Albergo l'Ostelliere Villa Sparina Resort

Set in the hills of Monterotondo di Gavi, Albergo lOstelliere offers views of the surrounding vineyards and woods. It has free internet and stylishly furnished rooms in an 18th-century farmhouse.

Rooms and suites at the Ostelliere are a combination of old and new, with both traditional and modern furniture. All rooms offer country views and LCD satellite TV, and some have a hydromassage bath or four-poster bed.

La Gallina restaurant serves Piedmont cuisine and wine from the hotels winery, which also organises tours of the cellars and wine-tasting evenings.

The Ostelliere Hotel has a large garden with a pool and picnic area. Guests can also relax in the Turkish bath or enjoy a workout in the gym.

Genoas Cristoforo Colombo Airport is a 45-minute drive from the Ostelliere Albergo, along the A7 Autostrada Milano-Genova motorway. The Serravalle Outlet is 5 km away. The swimming pool is open from June to September.

Restaurant must be booked in advance, as seating spaces are limited.