtes à envisager un séjour de plus d'une semaine pour profiter pleinement de tout; on y est tellement bien dans cette maison!! Immense Merci à Barbara, à sa maman et famille pour leur infinie gentillesse, pour leurs attentions de tout instant.

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hideaway in nature close to Turin’s beautiful centre
Our second stay in the tastefully decorated appartment of Barbara and family was again very relaxing and serene. The nature surrounding the estate and the proximity of Turin by train from Avigliana offer the best of both worlds: a quiet area far from the traffic and hectic city, but cultural highlights within easy reach. We loved the way we were again welcomed by the family and hope to return soon. Great hideaway for couples!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Helga T.

Liked: Cleanliness
fijne persoonlijke ontvangst
Hele aardige mensen. Fijn huis. Mooie omgeving ondanks wat lelijke industriewijken. bergachtig , geen wijngaarden
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Roland C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderbare Ruhe am Fuße der Sacra!
Die Wohnung ist wudnerbar in einem kleinen Örtchen gelegen. Der Biobäcker und die Käserei sind mit "Hausschuhen" erreichbar. Wir waren für eine Schreibeklausur da und konnte so den Platz und die Ruhe (unterbrochen nur von Kuh- oder Schafsglocken ;-) ) vor Ort sehr gut nutzen. Barbara und Paola, die beiden guten Seelen des Hauses haben zudem den Aufenthalt zu einem wunderbaren Erlebnis gemacht und zum Gelingen unserer Texte beigetragen. Ganz herzlichen Dank für all die Aufmerksamkeiten! Noch einige Worte zur Lage: Avigliana ist in 5 min erreicht (Auto / 15-20 min mit dem Rad), der Zug nach Turin geht ab Avigliana alle halbe Stunde nach Susa jede Stunde, an den Lago Grande ist man auch schnell geradelt (10-15 min) und wer einfach mal auf die Sacra di San Michele wandern möchte braucht nur aus der Haustür treten und ist im Grunde schon auf dem Weg. Wir freuen uns in jedem Fall auf das nächste Mal! Fam Cerny
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Annegret S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Objekt für Individualisten
Ein herrliches Ziel mitten im Dorf, in einer Umgebung, wo man echt viel erkunden kann, ohne große Touristenströme und dennoch sehr sehenswert und naturbelassen. Auch zu touristischen Zielen und Ballungsgebieten wie Turin, ist es nicht weit und ein idealer Ausgangsort.

10/10 Excellent

JG V., Maasland, Midden Delfland, Nederland

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastische locatie
Zoekt u zon rust en ruimte en met name Italiaanse gastvrijheid. Dan is deze locatie het absolute summum. Prachtige en behulpzame mensen, een villa ingericht zoals je ze als gasten verblijf maar zelden ziet. Niets op aan te merken!! Een tuin, liefde voor de natuur en omgeving en vele mogelijkheden in de omgeving welke meer dan interessant zijn. Een echte aanrader!!!! Barbera BEDANKT namens Tineke en Johan. Juni 2019
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019