Be captivated by the romance and history of a picturesque period Palazzo…

Surrounded by the romance of rolling vineyards, this noble 17th century Palazzo enables groups of 10 to savour the timeless appeal of world history and regional gastronomy, on the doorstep!

The very villa in which Emperor Napoleon resided and signed the peace treaty with Genoa, Palazzo Tornielli is steeped in political history, as well as classic beauty and timeless home comfort.

The beautiful villa and grounds retain a wealth of period elegance, alongside the must-have mod cons such as free WiFi. On arrival, guests will enter through an enchanting courtyard entrance, which leads into a grand entrance hall furnished with precious Persian rugs and fine antiquities.

The ground floor comprises of the principal rooms for entertaining and relaxation. A fine drawing room complemented by a sumptuous sofa suite, Murano glass chandelier and flat screen TV leads through to an inviting salon with ambient fireplace.

A fabulous dining room decorated in a decadent fashion with Rococo frescoes, leads through to the famous ‘Napoleon Treaty room’. The room in which Emperor Napoleon signed the Genoa Republic peace treaty provides a captivating ambience in which to entertain guests with ‘wow factor’ dinner parties.

The ground floor is serviced by a generous country-style Kitchen with rustic vaulted ceilings and adjoining breakfast room. All the necessary appliances are provided including a range cooker with oven, a coffee machine, electric kettle, dishwasher and fridge freezer.

From the entrance lobby, a flight of stone steps leads to the upper floor. There 6 gorgeous period-style bedroom suites feature. The bedrooms are furnished in a classic antique style and each benefit from a Double bed. All but one-bedroom suite benefits from an En-suite bathroom (3 are fitted with shower, 1 with a Jacuzzi tub and the 5th en-suite with a bath tub).

Outside, the timeless villa oozes nostalgic romance; with an Italianate garden featuring alongside a gorgeous courtyard and a wisteria-covered terrace with rattan sitting area.

The Palazzo is situated in Monferrato Mombello; an area famed for its white truffles, premium beef, hazelnuts and superb regional wines including Barbera, Grignolino and Freisa.

During the truffle season, Villa guests can hire a local truffle hunter to source and bring back wonderful white truffles, to adorn their self-catering meals at the villa.

Bike trails and horse riding tracks provide the perfect way to take in the beautiful surrounding countryside, whilst those seeking a cosmopolitan buzz are within easy reach of Alessandria (20-minute drive) and Turin (60-minute drive away).

Key Features

• Grand historical 6-bed 5-bath villa
• Elegant reception rooms
• Free WIFI access
• Flat screen TV + DVD player
• Dine in the elegant ‘Napoleon Treaty room’
• Pool table
• Sunny private courtyard & Italianate garden
• Tranquil country setting, surrounded by Vineyards
• Truffle hunter available (upon request and dependant on season)
• Easy driving distance from Genoa, Alessandria, Turin & Milan

Sleeping-

Rose Bedroom: A romantic Double bedroom with en-suite Shower room
Nocino 1 Bedroom: A beautiful Double bedroom with en-suite Shower room
Nocino 2 Bedroom: A romantic Double bedroom with Juliette balcony
Green Bedroom: A period-style Double bedroom with en-suite shower room
Master Suite: A spacious Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi tub
Champagne Bedroom: A refined Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom

Bathrooms-

Rose Bedroom En-suite 1: A modern suite fitted with a shower cubicle, washbasin, WC & bidet
Nocino 1 Bedroom En-suite 2: A modern suite fitted with a shower cubicle, washbasin, WC & bidet
Green Bedroom En-suite 2: A modern suite fitted with a shower cubicle, washbasin, WC & bidet
Master Suite: A luxury en-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi tub, his & hers’ basins, WC & bidet
Champagne Bedroom En-suite: A bathroom fitted with a bath tub, shower, wash basin, WC & bidet

Additional-

• 12 internal steps
• 3 external steps
• Fireplace
• Car essential
• Hairdryer
• Washing machine
• Clothes horse
• Ironing facilities

Location-

Situated along ‘Via Trieste’, the villa is serviced by some nearby restaurants in the locality of Mombello-Monferrato.
The enchanting country surroundings are home to rolling vineyards, truffle woods, scenic bike trails and riding tracks.

The regional delicacies and wines can be readily enjoyed in the nearby restaurants, as well as in the delicatessens found in the nearby villages and towns.

Culture fans can enjoy taking in the regional cities of Alessandria (20 minutes’ drive), Turin (60 minutes’ drive) and Milan (90 minutes’ drive), which are home to churches, museums, fashionable shopping districts and iconic architecture.

Approximately 1.5 hours’ drive away, the ancient port of Genova promises a vibrant day trip by the coast.