Cortile Gancia - Sweet House

We stayed in a lovely, spacious room that was quiet, with a shared kitchen in a beautifully restored village house. La Morra and Barolo are nearby, and there’s a good restaurant in the village.

The self-serve breakfast had plenty to choose from, including fresh fruit, yogurt and herbal teas, and the quality was better than you find in many places. The rooms are bright and spacious, with a minibar, and there’s a shared kitchen too. Everything was spotless and thoughtfully looked after, with lots of charming little details. Laura and Simona, together with their mother Franca, were wonderfully welcoming. They gave us useful ideas for places to visit and were kind throughout. The house is peaceful, has private parking and makes a handy base for exploring the Langhe. A lovely place for a relaxing weekend among the vineyards.

The location worked really well for exploring the Langhe, and breakfast was generous, with both sweet and savory options. Our room was very clean and spacious, furnished in a charming mix of old and new, with beautifully old-fashioned embroidered sheets. Simona, one of the two sisters who own the place, was lovely and helpful. She explained everything clearly over the phone when we booked, including how breakfast worked, and was just as welcoming when we arrived. Just two small things kept me from giving it an 11 🙃. The towels felt a little rough, and in our room the morning sun came straight through the window onto the pillow. A blackout blind might help, though I do like a dark room, so someone else may not mind. Thanks so much, we’ll definitely come back.

We only spent one night, but felt very well looked after. The owners clearly put a lot of care into welcoming guests, and the place was clean, beautifully maintained and thoughtfully furnished, with festive lights and decorations while we were there. There’s private parking right in front of the entrance. The location is handy for visiting the Langhe, with La Morra, Barolo, Neive and Barbaresco all a short distance away. Our room had what we needed for breakfast, including a coffee maker, kettle, milk frother and a fridge stocked with yogurt and some savory items. The shared kitchen had an even broader selection, with things like rice milk and gluten-free products.