Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Relais Villa d'Amelia, Piemonte
Facts in brief
Official star rating 4
Location About 3 minutes' drive from the village of Benevello and about 13 kms from Alba
Annual opening 1 April to 31 December
Closest airport Turin
Distance from airport The hotel is just under 2-hours' drive from Turin Airport
Closest railway station Alba, Turin
Distance from railway station Alba is 10 minutes away but Turin Porta Nuova, 90 minutes away, gives direct access from Paris/London.
Hotel facilities and services
Michelin star restaurant, Bistro restaurant, Bar and lounge, Wellness and fitness area, Whirlpool, Turkish bath and Finnish sauna, Outdoor heated swimming pool, 7 acres of park lands and a courtyard.
Complimentary
Wi-Fi, Newspapers in room and outdoor parking.
Land sports
The terrain around the hotel is ideal for walking and treks. Mountain bikes and horse riding can be organised by the hotel. There are a number of golf courses nearby with the closed Golf Club Alba at 16km distance.
Out and about nearby
Truffle hunting is possible, as well as excursions around the countryside in classic cars. At around an hour's distance, Piedmont has many boutiques and designer brand shops. Alba hosts local events which includes music festivals throughout the year, cheese festival in September and a white truffle festival during October and November. Barolo village is around 20km distance where local wine merchants and tasting cellars can be found.
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 Superior double room for 7 nights
From about
£1,320 low season
Holiday Code EXH1763
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 Villa d'Amelia, Piemonte
Secreted amidst 7 acres of hazelnut groves and parkland typical of Piemonte, the four star Relais Villa d'Amelia is a charmingly renovated 18th century estate. The hotel's traditional magenta exterior is traditional in the region, and, although situated less than a kilometre from the quaint village of Benevello, Relais Villa d'Amelia offers an undisturbed sense of seclusion and tranquillity, and breath-taking views of the Monviso Alps. In its transformation from estate to hotel, the hotel has not lost its traditional features, so still has its original exposed beams and tiled floors in the communal areas, but complements these with contemporary furnishings and amenities. The hotel's 37 rooms and suites are individually decorated in a way that maintains warm, yet neutral colours, but with interesting charcoal accents and coolly elegant marble bathrooms. Four-poster king beds crafted in a stylised design can be found in most suites, which makes them the perfect accommodation for couples, whilst family sleeping solutions may be found in the interconnecting superior rooms and offer a choice of king or twin beds. The hotel creates an inviting balance between the old and new, bringing comfort, tranquillity, and well-being to the forefront of its design. The hotel's Wellness Centre has a fitness area, Turkish bath, Finnish Sauna, and whirlpool where guests can see views of the Alps. The outdoor swimming pool is heated, so is available for use later in the year. Walking paths and mountain-biking routes vein the picturesque landscape around the hotel. Having built up an appetite, guests will find gastronomic bliss in the hotel's Michelin-starred restaurant which serves modern interpretations of local cuisine from seafood to locally grown vegetables and herbs. The bistro restaurant alternately offers a light and refreshing menu, and the bar offers a taste of the region through local wines and cocktails. From the borders of the extensive Relais Villa d'Amelia gardens, guests can easily reach the nearby town of Alba, known for its mediaeval towers, museums, and art galleries, wander through Piemonte's wine cellars, or head further out into the countryside in search of white truffles in autumn.
Room descriptions
Relais Villa d'Amelia has 37 rooms, each with an ensuite bathroom and television.
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 Superior double room for 7 nights
From about
£1,320 low season
Holiday Code EXH1763
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 Villa d'Amelia, Piemonte
The journey and how you get there
For a holiday to Villa d'Amelia 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: Children are welcome and children's menus can be provided. Children under the age of 12 stay free of charge on a room only basis when sharing with two adults.
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 Superior double room for 7 nights
From about
£1,320 low season
Holiday Code EXH1763
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 Villa d'Amelia, 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.
