We visited cascina Bricchetto in August 2013, we are a family with 2 daughters (1,5 and 4,5 yr). This was the 8th time we went to Italy, the second time we went to Piemonte.
At arrival we met Giovanna, the host/owner, who's speaking good english. She showed us the house: this was the cleanest rentalhome we ever had!! Everything was spotless, the kitchen was well equipped (even the oven looks brand-new). We also had enough wine glasses ( the big ones, not the silly little ones) to taste the regional bottles of wine. In 6 years of Italian holidays, this was the first time the wine could breathe!! About the wine: at arrival we found a couple of bottles...even a Barbera d'Alba...altought Giovanna preferes the Barbera d'Asti (I mentioned the Alba one in a mail to her). This looks like a detail....but this is what Giovanna stands for: she is looking for the total satisfection for her guests!! And you can "feel" this in many things: the wine, the fresh vegetables from her Garden/orto (orto: the word she teached me the second day) the tips she was giving to do some nice trips,.... The same way you can feel she is proud to share here house/knowledge to enjoy this beautifull region...she is a worthy ambassador for Piemonte!
The house is like the description on her site: it is complete: towels, soap, showergel,...., a lot of touristic information and maps...
We took a breakfast for one day...it was enough for 3 days...! Plenty of local cheese, home made marmelade, superbe honey and.....the best cake we ever had!!! In addition a nice moscato (from her own grapes).... This was devine! This is holidayfood with an A++++++ rate!
In the Garden we found a lot of toys for our girls, even a little padding pool to cool down... We are still missing the terrace and the grill...and the view!! This was extraordinary: the hills, the vineyards, the little villages at the horizon...and Monviso!
The Garden is well-kept, you will find a lot of flowers, fruittrees and plants... And Giovanna is like a botanic guide, she knows al the names.
I could write positive about everything...the only negative was the fact we had to go home after 2 weeks... We still have the memories about the stunning views, the food, the wine, the little towns, the friendly people, the fantastic local meat.... And last but not least a fantastic host! She is a true contribution to your holiday...
One day we will return! We highly recommend this place!!
Jorgen, Sandy, Mila Nore, Emiliana. Belgium