Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Relais Sant'Uffizio, Piemonte
Facts in brief
Official star rating 4
Location In Cioccaro di Penango, 30 minutes' drive to Asti
Annual opening All year, except from 17 to 26 December
Closest airport Turin or Milan
Distance from airport The hotel is just over 75-minutes' drive from Turin Airport
Closest railway station Porta Nuova Turin
Distance from railway station The hotel is just over 1-hour's drive from Porta Nuova Turin
Hotel facilities and services
Outdoor Swimming Pool (open May to September), Bar Service at the Pool, Restaurant, Spa, Parking, Room Service, Babysitting. Wine Tours and Cooking Classes can be arranged.
Out and about nearby
Asti (capital of Italy`s sparkling wine), Sanctuario di Crea, Walks in hills of Monferrato, Abbey of Vezzolano in Albrugnano, The vineyards of Piemonte, the Certosa di Pavia and Turin.
Sports nearby
Walking, Horse Riding, Golf Course (18 holes) in Margara, Fubine and Asti.
Thanks for organising what was a wonderful holiday. Apart from a delay because of Gatwick fog coming home, everything ran like clockwork and we had a cracking time. I would be happy to recommend Expressions and hope we will have the opportunity to organise another trip with you in the future.Mrs S, October 2024
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Classic room for 5 nights
From about
£1,010
Holiday Code IE16
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Relais Sant'Uffizio, Piemonte
Cioccaro di Penango is a tiny village nestled in the hills of Monferrato and nearby is the delightful Relais Sant'Uffizio, whose low-lying 16th Century structure with terracotta roofs was originally a Benedictine monastery. The Relais Sant'Uffizio has a wonderfully peaceful location, surrounded by extensive parkland covered with ancient trees and vine-covered hills. It is known throughout the region for its restaurant, where the very best in Piedmontese cuisine is served on pristine white tablecloths and complemented by fine regional wines, one variety of which is produced on the premises. The menu varies according to the season, and delicacies such as truffles, duck stuffed with honey and rum and home-made gnocchi are sometimes featured. The Relais Sant'Uffizio hotel has been decorated in period style with great taste; many of the comfortable bedrooms have antique wooden furniture, there are frescoes in the junior suites and glass ceilings in some of the bathrooms. A swimming pool is set in the inner courtyard and in warm weather breakfast is served on the charming poolside terrace, and the tennis court in the grounds of the Relais Sant'Uffizio is surrounded by tranquil vineyards.
Room descriptions
Relais Sant Uffizio has 40 rooms with bath or shower and wc, satellite television, telephone, safe and mini-bar. Extra beds can be added to a Prestige Room or up, for a supplement.
Thanks for organising what was a wonderful holiday. Apart from a delay because of Gatwick fog coming home, everything ran like clockwork and we had a cracking time. I would be happy to recommend Expressions and hope we will have the opportunity to organise another trip with you in the future.Mrs S, October 2024
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Classic room for 5 nights
From about
£1,010
Holiday Code IE16
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Relais Sant'Uffizio, Piemonte
The journey and how you get there
For a holiday to Relais Sant'Uffizio in Piemonte, our clients usually fly to Turin airport or arrive by train at Turin railway station. We recommend the use of a hire-car for a stay at this hotel and we would include it in the price of holiday. If you do not want to use a hire-car and are happy to rely on taxis when you are at the hotel, we can arrange a private car transfer for you from the airport or the station to the hotel.
Additional information
Children: Infants up to 3 years of age are provided a cot free of charge. Extra beds can be provided for children 4 years and over for a supplement. Children 13 or older may enter the spa and hydro pool.
Other information: Ten minutes' drive from Moncalvo and twenty minutes' drive north of Asti.
Special offers
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Thanks for organising what was a wonderful holiday. Apart from a delay because of Gatwick fog coming home, everything ran like clockwork and we had a cracking time. I would be happy to recommend Expressions and hope we will have the opportunity to organise another trip with you in the future.Mrs S, October 2024
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Classic room for 5 nights
From about
£1,010
Holiday Code IE16
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Relais Sant'Uffizio, Piemonte
About Piemonte
An Expressions tailor-made holiday to Piemonte beckons lovers of wine and food, art and architecture and dramatic, natural but also gloriously cultivated landscapes. Piemonte is essentially a country region of alpine peaks in the north, flat rice-producing river valleys further south, rolling vineyards with attractive villages, forested hills dotted with mediaeval castles and almost at its centre the city of Turin, known throughout the world as a great industrial centre but in fact, outstandingly rich in architectural gems, both modern and in particular Baroque. North of Turin is the Parco Nazionale del Gran Paradiso, with miles of unspoiled natural scenery of mountain peaks and meadows, of rare wildlife and flowers. The splendid palaces, parks and hunting lodges of the Princes of Savoy can be visited in the countryside near Turin on your holiday. Our Piemonte hotels are situated in the remarkable wine-producing regions of the Langhe and Asti, renowned for their beautiful scenery, magnificent wines and fine gastronomy.
Highlights of Piemonte
Turin, the regional capital, is a fascinating city of Baroque architecture and famous for its association with Fiat cars. Visit the car museum, the Mole Antonelli for a panoramic view. Visit some of the beautiful 18th Century House of Savoy palaces, many built by Filippo Juvarra, including Rivoli, Venaria Reale and Mandria. North of Turin is the subalpine region of Canavese with numerous castles many of which have been opened to the public very recently such as the Castello di Masino, now carefully restored. Lace is produced in the Valsesia. Alba is the centre of the white truffle and of course the local wines (Barolo, Barbera etc) should be tasted and purchased. Cuneo holds a market in the Piazza Galimberti every Tuesday.
Cultural highlights of Piemonte
Turin is laden with architectural treasures including the Palazzo Madama by Filippo Juvarra (now home to the Museo Civico d`Arte Antica which contains the 15th Century Portrait of an Unknown Man by Antonello da Messina), Guarini`s Palazzo Carignano, the Baroque buildings of the Piazza San Carlo.In Cuneo is the 18th Century Church of Santa Croce with a concave facade by Francesco Gallo. Vercelli had a school of art and its masterpieces can be seen in the Museo Civico Borgogna and in the Chuch of San Cristoforo are to be found frescoes and a 16th Century Madonna painted by Gaudenzio Ferrari. In the Palazzo Comunale of Alba is a painting of the Madonna and Child by the 16th Century artist Macrino d`Alba.The finest Romanesque buildings in Piemonte are to be found at the Abbey of Vezzolano at Albugnano.
Festivals in Piemonte
Many are linked to food and wine in this region. Asti holds an annual horse race in the Piazza del Campo del Palio, accompanied by mediaeval pageantry and coinciding with a local wine fair in September.
Gastronomy in Piemonte
Cuneo holds a cheese fair in November. Ivrea is famous for its Carnival celebrations including a Battle of Oranges. The region is renowed for its gastronomy and wine. Beef, cheese, butter, red wine, rice and truffles (particularly the white truffes of Alba) are all basic ingredients. Specialities include Manzo al Barolo (beef in red wine and garlic), Fonduta (hot dip of fontina cheese, milk, eggs, truffles and pepper), Bagna cauda (hot spicy sauce with garlic and anchovies), The wines of the region include Barolo, Barbaresco, Dolcetto.
