Il Borgo del Castello

Il Borgo del Castello is a small guest house in Cremolino, in Alto Monferrato in Piedmont. It sits inside the medieval walls of the town’s castle, in a building dating to the 1300s, and the owners describe the stay as a journey in time rather than a simple overnight.

The rooms

There are just three rooms, each with its own personality and a symbolic flower. All have a private bathroom, fast Wi-Fi and air conditioning, and a third bed can be added for an extra charge. The decor is shabby chic, with restored recovered furniture, natural fabrics and romantic details.

• Camera Rosa, 13.4 m², on the entrance floor, is the room of light. It looks out over the rolling hills of the Monferrato, and the view runs to the arc of the Alps. It has a double bed and a private bathroom with shower.
• Camera Giglio, 17.6 m², on the second floor, is the most spacious. Its signature feature is a private balcony, suspended above the rooftops of the medieval village, for the evening breeze or the morning coffee.
• Camera Tulipano, 14.7 m², is the quietest, with warm tones and enveloping fabrics, meant for switching off.

The setting

From the windows the view runs freely to the Alps, taking in the gentle hills of the Monferrato. The guest house stands in the old borgo, so the village streets are on the doorstep.

Practical notes

The address is Via Amorina 16, Cremolino, in the province of Alessandria. Rooms can be booked directly through the website, and the Giglio is the choice if you want outdoor space.